The registrations for JEE Main 2019 is now over. In the pursuit to improve JEE scores, close to 72% aspirants of the 1st JEE Main will be reattempting the exam in April.
Over 9.3 lakh students have registered for the JEE Main examination in April. Out of the total registrations, over 6.6 lakh candidates have already attempted the JEE Main (I) examination in January.
This is the first time the National Testing Agency (NTA) is conducting the JEE Main exam twice in the CBT (Computer-Based Test) mode. The best score out of the two attempts will be considered while preparing the merit list.
The format of the exam was changed by the MHRD Department to give the aspirants an opportunity to improve their JEE Main scores.
JEE Main 2019 (April)- Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Online Registration- Begins | 8th February 2019 |
| Availability of Mock Tests | 3rd Week of February 2019 |
| Online Registration Ends | 7th March 2019 |
| Application Correction Window | 11th – 15th March 2019 |
| Downloading the Admit Card | 20th March 2019 |
| Exam Date | 7th – 20th April 2019 (8 different sittings and the candidate can choose any one) |
| Results | 30th April 2019 |
JEE Main Rank Calculation
The NTA will declare the merit list post the JEE Main exam in April. The rank will be calculated based on the percentile scores of both the exams. More about JEE Main rank: 5 Key Factors in Calculating JEE Main 2019 Score.
Reattempting JEE Main in April
Experts state that aspirants should look to attempt both the exams with diligence and enhance their chance of improving their scores. The aspirants reattempting the examination will have the added benefit of experiencing the examination before.
This is the best time for candidates to rectify the mistakes committed in the 1st JEE Main exam. It is of paramount importance for aspirants reattempting the exam to take online mock tests and solve previous year papers.
Top 2,24,000 students of JEE Main 2019 will be shortlisted for the upcoming JEE Advanced examination. This is the best chance for aspirants to improve their JEE Main scores and earn themselves an opportunity to be an IITian.
