JEE Main Application Fee: SC, ST, OBC, General & Women
JEE Main (one paper, per session) — the fee you pay for your category and gender, refunds and payment notes, as per the 2025 notification.
Quick answer
₹1,000 for General / UR and Ex-servicemen; ₹900 for OBC and EWS; ₹800 for Women; ₹500 for SC, ST and PwBD, as per the 2025 notification.
JEE Main fee by category
| Category | Application fee | Refund / note |
|---|---|---|
| General / UR (male) | ₹1,000 | — |
| OBC (male) | ₹900 | — |
| EWS (male) | ₹900 | — |
| SC | ₹500 | — |
| ST | ₹500 | — |
| Women (General category) | ₹800 | — |
| PwBD (General category) | ₹500 | — |
| Ex-servicemen (General category) | ₹1,000 | — |
Bank or payment-gateway charges may be added. Fees can change between cycles — check the current notification before paying.
Work out your JEE Main fee (and other exams)
Your category
Total fee for 1 exam
₹1,000
| Exam | Your fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| JEE Main (one paper, per session)as per 2025 notification | ₹1,000 | — |
Bank / gateway charges and GST may be added at payment. Fees change between cycles — confirm in the notification before paying.
JEE Main fee — questions
- What is the JEE Main application fee?
- ₹1,000 for General / UR and Ex-servicemen; ₹900 for OBC and EWS; ₹800 for Women; ₹500 for SC, ST and PwBD, as per the 2025 notification.
- What is the JEE Main fee for SC and ST candidates?
- ₹500 for SC and ST candidates.
- What is the JEE Main fee for OBC candidates?
- ₹900 for OBC candidates.
- What is the JEE Main fee for women?
- ₹800 for women.
- What is the JEE Main fee for General category candidates?
- ₹1,000 for General category candidates.
- What is the JEE Main fee for PwBD candidates?
- ₹500 for PwBD candidates.