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 is published along with the information brochure. 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 session 2 JEE Mains exam registration will begin in the last week of January 2026. The JEE Main entrance exam is a highly competitive test. The authority will conduct the JEE Main 2026 exam in online mode. Read the article below completely to know about the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 exam date.
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The authority has announced the JEE Main 2026 exam dates on the official website, jee main.nta.nic.in. Candidates can find the complete details about the JEE Main 2026 exam in this article.
| Events | Session 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 dates | February 2026 |
| JEE Main city intimation slip date | March 2026 |
Release date of JEE Mains admit card | March 2026 |
JEE Mains 2026 exam date, session 2 |
|
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 |
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.
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
Shift | Timings |
|---|---|
Morning shift | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
Afternoon shift | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
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.
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, and timings, and the complete exam centre details.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The JEE Main 2026 session 2 exam date is from April 2 to 9, 2026.
Candidates can find the JEE Main 2026 exam dates for session 2 on the official website.
On Question asked by student community
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!
Good Morning, Candidate,
The 30-day study plan for JEE is now available on the website of Careers360. The link is attached herewith.
https://engineering.careers360.com/download/ebooks/jee-main-study-plan-30-days
There is an option for free download, which will help to proceed further.
Careers360 would like to inform you that you can have an opportunity to analyse your in-depth performance. Careers360 is conducting a free all-India online JEE mock test series on 11th January. It will provide you with a proper question pattern with chapter-wise questions and answers.
Registration is closed on 8th January. Registered and assessed your learning.
Thank You
Hello,
Yes, you can be eligible , but it depends on how you passed Mathematics.
JEE Main
You are eligible if:
You passed Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics.
Mathematics was passed as a full subject from NIOS.
NIOS is a recognized board.
Having two marksheets is allowed.
You are not eligible if:
Mathematics was taken only as an improvement or additional without passing it as a full subject.
MHT-CET
You are eligible if:
You passed Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics.
Mathematics from NIOS is shown as a passed subject.
NIOS is recognized for Maharashtra admissions.
Mathematics was passed before the admission year.
You are not eligible if:
Mathematics is not shown as a passed subject.
Important
Mathematics must be a separate and passed subject.
Keep both marksheets during counselling.
Always check the current year information brochure before applying.
Hope it helps !
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