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    JEE Mains 2026 Notification PDF - Latest Updates

    JEE Mains 2026 Notification PDF - Latest Updates

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    K Guna SahitiUpdated on 12 Feb 2026, 10:48 AM IST
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    JEE Main Notification 2026 - The National Testing Agency has issued the JEE Main 2026 notification on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates can check the details of the JEE Main notification 2026 on this page. The notification includes important information such as application form dates, admit card release date, exam date, result, counselling details, and more. The JEE Mains 2026 session 1 result has been postponed to February 16, 2026 along with final answer key. The last date to submit the JEE Main 2026 session 2 registration is February 25, 2026. The authority will conduct the JEE Main 2026 session 2 exam from from April 2 to 9, 2026. The JEE Main exam will be held in online mode.

    This Story also Contains

    1. JEE Main 2026 Notification Updates
    2. NTA JEE Main Notification 2026 Highlights
    3. JEE Main 2026 Notification Registration and Exam Dates for Session 1 and 2
    4. JEE Main 2026 Eligibility Criteria
    5. JEE Main 2026 Notification Application Form
    6. JEE Main 2026 Notification Exam Pattern
    JEE Mains 2026 Notification PDF - Latest Updates
    JEE Main 2026 Notification

    JEE Main 2026 Notification Updates

    Candidates can check the JEE Main 2026 updates below.

    • JEE Main 2026 result has been delayed.

    • JEE Main 2026 session 2 registration started.

    • JEE Main 2026 answer key release date announced.

    • JEE Main 2026 session 2 exam concluded.

    • JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam started.

    • JEE Main Admit Card 2026 for session 1 is out online.

    • JEE Main 2026 session 1 city intimation slip has been released.

    • JEE Main 2026 session 1 form correction window concluded.

    • JEE Main 2026 form correction window started.

    • The JEE Main 2026 registration for session 1 is closed.

    • The JEE Main 2026 application form correction dates have been announced.

    • NTA has accessed the live photo required for JEE Main 2026 registration.

    • Authority had removed the usage of a virtual calculator in the JEE Mains exam 2026.

    • The authority has announced the JEE Main 2026 exam date.

    • The first JEE Main notification 2026 has been released in the form of an advisory. It mentions the need to update Aadhaar, UDID and category certificates (if any).

    • NTA has updated the JEE Main official website for the 2026 session.

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    NTA JEE Main Notification 2026 Highlights

    Particulars

    Details

    Full Form

    Joint Entrance Exam (JEE Main)

    Conducting Body

    National Testing Agency

    Frequency of Conduct

    Twice a year

    Exam Level

    National Level Exam

    Mode of Application

    Online

    Application Fee

    Rs. 1000/-

    Mode of exam

    Online

    Participating College

    1692 (expected)

    Exam Duration

    Three hours

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    JEE Main 2026 Notification Registration and Exam Dates for Session 1 and 2

    NTA has announced the JEE Mains 2026 registration date online. As per the JEE Mains notification, the entrance exam will be held from January 21 to 29, and April 2 to 9, 2026, respectively. Candidates can refer to the JEE Main 2026 exam date in the table below.

    JEE Main 2026 Important Dates for Sessions 1 & 2

    Events

    Session 1 Dates

    Session 2 Dates

    First JEE Main Notification 2026

    September 29, 2025

    September 29, 2025

    JEE Main 2026 Information Bulletin

    October 31, 2025

    October 31, 2025

    JEE Main 2026 registration start date

    October 31, 2025

    February 1, 2026

    JEE Mains 2026 registration last date

    November 27, 2025

    February 25, 2026

    JEE Main 2026 application form correction dates

    December 1 to 2, 2025

    February 2026

    JEE Main 2026 exam city intimation slip

    January 8, 2026

    March 2026

    Release of NTA JEE Mains 2026 admit card

    Third week of January 2026

    March 2026

    JEE Main 2026 Exam Date

    B.Tech - January 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28, 2026

    B.Arch - January 29, 2026

    April 2 to 9, 2026

    JEE Main Answer Key 2026

    February 4 to 6, 2026

    April 2026

    JEE Main 2026 Result Date

    February 12, 2026

    February 16, 2026

    April 2026

    JEE Main 2026 Eligibility Criteria

    The authority has released the JEE Main notification 2026 eligibility criteria on the official website, jee main.nta.nic.in. All those who have cleared the class 12th/equivalent in 2024/2025 or are taking the exam in 2026 will be able to appear in the exam without any age limit. As per JEE Mains eligibility criteria, aspirants should have passed the 10 exam from a recognised Central/State Board.

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    JEE Main 2026 Notification Application Form

    The authority has commenced the JEE Main 2026 session 2 application form from February 1 to 25, 2026. The authority has activated the NTA JEE Mains 2026 registration link for session 2 on the official website. jee.main.nic.in. Candidates will have to check the eligibility criteria before submitting for the JEE Main 2026 examination. Find below the steps for JEE Mains 2026 session 2 registration.

    How to apply the JEE Mains 2026 registration for session 2?

    To apply for the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 examination, candidates will have to follow these steps:

    • Visit the official JEE Main website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

    • On the homepage, click on the link for JEE Main 2026 Session 2 registration.

    • A new page will open, where candidates will need to register by providing the required details.

    • After successful registration, log in to your account.

    • Complete the application form and pay the application fee.

    • Click on "Submit" and download the application page for your records.

    • Keep a hard copy of the application form for future reference.

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    Documents Required For JEE Mains 2026

    Candidates will have to provide the following mandatory details when filling out the JEE Main 2026 application form.

    • A valid email address and mobile number for receiving messages from NTA.

    • Only the Class 10 certificate needs to be uploaded; both Class 10 certificates are required for reference, but not for uploading.

    • Aadhaar card with updated details.

    • A clear scanned copy of a recent photograph and signature.

    • Updated OBC-NCL/EWS candidates must provide the certificate's category number, issue date, and the issuing authority's name (uploading the certificate is not necessary).

    • PwD/PwBD candidates must upload a scanned copy of the relevant certificate updated with recent information.

    • Prepare details for fee payment through net banking, credit card, debit card, or UPI.

    JEE Main 2026 Notification Exam Pattern

    NTA has issued the JEE Main 2026 exam pattern notification on the official website. According to the revised pattern of the previous year, Section B of each subject will no longer offer choices; candidates must attempt all 5 number questions. A selection A contains 20 multiple choice questions (MCQs) per subject, and Section B includes 10 number questions, with all 5 being compulsory. The JEE Main 2026 question paper will consist of three subjects: physics, chemistry and mathematics, with 25 questions per subject, totalling 75 questions.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: When will the JEE Main 2026 notification date?
    A:

    The JEE Main 2026 notification date is October 31, 2025.

    Q: Is the JEE Main pattern change in 2026?
    A:

    JEE Mains 2026 notification pdf for exam pattern is released. 

    Q: Where can I download the JEE Main 2026 Notification pdf?
    A:

    Candidates can download the JEE Main notification pdf from the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.

    Q: What information will be included in the JEE Main Notification 2026 Pdf?
    A:

    The JEE notification 2026 pdf is released for eaach event seperately. Recently, the authority released an advisory through JEE Main notification 2026. It mentions that candiddates need to update their Aadhaar, UDID and caterogy certificates with latest information before applying for the exam. 

    Q: How many attempts for JEE Mains?
    A:

    Each candidate can appear for the JEE Main exam up to 6 times over three consecutive years, as the exam will be held twice a year in January and April.

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