NTA is conducting JEE Main 2025 Session 2 at different centres located in various cities across the country and 15 cities outside India.

Kolkata: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the schedule for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2025 Session 2. NTA will release the JEE Main 2025 exam city intimation slip in the second week of March 2025, while JEE Main 2025 admit card will be available for download three to four days before the exam start.
Direct Link: JEE Main 2025 Session 2 Exam Schedule (Out) |
JEE Main 2025 Session 2 exam is set to be schedule on April 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, and 9, 2025. It includes Paper 1 (B.E./B. Tech), Paper 2A for (B.Arch), Paper 2B (B.Planning), and combined Paper 2A and Paper 2B (B.Arch and B.Planning) which will be held in two shifts.
What is the Process to Download JEE Main 2025 session 2 Exam City Information Slip?
The JEE Main 2025 city intimation slip is expected to be released in the second week of March 2025. Candidates can download their city information slip the official website by following the steps listed below.
Step 1: Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in
Step 2: Follow 'JEE Main Session 2 exam city slip' link, after it released.
Step 3: Enter your login credentials.
Step 4: Click on submit option.
Step 5: JEE Main Session 2 exam city slip will be visible on screen.
Step 6: Download PDF for later use.
What Details will be Mentioned on JEE Mains 2025 Session 2 City Information Slip?
Check the following list to know about the details mentioned on JEE Mains 2025 Session 2 city information slip:
- IIT JEE Main application number.
- Candidate's name.
- Father's name.
- DOB.
- Gender.
- Category.
- PwD (If applicable).
- Medium of question paper.
- JEE Main exam date 2025.
- Test City.
What is the Exam Schedule for JEE Main 2025 Session 2?
NTA released an official notice on JEE Main 2025 Session 2 exam schedule on March 10, 2025. Check the following table for JEE Main 2025 exam dates and prepare accordingly.
| JEE Main 2025 Session 2 Exam Schedule | ||
| Exam Date | Paper Name | Shift Time |
| April 02,03, 04, 07, 2025 | Paper 1 (B.E./B. Tech) | First Shift: 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Second Shift: 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM | ||
| April 08, 2025 | Paper 1 (B.E./B. Tech) | First Shift: 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Second Shift: 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM | ||
| April 09, 2025 | Paper 2A for (B.Arch) | First Shift: 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Paper 2B (B.Planning) | ||
| Combined Paper 2A and Paper 2B (B.Arch and B.Planning) | ||
What is JEE Main 2025 Session 2 Exam Pattern?
The JEE Main 2025 exam includes two papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2.
- Paper 1 is for admission to B.E./B.Tech programs at NITs, IIITs, CFTIs, and other state-recognized institutions. It also serves as the eligibility test for JEE Advanced, required for IIT admissions, and will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.
- Paper 2 designed for admission to B.Arch and B.Planning courses. It is divided into two subcategories: Paper 2A (B.Arch) and Paper 2B (B.Planning).
Mode of Exam:
Paper 2A (B.Arch):
- Aptitude and Mathematics sections will be conducted in computer-based-test mode.
- The Drawing Test will be conducted offline (On A4 sheets).
Paper 2B (B.Planning):
- Mathematics, Aptitude, and Planning-based questions.
- Conducted entirely in CBT mode.
JEE Main 2025 Session 2 Question Pattern:
Candidates are advised to thoroughly understand the JEE Main 2025 exam pattern and marking scheme to plan their preparation effectively.
Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech):
- Subjects Covered: Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.
- Question Pattern:
- Section A: Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs).
- Section B: Numerical Value-Based Questions.
- Negative Marking: Applicable in both sections.
- Exam Duration: 3 hours long (4 hours for PwD candidates).
Papers 2A (B.Arch) and 2B (B.Planning):
- Question Pattern: A combination of MCQs, Numerical Value-Based Questions, and Drawing-Based (for B.Arch) or Planning-Based (for B.Planning) Questions.
- Exam Duration:
- Individual Papers (Paper 2A or Paper 2B): 3 hours (4 hours for PwD candidates).
- Combined Papers (2A and 2B): 3 hours 30 minutes (4 hours 10 minutes for PwD candidates).
JEE Main 2025 Session 2 Marking Scheme:
Check the list to know JEE Main 2025 marking scheme for Session 2:
- Correct Answer: Four marks (+4)
- Incorrect Answer: Minus one mark (-1)
- Unanswered: No mark (0)
Important Links:
- JEE Main 2025 Syllabus
- JEE Main 2025 Cutoff (Expected)
- JEE Main 2024 (Season 2) April 9 Shift 2 Exam Analysis
- JEE Main 2025 Preparation Tips
- JEE Main 2025 Selection Process
- JEE Main 2025 Accepting Top Colleges
UP NEET PG 2025 counselling will be conducted in four rounds, allocating 85% state quota seats based on choices, NEET scores, and reservations. The remaining 15% All India Quota seats will be managed by MCC.
UP NEET PG 2025 counselling dates have been officially released on the state’s exam portal, upneet.gov.in. You can begin round 1 registration process from November 06, 2025. To participate in the seat allocation, you must register online and submit your preferred choices of colleges and courses. The deadline for application submission is October 10, 2025. If you have qualified NEET PG 2025 exam and meet the minimum cutoff criteria, you are eligible to take part in Uttar Pradesh NEET PG counselling process.
What to Do If JEE Main 2026 Registration Fails?
If your JEE Main 2026 registration fails, act quickly and identify the issue.
- Ensure your Name, DOB & Father's Name match documents.
- Re-upload your photo and signature as per NTA rules.
- Wait 24–48 hours if payment is deducted but form unconfirmed.
- Contact NTA for ongoing technical issues.
New Rules for JEE Main 2026 Exam Centre Selection
Candidates can select up to four exam cities based on preference.
New rule: Cities must be from your Permanent or Present Address state.
NTA will allot the nearest available centres based on Permanent Address.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ans: These percentile ranges are based on previous trends. JEE Main 2025 Session 2, the expected qualifying scores (NTA Score) are approximately:
• General Category: 93-95 percentile
• OBC-NCL and EWS Categories: 91-93 percentile
• SC Category: 82-86 percentile
• ST Category: 47.70-94.23 percentile
Ans: The JEE Main 2025 syllabus has been updated for both Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) and Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Plan). Check official website or studyriserr.com for more details.
• For Paper 1, the Physics syllabus has reduced some topics from the Kinematics chapter.
• The Chemistry syllabus has also been reduced.
• In Mathematics, key topics include Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations, Matrices, Determinants, Sets, Relations, and Functions.
• For Paper 2, the Aptitude Test covers three-dimensional perception, drawing tests, and sketching scenes and activities from memory, particularly urban landscapes. The Drawing and Sketching section evaluates the candidate's ability to draw and sketch effectively.
Ans: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has scheduled the JEE Main 2025 Session 2 exams on the same dates as the CBSE Class 12 Board exams. However, the best part is JEE Main exams do not clash with any science subject exams (such as Physics, Chemistry, or Mathematics).
Generally, students appearing for the JEE Main exam do not opt for subjects like languages, Home Science, or Psychology in their CBSE Board exams. This ensures that most JEE aspirants can manage both exams without significant conflicts.
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