• JEE Main: 4 attempts/year; best score considered
• JEE Advanced: top 2.5L from JEE Main eligible
• Normalisation across sessions for JEE Main
• JEE Advanced: pure rank-based
• JoSAA counselling for IIT/NIT/IIIT seat allocation

1. JEE Main result + percentile — nta.ac.in.
2. Answer key + objection — Window 3-5 days at Rs 200/question.
3. JEE Advanced result + rank — Within 15 days.
4. JoSAA counselling — multiple rounds — Choice filling + seat allocation.
5. Withdrawal + spot allocation rounds — Final round.
6. RTI for normalisation / scoring rationale — When channels exhausted.

• JEE roll number
• Aadhaar
• Class 10/12 marksheets
• Category cert

• Normalisation across sessions disputed — RTI to NTA for normalisation formula.
• Question dispute denied — RTI for review committee.
• Counselling allotment different — RTI for JoSAA allocation algorithm.
• Spot round allocation seems wrong — RTI to JoSAA secretariat.

Most “delays” or “rejections” clear within 7-15 days of an RTI being filed. Use this 5-question template:

1. Status of my application no. _____ dated _____ as on date.
2. Name + designation of dealing officer assigned to my file.
3. Reasons for delay beyond the statutory timeline.
4. Copy of any noting / movement of my file in the past 30 days.
5. Likely date of resolution / decision.

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Yes — JEE Main allows 4 attempts/year; best percentile considered.

Formula in notification but exact application opaque. RTI extracts session-wise raw + normalised marks.

Pure rank-based. No normalisation needed (single session).

File RTI to JoSAA / NTA.

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• 25 how-to-apply guides
• 16 rejection-recovery guides
• 32 helplines + grievance routes
• Full RTI Playbook

Last reviewed: 26 April 2026.