FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ'S) ON JEE (Main) - 2019

S.NO. Query Answers

1. Whether the examination This will be Computer Based Test and will be conducted
will be offline or online? through Online mode only.
2. Who is eligible for JEE 1) Only those candidates who have passed their Class
(Main) - 2019? 12th Examination or any equivalent qualifying
examination in 2017, 2018 or those who are
appearing in their Class 12th Examination or any
equivalent qualifying examination in 2019 are eligible
to appear in JEE (Main) Examination be held in
January-2019 as well as in April-2019. Candidates
who had passed Class XII/qualifying examination in
2016 or before as well as those who will appear in
such examination in 2020 or later are not eligible to
appear in JEE (Main)-2019. Candidate who appeared
in Class XII/ equivalent qualifying examination in 2016,
did not pass in 2016, but passed in 2017 are not
eligible to appear in JEE (Main)-2019.
2) Age Limit
For appearing in the JEE (Main)-2019 examination
there is no age limit for the candidates. The
candidates who have passed XII examination in 2017,
2018 or appearing in 2019 irrespective of their age
can appear in JEE (Main)- examination 2019. The
candidates should satisfy themselves about the
eligibility of age limit requirements of the Institutes in
which he/she is desirous of taking admission.
3. If a candidate has passed in Yes.
2018 and appearing for
improvement in 2019. Is he
eligible?
4. What is the state of If a candidate has passed Class 12th/ Equivalent qualifying
eligibility for the examination from one State but appeared for improvement
Improvement Candidates from another State, his/her State code of eligibility will be
/Institution Abroad/NIOS? from where he/she has originally passed Class 12th/
Equivalent qualifying examination and not the State from
where he/she has appeared for improvement. Indian
Nationals passing the equivalent qualifying examination from
an institution abroad, the State of Eligibility will be
determined on the basis of permanent address in India as
given in the Passport of the candidate. Candidate
passed/appearing class 12th from NIOS should select the
State of Eligibility according to the State in which the study
centre is located. The state of eligibility is not applicable for
the candidates belonging to Nepal /Bhutan/Foreign/OCI/PIO.
5. What are the provisions for
persons with disabilities
candidates?
6. How many times a student
can appear in one year?
7. What is eligibility for
Diploma Students in JEE
(Main) - 2019?
8. How Normalization score
will be decided?
9. How can I apply for JEE
(Main) - 2019?
The provisions for persons with disabilities candidates is
clearly mentioned in the Information Bulletin of JEE(main)-
2019 Kindly refer to the point No-2.4 of page No-4
As per the new scheme, the JEE (Main) - 2019 exam would be
conducted twice in a year. The Number of attempts for
admission in a particular academic session will be treated as
One. The age eligibility as prescribed under clause Point No-
2.9 “Eligibility for appearing in JEE (Main) – 2019” allows a
candidate to appear in JEE (Main) for three consecutive years.
To appear in JEE (Advanced) a diploma holder can apply in JEE
(Main) - 2019 but his/her rank and NTA score for JEE (Main)
will not be declared as diploma holders cannot apply for
admission to NITs and CFTIs through JEE (Main) channel.
Please download the Normalization Procedure-NTA Score
from the Home Page of JEE(Main) website i.e.
https://jeemain.nic.in/webinfo/Public/Home.aspx
for details
Application form for JEE (Main)-2019 can be submitted only
online through website www.nta.ac.in. Details are available
under Chapter-5 “Application procedure for JEE (Main) -
2019” as provided in the Information Bulletin of JEE (Main) -
2019. Keep the correct details ready before submission of
form after carefully reading of Information Bulletin.

10. Whether the photograph Though instructions are given in clause-5.3 of information
without name and date of bulletin as to how to upload the photograph. However if any
photograph is accepted? candidate has uploaded the photograph without date and
time inadvertently, the same will also be accepted.
11. Why option for Date and To determine the NTA Score on the basis of two attempts
Shift is not given in JEE made by the equal number of candidates is a prerequisite.
(Main)-2019? Hence, the random allotment will be made by the computer
software, as per decision taken by the NTA
12. Is there any change in the There is no change in the Syllabus of JEE (Main) - 2019.
syllabus of JEE (Main) -
2019?
13. What will be the pattern of JEE (Main) – 2019 shall have two papers, Paper-1 (B. E. /B.
examination? Tech.) and Paper-2 (B. Arch. /B. Planning.). Candidates may
take Paper-1 (B. E. /B. Tech.), or Paper-2 (B. Arch. /B.
Planning.), or both as per the course(s) they are seeking
admission to. Subject combinations for each paper, type of
questions in each paper and mode of examination available is
given in the table below.
SUBJECTS TYPE OF MODE OF
QUESTIONS EXAMINATION
Paper-1 Physics, Objective type “Computer Based
(B.E./B.Tech.) Chemistry & with equal Test(CBT)” mode
Mathematics weightage to only
Mathematics,
Physics&
Chemistry
Paper-2 Mathematics Objective type “Computer Based
(B.Arch./ –Part I Objective type Test(CBT)” mode
B.Planning) Aptitude Test only
– Part II
Questions to “Pen and Paper
test drawing Based” (offline)
aptitude mode to be
attempted on
Drawing Sheet.
14. How can I check the status The candidates are required to check the status of fee
of my JEE (main)-2019 payment at NTA website (www.jeemain.nic.in).
examination fees? The candidate should take the printout of Confirmation
Page.
In case, the Confirmation Page is not being downloaded.
The candidates are advised to follow as following:-
i) If the fee is paid through e-challan by depositing cash
in the nearest SBI bank, the candidate should contact
immediately the concerned bank to update his/her fee
status on the website.
ii) If the fee is paid through credit/debit card and status
is not OK, wait for at least 48 hours for updation. If still
not updated, it means the transaction is cancelled and
the amount will automatically be refunded to concerned
credit/debit card within 7 – 10 days. Therefore, such
candidates have to pay the fee once again and ensure
the OK fee status.
15. Will the application of JEE
(main)-2019 be rejected if a
candidate have filled
duplicate forms?
16. Will the JEE exams get
tougher from 2019 onwards
due to involvement of
National Testing Agency?
17. When JEE (Main) - 2019 will
be conducted?
18. Can I use calculator in
online examination
conducted by NTA?
19. I have no access to a
computer and no
experience with online
examination. How can I
prepare for the
examination?
20. Which Browser is to be
used for applying the online
application of JEE (main)-
2019 Examination?
21. Is it necessary to appear in
JEE (Main) Examination
twice? If I give the
examination on both the
occasions, which score will
be considered?
22. Will there be any changes in No, there is no change in JoSSA counselling process.
the JoSSA counselling
process?
Multiple forms leads to cancellation of Application Form of JEE
(Main)-2019. However, NTA will accept one Application Form
and Admit card will be issued on only single Application Form.
Kindly refer to point No-2 in “IMPORTANT INFORMATION
AND DATES AT A GLANCE” of Information Bulletin for JEE
(Main)-2019.
No. The syllabus and the pattern of the examination would
remain the same.
It will be conducted twice in January, 2019 and in April, 2019.
No. Candidates are not allowed to carry calculators or any
other electronic device in the examination centre. Detailed
information in this regard is available in the Information
Bulletin
NTA will be identifying schools, colleges and other institutions
with internet and computer facilities in due course of time.
The same will be designated as Test Practice Centers (TPCs)
for facilitating free practice sessions.
Candidate should Use Mozilla Firefox/Internet Explorer (above
9.0) and good internet connection while filling online
Application Form. In case of continuous time out clear cookies
and history of the browser and fill in off-peak hours.
No it is not necessary to appear in JEE (Main) twice. This
would be optional for the candidate to appear once or twice
for the current academic session. In case a candidate appears
in both the tests, the better of the two scores will be used for
the admissions and eligibility for JEE (Advance)-2019 they
have attempted both the examinations, best of the scores
would be taken for the merit list.