the 4th Joint Entrance Examination (Main) - 2016 will be conducted by the JEE Apex Board for
admission to Undergraduate Engineering Programmes in NITs, IIITs and other Centrally Funded
Technical Institutions etc.
The States of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Uttrakhand, Nagaland & Odisha have joined JEE (Main) system.
The JEE (Main) will also be an eligibility test for the JEE (Advanced),
I. INFORMATION BULLETIN –
The aspiring candidates are requested to download the information bulletin from above mentioned website
only and read the same carefully before applying.
Fax: 0120-2427772, Tel. 7042399520,
7042399521, 7042399524, 7042399526,
7042399527, 7042399528, 7042399529
E-mail : jeemain@nic.in
Website : www.jeemain.nic.in
II. APPLICATION FORM –
The aspiring candidates have to apply online only through JEE (Main) website
www.jeemain.nic.in. The online application process will start from 1st December, 2015 onwards.
The last date for application is 31st December, 2015. The eligibility criteria for JEE (Main) & JEE
(Advanced) are different. The candidates are requested to read the information bulletin carefully
and themselves ensure their eligibility as per the criteria laid down for JEE (Main) as well as JEE
(Advanced).
III. DETAILS OF EXAMINATION
JEE (Main) – 2016 shall have two papers, Paper-1 (B.E. / B. Tech.) and Paper-2(B. Arch./ B.
Planning). Depending upon on the course (s) candidates are seeking admission, may take Paper-1
B.E. / B. Tech.), or Paper-2 B. Arch./ B. Planning), or both.
IV. SCHEDULE OF EXAMINATION
a. Offline examination (Pen and Paper Based Examination)
b. Online examination (Computer Based Examination) for Paper 1 (B.E./B. Tech.) Only
Dates of Examination Paper Timings Duration
During
09.04.2016 (Saturday) &
10.04.2016 (Sunday)
Paper 1
(B.E./B. Tech.)
1st shift 0930-1230 Hours (IST)
2nd shift (*) 1400-1700 Hours (IST)
*If required
3 Hours
Date of Examination Paper Timings Duration
03.04.2016 (Sunday) Paper 1 (B.E./B. Tech.) 0930-1230 Hours(IST) 3 Hours
03.04.2016 (Sunday) Paper 2 (B. Arch./ B. Planning) 1400-1700 Hours(IST) 3 Hours
V. Eligibility for Appearing in examination:-
A. Date of Birth
General Candidates Born or after October 01, 1991
Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST)/Person with Disabilities (PwD) candidates Born or after October 01, 1986
B. YEAR OF APPEARANCE IN QUALIFYING EXAMINATION (QE)
Only those candidates who have passed their Class 12th Exam or any equivalent qualifying
examination in 2014 or 2015: or those who are appearing in their Class 12th Exam or any
equivalent qualifying examination in 2016 are eligible to appear in JEE (Main) – 2016.
Important Note- The entire application process is online, including uploading of photograph &
signature and payment of fee the candidates are required NOT to send any document to JEE
(Main) Secretariat.
Seven (7) Steps to be followed to apply online.
Step 1: Download the information bulletin and read it carefully to ensure your eligibility.
Step 2: Read the contents of Online Format and instructions for applying online given in the
Information Bulletin and keep the entire information ready.
Step 3: Keep the Scanned Images of your Photograph, Signature and Left Hand Thumb
Impression ready in JPG format only.
Step 4: Fill in the Online Application Form.
Step 5: Upload Scanned Images of Photograph, Signature and Left Hand Thumb
Impression.
Step 6: Pay Examination Fee by Debit/Credit card or e-challan (generated after submission
of details in online application form).
Step 7: Download Acknowledgement Slip and keep the same in safe custody for future
reference.