Why OBC And EWS Students Aren’t Applying For JEE Main 2025

The National Testing Agency (NTA) opened the application window for JEE Main 2025 Session 1 on October 28, 2024, with a deadline of November 22, 2024. However, only 5.10 lakh applications have been received so far, compared to 12.2 lakh last year. This significant drop in registrations, particularly from OBC and EWS students, has raised questions about the challenges they face during the application process.

Why Aren’t OBC and EWS Students Applying?

Key Challenges:

  1. Additional Documentation:
    • Applicants from these categories must submit:
      • Category Certificate
      • Certificate ID, Issuance Date, and Issuing Authority
    • Certificates must meet specific criteria and be valid for admissions to IITs and NITs. For instance, they need to be issued after April 1, 2025.
    • Many students are struggling to gather the documents in time.
  2. Confusion and Delays:
    • Lack of clarity regarding documentation requirements is causing delays.
    • Some students are opting to apply under the General Category, risking the benefits they are entitled to.

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Aadhaar Verification Issues

Another reason for low applications is Aadhaar verification problems, primarily due to:

  1. Name Mismatch: Names on Aadhaar cards often don’t match Class 10th certificates.
  2. Verification Failures: These mismatches lead to errors in the application process, preventing students from proceeding.

The NTA has advised applicants to ensure their Aadhaar details match their registration details exactly.

Step-by-Step JEE Main 2025 Registration Guide

Step Details
Step 1 Visit the official website: www.jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Step 2 Click on ‘JEE Main Registration’ and start a new application.
Step 3 Enter your name (as per Aadhaar), email, and mobile number.
Step 4 If a mismatch occurs:
  - Re-enter details as per Aadhaar.
  - Update Aadhaar information at an Aadhaar Seva Kendra if needed.
Step 5 Fill out personal and academic details in the form.
Step 6 Upload documents:
  - Photograph: 10 KB to 200 KB, size 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm (JPEG/JPG).
  - Signature: 4 KB to 30 KB, size 3.5 cm x 1.5 cm (JPEG/JPG).
Step 7 Pay the application fee via debit/credit card, UPI, or net banking.
Step 8 Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.

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Suggestions to Simplify the Process

To improve participation, many suggest the NTA should:

  1. Make submission of category certificates optional during registration.
  2. Provide clear guidelines to help students understand the documentation process.
  3. Extend the registration deadline if needed.

With the deadline of November 22, 2024, approaching, it’s crucial for students to act quickly and for authorities to address these concerns.

FAQs

One reason is the extra documents needed for their application. These include category certificates, certificate IDs, issue dates, and details about the issuing authority, which some students find challenging to arrange.

Many students are experiencing issues because of name mismatches between their Aadhaar card and Class 10 certificates. This is causing delays in completing the registration process.

To resolve name mismatches, check that your name on the Aadhaar card matches your Class 10 certificate. If it doesn’t, visit your nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra and get the necessary updates done as soon as possible.

Students from OBC and EWS categories need to submit their category certificate, certificate ID, the date it was issued, and the name of the issuing authority.

The last date to register for Session 1 of JEE Main 2025 is November 22, 2024.

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