JEE Main 2026 FAQs - The National Testing Agency has uploaded the JEE Main FAQs 2026 on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. Aspirants can refer to the JEE Main 2026 FAQs updated in this article. The JEE Main 2026 FAQs address queries related to the application, admit card, login, password, and other related issues. The JEE Main FAQs are based on the common questions about the exam. The JEE Mains 2026 registration is being conducted from October 31 to November 27, 2025. The authority will conduct the JEE Main 2026 exam from January 21 to 30, 2026, for session 1. Careers360 has compiled the most important JEE Mains FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) to address the commonly asked questions regarding the IIT JEE Main exam.
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Candidates can go through the article to learn more about the JEE Main 2026 FAQs. Aspirants can also download the JEE Main 2026 FAQ PDF using the link given above.
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Q: Can we apply for both sessions of JEE Mains?
Yes, candidates can apply for both sessions of JEE Mains. However, the JEE Main application dates for session 2 will be after the conclusion of the session 1 exam.
Q: Can I give JEE Mains session 2 without giving session 1?
Ans: Yes, aspirants can give JEE Mains session 2 without giving session 1.
Q) Can I apply for both sessions in JEE Mains?
Ans. Yes, applicants can choose to give both sessions of JEE Mains.
Q) Do we have to register again for the JEE Mains session 2?
Ans: Candidates will have to apply for JEE Mains session 2 separately using the same application number.
Q: Has the JEE Main exam pattern 2026 changed?
Ans: No, NTA hasn't changed JEE Main exam pattern. As per the JEE Main new pattern, the previous years has been continued.
Q: What is the website for the Online Application Form, Helpline Number, and email ID for JEE Main 2026?
Ans: The official website for JEE (Main) 2026 online applications is https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/. For assistance, candidates can contact the NTA helpline at 011-40759000 or email jeemain@nta.ac.in.
Q: Who is eligible for JEE Main 2026?
Ans: Candidates who have completed or are appearing for their class 12th or equivalent exam in 2024 or 2025 and appearing for 2026 are eligible to attempt the JEE Main 2026 exam.
Q: Can I correct my online
application form for JEE Main 2026?
Ans: An opportunity for making corrections in the particulars of the application Form on the website will be provided after the closing date of the online
submission of the application form.
Q: Can I add more sessions (session 1
or session 2 of 2026) during the
correction window period?
Ans: The candidate can add session 2, along with the session
he/she already selected while filling out the application
form, during the correction window period. The fee
for the added session will also be paid by the
candidate.
Q: Can I interchange sessions (from
Session 1 to Session 2 or vice versa) during the correction window
period?
Ans: No, there is no provision for interchange sessions.
Q: Can I add more Paper (Paper 1 or
Paper 2A or Paper 2B) during the
correction window period?
Ans: Yes, candidates can add more paper during the
correction window period. The fee for the added paper
will also be paid by the candidate.
Q: Can I remove any selected Paper
during the correction window
period?
Ans: Yes, the candidate can remove or add any selected
Paper (Paper 1 and/or Paper 2A and/or Paper 2B)
during the correction window period. An extra fee (if
any) will be paid by the candidate. However, the fee
for the removed paper will not be refunded.
Q: When will JEE Main result 2026 be released?
Ans: NTA will declare the JEE Main 2026 result date for session 1 on February 12, 2026, and session 2 in April 2026. The authority will update any changes in the JEE Main result date on the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Q: When will the JEE Main 2026 answer key be released?
Ans: NTA will release the JEE Main answer key 2026 a few days after the exam. Candidates will be able to check the JEE Main 2026 answer key date in the official notification.
Q: When will Final JEE Main 2026 answer key be released?
Ans: The Final JEE Main 2026 answer key will be released after the preliminary answer key. The JEE Main 2026 final answer key will be released after considering all the valid objections against the provisional JEE answer key.
Q: When will JEE Main 2026 application form be released?
Ans: NTA has commenced the JEE Main 2026 application form for session 1 from October 31, 2025.
Q: What is the last date of JEE Main 2026 registration?
Ans: The last date to submit the JEE Main 2026 application form for session 1 is November 27, 2025.
Q: When will the JEE (Main)- 2026 Examination be conducted?
Ans: NTA will conduct the JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam from January 21 to 30, 2026, while session 2 will be held from April 1 to 10, 2026.
Q. In how many sessions will JEE Main 2026 be conducted?
Ans: JEE Main exam 2026will be conducted in two sessions - January and April.
Q. What is the duration of the examination for those candidates who wish to appear for both B. Arch as well as B. Planning?
Ans: The duration of the examination is 03:30 hrs. for those candidates who wish to appear for B. Arch and B. Planning.
Q. What precautions should I take while appearing for JEE Main 2026 during the pandemic?
Ans: Candidates should make sure to keep their noses and mouths covered during commutation and while in the JEE Main exam centre. Touching any surface should be avoided, and regular use of sanitiser is recommended.
Q. What will be the advantages of Multiple Sessions in JEE Mains 2026?
Ans: This will give multiple opportunities to the candidates to improve their scores in the examination if they fail to give their best in one attempt. Also, If anyone misses the examination due to reasons beyond their control (such as the Board examination), then he/she will not have to wait for one full year.
Q. In which session Paper 1 (B.Tech) and Paper 2 (B.Arch (2A) & B.Planning (2 B) be conducted?
Ans: NTA will conduct the JEE Main 2026 exam for B.E./B.Tech. (Paper 1) and JEE Main 2026 B.Arch. & B. Planning (Paper 2A/2B) in two sessions: from January 21 to 30, 2026, and from April 1 to 10, 2026.
Q. Is there a negative marking in Section B of JEE Main 2026?
Ans: Yes, There will be negative markings for both Sections i.e. Section A (MCQ) and Section B (Numerical value).
Q. Can candidates apply for one session or more than one session together?
Ans: Candidates have the option to apply for one session or more than one Session together and pay the exam fee accordingly.
Q. How many attempts can I give in JEE Main 2026?
Ans: The total number of attempts will be two in JEE Main 2026 as the exam will be conducted in two sessions.
Q. Whether a candidate has to fill up the separate Application Form for each session?
Ans: No, the candidate has to fill up one application form for all sessions. If he/ she fills up now, there will be only one Application Form. If he fills up now (for a few sessions), and chooses to fill up the application for the other sessions later, the same Application Form will be shown to him later on, once the Application Forms.
Q. Can a candidate correct/ change his/her particulars, including the City of Exam Centre in the Online Application?
Ans: No, candidates cannot correct/ change his/her particulars including City of Exam Centre in the Online Application.
Q. If any candidate did not apply for the first session, can he/she apply for the remaining session?
Ans: Yes, if any candidate did not apply for the first Session, then he/she can apply for the second session. The application window will be re-opened briefly immediately after the declaration of the result of the first session.
Q. Which score will be considered in the compilation of Result and Preparation of Merit List / Ranking?
Ans: A candidate has a choice to appear in one/ more sessions. He/ she will receive an NTA score in each session based on performance. The candidate’s best NTA Scores of all the sessions in which he/ she has appeared will be considered for preparation of the Merit List/ Ranking.
Q. I have no access to a computer and no experience with online exams. How can I prepare for the exam?
Ans: More than 4000 schools and engineering colleges with internet and computer facilities in every region will be facilitating free practice sessions every Saturday and Sunday for JEE Main 2026 aspirants. Student registration has to be done in online mode.
Q. Is it mandatory to give the exam two times or can I give it once? If I give the exam both times, which score will be considered?
Ans: This will be purely the candidate's choice. Whether he/she wish to give one attempt or two is entirely up to them. In case they have attempted both exams, the better of the two scores will be used to rank in the merit list.
Q. When will mock tests be available? How do access them?
Ans: JEE Main 2026 mock tests will be available in online mode on the official website of NTA. nta.ac.in. Candidates can also access mock tests of JEE Mains 2026 from various coaching institutes or online websites.
Q. Which scanned images have to be uploaded in the JEE Main application form?
Ans: Candidates have to upload the scanned images of their photograph, signature, class X certificate and PwD certificate in the application form of JEE Main 2026.
Q. Is Aadhaar Card number mandatory for JEE Main 2026?
Ans: No, the Aadhaar Card number is not mandatory for JEE Mains 2026. Candidates can use any Government identity number such as Passport, voter ID, ration card, and more.
Q. When will slot booking be available for JEE Main 2026?
Ans: There will be no slot booking. Allotment of slots will be done randomly by the NTA authorities.
Q. How will I receive the NTA JEE Mains city intimation slip?
Ans: NTA will release the JEE Main city allotment slip 2026 by first week of January 2026, on the official website. Candidates will require their JEE Main login details to download the city intimation of JEE Mains 2026.
Q. When will we be able to access the admit card for JEE Mains 2026?
Ans: NTA will announce the JEE Main 2026 admit card date online. The admit card of JEE Main will be issued on the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Q. How can I download my documents of JEE Main 2026?
Ans: The NTA has facilitated UMANG and Digilocker to download documents like the confirmation pages, JEE Main 2026 admit card, scorecards of JEE Main, and more, for easy access to the candidates.
Q. Who will conduct the JEE Main 2026 Counselling?
Ans: The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) will be responsible for the counselling of JEE Main 2026 qualified candidates.
Q. Which are the participating institutes of JEE Main 2026?
Ans: The JEE Main 2026 qualified candidates will be able to apply for admission into 32 NITs, 26 IIITs, and 40 CFTIs. From 2019, 2 IIITs and 5 CFTIs have been added to the list of JEE Main participating institutes.
Q. What is the JEE Main 2026 exam date for candidates of Bahrain?
Ans: JEE Main exam dates 2026 for Bahrain candidates are January 21 to 30, 2026 and the second session for scheduled from April 2 to 9, 2026, for two sessions. It must be noted that the JEE Mains 2026 exam will be conducted only for those candidates who choose exam centres in Bahrain.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The session 1 JEE Mains 2026 result will be declared tentatively on February 12, 2026.
Candidates who want to apply for session 1 JEE Mains 2026 exam have to apply by November 27, 2025.
On Question asked by student community
Hey there,
Your OBC-NCL certificate will not be valid for the JEE Mains 2026 application as it is from June 2024. You can apply for a new one as soon as possible. For the JEE Mains, the OBC-NCL certificate should be issued on or after 1 April 2025.
And as for your Aadhar, the mistakes in your name and Date of Birth will be an issue during the document verification process. The details should match your 10th-class certificate. So you will also need to update it as soon as possible.
Hope it helps!!!
Hello Satyam,
Yes, your EWS certificate is valid.
In Bihar, the EWS certificate can be issued by the Circle Officer, BDO, SDO, or DM. So a certificate signed by the Circle Officer (Revenue Officer) is acceptable.
If the format of your certificate is the same as the Central Government EWS format, then it is valid for JEE Main registration and also for JoSAA counselling. The heading “Government of Bihar” does not create any problem.
Just remember one point:
For
JoSAA 2026
, you will need an EWS certificate issued on or after 1 April 2025. Even if your current certificate works for registration, you must update it before counselling.
Hope it helps !
Hello murali
No, your son is not eligible for OBC NCL for IIT JEE because you fall in the "creamy layer" occupational category, regardless of your current employment status or family income. Students whose family income is less than Rs. 8 lakhs annually and they are not belong to the "creamy layer".
Note -
Thank You
Hello,
You can fill the JEE Main form even if you are a private candidate
Write the
name of the school/board from where you are appearing as a private candidate
.
If your Class 12 admit card or registration slip shows a school/centre name, use that exactly.
If your board lists you as a “Private Candidate” under the board name , then write:
CBSE – Private Candidate
(or your board name – Private Candidate)
Use the pin code of the examination centre/school mentioned on your Class 12 private candidate admit card or registration details.
If your board does not give any school address and only shows the regional office address, then use the regional office address pin code given by your board.
Hope it helps !
Hello Aspirant
You should not leave the OBC-NCL certificate ID blank in the JEE Main form it can create problems later.
NTA wants the certificate details while filling the form, not just at counselling. If you can, apply for the OBC-NCL certificate immediately so you get the ID on time.
If you fail to submit the certificate during counselling, your category will shift to General. It’s safer to enter OBC-NCL only if you’re sure you’ll get the certificate before counselling.
Hope it will help you
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