JEE Mains Admit Card
National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the JEE Mains Admit Card in the third week of December for January exam. JEE Main 2020 admit card will be published in online mode. Students can download JEE Mains Admit Card by two ways one is using the application number with password and second is application number and date of birth. Only Students who complete the registration and fee payment within designated dates can download their JEE Main admit card 2020. Details in admit card such as exam schedule, the timing of the exam, exam centres name and address, photograph and signature of the candidate as well as important examination instructions will be mentioned in JEE Main 2020 admit card. After downloading the JEE Mains Admit Card, it is vital to check the information printed on it to avoid mistakes. In case of any mistake, they must contact NTA to correct the errors. NTA has mandated that students should carry a good quality colour printout of their JEE Mains Admit Card 2020 to be produced at the examination centre before appearing for JEE Main exam.
JEE Main 2020 exam will be held in January and April in computer-based mode. No students will be allowed to appear for the exam without the admit card. In addition to the JEE Main 2020 admit card, the students must also carry a passport size colour photograph and valid photo ID proof. The JEE Mains Admit Card will carry examination instructions to be followed by students diligently.
Important Dates for JEE Mains Admit Card 2020
Events | Dates |
Application filling | 2 September, 2019 |
Release of Admit Card of JEE Main | First week of December, 2019 |
JEE Main 2020 Exam | January, 2020 April, 2020 |
How to download JEE Mains Admit Card?
National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the JEE Main 2020 admit card in online mode on the month of December. To download the JEE Main admit card 2020, students will check two options on the screen as provided below. National Testing Agency will not send admit cards by post or any other. The step by step steps to download the JEE Mains Admit Card is given below:
- Go to the SelfStudys website
- Click on the admit card weblink
There is two way to download the JEE Mains 2020 admit card:
1. Through application number and password OR
2. Through application number and date of birth
- Click on any option to enter the admit card download screen.
- The procedure to download is provided separately for both the options.
Download JEE Main admit card 2020 through application number and password
- Enter the application number
- Next, enter the password that was entered during the registration time
- Enter the security pin provided below and login.
- Click on the “Download admit card” button to download the JEE Main admit card and save it.
Download JEE Main 2020 admit card through application number and date of birth
- Enter the JEE Main application number
- Secondly, enter the date of birth as mentioned in the application form
- Enter the security pin given below on the screen to log in.
- With the help of the “Download admit card” button, download the JEE Main admit card.
- Save it for future reference
What to do after downloading the JEE Mains admit card 2020?
- First, check all the details mentioned on the admit card
- Download and take a good quality coloured print
- Keep a saved copy for further uses
- Details Mentioned in the JEE Main 2020 Admit Card
The JEE Main admit card is a sort of identity card for students appearing for the examination. Hence it is imperative that students confirm the details mentioned therein. The following details are mentioned in JEE Main admit card 2020:
- Name of Students
- Father's Name
- Gender
- Category
- State of Eligibility
- Date of Birth
- Roll Number
- Timing of Exam
- Photograph of Candidate
- Signature of Candidate
- Candidate's parent signature
- Paper for which appearing
- Application Number
- Exam Centre Name
- Exam Centre Address
Whom to contact in case of any mistake in JEE Mains Admit Card 2020?
Students need to check and check all the details which are mentioned on their JEE Main 2020 admit card. All the information mentioned on it should be correct and match with information mentioned in the application form. The photograph and signature should be clearly visible. In case there is an error in the admit card, students must contact the National Testing Agency (NTA) by sending an email with the proof of admit card with errors.
Helpline Number - +91-7703859909 ; +91-8076535482
Forgot Application Number of JEE Main 2020?
Since this is required by students to download their JEE Main admit card, students must use the ”I can't access my account option”. The procedure to follow is as follows
1. Click on the “I can’t access my account”
2. The window that opens shows two options one is I forgot my password and second I forgot my application number”
3. Click on the “I forgot my application number” option
A new window will open where students have to enter the following details:
- Candidate's Name
- Date of Birth
- Mother's Name
- Father's Name
- State of Eligibility
- Security Pin
4. The application number will be sent and students have to use the same to login and download their admit card.
5. They are also recommended to save the details for future reference
Note: In case they have a copy of their JEE Main confirmation page, they must check the same for the application number before using the other options.
Forgot JEE Main 2020 Password?
To download JEE Main admit card, students must use, “I can't access my account” button. The steps to follow are as follows
1. Students must click on “I can’t access my account”
2. The window that opens shows two options one is I forgot my password and second I forgot my application number”
3. Click on “I forgot my password” button
4. A new window will open where students have to further choose how to reset their password:
- Use the security question & answer you select during form filling
- Use verification code sent via text message to the registered mobile number
- Use a reset link sent through email to the registered Email ID
5. Depending upon the option chosen, the link to reset the password will be provided
6. Students must use the same to reset it and note it down for future login attempts
7. They also download their admit card thereafter using the new password.
Documents to carry with JEE Mains Admit Card to the exam centre
Students must carry the following documents to the examination centre along with the JEE Main 2020 admit card on the exam day. The list is provided below
- Passport size colour photograph
- Valid photo ID such as Voter ID, Passport, Aadhar, School Identity Card/ PAN Card/ Driving License/Ration Card
- PwD certificate in case of students who belong to the category
- Special allowances to diabetic students
- While eatables and drinks including water bottles are prohibited in the examination centre, certain concessions have been given to diabetic students keeping their health concerns in mind. They are permitted to carry
- Sugar tablets
- Fruits (like banana/apple/orange)
- Transparent water bottle
Note: They will not be permitted to carry packed foods such as chocolate/candy/sandwich etc.
Items prohibited in JEE Main 2020 examination hall
NTA has listed items which are banned in the exam hall. Students carrying any one of these will be debarred from the examination. These items are
- Electronic gadget
- Instrument/Geometry/Pencil box
- Handbag or Purse
- Any kind of Paper
- Eatables/ snacks and Tea/coffee/ cold drinks/ Water
- Mobile Phone, Microphone and Pager
- Camera and Tape Recorder
- Any metallic item
Exam day guidance mentioned on JEE Mains Admit Card 2020
students should follow the instructions for the exam which are mentioned on their JEE Mains admit card 2020. These are
- students should reach the exam centre for at least before half hours in advance to the start of the exam.
- If possible, Students should visit the examination centres once before the exam day to have a proper idea of route and traffic. This can save their time and will avoid the last-minute rush on the day of the exam
- Students should bring all the essential items which need to be carried to the examination centre.
- Students should not bring any prohibited items along with them at the examination centres
- Students are advised not to indulge in any unfair means during the examination
JEE Mains Admit Card 2020 Download Issues
Sometimes the students are unable to download their Admit Card and can face difficulties in downloading the same due to multiple reasons such as:
- Wrong Credentials: Many times the students put in wrong Login details on the Login page and hence cannot download their Admit cards. The students may follow the forgot password/application number procedure mentioned before and can check their Admit Card.
- Rejected Application: NTA rejects incomplete applications due to non-payment of fees or unfulfilled eligibility. The students cannot access incomplete Application requests.
- Other issues: Sometimes even after complete submission of form and payment of examination fee, the students cannot access their Admit Cards. In such cases, the students must contact the NTA helpline as soon as possible, along with Confirmation Page and proofs of payment of Application fees.
JEE Main 2020 Exam Schedule
students can find here the complete JEE Main 2020 Exam Schedule. The schedule mentions day and timings of the exam on each day since the JEE Main 2020 is held on multiple days in the morning and evening slot.
Events | First Shift | Second Shift |
Exam Timing | 09:30 AM to 12:30 PM | 02:30 PM to 05:30 PM |
Exam Duration | 3 Hours | 3 Hours |
Entry in Examination Centre | 07:30 AM to 08:30 AM | 12:30 PM to 01:30 PM |
Entry in Exam Hall | 08:45 AM to 09:00 AM | 01:45 PM to 02:00 PM |
Instructions by Invigilator | 09:15 AM to 09:25 AM | 02:15 PM to 02:25 PM |
Exam Starts | 09:30 AM | 02:30 PM |
Exam Concludes | 12:30 PM | 05:30 PM |
Download JEE Main 2020 Admit Card (January/April)
The step to download the JEE Main admit card is the same as in January attempt.
- However, for students who have appeared for both January and April, there are separate download buttons for the admit card
- The January JEE Main 2020 admit card can be downloaded using the “Download admit card” button that can be seen on the left-hand side menu exclusive for January attempt.
- The JEE Main admit card for April can be downloaded from the download web link visible on the window.
Last-minute Preparation Tips for JEE Main 2020
- Students who would be appearing in JEE Main 2020 must have already been prepared well for their examination. Below are the necessary tips which could help in during the examination.
- studying mock tests and sample papers will help them know their preparation level and point out their strong and weak areas.
- Students must practise time management as this is a common problem faced by many during the examination.
- students should make a separate note of important points and formulas to help revise fast before the examination.
- students must study all the important topics that are frequently asked in JEE Main 2020.
- Stress should be avoided as it can spoil the examination performance
- Motivation is necessary along with positivity
JEE Mains Admit Card Date
- The officials will release the JEE Main 2020 Admit Card in the third week of December 2019 (for January session). If students are unable to download their admit card they should report to the helpline.
- JEE Main examination will be conducted in the 1st to 3rd week of January 2020 for January session. The officials shall release the JEE Main Answer Key and OMR sheets in the month of January 2020.
- JEE Main 2020 Result will be declared in the last week of January 2020 for the January session. After result announcement, students will be able to participate in the JEE Main 2020 Counselling Process as per their rank.
JEE Mains Admit Card 2020 (FAQs)
NTA will not inform students individually about the admit card release. So students will have to check the website daily. Alternately, they can also check this page for the latest news.
No, National Testing Agency (NTA) does not send JEE Main 2020 admit card by post or any other means to students. Candidates require to download their admit card in online mode from the website of JEE Main 2020.
Students whose details in JEE Main 2020 admit card don't match or have any mistakes, should contact National Testing Agency (NTA) by writing an email or calling them at their helpline numbers given in this article.
It is better to contact the National Testing Agency (NTA) to avoid any problems in the future. Please check the confirmation page to view if the signature therein is clear or not.