JEE Main April Session 2026: Exam Dates (Out), Registration, Admit Card, Result Updates

JEE Main April Session 2026: Exam Dates (Out), Registration, Admit Card, Result Updates

Jalla VenkateshUpdated on 15 Dec 2025, 11:55 AM IST

JEE Main April 2026 - The National Testing Agency is expected to commence the JEE Main 2026 April attempt registration in the last week of January 2026. The JEE Main 2026 session 2 application form link will be available on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates are advised to check the JEE Main 2026 eligibility criteria before applying. Students can complete the JEE Main 2026 April session registration before the last date. Candidates are advised to get ready with all the documents, Aadhaar cards, marks sheet, etc, for exam registration. The JEE Main 2026 session 2 exam will be held from April 2 to 9, 2026. The authority will conduct the JEE Main exam in online mode. Check the article for detailed information on JEE Main April 2026 exam.

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  1. JEE Main April 2026 Exam Dates
  2. JEE Main April 2026 Eligibility Criteria
  3. JEE Main April 2026 Application Form
  4. JEE Main April 2026 Syllabus
  5. JEE Main April 2026 Admit Card
  6. JEE Main April 2026 Answer Key
  7. JEE Main April 2026 Results
  8. JEE Main April 2026 Rank List
  9. JEE Main April 2026 Cutoff
  10. JEE Main April 2026 Counselling
JEE Main April Session 2026: Exam Dates (Out), Registration, Admit Card, Result Updates
JEE Main April Session 2026: Exam Dates, Registration, Admit Card, Result Updates

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 test

Paper-2:

  • Mathematics and Aptitude - computer-based test
  • Planning section (B.Plan) - computer-based test
  • Drawing 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.nic.in and nta.ac.in

JEE Mains April DatesApril 2 to 9, 2026

JEE Main April 2026 Exam Dates

Candidates can check the JEE Main 2026 exam dates on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. The JEE Mains April dates have been mentioned in the table below.

JEE Main 2026 April Attempt dates

Events

JEE April Attempt Dates

JEE Main April 2026 registration date

Last week of January 2026

JEE Main April 2026 registration last date

February 2026

Last date to make JEE Main 2026 application fee payment

February 2026

Application form correction

February 2026

JEE Main city intimation slip release date

March 2026

Issue of JEE Main admit card 2026

March 2026

JEE Main April Attempt Date 2026

April 2 to 9, 2026

JEE Main 2026 answer key (Provisional)

April 2026

Final answer key

April 2026

Declaration of JEE Main 2026 April result

April 2026

JEE Main April 2026 Eligibility Criteria

The authority released the JEE Main April eligibility criteria 2026 on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates can check the eligibility criteria of JEE Main 2026 to know the minimum conditions required to apply for the IIT JEE Main April session. Below is the JEE Main eligibility criteria for April session.

JEE Main April Eligibility Criteria 2026

Eligibility Particulars

Details

Qualifying exam

  • Candidates should have passed class 12 or qualify for the exam in 2024 or 2025.
  • Candidates appearing in class 12 or equivalent qualifying exams in 2026 can also apply for JEE Main 2026.
  • Candidates must have secured at least 75% marks in the Class 12 exam to appear for the JEE Main 2026 exam.

Number of attempts

  • Students can participate in the JEE Main for 3 consecutive years. The JEE Main 2026 exam will be conducted two times in January and April.

Subject/subject combination for admission into NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs

Should have passed the qualifying examination with

  • B.Tech/ B.E

    • Physics
    • Mathematics
    • Any one of (Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Technical Vocational Subjects),
  • B.Arch

    • Mathematics
    • Physics
    • Chemistry
  • B.Plan

    • Mathematics

JEE Main April 2026 Application Form

The National Testing Agency will commence the JEE Mains 2026 April registration process in the last week of January 2026. The authority will activate the JEE Main April application form link 2026 on the website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. The application form process will consist of registration, form filling, uploading documents, and payment of registration fees. The steps to fill out the JEE 2026 application form are given below.

Steps to fill JEE Main 2026 Application Form

Step 1 - Registration - The first step to filling out the application form is to complete the JEE Main 2026 registration by providing some basic details. Candidates will also be required to create a password and answer the security questions. Upon successful registration, a unique JEE Main application number will be generated which will be used for all further logins.

Step 2 - Complete the application form - Using the generated application number, candidates will have to log in to the account and submit all the required details such as personal information, contact details, and academic details.

Step 3 - Upload the documents - In the next step, all the relevant documents need to be uploaded in the specified format.

Document format

DocumentsSpecification

Scanned Photograph

  • Size - 10 kb to 300 kb
  • Format - JPG/JPEG

Scanned Signature

  • Size - 10 kb to 500 kb
  • Format - JPG/JPEG

12th Admit card/Marksheet/Certificate

  • Size - 50kb to 300kb

PwD/PwBD certificate should be named as 'Disability Certificate'(if applicable)
  • 10 kb to 300 kb

Step 4 - Payment of application fee - Candidates also have to make the payment of the JEE Main 2026 application fee. To make a payment, candidates have to select the Debit card/Credit card/Net banking etc. option and follow the instructions.

Step 5 - Printout of confirmation page - Finally, after making the successful payment, candidates should take a printout of the submitted application form.

JEE Main 2026 Application Fee

Paper (s) Appearing


JEE Main 2026 Application Fees



General


General-EWS/ OBC (NCL)


SC/ST/PwD/Transgender

For Exam Centres in India

JEE Main Paper I (B.E./B.Tech) OR Paper II (B.Arch/B.Planning)

Boys - Rs. 1000

Girls - Rs. 800

Boys - Rs. 900

Girls - Rs. 800

Boys - Rs. 500

Girls - Rs. 500

Both JEE Main Paper I and Paper II

Boys - Rs. 2000

Girls - Rs. 1600

Boys - Rs. 2000

Girls - Rs. 1600

Boys - Rs. 1000

Girls - Rs. 1000

For Exam Centres in Foreign Country

JEE Main Paper I (B.E./B.Tech) OR Paper II (B.Arch/B.Planning)

Boys - Rs. 5000

Girls - Rs. 4000

Boys - Rs. 4500

Girls - Rs. 4000

Boys - Rs. 2500

Girls - Rs. 2500

Transgender- Rs. 3000

Both JEE Main Paper I and Paper II

Boys - Rs. 10000

Girls - Rs. 8000

Boys - Rs. 10000

Girls - Rs. 8000

Boys - Rs. 5000

Girls - Rs. 5000

Transgender- Rs. 5000

JEE Main 2026 April Session Application Form Correction

The authority will announce the JEE Main 2026 April form correction dates on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. The correction window for JEE Main 2026 April will start in Febraruy 2026.

JEE Main April 2026 Exam Centres

The authority released the complete list of JEE Main exam centres 2026 on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates have to mark their preference for the JEE Main April 2026 exam centre while filling out the JEE application form.

JEE Main April 2026 Exam Pattern

The authorities released the JEE Main exam pattern 2026 on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates can check the information brochure of JEE Main April 2026 for the paper pattern. The exam pattern of JEE Main 2026 will consist of marking scheme, mode of exam, types of question, duration of test, and more. Below is the detailed JEE Main April exam pattern.

JEE Main Exam Pattern for Paper 1

ParametersDetails

Exam Mode

Computer-based test mode

Exam Duration

3 hours (4 hours for persons with benchmark disabilities)

Subjects

Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics

Total number of questions

75 (Each subject will have 20 MCQs and 5 numerical ques and candidates have to attempt all)

Type of Questions

20 Objective questions having 4 options each with only 1 correct option
5 Numerical questions(all are compulsory)

JEE Main 2026 Marking Scheme

JEE Main Marking Scheme for Paper 1 is-

For MCQs - 4 Marks will be awarded for every correct answer and 1 Mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer

For an answer with a numeric value - 4 Marks will be awarded for every correct answer and 1 Mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer

JEE Main Maximum Marks

300

Medium of paper

English or Hindi (Candidates from Gujarat, Daman & Diu, Dadra, and Nagar Haveli can opt for Gujarati as well)

JEE Main Exam Pattern for Paper 2

ParticularsDetails

Mode of Examination

Computer-based examination except for Drawing section in B.Arch

Duration of Examination

3 hours

Number of Sections

There are three sections in both B.Arch and B.Plan papers.

B.Arch:

  • Mathematics
  • Aptitude test
  • Drawing test

B.Plan:

  • Mathematics
  • Aptitude test
  • Planning test

Type of Questions

B.Arch-
Type of questions for each section of B.Arch-

  • Mathematics- Multiple-choice questions and questions with numerical value as answers
  • Aptitude- Multiple-choice questions
  • Drawing- Drawing aptitude

B.Planning-
Type of questions for each section of B.Planning-

  • Mathematics- Multiple-choice questions and questions with numerical value as answers
  • Aptitude- Multiple-choice questions
  • Planning- Multiple-choice questions

Number of Questions

B.Arch: 77 Questions
B.Plan: 100 Questions

Total Marks

400 Marks

Marking Scheme

JEE Main Marking Scheme for Paper 2 is-

  • MCQs- Candidates will be awarded 4 marks for each correct answer and there will be a negative marking of 1 mark on each incorrect answer.
  • Questions with numerical value answers - Candidates will be awarded 4 marks for each correct answer and there will be no negative marking.
  • Marking Scheme for Drawing Test - Two questions are evaluated out of 100 marks

JEE Main April 2026 Syllabus

Candidates preparing for JEE Main Session 2 must check the exam syllabus. The NTA released the syllabus for JEE Main 2026 on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. JEE Main exam syllabus 2026 will consist of topics from class 11 and class 12 NCERT textbooks to ensure uniformity across the country. The JEE syllabus of Paper I consists of topics from the 11th and 12th standard Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics syllabus while Paper 2 consists of topics from Mathematics, General Aptitude, and Drawing.

JEE Main April 2026 Mock Test

The authorities will activate the JEE Main 2026 mock test link on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. To practice the mock tests, candidates were required to log in to their accounts. To solve the test in offline mode, candidates can download it.

JEE Main Syllabus: Subjects & Chapters
Select your preferred subject to view the chapters

JEE Main April 2026 Admit Card

NTA will issue the JEE Main 2026 admit card on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. The registered candidates can download the admit card for JEE Main April session online. To download the JEE Main April 2026 admit card, candidates have to provide the application number and password. Follow the steps mentioned below to download the JEE Main April hall ticket 2026.

Steps to download JEE Main Admit Card

  • Visit JEE Main 2026 official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in
  • Click on the JEE Main 2026 admit card link
  • Provide the application number and password.
  • Click on the login button.
  • JEE Main admit card will be displayed on the screen.
  • Download the admit card and take a printout of it.
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JEE Main April 2026 Answer Key

NTA will release the JEE Main 2026 answer key on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates will need to provide their application number and password to download the answer key of JEE Main 2026. Using the JEE Main April 2026 answer key, candidates can verify their answers and predict their probable scores. Moreover, candidates will also be able to challenge the JEE Mains answer key in case of any error in the keys. Below are the steps to download the JEE Main April 2026 answer key.

Steps to check JEE Main 2026 Answer Key

  • Visit the official website of JEE Main 2026.
  • Click on the answer key link on the web page.
  • Enter the application number and password/date of birth.
  • Click on the login button.
  • The answer key will be displayed on the screen.
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JEE Main April 2026 Results

The JEE Main exam result will be announced on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates can download the JEE Main April 2026 result using their JEE login credentials, such as application number and password. The JEE Main April result will consist of All India Rank (AIR), total marks, subject-wise scores, category rank, and qualifying status. Students can download the JEE paper 1 and 2 results 2026.

Steps to check JEE Main April 2026 Result

  • Visit the official website of JEE Main 2026.
  • Click on the result link on the web page
  • Login using the roll number and date of birth
  • Upon successful login, the result will be displayed on the screen.
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JEE Main April 2026 Rank List

Based on NTA scores, the authorities will release the rank list of JEE Main 2026. While preparing the rank list, the scores of the candidates are considered. Candidates can check the rank list on the official website.

JEE Main April 2026 Cutoff

The minimum marks required by the candidates to be qualified for JEE Advanced will constitute the cutoff of JEE Main. Candidates can check two types of cutoff, ‘the admission cutoff’ and ‘the qualifying cutoff’. JEE Main 2026 cutoff percentile consists of the opening and closing ranks for admissions into the participating institutes. JoSAA releases the qualifying cutoff during the counselling process.

JEE Main Qualifying Cutoff Trends (Previous Year)

Category/Year202520242023202220212020

General

93.1023262
93.236218190.778864288.412138387.899224190.3765335

OBC-NCL

79.4313582
79.675788173.611422767.009029768.023444772.8887969

SC

61.1526933
60.092318251.977602743.082095446.882533850.1760245

ST

47.9026465
46.697584037.234877226.777132834.672899939.0696101

GEN-EWS

80.3830119
81.326641275.622902563.111414166.221484570.2435518
PwD0.0079349
0.00187000.00135270.00310290.00963750.0618524

JEE Main April 2026 Counselling

JEE Main 2026 qualified candidates will be eligible to participate in the counselling process. Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) will conduct the JEE Main counselling 2026 online. To participate in the JEE Main counselling, candidates will have to get themselves registered and select their choice of course and college. The JEE Main 2026 seat allotment will be done based on the availability of seats, preferred choices, and merit. Around seven rounds will be conducted by the authorities to provide admission into the B.E/B.Tech courses offered by NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.

JEE Main April 2026 Reservation Criteria

Candidates belonging to the specific category will be eligible to get admission based on the reservation criteria of JEE Main 2026.

JEE Main Reservation Criteria 2026

CategoryReservation

Other Backward Classes who belong to the Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL)

27%

Scheduled Caste (SC)

15%

Scheduled Tribe (ST)

7.5%

Persons with Disability (PwD) with 40% or more disability

5%

JEE Main 2026 Participating Institutes

Candidates must check the list of the JEE Main 2026 participating institutes on the official website. Only those candidates who qualify for the entrance exam will be eligible to get admission into the participating institutes.

JEE Main Participating Institutes 2026

Institute NameNo of InstitutesTotal Seats

National Institute of Technology (NITs)

31

23506

Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIITs)

23

5643

Government Funded Technical Institutes (Other GFTIs)

20

5620

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is the last date to apply for JEE Main 2026?
A:

The authority will announce the JEE Main 2026 registration dates on the official website.

Q: How can I apply for JEE Main 2026?
A:

Candidates can apply for JEE Mains 2026 through the official website- jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Q: What will be the mode of JEE Main April session 2026?
A:

The authorities will conduct the JEE Main exam in computer-based mode except for the drawing section of JEE Main Paper 2 (B.Arch), which is conducted in paper and pencil mode.

Q: Who conducts JEE Main entrance examination?
A:

National Testing Agency will conduct the JEE Main 2026 exam.

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Hello aspirant,

If your syllabus is completed with theory , use the next 30 days only for smart revision . Make short notes and revise formulas daily for Physics , Chemistry and Maths . Solve previous year JEE Main questions topic-wise and then full mock tests every 3-4 days. Analyse mistakes properly and revise weak areas again . Avoid new topics and focus on accuracy , speed and confidence building during revision.

FOR REFERENCE : https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/jee-main-revision-strategy

Hope the details will help you.

THANK YOU

Preparing for the JEE Main in just 30 days is a challenging but achievable task if you follow a highly disciplined and strategic approach. According to the Careers360 30-day study plan , the key is to shift your focus from learning everything to mastering high-weightage topics and practicing rigorously.

Phase 1: Week 1 & 2 – Focus on High-Weightage Chapters

During the first 15 days, prioritize topics that frequently appear in the exam.

  • Physics: Modern Physics, Heat & Thermodynamics, Optics, and Current Electricity.

  • Chemistry: GOC (General Organic Chemistry), Chemical Bonding, p-Block elements, and Solutions.

  • Maths: Matrices & Determinants, Sequences & Series, Coordinate Geometry, and Vector & 3D Geometry.

  • Study Strategy: Use NCERT for Chemistry and simplified notes for Physics/Maths. Spend 3-4 hours on each subject daily.

Phase 2: Week 3 – Revision and Formula Memorization

  • Short Notes: Go through the short notes you made during the first two weeks.

  • Flashcards: Use flashcards for inorganic chemistry reactions and physics formulas.

  • Mock Tests: Start giving one full-length mock test every alternate day. Analyze your mistakes immediately to avoid repeating them.

Phase 3: Final Week – Full Simulation and Relaxation

  • Previous Year Papers (PYQs): Solve the last 3-5 years of JEE Main papers in the actual exam time slot (9 AM–12 PM or 3 PM–6 PM) to sync your body clock.

  • No New Topics: Stop picking up new chapters. Focus solely on what you already know to build confidence.

  • Accuracy over Speed: Focus on getting the questions right rather than attempting all of them, as negative marking can significantly lower your percentile.

Downloadable Resources:

You can download the comprehensive day-by-day schedule, which includes specific topics to cover each morning and evening, by visiting the link : https://engineering.careers360.com/download/ebooks/jee-main-study-plan-30-days

Hello

I think your question sounds like this: "Can a candidate who passed Class 12 in 2025 and filled JEE Main Session 1 apply for Session 2 as 'Appearing' in 2026 as a fresh board candidate, and will both sessions have the same details? "

So yes, you can fill the JEE Main Session 2 as "Appearing". The information filled in Session 1 will remain exactly as it was and will not change.
Session 1 and Session 2 are treated as separate applications. There is no issue if the qualifying status is different in both sessions. During counselling, the board marks that meet the 75 rule will be considered.

Hello,

If you filled the JEE Main January form with Class 12 passed in 2025 and are planning to appear again for the Class 12 exam through HOS, there is usually no serious issue. You were eligible to apply since you had already passed Class 12. Reappearing through HOS for improvement or requalification is allowed, provided HOS is a recognized board. During counselling, your latest valid Class 12 result will be considered. Make sure you meet the 75% marks or top 20 percentile requirement where applicable. If a correction window opens, update details if needed.

Hope this has solved your query. Thank You.

Good Evening,

Yes, you are eligible for both JEE Mains and Advanced, as you completed your 12th with physics, chemistry and biology. Moreover, you passed mathematics in 2025, which makes you fit the eligibility criteria of both exams.

Aspirant, I would like to inform you that Careers360 recently launched a free mock test series for JEE students. The last date of registration is 8th January, 2026. Enroll and solve chapter wise question papers and improve you concept and assess your learning. The link to the mock test series is attached herewith. https://learn.careers360.com/test-series-jee-main-free-mock-test/

Best regards.