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

JEE Mains Category Certificate 2025: Students applying for the JEE Main 2025 session 1 examination under reserved categories like OBC-NCL, EWS, SC/ST, and PWD, among others, must have a valid caste certificate during the registration process. While they don’t need to upload this certificate with their online JEE Mains 2025 Application Form , they must enter their caste number on the form. The original caste certificate will only be required during the document verification stage of the JEE Mains counseling process in the upcoming year. Keep reading to learn more about the JEE Mains Category Certificate 2025 Guidelines issued by NTA.

Direct link for JEE Main Application Form 2025 Session 1 – Active

Study Material For JEE 2025 Preparation: Click to Check

JEE Mains Category Certificate 2025 Guidelines by NTA

• Category Certificate Requirement During the JEE Mains Application Process: Applicants do not need to upload the caste certificate while submitting the JEE Main application. However, they will need to enter the certificate ID number in the form.
• Counseling Stage : The caste certificate is required only during JEE Main 2025 counseling for document verification.
• Certificate Validity : For counseling, only caste certificates issued after April 1, 2025, will be accepted. However, applicants can use their current certificate ID while completing the application and apply for a newer certificate if needed.
• Obtaining Certificates : Applicants without a caste certificate should apply for one immediately through authorized state or central agencies. State certificates typically take 10 to 15 days, while the central certificate is needed for admissions to national universities.
• Permitted Authorities : Ensure the caste certificate is issued by approved authorities; otherwise, it may be rejected during counseling.

PW REAL Test Series for JEE Offline Preparation: Enroll Now!

JEE Mains Category Certificate 2025 Format By NTA

JEE Mains 2025 OBC-NCL Category Certificate Format

• Applicant's Full Name
• Guardian’s Name
• Residential Information: Village/Town, District/Division, State/Union Territory
• Community Name: OBC-NCL
• Resolution Number: As mentioned on the official certificate
• The OBC certificate can be issued by the District Magistrate, Deputy Commissioner, or other competent authorities as listed on the NTA website.
• Applicants must enter their OBC certificate number (either state or central) when applying. If both are available, the central certificate number should be used.

JEE Main Chemistry Syllabus 2025 : Click to Check

SC/ST Category Certificate Format for JEE Main 2025

• Scheduled Caste (SC): 15% of seats are reserved for students from SC in every course.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST): 7.5% of seats are reserved in every course.

• Applicant's Name
• Parent’s Name
• Location Information
• Community

JEE Main 2025 Latest News : Click to Check

• District Magistrate, Additional District Magistrate, Collector, Deputy Commissioner, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Deputy Collector, Ist Class Stipendiary Magistrate, City Magistrate, Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Taluka Magistrate, Executive Magistrate, and Extra Assistant Commissioner
• Chief Presidency Magistrate, Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate, Presidency Magistrate
• Revenue Officers
• Sub-Divisional Officer
• Administrator or Secretary to Administrator / Development Officer (Lakshadweep)

PwD Category Certificate Format for JEE Mains 2025

• Minimum Disability Requirement: Students should have at least a 40% impairment, regardless of the disability type.
• Leprosy-Cured Applicants: Individuals who have been cured of leprosy and are otherwise capable of pursuing courses are eligible.
• Applicants with Writing Difficulties: Those with a disability below 40% but who experience difficulty writing may qualify, based on verification by a competent authority.

• Applicant's Full Name
• Location: Village/Post Office, District, and State or Union Territory
• Age
• Disability Type/Condition: A clear description of the nature of the disability or condition
• Scribe Requirement: Indicate whether a scribe is required to assist with writing.
• PwD certificates must be issued by designated authorities in government hospitals or recognized medical institutions.

• File Format: PDF only, with a size between 10 KB and 300 KB.
• Date Validity: Certificates issued after April 1, 2025, must be submitted. Students who currently do not have a valid certificate should apply immediately.

EWS Category Certificate Format for JEE Mains 2025

• Applicant's full name
• Guardian's name
• Address details, including village, street, or post office
• State or Union Territory

Study Material For JEE 2025 Preparation