The National Testing Agency, or NTA, is the official body in India responsible for conducting many of the country’s major entrance exams. Among these, it oversees the national-level engineering entrance exam — JEE Main.
What is JEE Main & Why It Matters
JEE Main (Joint Entrance Examination Main) is the gateway for admission to B.E./B.Tech (and B.Arch / B.Planning) courses in NITs, IIITs, other central and state-level institutions. It’s also the qualifying exam for JEE Advanced for admission into IITs. So, when NTA releases a fresh schedule — it’s big news for thousands of aspiring engineers across India.
The Big News: “NTA JEE MAIN SESSION2 EXAM SCHEDULE 2025 OUT” — What It Means
NTA has officially published the schedule for JEE Main 2025 Session 2 — signalling that all related exam dates, shifts, admit-cards, and associated processes are now finalized and ready for aspirants to plan accordingly
This announcement is especially important for students who are aiming to attempt the second session in 2025 — whether they missed Session 1, want a second shot, or are appearing for the first time.
Detailed 2025 Session 2 Exam Dates & Timetable
Important Exam Dates (Start / End)
For 2025, Session 2 of JEE Main is scheduled from April 2 to April 9.
Day-wise Schedule & Shifts
Paper 1 (B.E / B.Tech) will be held on April 2, 3, 4, 7, and 8. Paper 2 (B.Arch / B.Planning) is on April 9.
Morning shift: 9:00 AM — 12:00 Noon
Afternoon shift: 3:00 PM — 6:00 PM (for Paper 1 on some days)
On April 9, Paper 2 (B.Arch / B.Plan) will be held in the first shift from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM.
Paper-wise Distribution
Paper 1: B.E / B.Tech — multiple days/shifts as above.
Paper 2A / 2B: B.Arch and B.Planning — scheduled on April 9 during the morning shift.
Application, Admit Card & City Intimation — What Students Should Do Next
Registration / Application Timeline for Session 2 (2025)
For 2025 Session 2, the application window opened on February 1, 2025, and closed on February 25, 2025. A correction window was provided February 27–28, 2025 for editing particulars.
Admit Card & City Intimation Slip — Timeline & Importance
Exam city slips (which tell you which city centre you’re allotted) are usually released ~3–4 weeks before exams, giving time for travel planning. For 2025, they came out around late March.
Admit cards, which include your shift, date, and exact centre address — are essential for entry into the exam hall. Missing admit card means you cannot sit for the exam.
So, you should download both city slip and admit card, verify all details (name, photo, DOB, exam date & shift, centre address) — and if any discrepancies appear, reach out to NTA immediately.
How NTA Handles Conflicts (Class 12 Exams, Board Exams)
Given that many aspirants also appear for school board exams around the same time, sometimes there’s a clash. For 2025, NTA acknowledged such conflicts and adjusted exam dates for affected candidates.
If your board exams coincide with scheduled JEE Main dates — check your admit card / revised schedule carefully. NTA allows rescheduling for those who apply with valid board-exam admit cards, but there’s a deadline to request the change (March 29 in 2025).
Pro Tips & Advice for JEE Main Session 2 Aspirants 2025
As soon as admit cards and city slips are out — download and save both PDF and a hard copy.
Revisit your shift timing carefully; note down day, date, shift, exam centre address, and exact reporting time.
Final-week revision: Focus on strong basics, practise mock papers — but avoid last-minute panics.
If the centre is far from home — plan travel and stay early. Booking early avoids stress.
Keep checking the official site regularly for answer key, objections, and results announcements.
Conclusion
The announcement “NTA JEE MAIN SESSION2 EXAM SCHEDULE 2025 OUT” brings clarity and relief to thousands of aspirants. With the exam slated between April 2 to 9, 2025, and clear details on shifts, papers, admit-cards, and timelines — you now have a roadmap. Use this time wisely: finalise your strategy, plan your travel, double-check your documents, and prepare with calm and focus. Whether you’re aiming for NITs or plotting a path to IIT via JEE Advanced — the ball is now in your court. All the best!
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