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    JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Exam Date (Out): Complete Schedule and Latest News

    JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Exam Date (Out): Complete Schedule and Latest News

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    Jalla VenkateshUpdated on 02 Feb 2026, 12:18 PM IST

    JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Exam Date - The National Testing Agency has released the JEE Main session 2 exam date on the official website. The JEE Main 2026 session 2 important dates are available on the NTA officia website. According to the brochure, the JEE Main 2026 second session will be held from April 2 to 9, 2026. Candidates can check the JEE Main 2026 session 2 exam date on this page. The JEE Main Session 2 registration link is activated from February 2, 2026. The application process consists of registration, form filling, document upload and application fee. Further, the JEE Main 2026 result for session 2 is expected to be out by April 2026. Read the article below completely to know about the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 exam date.
    Also Check: JEE Main 2026 registration | JEE Main 2026 exam date

    LiveJEE Mains 2026 LIVE: NTA session 2 city slip soon; exam details, marking scheme, prep tipsMar 17, 2026 | 1:30 AM IST

    Candidates should keep several important points in mind while accessing the JEE Main city intimation slip.

    • City slip is not the admit card: The city intimation slip only informs candidates about their allotted exam city and date in advance so they can plan their travel. It cannot be used to enter the examination hall.
    • Admit card will be released later: The official admit card, which includes the exact exam centre address and shift timing, is generally issued by the National Testing Agency (NTA) around two to three days before the exam.
    • Contact for assistance: If candidates face any issue while downloading the slip, they can contact the NTA helpdesk at 011-40759000 or email jeemain@nta.ac.in for support.
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    1. JEE Main 2026 Exam Date
    2. JEE Main 2026 April Exam Dates
    3. JEE Main Session 2 Exam Timings
    4. JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip Session 2
    5. JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Admit Card
    6. JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Admit Card - Items Allowed Inside the Exam Centre
    7. JEE Main Session 2 Admit Card 2026 - Items Not Allowed Inside the Exam Centre
    8. JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Exam Day Guidelines
    JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Exam Date (Out): Complete Schedule and Latest News
    JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Exam Date

    JEE Main 2026 Exam Date

    The authority has announced the JEE Main 2026 exam dates on the official website, jee main.nta.nic.in. Also, check the JEE session 2 registration date, correction date, intimation slip date, and more. Candidates can find the complete details about the JEE Main 2026 exam in this article.

    JEE Main 2026 Exam Date For Session 2

    EventsSession 2 Dates

    Start date for JEE Main registration

    February 2, 2026

    JEE Mains 2026 registration last date

    February 25, 2026

    JEE Main Form correction dates

    February 2026

    JEE Main city intimation slip dateMarch 2026

    Release date of JEE Mains admit card

    March 2026

    JEE Mains 2026 exam date, session 2

    April 1 to 10, 2026 April 2 to 9, 2026

    NTA JEE provisional answer key release date

    April 2026

    Last date to challenge the provisional answer key

    April 2026

    Release date of the final JEE Mains answer key

    April 2026

    JEE Main 2026 result date

    April 2026

    JEE Main 2026 April Exam Dates

    NTA has announced the April session dates on the official website. Candidates will also be able to check the exact dates on the JEE Main 2026 admit card. The JEE admit card for the session will be released 3 to 4 days before the session 2 exam.

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    JEE Main Session 2 Exam Timings

    NTA will conduct the JEE Main session 2 exam in 2 shifts on each day of the exam. Each shift of the JEE Main 2026 exam will be held for 3 hours. Candidates can find the timings of the 2 shifts of the JEE Main 2026 exam below.

    JEE Main Shift Timings

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    Timings

    Morning shift

    9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

    Afternoon shift

    3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

    JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip Session 2

    The authority will release the JEE Main Session 2 city intimation slip online. Candidates can find their JEE Main 2026 exam city before the release of the admit card. The information about the assigned test city will be mentioned in the JEE Main 2026 city intimation slip. For the complete address of the JEE Main exam centre, candidates have to refer to the admit card.

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    JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Admit Card

    The National Testing Agency will issue the JEE Main 2026 admit card on the official website. The admit card will contain details such as the JEE Main 2026 exam date, exam shift, timings, and the complete exam centre details. The authority will release the admit card 3 to 4 days before the exam date. Check below for more details on the JEE Main session 2 admit card 2026.

    Details Mentioned on the JEE Mains Session 2 Admit Card 2026

    Here are the details that will be mentioned in the JEE Session 2 admit card 2026.

    • Candidate’s name
    • Father’s name
    • Date of birth
    • Gender
    • Category
    • State of eligibility
    • JEE Main roll number
    • The paper that the candidate will be appearing for
    • JEE Main 2026 application form number
    • Allotted exam centre
    • Allotted date and time
    • Signature and photograph of the candidate
    • Candidate’s parent’s signature
    • Guidelines for examination

    JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Admit Card - Items Allowed Inside the Exam Centre

    The authority has mentioned the list of items allowed inside the exam hall on the JEE admit card 2026. Check the list of items that are allowed inside the JEE Main exam centre.

    • JEE Mains 2026 admit card
    • Photo identity proof
    • Sanitiser
    • Ballpoint pen
    • Masks and gloves
    • Transparent water bottle
    • Diabetic candidates will be able to carry sugar tablets, fruits (like bananas/apples/oranges) and transparent water bottles.
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    JEE Main Session 2 Admit Card 2026 - Items Not Allowed Inside the Exam Centre

    Candidates can refer to the JEE Main hall ticket for the list of prohibited items. Below is the list of prohibited items in the JEE Main exam centre.

    • Electronic devices
    • Pencil box/instrument/geometry box
    • Stationary/Paper
    • Eatables/water/tea/coffee/cold drinks
    • Purse/wallet/handbag
    • Camera/tape recorder
    • Mobile phone/earphone/microphone/pager
    • Any metallic item
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    JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Exam Day Guidelines

    Candidates preparing to appear for the JEE Main session 2 exam must follow the JEE Main 2026 exam day guidelines, which will be available on the JEE Main hall ticket.

    • Students are advised to report to the test centre before the Gate closing time to avoid last-minute rushes. Since there will be security checks, they should make sure they arrive early.
    • Candidates need to carry the JEE Main admit card 2026 along with a valid ID proof. Valid ID proofs: Aadhar, Passport, Voter ID, School ID/ PAN/ Driving License, etc.
    • Candidates will be provided a scribble pad in the exam hall for rough work.
    • Diabetes candidates will be allowed to carry eatables inside the exam hall such as sugar tablets/fruits and transparent water bottles. However, they will not be allowed to carry packed food such as chocolate, sandwiches, etc. inside the exam hall.
    • Candidates have to sit in the seat allocated by the authorities.
    • No electronic devices allowed - calculators, pagers, mobile phones and more are allowed inside the exam centre.
    • Students will not be allowed to enter the exam centre after the exam commences or leave before it ends
    • PwD certificate for the candidates claiming relaxation.
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    Guidelines mentioned on the JEE Main Admit Card 2026JEE_Main_2025_Important_Instructions

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the JEE Main session 2 exam date?
    A:

    The JEE Main 2026 session 2 exam date is from April 2 to 9, 2026. 

    Q: Where can I find the JEE Main exam dates for session 2?
    A:

    Candidates can find the JEE Main 2026 exam dates for session 2 on the official website.

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