Overview: Applying to JEE Mains and JEE Advanced is not hard if you are a foreign national or an NRI. Continue reading for more information on the JEE Main application for International applicants.

Every year, 10% of the seats in each course are reserved for international applicants. By appearing for JEE Main Paper 2 exam, you can get admission into the National Institute of Technologies (NITs), the Indian Institute of Information Technologies (IIITs), and Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs).

On average, around 150 international applicants yearly appear for the JEE Main entrance exam in foreign centres.

You might be wondering about the eligibility criteria and the application process for JEE Main Paper 2 Exam International Applicants. This article will walk you through the detailed application process and resolve all your queries regarding the JEE Main exam. 

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JEE Main 2025 Eligibility Criteria

The table below shows the basic JEE Main Eligibility criteria for both National and International Applicants:

Particulars	Eligibility Criteria
Age limit	No age limit has been determined
Number of Attempts	The candidates can take the JEE Main exam twice in consecutive years
Class 12	In the year 2024 or 2025, the international applicant should have appeared/graduated in either Class 12 or equivalent exam for the first time
Admission into B Tech/BE course	The candidate must have passed the 12th or equivalent exam with Physics, Mathematics (and any of the Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Technical Vocational Subjects)
Admission into B. Arch Course	The candidate must have passed the 12th or equivalent exam with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
Admission into B. Plan Course	The candidate must have passed the 12th or equivalent exam with Mathematics as one of the subjects

JEE Main 2025 Eligibility Criteria for NRI, OCI, Foreign Nationals

The table below shows the JEE Main 2025 eligibility criteria for NRI, OCI, and Foreign Nationals: -

Category of Candidates	Eligibility Criteria
NRI	Candidates who appear in or have graduated from the 10+2 system or equivalent exam can apply for the JEE Main examination. Candidates with five subjects in Class 12 or equivalent exams, including language, physics, math papers, and any of the Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, and Vocational Papers, are eligible to apply. Candidates must secure 75% marks in Class 12 or an equivalent exam. The requirement for SC and ST candidates is relaxed to 65% marks in Class 12.
OCI/PIO	OCI/PIO candidates don't come under the General Quota for admission. These candidates cannot avail of reservations even though their parents belong to the SC, ST, or OBC categories.
Foreign Nationals	For admission to IITs, Foreign national students have the advantage of being able to appear directly for the JEE Advanced exam instead of the JEE Main.

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Qualifying Exams Considered for Internation Applicant Eligibility

Apart from the basic eligibility criteria, there are other qualifying exams considered for eligibility that are listed below:

• Final exams of the 10+2 system should be conducted by a recognized central or state board like the Central Board of Secondary Education, Delhi or Council for Indian School Certificate Exam, Delhi etc
• The final exam of Joint Services Wing, a 2-year course of the National Defence Academy
• Senior Secondary School Exam with 5 subjects conducted by NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling)
• Public school/Board/University exam recognized as equivalent to the 10+2 system by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) either in India or foreign
• Higher Secondary Certificate Vocational Exam
• 3-year duration Diploma recognized by AICTE or State Board of Technical Education
• Advanced General Certificate of Education exam in either of the locations i.e. London, Cambridge, Sri Lanka
• A High School Certificate Examination of the premiere institutions such as Cambridge University or the International Baccalaureate Diploma of the International Baccalaureate Office, Geneva
• GCE (General Certificate Education) examination (London/Cambridge/Sri Lanka/) at an advanced level

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JEE Main 2025 Application Process

The JEE Main Paper 2 application process for Indian Nationals and International applicants is almost identical. There are a few exceptions in the application form for international applicants that are mentioned below: -

• Foreign Nationals/PIO/OCI/Nepal/Bhutan applicants don't have to fill out the column "Select the State, School/College/NIOS Study centre" from where they have completed or appeared for Class 12 exams.
• If the foreign national has passed Class 12 from outside India and doesn't belong to the Foreign/PIO/OCI/Nepal/Bhutan category, then the candidate has to fill out the "Select State" section as mentioned in the passport.
• The Foreign/PIO/OCI/Nepal/Bhutan candidates must select "Other" against the field "Board Name."
• The candidates must mark the Nationality column as OCL/PIO/Foreign or Other than PIO/OCI.
•  Candidates who fall under the NRI category are required to enter their Aadhar numbers. If the candidate has not yet received their Aadhar number, they can enter Aadhar's enrollment ID.

JEE Main 2025 Application Fee for International Applicants

The table below shows the application fee for international applicants. This registration fee applies to candidates undertaking the exam in both Indian and International centres.

JEE Main Paper	Gender	Fee for International Applicants
Paper 1: B.E./B. Tech	Male	5000
	Female	4000
Paper 2A: B. Arch	Male	4500
	Female	4000
Paper 2B: B.Planning	Male	2500
	Female	2500
All Papers	Transgender	3000

The international applicants should pay the application fee through only online mode via:

• Debit card
• Credit card
• Net banking

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JEE Main 2025 Exam Centers (Outside India)

The JEE Main Exam will be conducted online or offline, depending on the exam centre applicants choose. 

The international applicants will be given the JEE Main exam centres according to their preferences in the JEE Main application form.

The table below shows the JEE Main 2025 exam centres list (outside India) and their City codes -

Country	City	City Code
Bahrain	Manama	ZZ01
Sri Lanka	Colombo	ZZ02
Qatar	Doha	ZZ03
UAE	Dubai	ZZ04
Indonesia	Jakarta	ZZ05
Nepal	Kathmandu	ZZ06
Malaysia	Kuala Lumpur	ZZ07
Kuwait	Kuwait City	ZZ08
Nigeria	Lagos/Abuja	ZZ09
Oman	Muscat	ZZ10
Saudi Arabia	Riyadh	ZZ11
UAE	Sharjah	ZZ12
Singapore	Singapore	ZZ13
Australia	Canberra	ZZ14
Austria	Vienna	ZZ15
Brazil	Brasilia	ZZ16
Canada	Ottawa	ZZ17
China	Beijing	ZZ18
Hong Kong	Hong Kong	ZZ19
Mauritius	Pot Luis	ZZ20
Russia	Moscow	ZZ21
South Africa	Cape Town	ZZ22
Thailand	Bangkok	ZZ23
USA	Washington DC	ZZ24
Vietnam	Hanoi	ZZ25

Documents Required by International Applicants

International applicants must carry certain documents as proof of identification while applying for admission into IITs of India. The documents required are as follows:

• Foreign Passport
• Citizenship Certificate
• Birth Certificate
• Student Visa for Undergraduate course (or) No Objection certification issued by Ministry of Human Resource Development
• Residential permit granted for studies in India or Student visa for the entire duration of the course

JEE Main Paper 2 Admit Card

After successfully registering for the exam, you will receive your JEE Main Paper 2 Admit Card on the prescribed date by the NTA. The admit card contains the examination details, exam centre, date, and time. 

The International applicants must enter their login credentials on the NTA portal to download the soft copy of the admit card. You can later take a printout of the admit card for future reference. 

The JEE Main exam will be held on the same day for Indian nationals and others belonging to NRI/OCI/PIO/Foreign nationals. Though international applicants take the exam in a foreign centre, they must report to the exam centre according to Indian Standard Time only.

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Key Takeaways

• Every year, 10% of the seats are reserved for JEE Main Paper 2 International Applicants.
• With International standards of education provided by the top universities across India, foreign nationals and NRIs compete for a seat in these universities.
• The application process for JEE Main Paper 2 International Applicants is easy, but it is important to know the details before proceeding.

We hope this article clarifies your doubts about the JEE Main Paper 2 International Applicants application process.