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    JEE Main 2026 Exam Date Released by NTA (Session 1 & 2) - NTA JEE Schedule

    JEE Main 2026 Exam Date Released by NTA (Session 1 & 2) - NTA JEE Schedule

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    Team Careers360Updated on 10 Mar 2026, 11:54 AM IST
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    JEE Main 2026 Exam Date: NTA has published the JEE Main 2026 exam date for sessions 1 and 2 on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. The authority held the session 1 JEE Main 2026 exams for B.Tech (Paper 1) on January 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28, 2026. The B.Arch/B.Plann exam for paper 2 was held on January 29, 2026. The session 2 exam will be held from April 2 to 9, 2026. The JEE Main 2026 exam will be conducted in online mode. The JEE Main 2026 paper 2 result will be released in the last week of February 2026. The session 2 JEE Main 2026 registration is being held from February 1 to 25, 2026. The JEE Main 2026 form correction for session 2 will be conducted from February 27 to 28, 2026.

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    1. JEE Main 2026 Exam Date – Know Complete Schedule
    2. JEE Mains 2026 Exam Duration
    3. JEE Mains 2026 Exam Timings
    4. JEE Mains 2026 Exam Date and Schedule Highlights
    JEE Main 2026 Exam Date Released by NTA (Session 1 & 2) - NTA JEE Schedule
    JEE Mains 2026 Exam Date

    JEE Main 2026 Exam Date – Know Complete Schedule

    The National Testing Agency has announced the JEE Main exam dates 2026 for sessions 1 and 2 on its official website, jee main nta nic. Candidates can check the NTA JEE Mains exam date to know when the schedule for all-important events can be prepared for the test accordingly. The latest JEE Main exam dates 2026 are updated below.

    JEE Mains April Attempt Date 2026

    Events

    JEE April Dates

    Start date for JEE Main 2026 April registration

    February 1, 2026

    JEE Mains 2026 registration last date for April session

    February 25, 2026

    JEE Main Form correction date

    February 27 to 28, 2026

    Advanced city information slip release date

    Second week of March 2026

    Release date of JEE Mains admit card

    3 to 4 days before the examination

    JEE Mains April Attempt Date

    April 2 to 09, 2026

    NTA JEE Answer Key Release Date

    April 2026

    Last date to challenge provisional answer key

    April 2026

    Release date of final JEE Mains answer key

    April 2026

    JEE Main 2026 session 2 result date

    April 20, 2026

    JEE Mains 2026 Exam Date Session 1

    EventsDates

    NTA JEE Mains 2026 registration

    October 31, 2025

    last date of JEE registration 2026

    November 27, 2025

    JEE Main 2026 form correction date

    December 1, 2025
    JE Main 2026 form correction last date

    December 2, 2025

    Release of the Advanced city intimation slip

    January 8, 2026

    JEE Main January 2026 admit card release date

    January 17, 2026 (for exams on January 21 to 24)

    January 24, 2026 ( for exams on Jan 28 & 29)

    JEE Mains 2026 exam date session 1

    BTech – January 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28, 2026

    BArch/BPlan – January 29, 2026

    Answer key release date

    Paper 1 - February 4, 2026

    Paper 2 - February 19, 2026

    Last date to challenge the provisional answer key

    Paper 1 - February 5, 2026

    Paper 2 - February 20, 2026

    Release date of the final JEE Mains answer key

    Paper 1- February 12, 2026
    February 16, 2026
    Paper 2 - Last week of February 2026

    JEE Main 2026 session 1 result date

    Paper 1 - February 12, 2026
    February 16, 2026
    Paper 2 - February 2026

    JEE Mains 2026 Exam Duration

    NTA conducts 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.

    JEE Main Exam Duration

    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

    JEE Mains 2026 Exam Timings

    NTA conducts 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 the table to know exam timings.

    JEE Main Exam Timings 2026

    Particular

    First Shift

    Second Shift

    JEE Main 2026 exam time

    9 AM to 12 PM

    3 PM to 6 PM

    Entry into the examination centre

    7:30 AM to 8:30 AM

    2:00 PM to 2:30 PM

    JEE Main 202 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 2026 exam

    9:00 AM

    3:00 PM

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    JEE Mains 2026 Exam Date and Schedule Highlights

    Candidates can check the highlights of the JEE Main 2026 exam date below. All the important JEE Mains dates include the application date, admit card release date, exam dates, result date, etc.

    JEE Main Application Form 2026 Date

    The authority has commenced the session 2 JEE Main 2026 registration on February 1, 2026. The eligible candidates can fill out the forms on the website, jee main nta.nic.in 2026. The application process comprised registration, filling out the application form, uploading the documents, and paying the application fees for the successful submission of the JEE 2026 application form.

    JEE Mains 2026 Application Form Correction Date

    The National Testing Agency will commence the JEE Main 2026 session 2 form correction window from February 27 to 28, 2026. Candidates could to make changes to details such as the name/parents' name, category, sub-category, city preferences, exam medium, qualifications, passing year of Class 10 and 12, and selected course, etc. The JEE Mains form correction session 1 was conducted from December 1 to 2, 2025

    JEE Mains City Intimation Slip Date 2026

    The National Testing Agency has released the JEE Main Advanced city intimation slip on January 8, 2026 for session 1, while the city slip for session 2 will be released in April 2026. The authority has activated the JEE Main 2026 session city intimation slip link on the official website. Applicants should download the city intimation slip of JEE 2026 to know which exam city is allotted to them. The detailed JEE exam centre information will be released through the JEE Mains hall ticket. To download the JEE Main 2026 city allotment, the application number and password are required.

    JEE Mains 2026 Admit Card Release Date

    NTA has activated the JEE Main 2026 hall ticket download link for Jan 28 & 29 exam on January 24, 2026. The JEE Main 2026 admit card download link has been updated on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in admit card. Candidates can download the admit card by entering their application number and date of birth. JEE Main hall ticket comprises details such as the candidate's personal details, exam date, time, and exam centre. It is important to carry the JEE admit card 2026 on the exam day.

    JEE Main 2026 Exam Date for Sessions 1 and 2

    The NTA has announced the JEE Mains 2026 exam date for session 1 on its official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. JEE Mains 2026 session 1 exam is being held on January 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, and 29, 2026, while the JEE Mains April attempt will take place from April 2 to 9, 2026. The authority will hold the JEE Mains 2026 exam in shifts over multiple days. Candidates can know their exam date through the JEE Main admit card.

    JEE Mains 2026 Answer Key Date

    The authority will release the JEE Main 2026 final answer key for paper 2 along with the result soon. The paper 2 answer key challenge window is active on February 19 & 20, 2026. The final answer key for JEE Main 2026 session 1 was released on February 16, 2026. The provisional answer key for JEE Main 2026 session 1 on February 4, 2026. The challenge window for the JEE Main answer key 2026 was from February 4 to 6, 2026. The answer key release date for sessions 1 and 2 is different.

    JEE Main 2026 Response Key

    The authority released the JEE Main 2026 response sheet online through the candidate's login. The JEE Main 2026 response sheet will contain the responses given by the candidates during the exam. Candidates can use the JEE Main 2026 answer key and response sheet to calculate their probable marks and predict their rank. To calculate probable marks, candidates have to follow the JEE marking scheme and calculate based on their right and wrong answers.

    JEE Main 2026 Result Date

    The National Testing Agency will release the JEE Main 2026 session 2 paper 2 result in the last week of February 2026. The JEE Mains session 1 result for paper 1 was announced on February 16, 2026. Candidates can check the result of JEE Mains 2026 by using their application number and password. The qualifying candidates are eligible for the counselling process.

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    JEE Main 2026 Counselling Date

    JoSAA will release the JEE Main counselling date 2026 on the official website, josaa.nic.in. Candidates who qualify for the JEE Mains exam will be able to participate in the JEE counselling. The counselling process comprises registration, choice filling, seat allotment, submitting willingness, and reporting to the institutes. JEE Main qualifying candidates will be offered admission to the NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs. The counselling for JEE Main 2026 will be done in five rounds.

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: When are JEE Main 2026 exams scheduled?
    A:
    The JEE Main 2026 session 2 exam will be held from April 2 to 9, 2026.
    Q: When to register for JEE Mains 2026?
    A:

    The JEE Main 2026 session 2 registration began on February 1, 2026.

    Q: When will the admit cards for JEE Main 2026 be released?
    A:

    The JEE Main 2026 admit card for the exams from January 28 and 29 has been released on January 24, 2026, online.

    Q: How can I check the JEE Main 2026 exam date and schedule?
    A:

    Candidates can check the JEE Mains 2026 exam date on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in

    Q: What is the JEE Main exam date?
    A:

    The authority conducts the JEE Main 2026 exam in two sessions: Session 1 on January 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, and 29, 2026, and session 1 from April 2 to 9, 2026.

    Q: What is NTA?
    A:

    The National Testing Agency (NTA) is an autonomous organization established to conduct entrance examinations for higher education admissions and fellowships. It aims to ensure efficiency, transparency, and high standards in assessing candidates' competence through improved test preparation, delivery, and marking.

    Q: Is 75% criteria removed from JEE 2026?
    A:

    No, the 75% criteria for JEE 2026 are still there for admission to NITs, IITs and other premium institutes. 

    Q: Can I appear for both sessions?
    A:

    Yes, candidates can appear for both sessions of the JEE Main 2026 exam.

    Q: which is the hardest IIT to get admission?
    A:

    IIT Bombay is considered the hardest IIT to get seat for any candidate.

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