JEE Main Form Correction 2023: Last Date, Steps, Guideline

JEE Main application form correction 2023 window was opened by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for session 2 on 13 March 2023. Candidates could alter personal information, academic details, paper language, and category through the JEE Main 2023 application form correction window till 14 March 2023.

Only the registered JEE Main 2023 candidates could avail of the correction window facility by logging in on the portal using their registration number and password every year. In this article, the procedure for editing the details through the correction window for JEE Mains 2023 session 2 is discussed. 

Table of Contents 

• What can be Altered through the JEE Main Application Form Correction 2023?
• JEE Main Application Form Correction 2023 Dates
• Important Points for Candidates while Making Corrections
• Steps for Corrections in JEE Main Application Form
• When is it Required to Pay an Additional Fee?
• Guidelines for Photograph for the JEE Main
• Guidelines for Signature for the JEE Main

What can be Altered through the JEE Main Application Form Correction 2023?

The candidates who complete the registration and pay the registration fee are able to access the JEE Main application form correction 2023. The following are the details that candidates are allowed to rectify or modify in their JEE Main 2023 application form.

• Personal Details: This includes details such as name, state of eligibility, date of birth, and address. Any errors of spelling can be also edited during the form correction window. 
• Academic Details: The grades entered by candidates can be edited.
• Change of Paper and Selection of an Additional Paper: Candidates can change from Paper 1 to Paper 2 and vice versa. Candidates can also choose both papers. A fee amount may have to be paid if applicable.
• Language of Paper: The candidates can change the language of the exam and choose another option from the available list of options.
• Category: The category under which the candidate has applied can be changed. In the case of a change of category from reserved to general, an additional fee amount has to be paid. However, in case of a change of category from reserve to general no refund will be provided to the candidate.
• Photograph and signature: Candidates can upload a new photograph and signature if changes are required, in case the picture uploaded is very old or the signature is ineligible or for any other reason.

JEE Main Application Form Correction 2023 Dates

The table below provides all the major dates related to JEE Main application form correction 2023. 

JEE Main Application Form Correction 2023 Dates

Important Events	Dates for January Session	Dates for April Session
Application form Dates	15 Dec 2022	15 Feb 2023
Application Form Last Date	12 Jan 2023	12 Mar 2023
Application Window Re-Opens	-	15 to 16 Mar 2023
Correction Window	13 to 14 Jan 2023	13 to 14 Mar 2023

Important Points for Candidates while Making Corrections

The following are some important information candidates should know while making corrections to their JEE Main application form:

• Whenever there is any additional fee incurred the changes will be saved only after payment of the additional amount.
• No change will be allowed in the city of examination.
• Candidates are advised to be extremely careful while entering the corrected details, as this is a one time opportunity the candidates are given to make corrections in the form. If there are any errors after this correction window closes, the candidates will not have any option to make any changes. 
• Candidates should be aware of any service that claims to make corrections in your JEE Main form. These services are fake and will scam you by fraudulently deducting a huge amount of money from your bank accounts. Make the changes using only the official JEE Main website from correcting facility.

Learn How to Recover Forgotten JEE Main 2023 Application Number and Password here.

Steps for Corrections in JEE Main Application Form

NTA follows predefined steps when modifying details through JEE Main application form correction 2023 window. The following are the steps for changes in the JEE Main form:

• Visit the NTA JEE Main official website.
• There will be a link for the Application form correction here. Click on the link and proceed to the next step.
• Login using the JEE registration number and password and a security pin to access the form. Read the instructions given on the page.
• Here, make the changes that are necessary. Pay the additional fee if applicable. 
• Now check all the details entered by you carefully. Once you are sure that everything is correct, submit the form.
• Take a printout of the form for future reference.

When is it Required to Pay an Additional Fee?

While making any changes through JEE Main application form correction 2023 facility, candidates may require to pay additional charges. The following are the scenarios where candidates will have to pay an additional fee amount:

• If a candidate wants to give two or more papers instead of a single paper.
• If a candidate wants to change his category to General from SC/ST/PwD/Girls/General-OBC-NCL.
• Changing your exam city from a city to a foreign city.

Guidelines for Photograph for the JEE Main

Attaching a photo to the JEE Main application is necessary. The following are the guidelines for uploading the photograph for JEE Main:

• Ensure the photograph is clicked by a professional camera, avoid uploading photographs clicked using smartphones.
• Ensure that up to 80% of your face is visible in the picture. 
• Ensure that the picture is clear. Images can be either black and white or with colour.
• Do not wear a face mask or any accessories like a muffler or goggles. 
• Candidates with an eyesight issue are allowed to wear spectacles. Ensure there is no reflection on the spectacles and the eyes of the candidate are clearly visible.

Read More: JEE Main Photo Size and Signature Guidelines 2023

Guidelines for Signature for the JEE Main

A signature proves that the candidate has read and filled out the JEE Main application with sincerity. The following are the guidelines for uploading the scanned copy of the signature:

• The signature should be done on white paper. It should be clearly visible. 
• The signature should be in .jpg or .jpeg format. The size should be between 4KB and 30KB, and the dimensions should be 1.5 cm (height) X 3.5 cm (width).
• Do not use capital letters for the signature. The signature should be in running handwriting.
• Do not overwrite the signature.