I have the similar confusion because i doubt if I'm eligible for JEE 2022 or not..

Hey aspirant,

If a student appears for exam in the end of the year 2019 and receives the results and the pass certificate in 2020 then his/her year of passing will be 2020.

It should be same as the date issued on your pass certificate.

Hope this helps you,

All the best for your future endeavours!