JEE Mains Category Certificate 2025: For the candidates appearing for JEE Main 2025 under the reserved categories like OBC-NCL, EWS, SC/ST, or PwD, the valid caste certificate is required at the stage of registration. Student would not be required to attach their caste certificate with the JEE Mains application form; however, student will be required to fill the caste number in the application form. This will be required much later at the counseling document verification stage of JEE Mains. In what follows, you can check in more detail with the requirements issued by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for JEE Mains 2025 category certificates.
JEE Mains 2025 Important Dates
The NTA has released new guidelines and also has extended the application date for the January 2025 session up to November 22. For this year, applicants belonging to the OBC and EWS categories will have to enter the Certificate ID along with the Issuance Date and Names of the Issuing Officer, both of which are mandatory in the application.
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Online Submission of Application Form
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28 October 2024 to 22 November 2024 (Up to 09:00 PM)
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Last Date for Successful Fee Transaction
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22 November 2024 (up to 11:50 PM)
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Announcement of City of Examination
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By the First week of January 2025
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Downloading Admit Cards from NTA Website
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03 days before the actual date of the Examination
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Date(s) of Examination
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Between 22 January to 31 January 2025
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Centre, Date, and Shift Display
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As indicated on the Admit Card
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Display of Recorded Responses and Answer Keys
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To be announced later on the website
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Declaration of Result on NTA Website
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By 12 February 2025
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JEE Mains 2025 Application Requirements
- Application: Students are not required to upload the certificate but enter the certificate ID number.
- During Counseling: The students will have to produce their original caste certificate for the counseling process of JEE Main.
- Certificate Validity: Only certificates issued after April 1, 2025 would be valid for counseling. Applicants may utilize the existing certificate ID for filling the application and update in further procedure if any.
- Issuance of Cast Certificate: Those who don’t have a caste certificate, may also apply which will be obtained on their behalf by the concerned state or central issuing authority and will take around 10 to 15 days.
- Issuing Authorities: There exist a few authorities for which these certificates need to be issued; else the admission counseling could reject.
JEE Mains 2025 Category Certificates Format
To ensure that all the reserved category students meet their eligibility criteria, the NTA prescribed specific certificate formats for each category. Here is the main details for each category format:
OBC-NCL Category Certificate Format
Category students belonging to OBC-NCL have 27% reservation in JEE Main admissions 2025. Applicants can directly download the format from the website of NTA and place relevant information like:
- Full name of the applicant
- Name of the guardian
- Residential information
- Name of the community: OBC-NCL
Resolution number, as shown on the government certificate Certificates must be issued from the authorized departments, such as District Magistrates or Deputy Commissioners. Application requires the use of a central certificate number, if available.
SC/ST Category Certificate Format
The SC and ST categories carry particular reservation percentages with 15% seats carrying reservations for SC and 7.5% for ST students. This category would only help a student meet the eligibility criteria if one downloads the NTA-prescribed format and fills in information such as:
- Applicant’s name
- Parent’s name
- Location details
- Community (SC/ST)
The certificate should be issued by the authorized officers such as District Magistrates, Collectors or Revenue Officers. This will vouch for the authenticity of the certificate for JEE Main 2025 admissions.
PwD Category Certificate Format
5% reservation is available in all categories for PwD students such as GEN, GEN-EWS, OBC-NCL, SC and ST. To be eligible for reservation students should have at least 40% impairment. The following details need to be submitted:-
- Applicant’s full name
- Age and place details
- Type of Disability and Condition Description
Scribe Required Not Applicable (if applicable) Certificate(s) for PwD must be issued by the government hospitals/medical institutions.
Submission of Category Certificates At Counseling
All category certificate(s) have to be submitted in PDF format at counseling stage for JEE Main 2025. The issue date of the certificate(s) should be on or after April 1, 2025. Students should apply for a fresh and valid certificate(s) immediately so that he/she would not face any delay.
JEE Mains Category Certificate 2025 FAQs
1. Do I need to upload my caste or category certificate while submitting my JEE Mains 2025 application form?
No, you do not need to upload your caste or category certificate with the JEE Mains application form. Instead, you should enter your certificate ID number, issue date, and other relevant details. However, you will need to provide the original certificate during the counseling process if you qualify.
2. What is the validity period for the caste certificate required in JEE Mains 2025 counseling?
For JEE Mains 2025 counseling, only caste certificates issued after April 1, 2025, will be accepted. You can use your current certificate number for the application form, but it is advised to renew the certificate if it was issued before this date to avoid any issues during counseling.
3. What should I do if I don’t have a valid caste or category certificate while applying for JEE Mains?
If you do not have a caste or category certificate at the time of application, you should apply for one immediately through authorized state or central government agencies. The process usually takes 10 to 15 days, so applying early will ensure you have the certificate ready for the counseling stage.
4. Who is authorized to issue valid caste certificates for JEE Mains 2025?
Authorized officials for issuing valid caste certificates include District Magistrates, Deputy Commissioners, Collectors, Revenue Officers, Sub-Divisional Officers, and other officers listed on the official NTA guidelines. Be sure to check that your certificate is from an approved authority to avoid issues during counseling.
5. How do I check the required format for the JEE Mains category certificate?
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has specific formats for each category (OBC-NCL, SC/ST, EWS, and PwD). You can download these formats from the official NTA website. Make sure to follow the format carefully when filling out the certificate to ensure it is accepted during the document verification stage.
