The JEE Main 2025 Session 2 application process will close on February 25, 2025. Candidates who wish to appear for the exam must complete their registration before the deadline on the official website, jeemain.nta.ac.in. JEE Main 2025 exam opens doors for aspiring engineers to world-class education and promising career opportunities. It serves as the gateway to admission in top-tier institutions across India, including: 31 National Institutes of Technology (NITs) 26 Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) 3 Schools of Planning and Architecture (SPAs) 37 Government-Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs) 1 IIEST, Shibpur Prof. K. Umamaheshwar Rao, Chairperson, CSAB 2025, urged students to register for the exam, stating:“I strongly encourage talented students across the country to register for JEE Main 2025. Cracking this prestigious exam can be a life-changing achievement, empowering their future in science and technology.” The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) 2025 is jointly organised by IIT Kanpur and NIT Rourkela, while CSAB 2025 is led by NIT Rourkela. JEE Main 2025 Eligibility Candidates must have passed or be appearing in one of the following: Final examination of the 10+2 system by recognised Central/State Boards (CBSE, CISCE, etc.) Intermediate or two-year Pre-University examination by a recognised Board/University Final examination of the two-year Joint Services Wing course of the National Defense Academy Senior Secondary School Examination by NIOS with at least five subjects Public School/Board/University examination in India or abroad recognised by AIU as equivalent to the 10+2 system Higher Secondary Certificate Vocational Examination Three-year Diploma recognised by AICTE or a State Technical Education Board GCE A-Level examination (London/Cambridge/Sri Lanka) High School Certificate from Cambridge University or International Baccalaureate Diploma from IB Office, Geneva Class XII equivalent examination completed outside India with an AIU equivalence certificate If Class XII is not a public exam, candidates must have passed at least one public (Board/Pre-University) exam earlier There is no age limit for appearing in JEE Main 2025. Candidates who passed Class XII or equivalent in 2023, 2024, or are appearing in 2025 are eligible to apply. Seat Availability In JEE Main 2025 Each year, nearly 24,000 seats are available across NITs in India. In 2025, approximately 2,000 seats are expected to be reserved under the State Quota for NITs in the Northeast (NE) states, along with 740 seats under the NEUT category. Special Counselling Rounds For NE Students To support students from the North-East, CSAB offers dedicated counselling rounds: CSAB-NEUT Round – Allocates seats in AICTE-approved institutes across India for students from NE states and Union Territories with limited technical education facilities. CSAB Special Round – Offers another chance for candidates who did not secure a seat through JoSAA/CSAB counselling to gain admission to NIT+ institutions. Seat Allocation Process Candidates who qualify for JEE Main can participate in the counselling process through JoSAA/CSAB on their official websites: JoSAA: josaa.nic.in CSAB: csab.nic.in Benefits Of JoSAA/CSAB Counselling Exclusive Seat Reservations: NE students have reserved seats in top institutions. Multiple Admission Chances: CSAB Special Rounds allow students to secure seats even if they missed out in earlier rounds. Transparent & Convenient Process: The online system simplifies registration, document verification, and seat allotment. Diverse Course Options: Students can explore fields like Civil & Mechanical Engineering and emerging areas like AI, Robotics, and Data Science. Better Career Prospects: Graduates from IITs, NITs, and other premier institutes secure jobs in leading industries, government agencies, and startups. ALSO READ: AP Inter Hall Ticket 2025: BIEAP 1st, 2nd Year Exam Hall tickets Released, Download Here CSAB 2025 Initiatives In The North-East CSAB 2025 is actively working to increase JEE Main participation from the North-East region. As part of this initiative, CSAB-2025 held press conferences in: Kohima, Nagaland – 11th February 2025 Aizawl, Mizoram – 14th February 2025 The aim was to: Raise awareness about JEE Main Educate students about reservation policies Highlight home state quota benefits By increasing participation from NE students, CSAB 2025 aims to build a skilled workforce and drive economic growth in the region. For more details, visit the JEE Main 2025 website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.