JEE Main 2026 Exam Date: The NTA is set to release the JEE Main exam date 2026 in October 2025. Students can check the JEE Main important dates 2026 in this article. Candidates will be able to check the JEE Mains 2026 exam date on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. As per the official notice, the JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam will be scheduled in January 2026, and the session 2 exam will be held in April 2026. This article will provide the information on JEE Main 2026, including registration date, admit card date, result date and more. A demo link was activated for the JEE Main 2026 registration on October 7, 2025. The Joint Entrance Examination Main will be conducted in two sessions. Read the article to know the JEE Main exam date 2026 for sessions 1 and 2, and start preparing with the JEE Main syllabus accordingly.
NTA has activated the JEE Main 2026 registration demo link for aspirants to explore the application process on the official website, demo.nta.nic.in, and familiarize themselves with the official application process.
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The National Testing Agency will soon release the JEE Mains 2026 exam dates for sessions 1 and 2. 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 dates will be updated below.
Events | JEE January Dates |
Start date for JEE Main registration | October 2025 |
Last date for JEE session 1 registration | December 2025 |
JEE Main 2026 form correction date | December 2025 |
Released of the Advanced city intimation slip | January 2026 |
JEE Main January 2026 admit card release date | January 2026 |
JEE Mains 2026 exam date, session 1 | January 2026 |
Answer key release date | February 2026 |
Last date to challenge the provisional answer key | February 2026 |
Release date of the final JEE Mains answer key | February 2026 |
JEE Main 2026 session 1 result date | February 2026 |
Events | JEE April Dates |
Start date for JEE Main 2026 April registration | February 2026 |
JEE Mains 2025 registration last date for April session | February 2026 |
JEE Main Form correction date | February 2026 |
Advanced city information slip release date | March 2026 |
Release date of JEE Mains admit card | March 2026 |
JEE Mains 2026 exam date session 2 | April 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 session 2 result date | April 2026 |
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 30 minutes to complete the test.
IIT JEE 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 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.
Particular | First Shift | Second Shift |
JEE Main 2026 exam time | 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 login to read instructions | 8:50 AM | 2:50 PM |
Commencement of JEE Main 202 exam | 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
Candidates can check the highlights of the JEE Main 2026 exam date below. All the important JEE Mains date includes the application date, admit card release date, exam dates, result date, etc.
The National Testing Agency will start the JEE Mains registration 2026 for session 1 in October 2025. The eligible candidates will be able to fill out the forms on the website, jeemain.nta.nic. until the JEE Mains 2026 form last date. The application process comprises registration, filling out the application form, uploading the documents, and paying the application fees for the successful submission of the JEE 2026 application form.
National Testing Agency will announce the JEE Mains form correction date along with the official notification. Candidates will be able 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.
The National Testing Agency will release the JEE Main Advanced city intimation slip in January 2026 for session 1, while the city slip for session 2 will be released in April 2026. The authority will activate the JEE Main 2026 April 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 will activate the JEE Mains session 1 admit card link in January. The authority will release the session 2 JEE Main 2026 admit card in the Last week of March 2026. The JEE Main 2026 admit card download link will be updated on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic admit card. Candidates will be able to download the admit card by entering their application number and date of birth. JEE Main hall ticket will comprise 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.
NTA will declare the JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam date on the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in. JEE Mains 2026 session 1 exam will be held in January, while the session 2 JEE Main dates will fall in April 2026. The authority will hold the JEE Mains 2026 exam in shifts over multiple days. Candidates can know their JEE exam date through the JEE Main admit card.
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 session 1 and session 2 is different.
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.
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.
Colleges Accepting JEE Main Scores
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
No, the 75% criteria for JEE 2026 are still there for admission to NITs, IITs and other premium institutes.
The JEE Main 2026 session 1 registration will begin in October 2025.
The authority will announce the JEE Main 2026 admit card dates online.
IIT Bombay is considered the hardest IIT to get seat for any candidate.
Yes, candidates can appear for both sessions of the JEE Main 2026 exam.
Candidates will be able to check the JEE Mains 2026 exam date on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is an autonomous organization established to conduct entrance examinations for higher education admissions and fellowships. It aims to ensure efficiency, transparency, and high standards in assessing candidates' competence through improved test preparation, delivery, and marking.
On Question asked by student community
Hello,
JEE has two exams:
The percentage or marks needed to get seat in NITs and IITs are:
Go through the link for more details:
https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/jee-main-cutoff
I hope this answer helps you, All the best!
Heya,
Yes, you can refill your category again. In the case of the April session JEE Main registration, you have the option to change your category while registering your details only once. You can switch from General to EWS if you have a proper certificate. Just be certain that the EWS certificate is granted before the last date of the April session form and complies with the NTA's requirements of validity.
Hope it helps!!!
Hello,
You can certainly get admission at DTU (Delhi Technological University) as the minimum requirement there is 60% aggregate in PCM. In such a case, you will be given admission to the top branches of CSE/ECE. Nevertheless, the case is totally different for IIT Hyderabad.
Admission into IITs is through JEE Advanced, and they require either a minimum of 75% in boards or to be in the top 20th percentile of the board for eligibility. But, if you fail to get 75% and happen to not be in the top 20th percentile, you can't get admission at IIT even if you have a good rank in JEE Mains.
Hope it helps!!!
Hello Tanishka,
Although i believe your attempting strategy and sequence depends entirely on your stage of preparation and your personal progress, i would suggest you sit for your January attempt even if you aim to seriously prepare for April.
Whatever stage of syllabus completion you are at, i suggest you give it a try to get an estimate of the exam difficulty and see roughly where you stand among the applicants that year. No matter how many mock tests you attempt, the actual examination environment happens to be very different from mock tests. The first attempt is going to give you an idea of the exam environment so you can prepare for your April attempt better.
All the best for your exams!
Hello Swati
Yes, your EWS certificate will be valid for JEE Main 2026 and counselling if it’s issued after April 1, 2025.
This is because EWS certificates are valid for one financial year from April to March.
So, a certificate made in October 2025 will be for FY 2025–26, which covers both JEE and counselling. You’ll need the certificate number during JEE registration in October 2025.
Even if you don’t have it yet, you can still register and upload it later during counselling. Just make sure the certificate clearly mentions the correct financial year.
Always keep a few extra copies and the original ready for verification.
You're good to go if it’s issued after April 1, 2025
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