Photos JEE Main 2021 begins today: Things you should not forget to do after entering exam hall It is to be noted that the first attempt of JEE Main 2021 is usually held in January but this year it got delayed due to COVID-19 pandemic. DNA Web Team Feb 23, 2021, 11:13 AM IST The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) 2021 is scheduled to start on Tuesday (February 23). It is to be noted that the first attempt of JEE Main 2021 is usually held in January but this year it got delayed due to COVID-19 pandemic. The number of attempts offered in a year has also been doubled by Union Education Ministry.