Here is how NTA does JEE Main Ranking – The NTA will display the provisional answer key after the January session of the JEE Main 2021 for which the challenges will be accepted online on the payment of INR 1000 per question. The final answer key will be declared after reviewing the challenges by subject experts. The result will be declared on 07th March 2021. The final result will be based on four NTA scores of each of the three subjects and the total score in B.Tech/B.Arch/B.Planning, respectively. To know details about how to calculate NTA scores, keep reading the article below.
JEE Main 2021 exam ranking
The merit will be calculated by converting the raw scores of all three subjects into the NTA score. In the case of a tie between two students, it will be resolved in descending order as follows – the first stage of tie breaker is the NTA score of a candidate in a particular subject, followed by the second stage of tie – breaker i.e. the candidate with a lesser number of negative responses in the paper will rank higher, and the third stage of the tie-breaker is that the candidate older in age will be placed at a higher rank.
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NTA has also set up Test Practice Centres where experienced and Nodal officers are appointed to solve problems and guide students to practice the Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.
JEE Main 2021 Marking Scheme for B.Tech/B.E., B.Arch & B.Planning
The marking scheme for the multiple Choice Questions will be as follows-
| Type of Answer | No. of Marks obtained |
| Correct Answer | Four marks (+4) |
| Incorrect Answer | Minus one mark (-1) |
| Unanswered/Marked for Review | No mark (0) |
The marking scheme for the numerical questions will be as follows-
| Type of Answer | No. of Marks obtained |
| Correct Answer | Four marks (+4) |
| Incorrect Answer | No mark (0) |
| Unanswered/Marked for Review | No mark (0) |
JEE Main 2021 Method for Determining Merit
To calculate the merit of B.Tech/B.E., B.Arch and B.Planning, the raw scores of all three subjects will be converted into the NTA scores. The overall merit will be prepared by merging the NTA scores of all the shifts of all the days.
JEE Main 2021 Method for Resolving Ties
In case of a tie between two candidates with equal total NTA scores in B.Tech/B.E., B.Arch and B.Planning, it will be resolved by the following in descending order:
- NTA score in Mathematics (All three branches) – In case of a tie in NTA score, the candidate with a higher score in Mathematics will get a higher rank.
- NTA score in Physics (B.Tech)/ Aptitude Test (B.Arch & B.Planning) – In case 2 candidates have the same score in Mathematics too, then, the candidate who has scored more in Physics will get a higher rank. In case of B Arch. and B Plan. courses, the marks scored in the aptitude test will be compared.
- NTA score in Chemistry (B.Tech)/ Drawing Test(B.Arch)/ Planning Based Questions (B.Planning) – In case there is still a tie, the marks in chemistry (for B Tech), in drawing test for B Arch and in the planning based questions for B Plan will be compared to determine the ranking of candidates.
- Candidates with a less negative response in the paper – In case there is still a tie between two aspirants, the candidate with a lesser number of negative responses will be placed at a higher rank.
- Candidate older in age – if there is still a tie, then the candidate who is older in age will be given a higher rank.
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JEE Main 2021 NTA Score for B.Tech/B.E., B.Arch, and B.Planning
After JEE Main 2021, January session, the NTA will display the provisional Answer Key and Question Paper that is attempted by the candidate on the official website. Challenges to the provisional answer key will be accepted online, on the official website on the payment of INR 1000/- per question as processing fees. Fees can be paid online through net banking/debit or credit card/UPI/PayTM which will be non-refundable.
The final decision on the challenges will be taken by NTA and no further communication will be entertained after the decision. After reviewing the challenges by subject experts, a final answer key will be displayed and declared on the official website of NTA. The final result will be declared on the basis of the final answer key.
MCQs will be evaluated on the basis of the final answer key and raw scores of the candidates. In the case of multiple shift papers, actual raw scores obtained in different shifts will be converted to NTA scores.
JEE Main 2021 Compilation and Display of Results
Since the JEE Main 2021 January session, (the exam for B.Tech/B.E., B.Arch and B.Planning) will be conducted in multiple shifts, the raw marks obtained by the candidates in all three subjects will be converted to NTA scores. NTA scores for all the shifts/session will be declared on 07th March 2021. The result will comprise of four NTA scores for each of the three subjects and total in the B.Tech/B.E., B.Arch and B.Planning, respectively.
Preparation of Results for each Session
In each session, the examination result will be prepared in three forms:
- Raw scores,
- Percentile scores separately of each subject and
- the total score.
Percentile score of the total raw score for all the sessions would be merged and will be called NTA score.
Calculation of Percentile for JEE Main 2021
The formula adopted for the calculation of percentile score for JEE Main exam is as follows-
100 X No. of candidates appeared from the session with a raw score equal to or less than score in subject Total no. of candidates appeared in the session
Important Note:
· Participating institutes that do not use the Centralised Seat Allocation Process will prepare their own ranking based on the performance in JEE Main 2020.
· All India Rank (AIR) is used in the admission in IIITs/NITs/CFTIs/SFIs and others through the Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) and Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA).
· Candidates will have to download the score/rank card from the official website.
· The AIR will be declared after JEE Main 2021 April Session.
Admission to NITs, IIITs, CFTIs, SFIs, State Engineering Colleges for the Participating States and Other Participating Institutions
The eligibility criteria for admission in B.Tech/B.E. to NITs, CFTIs, and IIITs through CSAB is that a candidate must have passed class 12th examination with minimum 75% marks or must be in the top 20 percentile in class 12th. In case of SC/ST candidates, minimum qualifying marks is 65%.
The eligibility criteria for admission to B.Arch. by the Council of Architecture is that a candidate must have passed class 12th examination with minimum 50% aggregate marks and minimum 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, respectively.
For B.Planning, a candidate must have passed the qualifying examination with minimum 50% marks in Mathematics and minimum 50% marks in aggregate of the qualifying examination.
| Course Name | Eligibility Criteria |
| B.Tech/B.E. | passed class 12th examination with minimum 75% marks or must be in the top 20 percentile in class 12th |
| B.Arch | passed class 12th examination with minimum 50% aggregate marks and minimum 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics |
| B.Planning | passed class 12th examination with minimum 50% marks in Mathematics and minimum 50% marks in aggregate |
JEE Main Test Practice Centres
National Test Agency (NTA) has set up various test practice centres (TPC) across the country to help students to practice and train themselves for the JEE Main examination to be conducted from 2020 onwards. Students can prepare for the Computer-Based Test or CBT mode.
Experienced and professional nodal officers are appointed at the test practice centres to guide students by clearing their doubts, helping them to make familiar with CBT mode. Candidates can take mock tests to get familiar with the JEE Main exam.
The registration for TPC’s has commenced from September 2020. Candidates can register for the practice centre online by clicking here. The TPCs will be operated on all Saturday’s/Sunday’s. The slot for Saturday will be from 14:30 to 17:30 Hrs and two slots of Sunday are from 11:00 to 14:00 Hrs and 14:30 to 17:30 Hrs. There is no maximum limit to register for TPCs. A candidate can attempt as many mock tests as he wishes to.
Here are the steps to be followed to enrol and practice mock tests at Test Practise Centres–
- Visit the official website link .
- A new page will be opened on the screen.
- Now, select your exam and paper (paper 1 or paper 2).
- Click on the button “Start Mock Test”.
- Now, fill the required details, i.e. username and password.
- Click on the ‘Login” button.
- Read all the instructions carefully.
- Tick on the declaration box and click on “Proceed” button.
- The mock test will be started on your screen.
- Now, attempt a mock test and check out your result.
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