JEE Main 2026 Schedule - Check Latest Updates

JEE Main 2026 Schedule - Check Latest Updates

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Jalla VenkateshUpdated on 03 Dec 2025, 12:28 PM IST
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JEE Main schedule 2026 - NTA has published the JEE Main 2026 schedule on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026. According to the notification, the JEE Main 2026 exam will be held from January 21 to 30, 2026, while session 2 is scheduled for April 2 to 9, 2026. Candidates can check the JEE Main schedule 2026 on this page. The exam schedule includes important dates for registration, admit card, JEE Main 2026 exam, answer key, result, and more. The authority will release the session 1 of JEE Main 2026 intimation slip tentatively in the first week of January 2026. Aspirants of the JEE Mains exam must check the schedule to stay updated with the upcoming events.

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  2. JEE Mains 2026 Exam Timings
  3. JEE Mains Exam 2026 - Highlights
JEE Main 2026 Schedule - Check Latest Updates
JEE Main Schedule 2026 by NTA

The session 1 of JEE Main exam 2026 will be conducted from January 21 to 30, 2026, while session 2 is scheduled from April 2 to 9, 2026. Registered candidates will be issued JEE Main 2026 admit card 3-4 days before the exam. Read the article below completely to know more about the JEE Main schedule for 2026.

JEE Main Exam Schedule 2026

The authority has announced the complete JEE Main schedule 2026 in the JEE information bulletin. Candidates can check the JEE Mains 2026 schedule session-wise as per the official advisory below.

NTA JEE Main 2026 Exam Date for Session 1

EventsSession 1 Dates

Start date for JEE Main registration

October 31, 2025

JEE Mains 2026 registration last date

November 27, 2025

JEE Main Form correction date

December 1 to 2, 2025

JEE 2026 city intimation slip release date

First week of January 2026

JEE Main photo correction 2026

January 2026

Release date of JEE Mains admit card

January 2026

JEE Mains 2026 exam date session 1 B.Tech/BArch/BPlan

January 21 to 30, 2026

NTA JEE Answer key release date

February 2026

Last date to challenge provisional answer key

February 2026

Release date of final JEE Mains answer key

February 2026

JEE Main 2026 result date

February 2026

JEE Main 2026 Exam Schedule for Session 2

EventsSession 2 Dates

Start date for JEE Main registration

Last week of January 2026

JEE Mains 2026 registration last date

February 2026

JEE Main Form correction date

February 2026

Advanced city intimation slip release date

March 2026

Release date of JEE Mains admit card

March 2026

JEE Mains 2026 exam date session 2

April 2 to 9, 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 result date

April 2026

JEE Mains 2026 Exam Timings

The National Testing Agency will conduct the JEE Mains exam in two shifts. The JEE Main exam duration differs for papers 1 and 2. Candidates can check the JEE Main 2026 shift timings paper-wise from the following tables.

JEE Main 2026 Paper 1 Timings

SessionTimings

Shift 1

9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Shift 2

3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Timings

SessionTimings

Shift 1

9:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Shift 2

3:00 PM to 6:30 PM

JEE Mains Exam 2026 - Highlights

  • PwD/PwBD candidates will be given a compensatory time of 20 minutes for every one hour of the examination.

  • After the completion of the examination duration, the test will terminate automatically.

  • Candidates will be allowed to enter the exam hall 2 hours before the scheduled start of the exam.

  • Candidates can log in and start reading the instructions 10 minutes before the start of the examination.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What are the dates of JEE Main 2026?
A:

The JEE Mains 2026 exams are scheduled for two sessions: Session 1 will take place from January 21 and 30, 2026, and Session 2 is scheduled for April 2 to 9, 2026.

Q: How many shifts in JEE Mains 2026?
A:

NTA will conduct the JEE Main 2026 exam in two shifts. 

Q: What are the JEE Main exam timings?
A:

The JEE Main 2026 shift 1 exam timings are 9 AM to 12 PM while the shift 2 timings are 3 PM to 6 PM.

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Have a question related to JEE Main ?

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,

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.


Hello,
Since the NTA conducts exams in Tamil, these official papers will have a Tamil language option. Kindly check the following link to get the question papers.
https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/jee-main-question-papers
I hope this helps you.

Hello there,

Understanding and solving different question papers is one of the best practice for the preparation specially when it comes to JEE mains. It gives you proper understanding of the exam pattern, important topics to cover and marking scheme.

Here is the link attached from the official website of Careers360 which will provide you with the link of previous year question papers on chemistry in PDF format. Hope it helps!

https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/jee-mains-chemistry-questions-in-last-year-exam-premium

thank you!