EWS Certificate Instantly for JEE Main 2026

How to Make EWS Certificate Instantly for JEE Main 2026

( Latest Guidelines for Registration & Counselling by Pathfinder )

✍🏻 The EWS Certificate is essential for JEE Main 2026 counselling — without it, you’ll not be able to claim the EWS quota even if selected in exams.

🧾 Step-by-Step Process to Get It Instantly:

1️⃣ Income Certificate (Parent’s Name)

📍Issued in your father’s or mother’s name.

🏢 Can be obtained from Tehsildar Office / Jan Seva Kendra / Revenue Office.

2️⃣ Domicile Certificate (Student’s Name)

📍Must be in the student’s name, confirming residence.

🏢 Apply at the same offices or via the MahaOnline / CSC portal (depending on your state).

3️⃣ Apply for EWS Certificate

💠 Use both documents (Income + Domicile) while applying.

💠 Application can be submitted:

- Online via the state government portal (e.g., MahaOnline, eDistrict, Seva Sindhu, etc.)

- Or Offline through the Tehsildar or Revenue Office.

4️⃣ Important: EWS Certificate Format

✅ Must contain these 4 key details:

- Annual family income below ₹8,00,000

- Family does not belong to SC/ST/OBC category

- Family does not own agricultural land above the limit

- Issued by a Competent Authority (Tehsildar/Naib Tehsildar)

5️⃣ Processing Time:

⚡ Usually 2–5 working days (can be same-day at Jan Seva Kendra if documents are ready).

6️⃣ For Counselling Validity:

📅 Certificate must be issued after April 1, 2025, for JEE Main 2026 counselling.