JEE Main 2026 Exam Date Released by NTA (Session 1 & 2) - NTA JEE Schedule

JEE Main 2026 Exam Date – Know Complete Schedule

The National Testing Agency has announced the JEE Main exam dates 2026 for sessions 1 and 2 on its official website, jee main nta nic. Candidates can check the NTA JEE Mains exam date to know when the schedule for all-important events can be prepared for the test accordingly. The latest JEE Main exam dates 2026 are updated below.

JEE Mains 2026 Exam Date Session 1

JEE Mains April Attempt Date 2026

JEE Mains 2026 Exam Duration

NTA conducts the JEE Main 2026 exam in two shifts daily for 3 hours each. However, students appearing in both Paper 2A and Paper 2B have 3 hours and 30 minutes to complete the test.

JEE Main Exam Duration

JEE Mains 2026 Exam Timings

NTA will conduct the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 exam in two shifts on each exam day. The JEE Mains exam shift 1 timing is 9 AM to 12 PM, while shift 2 timings are 3 PM to 6 PM. Candidates can refer to the table to know exam timings.

JEE Main Exam Timings 2026

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JEE Mains 2026 Exam Date and Schedule Highlights

Candidates can check the highlights of the JEE Main 2026 exam date below. All the important JEE Mains dates include the application date, admit card release date, exam dates, result date, etc.

JEE Main Application Form 2026 Date

The authority will soon begin the session 2 JEE Main 2026 registration in the last week of January 2026. The eligible candidates can fill out the forms on the website, jee main nta.nic.in 2026. The application process comprised registration, filling out the application form, uploading the documents, and paying the application fees for the successful submission of the JEE 2026 application form.

JEE Mains 2026 Application Form Correction Date

The National Testing Agency has conducted the JEE Mains form correction session 1 from December 1 to 2, 2025. Candidates could to make changes to details such as the name/parents' name, category, sub-category, city preferences, exam medium, qualifications, passing year of Class 10 and 12, and selected course, etc.

JEE Mains City Intimation Slip Date 2026

The National Testing Agency has released the JEE Main Advanced city intimation slip on January 8, 2026 for session 1, while the city slip for session 2 will be released in April 2026. The authority has activated the JEE Main 2026 session city intimation slip link on the official website. Applicants should download the city intimation slip of JEE 2026 to know which exam city is allotted to them. The detailed JEE exam centre information will be released through the JEE Mains hall ticket. To download the JEE Main 2026 city allotment, the application number and password are required.

JEE Mains 2026 Admit Card Release Date

NTA has activated the JEE Main 2026 hall ticket download link for Jan 28 & 29 exam on January 24, 2026. The JEE Main 2026 admit card download link has been updated on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in admit card. Candidates can download the admit card by entering their application number and date of birth. JEE Main hall ticket comprises details such as the candidate's personal details, exam date, time, and exam centre. It is important to carry the JEE admit card 2026 on the exam day.

JEE Main 2026 Exam Date for Sessions 1 and 2

The NTA has announced the JEE Mains 2026 exam date for session 1 on its official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. JEE Mains 2026 session 1 exam is being held on January 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, and 29, 2026, while the JEE Mains April attempt will take place from April 2 to 9, 2026. The authority will hold the JEE Mains 2026 exam in shifts over multiple days. Candidates can know their exam date through the JEE Main admit card.

JEE Mains 2026 Answer Key Date

The authority will release the provisional answer key PDF 2-3 days after the exam. The final JEE Mains answer key will be issued along with the result declaration on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. The answer key release date for sessions 1 and 2 is different.

JEE Main 2026 Response Key

The authority will release the JEE Main 2026 response sheet online through the candidate's login. The JEE Main 2026 response sheet will contain the responses given by the candidates during the exam. Candidates can use the JEE Main 2026 answer key and response sheet to calculate their probable marks and predict their rank. To calculate probable marks, candidates have to follow the JEE marking scheme and calculate based on their right and wrong answers.

JEE Main 2026 Result Date

The National Testing Agency will declare the JEE Mains session 1 result in February 2026. Candidates will be able to check the result of JEE Mains 2026 by using their application number and date of birth. The qualifying candidates will be eligible for the counselling process.

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JEE Main 2026 Counselling Date

JoSAA will release the JEE Main counselling date 2026 on the official website, josaa.nic.in. Candidates who qualify for the JEE Mains exam will be able to participate in the JEE counselling. The counselling process comprises registration, choice filling, seat allotment, submitting willingness, and reporting to the institutes. JEE Main qualifying candidates will be offered admission to the NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs. The counselling for JEE Main 2026 will be done in five rounds.