JEE Main Exam Timing 2026: The National Testing Agency will release the JEE Main 2026 exam timings on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates will be able to check the JEE Main exam timing 2026 on this page once it is released. The JEE Main 2026 exam will take place in two different shifts, morning and evening. The first shift will be held from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, while the afternoon shift will start from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM (IST). The JEE Main entrance exam will be conducted in January 2026. The authority will conduct the JEE Main 2026 exam in two sessions. Candidates can find complete details about the JEE Main exam timings 2026 in this article.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that the JEE Mains 2026 registration will begin in October. As per last year's JEE Mains schedule, JEE Mains phase 1 exam registration commenced on October 28.
The NTA will announce the JEE Main 2026 dates on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates can check the JEE Main exam schedule and timings 2026 in the table below.
Events | Dates |
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Session 1 (January 2026): JEE (Main) - 2026 | |
Online Submission of Application Form | October 2025 |
Last date for successful transaction of prescribed Application Fee | November 2025 |
Correction in Particulars of the online Application Form | November 2025 |
JEE Main 2026 Exam City Intimation Slip | January 2026 |
Downloading Admit Cards from the NTA website | January 2026 |
Dates of Examination | January 2026 |
Display of Question Paper attempted by the Candidate and Answer Keys for inviting challenges | January 2026 |
Declaration of Result | February 2026 |
Session 2 (April 2026): JEE (Main) - 2026 | |
Online Submission of Application Form | January 2026 |
Last date for successful transaction of prescribed Application Fee | February 2026 |
City Intimation Slip | January 2026 |
Downloading Admit Cards from the NTA website | January 2026 |
Dates of Examination | April 2026 |
Display of Question Paper attempted by the Candidate and Answer Keys for inviting challenges | April 2026 |
Declaration of Result | April 2026 |
Timing of Examination | JEE Main Exam Duration | First Shift | Second Shif |
3 Hours (Paper 1, 2A, 2B) | 09.00 A.M. to 12.00 Noon (IST) | 03.00 P.M. to 06.00 P.M. (IST) | |
3 Hours 30 Minutes (Paper 2A & 2B) | 09.00 A.M. to 12.30 P.M. (IST) | 03.00 P.M. to 06.30 P.M. (IST) | |
Entry in the Examination Centre/ Hall/ Room, frisking, biometric registration/ record of manual attendance by Invigilator, document verification/ crosschecking of Admit Card, signature, and photo match to be completed by Invigilator, etc. | 07.00 A.M. to 08.30 A.M. | 01.00 P.M. to 02.30 P.M. | |
Instructions by the Invigilator(s) | 08.30 A.M. to 08.50 A.M. | 02.30 P.M. to 02.50 P.M. | |
Candidates log in to read instructions | 08.50 A.M. | 02.50 P.M. | |
Test Commences | 09.00 A.M. | 03.00 P.M. |
Note – Compensatory time for PwD/PwBD Candidates of 20 minutes for a one-hour examination will be given to those who are eligible for Scribe.
Events | JEE Morning Shift Timings | JEE Main Evening Shift Timings |
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Time for JEE Mains B.E/B.Tech | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
JEE Mains Time for B.Arch | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
JEE Main Time for B.Plan | 09:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. (IST) | 03:00 P.M. to 06:30 P.M. (IST) |
Timing of JEE Mains for both B.Arch and B.Plan | 09:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. (IST) | 03:00 P.M. to 06:00 P.M. (IST) |
JEE Main Exam Time | 9.00 am | 3.00 pm |
JEE Mains Paper Timing (Ending) | 12.00 pm | 6.00 pm |
JEE Main Exam Duration | 3 hours | 3 hours |
Timing of Examination for each Session : JEE (Main) – 2026 | ||
Duration of Examination | JEE Main Shift 1 Timing | JEE Main Shift 2 Timing |
For 03 Hours Paper | 09:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. (IST) | 03:00 P.M. to 06:00 P.M. (IST) |
For 03 Hours 30 Minutes Paper | 09:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. (IST) | 03:00 P.M. to 06:30 P.M. (IST) |
Shift Wise | Paper 1 (B. E/ B. Tech.) | Paper 2A (B. Arch.) | Paper 2B (B. Planning) | B. Arch & B. Planning (Both) |
JEE Main Morning Shift Timing | 09:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. (IST) | 09:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. (IST) | 09:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. (IST) | 09:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. (IST) |
JEE Main Afternoon Shift Timing | 03:00 P.M. to 06:00 P.M. (IST) | 03:00 P.M. to 06:00 P.M. (IST) | 03:00 P.M. to 06:00 P.M. (IST) | 03:00 P.M. to 06:30 P.M. (IST) |
Shift Wise | Paper 1 (B. E/ B. Tech.) | Paper 2A (B. Arch.) | Paper 2B (B. Planning) | B. Arch & B. Planning (Both) |
JEE Main Afternoon Shift Timing | 03:00 P.M. to 06:00 P.M. (IST) | 03:00 P.M. to 06:00 P.M. (IST) | 03:00 P.M. to 06:00 P.M. (IST) | 03:00 P.M. to 06:30 P.M. (IST) |
Paper Wise | First Shift | Second Shift |
Paper 1 (B. E/ B. Tech.) | 09:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. (IST) | 09:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. (IST) |
Paper 2A (B. Arch.) | 09:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. (IST) | 09:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. (IST) |
Paper 2B (B. Planning) | 09:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. (IST) | 09:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. (IST) |
B. Arch & B. Planning (Both) | 09:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. (IST) | 03:00 P.M. to 06:30 P.M. (IST) |
The total time duration for Paper 1 (B.E. / B. Tech.) is given in the table below:
Paper | Subjects | Total Time Duration | |
For Non-PwD/PwBD Candidates | *For PwD /PwBD Candidates (who are eligible for scribe) | ||
Paper 1 (B.E. / B. Tech.) | Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics | 03 hours | 04 hours |
Total time duration for Paper 2A (B. Arch), Paper 2B (B. Planning) and Paper 2A (B. Arch) & Paper 2B (B. Planning) both are given in the table below:
Paper | Subjects | Total Time Duration | |
For Non-PwD/PwBD Candidates | *For PwD /PwBD Candidates (who are eligible for scribe) | ||
Paper 2A (B. Arch) | Mathematics, Aptitude Test, and Drawing Test | 03 hours | 04 hours |
Paper 2B (B. Planning) | Mathematics, Aptitude Test, and Planning Based Questions | 03 hours | 04 hours |
Paper 2A (B. Arch) and Paper 2B (B. Planning) | Mathematics, Aptitude Test, Drawing Test, and Planning Based Questions | 03 hours 30 minutes | 04 hours 10 minutes |
Note – Compensatory time for PwD/PwBD Candidates of 20 minutes for a one-hour examination will be given to those who are eligible for Scribe.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The National Testing Agency will conduct the JEE Mains exam in two shifts. The JEE Main exam duration differs for papers 1 and 2.
The timing for the JEE Main morning shift is as follows: The candidates are supposed to be inside the examination hall between 8.15 am and 8.30 am. The invigilator will check the admit cards from 8:30 am to 8:45 am. Instructions from the invigilator will be given between 8:45 am and 8:55 am. The exam for B.E/B.Tech candidates began on 9:00 am.
The JEE Mains exam shift 1 timing is 9 AM to 12 PM while shift 2 timings are 3 PM to 6 PM.
The total time for JEE Main is 3 hours for the Paper 1 of B.Tech/B.E. course and 4 hours for PwD candidates in the JEE Main examination. The duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes for Paper 2A (B.Arch.) and Paper 2B (B.Planning). The exam is conducted online and consists of two sections: Section A- Multiple choice questions and Section B – Number based questions.
On Question asked by student community
Hello,
You cannot "renew" your September 2025 certificate. You must apply for a completely new EWS certificate after April 1, 2026.
EWS certificates are linked to a specific financial year.
Your certificate issued in September 2025 is valid for the financial year 2025-26. It is based on your family's income from the previous financial year (i.e., 2024-25).
The certificate required for JEE counselling in mid-2026 must be valid for the financial year 2026-27. This certificate must be based on your family's income from the financial year 2025-26 and must be issued on or after April 1, 2026.
Since they are based on two different income periods, they are considered completely different documents.
Hope it's helpful to you.
Hi! Don’t worry, you can correct your category this year while filling out the JEE Main 2025 application form. If you belong to BC/OBC category and have the valid caste certificate, you can apply under OBC NCL now. It will not be a problem if last year you had applied as General/EWS, since each year’s application is considered separately.
OBC NCL is for candidates from socially and educationally backward communities (non creamy layer) with income below 8 lakh, while EWS is for students from the general category (not SC/ST/OBC) with family income below 8 lakh. Since your family income is less than 2 lakh and you are BC, applying under OBC NCL is the right choice and will give you reservation benefits.
Hello,
To get below AIR 100 in JEE Advanced 2027, you need a strong and focused plan. Here’s a simple guide:
Clear Concepts : Make sure all NCERT basics are strong. Focus on Physics, Chemistry, and Maths concepts deeply.
Advanced Practice : Solve previous years’ JEE Advanced papers and high-level questions from books like HC Verma, I.E. Irodov, OP Tandon, and Cengage.
Regular Mock Tests : Take full-length tests every week. Analyse mistakes and improve weak areas.
Time Management : Learn to solve questions quickly and accurately. Work on speed and accuracy together.
Short Notes : Make notes/formulas for quick revision.
Consistency : Study daily and avoid long breaks. Consistent practice is key.
Focus on Weak Areas : Identify topics you struggle with and spend extra time on them.
Stress Management : Stay healthy, sleep well, and avoid last-minute panic.
If you follow a structured plan and stay consistent, AIR below 100 is achievable.
Hope it helps !
Helloaspirant,
The JEE Main 2026 syllabus, which is broken down into Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, is based on the NCERT curriculum for Classes 11 and 12. Calculus, Algebra, and Coordinate Geometry in Mathematics; Organic, Inorganic, and Physical Chemistry; and Mechanics, Thermodynamics, and Optics in Physics are important subjects.
To know the syllabus, you can visit our site through following link:
https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/jee-main-syllabus
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