JEE Mains Category Certificate 2025 Guidelines By NTA For EWS, SC/ST, OBC-NCL, And PwD

Students applying for JEE Main 2025 under reserved categories, such as OBC-NCL, EWS, SC/ST, and PwD, need to have a valid category certificate during the application process. Although the certificate isn’t required to be uploaded with the online application, applicants must enter their certificate number in the form. The original certificate will be necessary during the document verification step at the JEE Main counseling in 2025. Let’s break down the key guidelines for the category certificate requirement by the NTA.

JEE Mains Category Certificate 2025 Guidelines By NTA For EWS, SC/ST, OBC-NCL, And PwD

JEE Main 2025 Category Certificate Guidelines by NTA

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has outlined new requirements for applicants in reserved categories for the JEE Main 2025 session. This includes mandatory information for OBC and EWS categories, such as the certificate ID, issue date, and issuing officer’s name. These details are now essential during the application process.

Do Check: JEE Main 2025 Exam Date

Overview of Category Certificate Requirements

Requirement Detail
Certificate Upload during Application No need to upload, but certificate ID number is required in the form
Counseling Stage Original certificate required during counseling for document verification
Certificate Validity Certificate must be issued after April 1, 2025, for acceptance in counseling
Obtaining Certificates Students without certificates should apply immediately with approved authorities
Approved Authorities Only certificates issued by specified authorities are accepted during counseling

For the smooth application process, make sure your caste certificate meets these guidelines.

Category-Wise Certificate Format Requirements

1. OBC-NCL Category Certificate for JEE Main 2025

OBC-NCL applicants have a 27% reservation in JEE Main. The required certificate format is available on the NTA website, and applicants should include specific details:

  • Details Required:
    • Applicant’s Full Name
    • Guardian’s Name
    • Residential Information: Village/Town, District, State/UT
    • Community: OBC-NCL
    • Resolution Number from the official certificate
OBC-NCL Certificate Requirements Authority
Certificate Issuers District Magistrate, Deputy Commissioner, or other authorized officials
Certificate Number Enter the OBC certificate number (preferably central, if available) during application

Also Check: JEE Mains 2025 Eligibility Criteria

2. SC/ST Category Certificate Format for JEE Main 2025

The SC and ST categories have reserved seats in JEE Main as per the NTA guidelines:

  • Reservation Percentages:
    • SC: 15%
    • ST: 7.5%

To ensure eligibility, applicants in these categories need to use the official SC/ST certificate format provided by the NTA. When applying, the certificate should include:

  1. Applicant’s Full Name
  2. Parent’s Name
  3. Community Name
  4. Location: Village/Post Office, District, and State or Union Territory
SC/ST Certificate Issuers  
Authorized Issuers District Magistrate, Collector, Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Executive Magistrate, etc.
Essential Information on Certificate Name, Guardian’s Name, Address, and Community

Certificates issued by unauthorized personnel may be rejected during the counseling stage.

Also Check: JEE Main 2025 Admit Card

3. PwD (Persons with Disabilities) Category Certificate for JEE Main 2025

The PwD category offers a 5% seat reservation across all categories in JEE Main 2025. Applicants in this category must fulfill specific criteria to qualify:

  • Eligibility Requirements:
    • Minimum Disability: 40% impairment or more
    • Special cases: Leprosy-cured applicants or those with writing difficulties due to physical disabilities may qualify

The certificate must detail the applicant's disability, location, age, and specify if a scribe is required.

PwD Certificate Requirements  
Required Certificate Information Full Name, Age, Disability Type, Location
Issuing Authorities Government hospitals and recognized medical institutions
Additional Requirement Certificates issued after April 1, 2025, are necessary for counseling verification

4. EWS (Economically Weaker Sections) Certificate for JEE Main 2025

Applicants from the EWS category must follow the specific format provided by the NTA, available on their official website. The certificate should include:

  1. Applicant’s Full Name
  2. Guardian’s Name
  3. Address Information
  4. Income and Assets Verification from an authorized official (not below the rank of Tehsildar)
EWS Certificate Requirements  
Details Required on Certificate Full Name, Guardian’s Name, Address, and Income Verification
Issued by Authorized Officer Income certificate should be from a Tehsildar or equivalent authority

Also Check: JEE Main 2025 Registration

General Tips for JEE Main 2025 Applicants

  1. Ensure Validity: Use a certificate issued after April 1, 2025, to avoid issues during counseling.
  2. Get Certificates Early: If you do not have the certificate yet, apply as soon as possible. State certificates may take 10-15 days.
  3. Keep Certificate Details Handy: While filling the application, ensure you have your certificate ID, issue date, and other required details.

Stay updated and be prepared for a smooth JEE Main application process in 2025!

FAQs

Yes, if you qualify for JEE Main 2025 and are applying for reserved seats, you must provide your category certificate during the counseling process.

No, you don’t need to upload your category certificate while filling out the application form. The certificate will only be needed later, during counseling and document verification.

If you don’t have a category certificate, it’s best to apply for a state-level certificate as soon as possible, as it’s usually quicker to obtain. You may also need to apply for a central certificate depending on the requirements.

The type of certificate you need (state or central) depends on the institution’s requirements. Check the official guidelines of the institute to know what is needed.

You can download the official category certificate format for JEE Main 2025 from the National Testing Agency (NTA) website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

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