JEE Mains 2026 Second Attempt Date- The National Testing Agency has revised the JEE Main 2nd attempt date 2026 on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026. According to the latest updates, the JEE Main 2026 exam will be conducted from April 2 to 8, 2026. Earlier, the exam schedule was April 2 to 9, 2026. Candidates can check the JEE Main Session 2 dates 2026 on this page. The JEE Main 2026 session 2 city intimation slip has been released on March 21, 2026. The authority will conduct the JEE Main 2026 exam in online mode. Aspirants who are not satisfied with their performance in the session 1 exam will have the opportunity to appear for the second attempt to improve their scores. Find more details on JEE Main session 2 2026 below.
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NTA has released the schedule for JEE Main 2nd attempt 2026 online on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026. Below are the JEE Main exam second attempt date for not missing any events.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
Release of JEE Main 2nd Attempt Application | February 1, 2026 |
Last date to submit the form and fee payment | February 25, 2026 |
JEE Main 2026 April form correction date | February 27 to 28, 2026 |
Release of JEE Main 2026 City Slip | March 21, 2026 |
Downloading Admit Card | 3-4 days before the exam date |
JEE Main Second Attempt Date 2026 |
Paper 1 - April 2 to 8, 2026 Paper 2 - April 7, 2026 |
Release of Question Paper, Answer Key & Response Sheet | April 2026 |
Declaration of Results | By April 20, 2026 |
JEE Mains 2026 Second Attempt Registration Date- The online registration for the 2nd session has concluded on February 25, 2026. Candidates just need to pay the extra registration fee, if required.
JEE Main 2nd Attempt Admit Card Date- The admit card for the JEE Main 2nd attempt 2026 will be released in the last week of March 2026. Candidates must have their login details to download the admit card. The final exam date for JEE Main 2026 second session will be updated on the admit card along with the complete address of the test centre.
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The duration for the JEE Main session 2 exam is 3 hours for each shift. The JEE exam will be conducted in two shifts daily: forenoon and afternoon. However, if candidates appear for both B.Arch and B.Planning together, the duration will be 3 hours and 30 minutes. Candidates must ensure to complete their exam paper within 3 hours, as extra time is not provided under any circumstances.
| IIT JEE Main 2026 Papers | Duration |
|---|---|
Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.) or Paper 2A (B.Arch.) or Paper 2B (B.Planning.) | 3 Hours |
B.Arch. & B.Planning (both) | 3 Hours 30 Minutes |
NTA will conduct the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 exam for session 2 in two shifts every day from April 8, 2026. The JEE Mains exam shift 1 timing is 9 AM to 12 PM, and shift 2 timings are 3 PM to 6 PM. Find more details on JEE timings from the table below.
| Particular | First Shift | Second Shift |
|---|---|---|
JEE Main 2026 exam time Session 2 | 9 AM to 12 PM | 3 PM to 6 PM |
Entry into the examination centre | 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM | 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM |
JEE Main 202 instructions given by the invigilator | 8:30 AM to 8:50 AM | 2:30 AM to 2:50 PM |
Candidate logs in to read instructions | 8:50 AM | 2:50 PM |
Commencement of JEE Main 2026 exam | 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
All the dates related to JEE Main 2nd session are available in the brochure.
JEE Mains second attempt will be held between April 2 to 8, 2026.
The registration for JEE Main April session begun on February 1, 2026.
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