When is JEE Mains 2026?- National Testing Agency will begin the session 2 JEE Main 2026 registration from February 1, 2026. The authority will activate the JEE Main 2026 session 2 application link on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. The last date for the candidates to submit the application is February 25, 2026. The Session 2 JEE Main exam will be conducted between April 2 to 9, 2026. Candidates who missed the registration for session 1 can register for session 2 JEE Main 2026 exam. The JEE Main 2026 will be conducted in two shifts. Read the full article for JEE Main exam dates 2026.
As per JoSAA data, the last year's JEE Advanced 2026 cut-offs for BTech courses under the open category were as follows.
Programmes | Closing Rank |
Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 126 |
Computer Science and Engineering (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree)) | 186 |
Mathematics and Computing (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 323 |
Mathematics and Computing (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree)) | 355 |
Electrical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 605 |
Electrical Engineering (Power and Automation) (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 823 |
Engineering and Computational Mechanics (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 1103 |
Abu Dhabi Campus - Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 1761 |
Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 1862 |
Chemical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 2548 |
Engineering Physics (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 2565 |
Energy Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 2668 |
Production and Industrial Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 3223 |
Chemical Engineering (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree)) | 3454 |
Materials Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 3736 |
Civil Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 4302 |
Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 4999 |
Abu Dhabi Campus - Energy Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 5590 |
Abu Dhabi Campus - Chemical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 5712 |
Textile Technology (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 5733 |
Chemistry (4 Years, Bachelor of Science) | 8528 |
Design (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 12217 |
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The NTA has conducted the JEE Main 2026 session 1 from January 21 to 29, 2026. The authority has published the JEE Main 2026 city intimation slip link on the official website. The authority has also released the JEE Main admit card 2026 on January 16 or 17. Candidates can find the complete schedule for the JEE Main 2026 session from the table below:
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
Release of the Advanced city intimation slip | January 8, 2026 |
Admit card release date 2026 | January 16 or 17, 2026 |
JEE Mains 2026 exam date session 1 | B.Tech - January 21, 22, 23, 24, 28 B.Arch - January 29, 2026 |
JEE Main 2026 session 1 result date | February 12, 2026 |
The session 2 for JEE Main 2026 is scheduled to be conducted from April 2 to 9, 2026. The authority will commence the JEE Main session 2 registration from February 1, 2026. Candidates who missed the session 1 registration can apply for session 2 registration. The authority will then announce the JEE Main correction 2026 date, city intimation slip and admit card date online. Applicants can check the JEE Main 2026 session 2 exam dates below:
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
Start date for JEE Main April registration 2026 | February 1, 2026 |
April session registration last date | February 25, 2026 |
Form correction date 2026 | February 2026 |
Advanced city information slip release date | Second week of March 2026 |
Release date of admit card | Four days before the examination |
JEE Mains 2026 exam date session 2 | April 2 to 09, 2026 |
NTA JEE session 2 result date | April 20, 2026 |
Candidates registered for JEE Main 2026 exam should now focus on preparing for the exam. Students should start giving the JEE Main mock tests and previous year question papers. These will help applicants to understand the question paper, difficulty level, time-management, and other details. Applicants should do intense revision and take care of themselves before the exam. Candidates are also advised to download the JEE Main session 1 admit card early and carry a printout to the examination centre. The authority also suggest the students to follow the JEE Main instructions and guidelines for the exam day.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, the JEE 2026 is still possible. Candidates will have to work with strong dedication, intense focus, and smart strategy.
The JEE Main 2026 will be conducted by the National Testing Agency.
The JEE Main 2026 will have two sessions: January and April 2026.
On Question asked by student community
A score of 32 in JEE Main generally corresponds to a percentile range of about 50 to 60, making it difficult for general category students to secure admission to NITs or IIITs, but you still have good chances in GFTIs and state colleges, especially with the Home State quota, OBC/SC/ST/EWS,
JEE Mains 2026 result for session 1 will be declared by February 12. For more details check
Below are the day-wise JEE Main session 1 questions and answers
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The complete analysis for JEE Main Jan 29 shift 1 exam 2026 will be updated soon at https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/jee-main-2026-january-29-question-paper-with-solutions-pdf
JEE Main 28 Jan shift 2 exam will end at 6 PM. The complete analysis and memory-based questions will solution will be updated in the below article. Keep checking the page-
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