Your JEE Form Will Be Rejected Without These Documents

Main points

The presenter explains that JEE applications may be rejected if required documents are missing or files contain errors. He groups the paperwork into five main items and answers common questions. Because requirements can change, applicants should check the latest official NTA instructions before submitting.

The five main documents

1. Photograph

   • Use a recent, clear colour photo with a white or light-coloured background.
   • Do not wear a cap or sunglasses. Ordinary glasses are acceptable if you wear them regularly.
   • The presenter specifies JPG/JPEG format and a file size of 10–200 KB.
   • Blurry or dark photos, unsupported formats, and oversized files may cause problems.
   • He suggests using tools such as TinyJPG or Smallpdf to compress files.

2. Valid identity document

   • The presenter recommends Aadhaar for easier verification and accessing records through DigiLocker, but says another accepted ID may be used.
   • Check that the Aadhaar photo is current and that the name and date of birth match the Class 10 marksheet.
   • Keep access to the phone number and email address used for OTP verification. Where possible, the presenter recommends using the student’s own contact details.
   • If Aadhaar details cannot be updated, he suggests using another ID, such as a PAN card. Documents may then need to be uploaded manually.

3. Signature

   • Sign by hand in blue or black ink on white paper, then scan it clearly.
   • The presenter specifies JPG/JPEG format and a file size of 10–100 KB.
   • Do not type the name or write it in capital letters. Re-scan the signature if it is blurred or unclear.

4. Category certificate, if applicable

   • This applies to applicants claiming SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, or PwD status.
   • The presenter says to use a central-format certificate and have the certificate number and issue date ready for registration.
   • He says ST certificates may be older, while OBC-NCL and EWS certificates should be current. For counselling, he says OBC/EWS certificates may need to be issued after 1 April 2027; according to his account, SC/ST applicants do not need an updated certificate.
   • A mismatch in the certificate number may cause rejection.
   • PwD applicants are advised to obtain a UDID card.
   • These requirements are date- and category-specific. Verify them against current official instructions.

5. Class 10 marksheet

   • The presenter says to have the marksheet ready in PDF format and within the size limit shown in the video.
   • Dropper applicants should also have their Class 12 marksheet.
   • Students currently appearing in Class 12 are told to select “appearing” rather than provide a Class 12 marksheet.

Resolving mismatches between Aadhaar and the marksheet

The presenter says to complete the application using the name and date of birth shown on the Class 10 marksheet.

• The details match on both documents: Proceed as usual.
• Aadhaar is incorrect, but the marksheet is correct: Update Aadhaar if possible.
• Aadhaar cannot be updated: For a name mismatch, the presenter describes entering the Class 10 details and then entering Aadhaar details separately when prompted. For a date-of-birth mismatch, he suggests using another accepted ID if Aadhaar cannot be corrected.
• The marksheet contains an error: Contact the school or education board well in advance. For minor errors, the presenter says applicants may use the marksheet details for the application and address the issue later with an affidavit or gazette document during admission or counselling.

Additional document situations and Q&A

• Drop year: The presenter says droppers should have a gap certificate.
• Improvement exams: If someone has appeared for Class 12 before, he says to select “Class 12 passed” and upload the earlier marksheet for registration. The newer improvement marksheet should be provided at counselling. He also says a gap certificate may be needed.
• EWS: He describes the income threshold as family gross income below ₹8 lakh, subject to asset limits.
• Domicile: He says domicile is not needed for JEE but may be required for some state-level examinations.
• General category: He says general-category applicants do not need a caste certificate.
• Original documents: He says originals may be needed at counselling rather than during initial registration.
• Using DigiLocker: He recommends fetching and downloading documents from DigiLocker, then converting or compressing them to the required upload format.
• Photo background: He says an incorrect background could trigger a rejection notification and that the photo may be replaceable afterward. Applicants should follow current official photo rules rather than assume a correction opportunity will be available.

Speakers and sources mentioned

• Video presenter: The channel metadata identifies the presenter as Ritik Meghwani. He provides the checklist and answers questions submitted by viewers.
• Viewer/commenters: The presenter reads their questions; one commenter is named Karan. No separate commenter is heard speaking.
• Editor: The presenter briefly addresses the editor during the opening slide segment; no substantive comments are included.
• Sources and services referenced: NTA, Aadhaar, DigiLocker, PAN, schools and education boards, tehsil offices, Smallpdf, TinyJPG, and the UDID card system.