Contents
- 1 JEE Main Exam Date 2026 – Schedule and Important Dates
- 1.1 JEE Main 2026 Dates Announced
- 1.2 JEE Mains 2026 – Registration (Open), Form Correction, Exam Dates
- 1.3 JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Schedule: Check important dates for January exam
- 1.4 JEE Main 2025 Exam Date for Session 2
- 1.5 JEE Main 2026: Live Updates
- 1.6 JEE Main January 2026 – Highlights
- 1.7 JEE Main Paper Pattern for BArch (Paper 2A)
- 1.8 JEE Main Paper Pattern for BPlan (Paper 2B)
- 1.9 JEE Main 2026 Exam Date
- 1.10 JEE Main 2026 Exam Day Schedule
- 1.11 How To Fill the Registration Form for JEE Main 2026?
- 1.12 Age Eligibility:
- 1.13 Attempt Limit:
- 1.14 Application fee for JEE main 2026:
- 1.15 Exam Pattern for JEE main 2026:
- 1.16 Pattern for Paper 1 (BE/B.Tech):
- 1.17 Pattern for Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Plan):
- 2 JEE Main Paper I Exam Pattern
- 3 JEE Main Syllabus 2026
- 4 JEE Main Admit Card 2026
- 5 JEE main 2026 Answer Key
- 6 JEE Main Result 2026
JEE Main Exam Date 2026 – Schedule and Important Dates
JEE Main 2026 Dates Announced
JEE Mains 2026 – Registration (Open), Form Correction, Exam Dates
JEE Main 2025: The JEE Main 2026 form correction dates for session 1 were announced by the National Testing Agency (NTA) at jeemain.nta.nic.in. From October 2025 Onwards (up to 11:50 PM) will be the duration window. The JEE Main 2026 registration for session 1 will be concluded on January 21, 2026 by the authority. With the latest update, about 8 lakh students have signed up for the JEE Main 2026 January examination. Anyone who has passed class 12 or who will be taking it this year is eligible for the Joint Entrance Exam (Main). The JEE Main 2026 admission card will be given to all registered candidates three days before the exam. The JEE Main 2026 Paper 1 test will be held between January 21 to 30, 2026, and the JEE Main 2026 Paper 2A between April 10 2026.
JEE Main 2026 – NTA has released the official JEE Main notification 2025 at jeemain.nta.nic.in. JEE Main exam date 2026 has also been released by NTA.
| Date | Title |
| 19-10-2025 | JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exam Dates |
JEE Main 2026 Exam Date: The National Testing Agency has begun the online registration process for the Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main – January 2026 Session 1, on its official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in. According to the official notice, the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 registration will begin today, i.e October 28 and will go on till November 22, 2025, 9PM. Candidates will be able to pay their application fee till 11:50. Here’s the detailed schedule below.
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Schedule: Check important dates for January exam
| Events | Dates |
| JEE Mains 2026 registration date | October 28, 2025 |
| last date for JEE Mains 2026 registration | November 22, 2025 |
| JEE Main 2026 form correction dates | November 26 to 27, 2025 |
| JEE Main 2026 exam city slip release date | First week of January 2026 |
| Release of JEE admit card (tentative) | January 19, 2026 |
| NTA JEE Mains 2026 Exam Date Paper 1 | January 21 to 30, 2026 |
| Result declaration date | February 12, 2026 |
JEE Main 2025 Exam Date for Session 2
| Events | JEE Mains 2026 Dates |
| Start date of JEE Mains registration 2026 | January 31, 2026 |
| Last date to submit the JEE Main 2026 registration form for session 2 | February 24, 2026 |
| JEE Main 2026 exam city slip release date | Second week of March 2026 |
| Release of JEE admit card (tentative) | March 28, 2026 |
| JEE Main 2026 exam date session 2 | April 1 to 10, 2026 |
| Result declaration date | April 17, 2026 |
JEE Main 2026 Dates Live: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will announce dates for JEE Main 2026, NEET UG 2026, CUET 2026 and UGC NET 2026 through its official exam calendar. The NTA exam calendar 2026 will be released at nta.ac.in.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the examination schedule for JEE Main 2026 on its official website, nta.ac.in. On October 17, 2026, the NTA issued a notification releasing details for the JEE Main 2026 Examination. A key update is the discontinuation of optional questions in Section B of the exam. JEE Main 2026, conducted by the NTA, serves as the gateway for admission to IITs, NITs, and other Government Funded Technical Institutions (GFTIs). Candidates interested in applying can view and download the exam schedule from the NTA’s website once it is published.
The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Mains is typically conducted twice a year. For 2026, the JEE Mains will also take place in two phases, allowing candidates to appear in both sessions, with their best score being considered for eligibility to move forward to the JEE Advanced. The exact dates for the JEE Mains 2026 will be announced on the official website of the National Testing Agency (NTA). Candidates are advised to regularly check the NTA’s official website for updates on the exam schedule. Once the dates are released, aspirants can use them to plan their preparation strategy and refine their study timetable to ensure they cover the JEE Mains syllabus effectively.
JEE Main 2026 Dates: NTA will announce the exam dates for “JEE Main 2026 in November 2025”. The JEE Main 2026 will be held in two sessions for the academic session 2025-26. Session 1 will be the 21st January 2026, and Session 2 will be held in mid-April 2026. With the announcement of the JEE Main examination date, NTA will also release the date for the JEE Main registration form on its official website. After the forms are out, eligible candidates must fill out the registration form in “Online” mode only through the website.
Candidates can view the complete schedule for all JEE Main 2026 examination events, including the application form, correction window, admit card release, exam dates, answer key, and result. For additional details about the exam, candidates can refer to this page or visit the official NTA JEE Main 2026 website at jeemain.nta.ac.in & www.manabadi.co.in.
JEE Main 2026: Live Updates
- When will the JEE Main dates be announced?
The National Testing Agency will announce the JEE Mains exam dates 2026 tentatively in January 2026. - Is the JEE Main 2026 syllabus released?
No, NTA will soon release the JEE Main exam syllabus on the official website. - When is JEE Main 2026?
NTA will announce the JEE Main 2026 exam date on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. - Is JEE Main pattern chance?
Yes, NTA has changed the JEE Mains exam pattern 2026. There will be no optional questions in JEE Main section B. - What is the JEE Mains 2026 date?
JEE Main 2026 is expected to be held in January and April. The detailed exam date for JEE Main 2026 will be announced online. - What is the JEE Main 2026 official website?
JEE Mains 2026 official website is jeemain.nta.nic.in. Previously, the official website of JEE Main was jeemain.nta.ac.in. - When will the JEE Main 2026 syllabus be released?
The authority will release the JEE 2026 syllabus on the website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. - What is the “JEE Mains 2026 registration date”?
NTA is expected to commence the JEE Main registration 2026 in October 2025. - When will the JEE Mains exam pattern be released?
National Testing Agency will release the JEE exam pattern 2026 tentatively in October 2025 on the official website. - What is the JEE Mains 2026 syllabus official website?
The official website for the JEE Main exam syllabus is jeemain.nta.nic.in. - What is JEE Main new pattern?
As per the JEE Mains new pattern, each section will consist of 25 questions. There will be no optional questions in section B of JEE Main papers 1 & 2 (A & B).
JEE Main January 2026 – Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
| Examination Name | Joint Entrance Examination Main (JEE Main) |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Purpose of Examination | Admission into NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs and a qualifying test for JEE Advanced 2026 |
| Category | Undergraduate (UG) Exam |
| Level of Exam | National Level |
| Number of Sessions | Two |
| Mode of Examination | Paper-1: Computer-based testPaper-2:Mathematics and Aptitude – computer-based testPlanning section (B.Plan) – computer-based testDrawing test (B.Arch) – pen-and-paper based exam |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| States accepting JEE Main Scores | Chandigarh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Nagaland, Odisha, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh |
| Official Web Portal | jeemain.nta.ac.in and nta.ac.in |
JEE Main Paper Pattern for BArch (Paper 2A)
| Particulars | Details |
| Mode of exam | Online (Computer-based test) except drawing section |
| Subjects covered | MathematicsGeneral AptitudeDrawing |
| Type of questions | Multiple choice questions (MCQ)Numerical value answer (NAV) type questionsDrawing question |
| Total number of questions | 82 |
| Total Marks | 300 |
| Subejct-wise number of questions | Mathematics- 20 MCQ and 5 NAVGeneral Aptitude- 50 MCQDrawing- 2 questions on drawing |
| Test Duration | 3 hours |
| Marking scheme | +4 Mark for each right answer-1 Mark for an incorrect answer |
| Language of paper | Assamese, Bengali, Marathi, Odia, Kannada, Malayalam, Punjabi, Tamil, Hindi, English, Telugu, and Urdu and Gujarati |
JEE Main Paper Pattern for BPlan (Paper 2B)
| Particulars | Details |
| Mode of exam | Online (Computer-based test) |
| Subjects covered | Mathematics, General Aptitude and Planning |
| Total number of questions | 105 |
| Total Marks | 300 |
| Subject-wise number of questions | Mathematics- 30General Aptitude- 50Planning- 25 |
| Total duration of exam | 3 hours |
| Type of questions | Multiple choice questions (MCQ) and Numerical Value Questions (NAV) in MathematicsMultiple choice questions (MCQ) in General Aptitude and Planning |
| Marking scheme | +4 Mark for each right answer-1 Mark for an incorrect answer |
| Language of paper | Assamese, Bengali, Marathi, Odia, Kannada, Malayalam, Punjabi, Tamil, Hindi, English, Telugu, and Urdu and Gujarati |
JEE Main 2026 Exam Date
The National Testing Agency will probably announce the “JEE Main Exam Date for Session 1 in October 2025”. The exam will be held in 2 sessions. Session 1 will be held in the last week of January 2026, whereas session 2 will be held in the first week of April 2025. This article will help you find the JEE Main 2026 tentative exam date for both Session 1 and Session 2.
| Name of Examination | Tentative Dates of Examinations |
|---|---|
| JEE Main 2026 Session-1 | January 2026 |
| JEE Main 2026 Session-2 | April 2026 |
JEE Main 2026 Exam Day Schedule
| Session | Morning Shift | Afternoon Shift |
|---|---|---|
| Timing of examination | 9 AM to 12 PM | 3 PM to 6 PM |
| Duration of examination | 3 Hours | 3 Hours |
| Entry to the examination centre | 7.30 AM to 8.30 AM | 02.00 PM to 2.30 PM |
| Instructions by the invigilator(s) | 8.30 AM to 8.50 AM | 2.30 PM to 2.50 PM |
| Candidates log in to read instructions | 8.50 AM | 2.50 PM |
| Test commences | 9.00 AM | 3.00 PM |
How To Fill the Registration Form for JEE Main 2026?
- Visit the official website of JEE (Main).
- Click on the registration link for the April session.
- Fill in the required details such as personal information, educational qualifications, choice of examination center, etc.
- Upload scanned copies of the necessary documents such as photograph, signature, and other supporting documents.
- Pay the application fee through the provided payment gateway.
- Verify all the details entered before final submission.
- Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.
Age Eligibility:
- The date of birth should fall on or after 1st October 1994.
- For SC/ST & PwD candidates, the DOB should fall on or after 1st October 1989.
Attempt Limit:
- Candidates can attempt for maximum three times for the JEE main exam.
- Attempt limit is same for all the categories.
- For JEE Advanced, candidates can appear for maximum two consecutive years.
Application fee for JEE main 2026:
| Papers | Offline Exam | Online Exam | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General/OBC | SC/ST/PwD/All Girls | General/OBC | SC/ST/PwD/All Girls | |
| For Exam Centres in India | ||||
| Paper 1 or 2 | 1000 | 500 | 500 | 250 |
| Paper 1 and 2 both | 1800 | 900 | 1300 | 650 |
| For Exam Centres in Foreign Country | ||||
| Paper 1 or 2 | 2500 | 1250 | 2500 | 1250 |
| Paper 1 and 2 both | 3800 | 1900 | 3800 | 1900 |
Exam Pattern for JEE main 2026:
The examination will comprise of two papers
Paper 1 (for B.E/B.Tech) and paper 2 (for B.Arch/B.Planing).
The detailed JEE Main exam pattern for both papers is mentioned below:
- Exam Mode: The examination will be organized in online (computer based) mode. The drawing test for Paper 2 will be conducted through offline mode.
- Type of Questions (Paper 1): The question paper will comprise of objective type questions.
- Type of Questions (Paper 2): Mathematics and aptitude section will be of objective type questions and drawing test will be subjective.
- Duration: The total exam duration will be three hours. The paper 1 will be conducted in two sittings, i.e. 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Paper 2 will be held in one shift only.
- Medium: The question paper will be asked in English and Hindi language for all exam cities and English, Hindi and Gujarati languages for exam cities in Gujarat, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli.
- Marks Criteria: Four marks will be provided for each correct answer.
- Negative Marks: One mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
Pattern for Paper 1 (BE/B.Tech):
| Paper 1: B.E/B.Tech | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Section A(Marking Scheme: Correct +4 , Incorrect -1, Unanswered : 0)Question Type: MCQs | Section B(Marking Scheme: Correct +4, Incorrect -1, Unanswered : 0)Question Type: Numerical Value | Marks | ||
| Number of Questions in paper | Number of questions can be attempted | Number of Questions in paper | Number of questions can be attempted | ||
| Physics | 20 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 100 |
| Chemistry | 20 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 100 |
| Maths | 20 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 100 |
| Total | 90 Question | 75 Questions can be attempted | 300 | |||
Pattern for Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Plan):
| Paper 2A: B.Arch | |||||
| Subject | Section A(Marking Scheme: Correct +4 , Incorrect -1, Unanswered : 0)Question Type: MCQs | Section B(Marking Scheme: Correct +4, Incorrect -1, Unanswered : 0)Question Type: Numerical Value | Marks | ||
| Number of Questions in paper | Number of questions can be attempted | Number of Questions in paper | Number of questions can be attempted | ||
| Maths | 30 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 100 |
| Aptitude | 50 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 200 |
| Drawing | 2 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Total | 82 Question | 77 Questions can be attempted | 400 | |||
| Paper 2B: B.Planning | |||||
| Subject | Section A(Marking Scheme: Correct +4 , Incorrect -1, Unanswered : 0)Question Type: MCQs | Section B(Marking Scheme: Correct +4, Incorrect -1, Unanswered : 0)Question Type: Numerical Value | Marks | ||
| Number of Questions in paper | Number of questions to be attempted | Number of Questions in paper | Number of questions to be attempted | ||
| Maths | 30 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 100 |
| Aptitude | 50 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 200 |
| Planning Based | 25 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Total | 105 Question | 100 Questions can be attempted | 400 | |||
JEE Main Paper I Exam Pattern
| Course | B.E/B.Tech |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Subjects | Physics, Chemistry and Maths |
| Type of Questions | MCQs and Numerical-based questions |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Medium | Medium of the Question Papers: Drawing from the National Education Policy (NEP), the JEE (Main) – 2025 will be conducted in English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. |
| Total Marks | 300 |
| Marking Scheme | 4 for the correct answer, -1 for the wrong answer and 0 for the unanswered question. |
JEE Main Syllabus 2026
The JEE Main syllabus will contain topics from the 11th and 12th class of CBSE, ICSE and other state boards. Syllabus for paper 1 will contain physics, chemistry and mathematics. The syllabus pdf will be available with the release of application form on official website.
JEE Main Admit Card 2026
Below we have mentioned details about the JEE Main admit card 2026:
- Successfully registered candidates will be able to download the admit card via online mode.
- The authority also provide JEE Main slot booking facility along form filling.
- The admit card will be provided on January 2026 (for January session)
- For online mode exam, students can also book their slot.
- Candidates have to download it by entering their Application Number, Date of Birth and Security Code.
- If any discrepancy found in the JEE main hall ticket 2026, communicate to the JEE (Main) Secretariat/CBSE immediately.
- Candidates have to bring any one photo ID proof along with the admit card.
JEE main 2026 Answer Key
After the few days of completion of examination, the answer key will be published through the website. It will be released in the month of Feb 2026.
JEE Main answer key 2026 will be released along with images of OMR sheets. If candidates are not satisfied with the answer key they can challenge it.
Candidates have to fill an online application and have to pay Rs. 1000/- per question to challenge the answer key. Fee payment can be done through debit/credit card.
JEE Main Result 2026
Students who will appear in the exam can check the result within a month after the examination. Here we have mentioned details about the result date, mode, etc.
- JEE Main 2025 Result will be provided on Oct 2025 for January session.
- Students will be able to check the result only through online mode.
- It will also comprise All India Rank and All India Category Rank.
- JEE Main score card will not be dispatched to candidates, it can be downloaded from official website.