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    JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Shift Timings OUT - Check Full Schedule

    JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Shift Timings OUT - Check Full Schedule

    Chintakuntla Sai GnanUpdated on 04 Apr 2026, 11:49 AM IST

    JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Shift Timings: The National Testing Agency has released the JEE Main 2026 session 2 shift timings on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates can get the complete details of session 2 of JEE Main 2026 shift timings on this page. The authority conducts two shifts of the JEE Main exam every day. Shift 1 will be conducted in the morning, while shift 2 will be held in the afternoon. The shift 2 of JEE Main 2026, session 2. The JEE Main 2026 exam for session 2 will be conducted from April 2 to 8, 2026. Read the article carefully to know more about JEE Main 2026 session 2 shift timings.

    JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Shift Timings OUT - Check Full Schedule
    JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Shift Timings OUT - Check Full Schedule

    Session 2 JEE Main 2026 Shift 1, 2 Timings

    Candidates appearing for the JEE Mains 2026 exam will be allowed to attempt the exam in any of the shifts. Below are the 2 shift timings given in table form.

    JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Shift Timings

    Duration of Examination

    Duration of Examination Papers

    First Shift

    Second Shift

    3 Hours Paper

    Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech)

    or

    Paper 2A (B.Arch)

    or

    Paper 2B (B. Planning)



    9.00 AM to 12.00 Noon

    3.00 PM to 6.00 PM

    3 Hours 30 Minutes

    B.Arch & B.Planning (Both)



    9.00 AM to 12.30 PM

    3.00 PM to 6.30 PM

    JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Reporting Time

    Session 2 JEE Main 2026 Reporting Time

    Events

    Morning Shift

    Afternoon Shift

    Reporting Time : Morning

    Morning: 7.00 AM


    Afternoon 1.00 PM

    Frisking,Biomentric attendance, Checking Documents, Admit card, Photograph Verification

    7.00 AM to 8.30 AM

    1.00 to 2.30 PM

    GATE Closing Time

    8.30 AM Morning


    2.30 PM Evening


    Invigilators Instructions

    8.30 AM to 8.50 AM


    2.30 PM to 2.50 PM


    JEE Main Exam Starts

    9.00 AM

    3.00 PM

    JEE Main Exam Completes

    12.00 Noon

    6 PM

    Important Things to be Carried on JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Exam Day

    JEE Main aspirants need to carry the following documents and ID cards while appearing for session 2 of the JEE Main exam. Without carrying these things, candidates may not be allowed to attempt the exam.

    • JEE Main admit card 2026

    • 2 passport-size photographs

    • Government-valid photo ID like Aadhaar card or voter ID

    • PwD candidates must carry the Medical Certificate

    • Ball point pen

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    Session 2 JEE Main 2026 Exam Day Guidelines

    Candidates have to follow all the instructions mentioned on the JEE Main admit card.

    • Students must reach the JEE Main exam centre before 1 hour of the given reporting time.

    • Candidates must carry all the required documents, ID proofs, and certificates along with the admit card for the examination.

    • Electronic devices are not allowed into the examination hall.

    • Candidates breaking rules and guidelines may face disciplinary action by the authority.

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