You have two options to change your category from general to EWS category one is to change it through correction window of JEE mains which will open on 26,27 November.

Second is,During the second attempt JEE Main registration, you can modify your personal details including your category. To make the change, you will have to log in to your JEE Main account, make the necessary changes, and submit the updated information.

By this way you can get admission to college through EWS category reservation.

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Yes, you can change your category from General to EWS in the April attempt of JEE Main 2025. Most importantly, the National Testing Agency (NTA) used to provide a correction window for candidates to make changes to their application form, and that includes changing a category.

You will, however require your EWS certificate ready to be submitted by the time the correction window opens. You'll be required to upload a scan copy of the certificate within the correction process. The dates for JEE Main 2025 application form correction are from 26 November to 27 November 2024.

You can use your EWS certificate to get the reservation benefits for college admissions. Always ensure that the college to which you apply accepts your EWS issued by the competent authority and that you possess all other eligibility as well.

Always refer to the specific eligibility criteria of colleges you target to avoid any potential issue. https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/jee-main-2025-registration-link-jeemain-nta-nic-in-last-date-fees-form-correction-window-documents-required-today-news