JEE Main 2026 Exam Date: NTA has released the JEE Main exam date 2026 for sessions 1 and 2 on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. The JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam date is January 21 to 30, 2026, while session 2 is scheduled for April 2 to 9, 2026. The exam date includes important information regarding the application, admit card, results, and more. The JEE Main city intimation slip is expected to be released in the second week of January 2026. The authority will conduct the JEE Main 2026 exam in online mode. NTA JEE Main aspirants can find more information on the dates for JEE Main 2026 below.
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Candidates planning to participate in the JEE Main exam 2026 must be aware of the upcoming dates for the same. Since the JEE Main dates may change at the authority's discretion, aspirants are advised to be updated with the schedule. JEE Main exam is conducted in two sessions: Session 1 and Session 2. Tabulated below are upcoming JEE Main events along with their dates.
| Events | Session 1 Dates |
|---|---|
Notification Release | October 31, 2025 |
JEE Mains Registration Start Date | October 31, 2025 |
Last date to apply for JEE Mains 2026 | November 27, 2025 |
| JEE Main city slip | January 2026 |
Release date for JEE Main exam admit card | January 2026 |
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exam Date | January 21 to 30, 2026 |
JEE exam result release date | February 12, 2026 |
| Events | Session 2 Dates |
|---|---|
Notification Release | January 2026 |
JEE Mains 2026 Registration | February 2026 |
JEE Main 2026 registration last date | March 2026 |
| JEE Main 2026 city intimation slip | March 2026 |
JEE Main admit card release date | March 2026 |
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Exam Date | April 2 to 9, 2026 |
JEE exam result release date | April 20, 2026 |
Candidates with a valid qualification had to register on the official website of NTA. Candidates had to fill out the application form before the JEE Main registration deadline. Once the registration is completed, the authority will release the city intimation slip, followed by the admit card. After that, the JEE Main exam will be conducted, and the answer key will be released for students to check their exam answers. JEE Main exam results will be out once the above-mentioned events are concluded. Candidates can find below a brief description of the events following the release of the JEE Main dates.
The NTA has conducted the JEE Main 2026 application form correction from December 1 & 2, 2025. The authority conducted for JEE Main 2026 registration on November 27, 2025. The application process marks the beginning of the JEE Main exam. Candidates who have passed the 12th class in 2024/2025 or are appearing in 2026 will be eligible to fill out the JEE Mains application form 2026. Before beginning applying online, applicants must check and fulfil the JEE Main eligibility criteria.
NTA releases the admit card after the JEE Main 2026 city slip is released. Candidates can download the JEE Main admit card from jeemain.nta.nic.in by logging in with their application number and password. It is mandatory to carry the JEE Main admit card 2026 to the exam centre.
NTA will conduct the JEE Main 2026 exam in two shifts daily for 3 hours each. However, students appearing in both Paper 2A and Paper 2B have 3 hours and 30 minutes to complete the test. Candidates can refer to previous years’ exam duration for the future.
| IIT JEE 2026 Papers | Duration |
|---|---|
Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.) or Paper 2A (B.Arch.) or Paper 2B (B.Planning.) | 3 hours |
B.Arch. & B.Planning (both) | 3 hours 30 minutes |
NTA will be holding the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 exam in two shifts on each exam day. The JEE Mains exam shift 1 timing is 9 AM to 12 PM, while shift 2 timings are 3 PM to 6 PM. Candidates can refer to previous years’ timings for reference.
| Particulars | First Shift | Second Shift |
|---|---|---|
JEE Main Exam Time | 9 am to 12 pm | 3 pm to 6 pm |
Entry into the examination centre | 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM | 2 PM to 2:30 PM |
JEE Main 2025 instructions given by the invigilator | 8:30 AM to 8:50 AM | 2:30 AM to 2:50 PM |
Candidate login to read instructions | 8:50 AM | 2:50 PM |
Commencement of JEE Main 2025 exam | 9:00 Am | 3:00 PM |
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