JEE Main 2022: Important Dates

 

The first session of the JEE Main 2022 exam took place in June and the second session was held in July.

The first session of the JEE Main 2022 exam took place in June and the second session was held in July. When you apply for the JEE Main, you need to know by when you have to submit the application form, when you can download the admit card, the JEE Main exam date, when the results will be announced, and more.

Find the important dates of JEE Main 2022 Session 1, Session 2, and Counselling sessions here.

 

Important Dates for JEE Main Session 1 Exam

 

Events	Dates
JEE Main 2022 Session 1 Application Forms Release date	March 1, 2022
Last Date to Pay Application Fees for the first session of the JEE Main 2022 Exam	March 31, 2022 (up to 11:30 pm)
Dates for Application Form Corrections	April 6-8, 2022
JEE Main 2022 Session 1 Admit Card Release Date	June 21, 2022
JEE Main 2022 Session 1 Exam Dates	June 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, and 29 First Shift: 9 am to 12 noon Second Shift: 3 pm to 6 pm
JEE Main 2022 Session 1 Answer Key Release Date	July 6, 2022
Dates for Challenging JEE Main 2022 Answer Keys for Session 1	July 2-4, 2022 (up to 11:50 pm)
JEE Main 2022 Session 1 Result Announcement	July 10, 2022

 

Important Dates for JEE Main Session 2 Exam

 

Events	Dates
JEE Main 2022 Session 2 Application Forms Release date	June 1-30, 2022 (up to 9 pm)
Last Date to Pay Application Fees for the second session of the JEE Main 2022 Exam	June 30, 2022 (11:50 pm)
Dates for Application Form Corrections	July 1-3, 2022 (up to 11:50 pm)
JEE Main 2022 Session 2 Admit Card Release Date	July 21, 2022
JEE Main 2022 Session 2 Exam Dates	July 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30 First Shift: 9 am to 12 noon Second Shift: 3 pm to 6 pm
JEE Main 2022 Session 2 Answer Key Release Date	To be announced
Dates for Challenging JEE Main 2022 Answer Keys for Session 2	To be announced
JEE Main 2022 Session 2 Result Announcement	August 6, 2022 (Expected)

 

Important Dates for JEE Main Counselling Sessions

 

JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) will conduct the counseling sessions for the NIT+ system (NITs, IIITs, and other Government Funded Technical Institutes) along with the CSAB (Central Seat Allocation Board) for the academic session of 2022-2023. The counseling sessions are likely to be held in September or October.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

1. When was JEE Main 2022 held?
   JEE Main 2022 was held in two sessions - June and July.
    
2. How many times can I attempt JEE Main?
   A candidate can give JEE Main exam a maximum of six times over three consecutive years. If you have cleared your Class 12 exams in 2022, you could appear for the JEE Main exam in June and July this year, twice in 2023, and again, twice in 2024.
    
3. Is JEE Main easier than JEE Advanced?
   JEE Advanced is held for admission to the IITs only, so it is considered tougher than JEE Main, which is the qualifying exam for both IITs and NITs. JEE Main questions are based on Class 11 and 12 NCERT syllabus, and are more direct and application-based, while JEE Advanced questions are more conceptual and require higher order thinking skills.
    
4. What are the passing marks in JEE Main?
   There is no pass or fail in JEE Main. Candidates who score the minimum required marks will be included in the merit list and will be eligible for admission to engineering colleges.
    
5. What is the minimum time you need for JEE Main preparation?
   You should start preparing for JEE Main at least one year in advance. This will give you enough time to understand the concepts, build a strong foundation, and solve as many questions as possible. You should also focus on building your speed and accuracy so that you can attempt all the questions correctly in the exam.