How can I change my category in JEE Mains application form?

I filled OBC-NCL category instead of general category in the JEE Mains application form.

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Nitika Kohli | Contributor-Level 10

6 years ago

Hello, You can change the category now: However, when candidate change the category from general to reserved then fee in not refunded. If a candidate changes the category from reserved to general, then he needs to pay the certain amount. NTA provides the opportunity to make corrections in the catego

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Shekhar Saini | Beginner-Level 5

8 years ago

Hello, One can't change the category like OBC to SC/ST or so. You can only change your category from general to others or from others to general category. You should try to go through the JEE Mains guidelines or FAQ section to get more details about it or you may contact JEE through email or helpli

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