JEE Main News Updates by NTA - Tweet on JEE, New Changes, No. of Attempts, Age Limit

JEE Main News Updates by NTA - Tweet on JEE, New Changes, No. of Attempts, Age Limit

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Gandubilli UnnatiUpdated on 01 Feb 2026, 04:43 PM IST
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JEE Main Latest News and Updates 2026 - National Testing Agency has commenced the JEE Main 2026 session 2 registration process on February 1, 2026. The JEE Main 2026 session 2 application form link has been activated on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. New candidates, along with the candidates who appeared in session 1, are eligible to apply. The Session 1 candidates can log in using their credentials and pay the fees for Session 2 directly. The last date to register for JEE Main 2026 session 2 application form is February 25, 2026. The JEE Main 2026 answer key will be released on February 4, 2026.

LiveJEE Main 2026 Response Sheet Date (Out) LIVE: Session 1 answer key for 13 lakh on Feb 4; cut-offs, result dateFeb 2, 2026 | 8:08 PM IST

As per JoSAA data, the last year's JEE Advanced 2026 cut-offs for BTech courses under the open category were as follows.

Programmes

Closing Rank

Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

126

Computer Science and Engineering (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree))

186

Mathematics and Computing (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

323

Mathematics and Computing (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree))

355

Electrical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

605

Electrical Engineering (Power and Automation) (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

823

Engineering and Computational Mechanics (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

1103

Abu Dhabi Campus - Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

1761

Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

1862

Chemical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

2548

Engineering Physics (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

2565

Energy Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

2668

Production and Industrial Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

3223

Chemical Engineering (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree))

3454

Materials Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

3736

Civil Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

4302

Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

4999

Abu Dhabi Campus - Energy Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

5590

Abu Dhabi Campus - Chemical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

5712

Textile Technology (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

5733

Chemistry (4 Years, Bachelor of Science)

8528

Design (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

12217
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JEE Main News Updates by NTA - Tweet on JEE, New Changes, No. of Attempts, Age Limit
JEE Main 2026 Latest News and Updates

The JEE Main 2026 Jan 28 & 29 admit card was issued on January 24, 2026. The JEE Mains 2026 admit card ink has been activated on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. To download the admit card, candidates will need their application number and password. The admit card includes the details of exam centre address, exam date, instructions, candidate’s details and more. The Session 1 of the JEE Main 2026 exam was conducted from January 21 to 29, 2026, while session 2 will be held from April 2 to 9, 2026. Read the complete article to know all the JEE Main's latest news and updates.
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JEE Main 2026 Latest News and Updates

  • JEE Main 2026 session 2 registration began on February 1, 2026.
  • JEE Main 2026 session 2 registration release date on February 1, 2026.
  • JEE Main 2026 session 1 answer key will be released on February 4, 2026.
  • JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam was concluded.
  • JEE Main 2026 admit card for January 28 and 29, 2026 has been issued on January 24, 2026.
  • The JEE Main 2026 admit card for January 21 to 24, 2026 has been released
  • The exam on January 23 is rescheduled for West Bengal candidates. Final JEE date to be released soon.
  • JEE Main 2026 intimation slip 2026 for session 1 was released on January 8, 2026.
  • JEE Main 2026 photo and candidature verification deadline extended.
  • JEE Main 2026 photo and candidature verification begins
  • JEE Main 2026 session 1 form correction window concluded.
  • JEE Main form correction link 2026 has been activated.
  • JEE Main 2026 session 1 registration was concluded on November 27, 2025.
  • JEE Main 2026 form correction dates are out for session 1
  • JEE Main 2026 session 1 last date released
  • Removed usage of virtual calculator in JEE Mains exam 2026.
  • JEE Main 2026 session 1 registrations commenced
  • JEE Main information brochure and syllabus have been published.
  • JEE Main 2026 exam dates announced.
  • JEE Main 2026 registration demo link activated.
  • JEE Main 2026 registration will commence in October 2026.
  • JEE Main 2026 advisory about updated certificates announced.
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JEE Main 2026 News and Updates - Latest JEE Main Exam News

Candidates can check all the latest important news and updates here. Important updates related to JEE Mains registration, application correction, admit card, and results will be updated here from time to time.

JEE Main 2026 Highlights

Events

JEE Main Result Details

JEE Main exam conducting authority

National Testing Agency (NTA)

JEE Main 2026 official website

jeemain.nta.nic.in / nta.ac.in

Credentials required to check JEE Mains first attempt result

Application number and date of birth

JEE Main 2026 registration start date

Session 1: October 31 2025
Session 2: February 1, 2026

JEE Mains 2026 registration last date

Session 1: November 27 2025

Session 2: February 25, 2026

JEE Main form correction dates 2026

Session 1: December 1 to 2, 2025

Session 2: February 2026

JEE Main 2026 city intimation date

Session 1: January 8, 2026

Session 2: March 2026

JEE Main 2026 Photo verification last Date

Session 1: January 15, 2026

JEE Main 2026 admit card 2026 release date

Session 1: January 17, 2026 (for Jan 21 to 24 exams)

January 24, 2026 (January 28 & 29, 2026)

Session 2: March 2026

JEE Main exam date 2026

Session 1: January 21 to 29, 2026

Session 2: April 2 to 9, 2026

Release date of JEE Main answer key (provisional)

Session 1: Paper 1- February 4, 2026

Session 2: April 2026

Release date of JEE Main final answer key

Session 1: Paper 1- February 12, 2026

Session 2: April 2026

JEE Main 2026 result

Session 1: Paper 1-February 12, 2026

Session 2: April 2026

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is JEE Main 2026 application form release date?
A:

The session 2 JEE Main 2026 application form release date is February 1, 2026.

Q: In how many sessions JEE Main 2026 exam be conducted?
A:

The JEE Main 2026 will be conducted in two sessions - between January 21 to 29 (session 1) and April 2 and 9, 2026 (session 2). The exam on January 23 is rescheduled for West Bengal candidates. 

Q: Where can I find JEE Main 2026 latest updates?
A:

Candidates can find JEE Main 2026 latest news and updates on the official website or from this page directly. 

Q: What is the official website of JEE Main 2026 exam?
A:

The official JEE Main exam website is jeemain.nta.nic.in. 

Q: Where will the JEE Main 2026 application form release?
A:

The JEE Main 2026 application form for the January sessions was available on the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Q: What is the exam dates for JEE Mains 2026?
A:

The JEE Main 2026 exam dates are between January 21 to 29 (session 1) and April 2 to 9 (session 2). The exam on January 23 is rescheduled for West Bengal candidates. 

Q: Is the JEE syllabus reduced for 2026?
A:

The JEE Main 2026 syllabus has been released. However, the syllabus was reduced last year. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has made updates, removing some topics from subjects such as Physics. For example, in the Physics syllabus, topics like Scalars and Vectors, vector addition and subtraction, scalar and vector products, Unit Vector, and Resolution of a Vector have been excluded from the Kinematics chapter. For the complete and revised syllabus, candidates can check the official JEE Main website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Q: Which IIT will conduct JEE Advanced 2026?
A:

IIT Roorkee will conduct the JEE Advanced 2026.

Q: How to do correction in JEE Mains form?
A:
  • Visit the official JEE Main website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
  • Log in using your application number, password, and security pin—the credentials you used during the application process.
  • After logging in, locate and select the Application Form Correction option.
Q: What will be the cutoff of JEE Mains 2026?
A:

The previous year JEE Main cutoff was 93.1023262 for the General category, 79.4313582 for OBC, 80.3830119 for EWS, 61.1526933 for SC, and 47.9026465 for ST.

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