NTA Update On Change In JEE Main Exam Centres For 2025

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced changes to the JEE Main 2025 exam centers on its official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. These updates include modifications to the number of exam centers in India and abroad, along with the addition of new locations for the convenience of applicants.

Key Highlights of the Update

  1. The exam will now be conducted in 284 cities across India (reduced from 300 in 2024).
  2. The number of international centers has decreased to 15 cities across 13 countries, compared to 24 cities in 23 countries in 2024.
  3. New exam centers have been added in both domestic and international locations.

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Changes in JEE Main 2025 Exam Centers: India

Below is the list of new centers added for JEE Main 2025:

State New Exam Center City Code
Rajasthan Bharatpur RJ16
Telangana Jagtial TL15
Tamil Nadu Thoothukudi TN13
Tamil Nadu Nagercoil TN24
Uttar Pradesh Ayodhya UP21
Uttar Pradesh Rai Bareilly UP37
West Bengal Paschim Medinipur WB13
West Bengal Purba Medinipur WB14
West Bengal Murshidabad/Baharampur WB21
Bihar Bihar Sharif (New)

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Changes in JEE Main 2025 Exam Centers: International

Several international locations have been updated. Below is a summary:

Country New Center City Code Removed Center(s)
Indonesia West Java ZZ02 Jakarta
Germany Munich ZZ05 -
UAE Abu Dhabi - -
Canada - - Ottawa
Sri Lanka - - Entire Country
Russia - - Entire Country

Other countries like Bahrain, Kuwait, Malaysia, Indonesia (West Java), and the USA will continue to host exams without changes.

Also Read: NTA Official Circular Out on JEE Main 2025 Registration

Key Details for Applicants

How to Select/Change Exam Center

  1. Applicants can select their preferred exam center while filling out the JEE Main 2025 application form.
  2. Changes to the exam center preference can be made during the application form correction window.
  3. No changes are allowed once the NTA releases the city intimation slip.

Also Read: JEE Main 2025 Exam Hall Instructions

Steps to Change Exam Center:

  1. Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in.
  2. Click on the “Application Form Correction” link.
  3. Log in using your application number and password.
  4. Navigate to the “Correction in Application Form” section.
  5. Update your preferred exam center and save the changes.

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Documents Required at the Exam Center

To enter the JEE Main 2025 exam center, applicants must carry the following:

  1. JEE Main Admit Card (printed copy).
  2. Valid Photo ID (any one of the following):
    • Aadhaar Card
    • PAN Card
    • Passport
    • Driver’s License
    • Voter ID
  3. Passport-sized Photograph (same as uploaded in the application form).

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Additional Information

  1. The updated list of exam centers is aimed at improving accessibility for students across India and abroad.
  2. Applicants are advised to double-check their selected center while filling out the application form to avoid issues later.

FAQs

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has updated the list of exam centers for the JEE Main 2025. There are now 284 centers in India and 15 abroad. Some new centers have been added, and certain international locations, such as Ottawa in Canada, have been removed.

Yes, candidates can update their exam center preferences during the application correction window for the JEE Main 2025. Once the city intimation slip is issued, no further changes are permitted.

No, after the exam center is assigned and noted in the city intimation slip, the NTA does not accept any requests for changes. Candidates should choose their preferred exam center carefully when available.

The details of your assigned exam center will be provided on your JEE Mains 2025 admit card.

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