Hello student

Yes, It is not allowed to submit your father's caste certificate in place of yours. You need to submit your SC caste certificate if you want to claim the benefits of your caste reservation. But don't worry if you don't have your certificate with you now. For the time being, you can submit a self declaration form which is there in JEE mains information brochure. But it can only be resubmitted during the time of registration or when the correction window opens. But, if there is any deadline mentioned for submission for the certificate, can submit it before that. Else if you couldn't submit on time, your score would be counted in general category itself.

Please apply for your latest caste certificate as it would be required later. Also you'll be given a chance to recover your mistake at the time of counselling or reporting when your seat will be allotted to any particular institute.

Either you should contact the JEE MAINS helpline number to get accurate information. OPERATIONAL ( 9:30 A.M - 5:30 P.M. ).: 011-69227700 011-40759000

Hope this helps