Careers360 Logo
ask-icon
share
    JEE Main 2026 Schedule OUT - Check Shift Timings for Paper 1 and 2

    JEE Main 2026 Schedule OUT - Check Shift Timings for Paper 1 and 2

    Switch toEnglish IconHindi Icon
    Jalla VenkateshUpdated on 02 Apr 2026, 10:09 AM IST
    Switch toEnglish IconHindi Icon

    JEE Main schedule 2026 - NTA has revised the JEE Main 2026 exam schedule on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026. According to the revised notification, the JEE Main 2026 B.Tech exam for session 2 is scheduled from April 2 to 8, 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, the answer key, the result, and more. The authority has released the session 2 admit card for JEE Main 2026 for the April 2 & 4 exams on March 28, 2026, while the admit cards for the April 5 to 8 was released on April 1, 2026. The JEE Main 2026 session 2 city intimation slip was released on March 21, 2026. Aspirants of the JEE Mains exam must check the schedule to stay updated with the upcoming events. Registered candidates are issued the 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.

    This Story also Contains

    1. JEE Main 2026 Exam Schedule
    2. JEE Mains 2026 Exam Timings
    3. JEE Mains Exam 2026 - Highlights
    JEE Main 2026 Schedule OUT - Check Shift Timings for Paper 1 and 2
    JEE Main Schedule 2026 by NTA

    JEE Main 2026 Exam Schedule

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

    JEE Main 2026 Exam Schedule for Session 2

    EventsSession 2 Dates

    Start date for JEE Main registration

    February 1, 2026

    JEE Mains 2026 registration last date session 2

    February 25, 2026

    JEE Main form correction date

    February 27 and 28, 2026

    Advanced city intimation slip release date

    March 21, 2026

    Release date of JEE Mains admit card

    March 29, 2026 ( April 2 to 4)

    April 1, 2026 ( April 5 to 8)

    JEE Mains 2026 exam date session 2

    April 2 to 9, 2026

    April 2 to 8, 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

    NTA JEE Main 2026 Exam Date for Session 1

    EventsSession 1 Dates

    JEE Mains 2026 registration date

    October 31, 2025

    JEE Mains 2026 registration last date session 1

    November 27, 2025

    JEE Main Form correction date

    December 1 to 2, 2025

    JEE 2026 city intimation slip release date

    January 8, 2026

    JEE Main photo correction 2026

    January 17, 2026

    Release date of JEE Mains admit card

    January 17, 2026 (January 21 to 24, 2026)

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

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

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

    BArch/BPlan - January 29, 2026

    NTA JEE Answer key release date

    February 4, 2026

    Last date to challenge provisional answer key

    February 04, 2026

    Release date of final JEE Mains answer key

    February 06, 2026

    JEE Main 2026 result date

    February 16, 2026

    Confused About College Admissions?

    Get expert advice on college selection, admission chances, and career path in a personalized counselling session.

    Book a Counselling Slot
    Select Date
    Pick a Slot

    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.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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

    The JEE Main Session 2 is scheduled for April 2 to 8, 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.

    Articles
    |
    Certifications By Top Providers
    Online Certificate Course on Cyber Laws
    Via Indian Law Institute, New Delhi
    Basic Programming using Python
    Via Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
    Software Engineering Essentials
    Via Technical University of Munich, Munich
    Material Science
    Via Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi
    B.Tech Engineering Technology
    Via Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
    Principles of Digital Communications
    Via Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
    Udemy
     1525 courses
    Swayam
     817 courses
    NPTEL
     773 courses
    Coursera
     697 courses
    Edx
     608 courses
    Explore Top Universities Across Globe

    Questions related to JEE Main

    On Question asked by student community

    Have a question related to JEE Main ?

    Hello Aspirant,

    Based on your profile—108 marks in NATA, 96.52 percentile in JEE Main Paper 2 (B.Arch), 84% in Class 12 and Gujarat domicile—you have a competitive profile for Architecture admissions through ACPC counselling. Admission to CEPT University, Ahmedabad is highly competitive and depends on the final merit list, seat

    Hello Aspirant,

    If you were unable to download your JEE Advanced scorecard earlier, first visit the official JEE Advanced website and check whether the result portal is still accessible through your login credentials.

    If the scorecard download option is no longer available, immediately contact the JEE Advanced helpdesk and explain

    Hello Dear Student,

    With a 12,360 rank in JEE Main, you are eligible for Electrical Engineering (and often Electrical and Electronics Engineering) at several top-tier NITs.  Based on previous closing ranks, you have strong chances at NIT Calicut , NIT Rourkela , NIT Allahabad , NIT Patna , and NIT

    Hello Dear Student,

    With a 68 percentile in JEE Main (approx.  rank 3.75–4.00 lakh ), admission to top-tier Pune colleges like COEP or PICT for Computer Science is not possible , as these typically require significantly higher scores (160+ in MHT-CET or very high JEE ranks).

    However, you may secure

    Hello Dear Student,

    Yes, you can appear for JEE Main on the basis of your diploma qualification , but your eligibility for admission will depend on the specific rules applicable in that year.

    In your case:

    • You passed Class 12 in 2023 .
    • You appeared for JEE Main in 2024