When Is JEE Main 2026? Check Exam Date & Full Schedule

When Is JEE Main 2026? Check Exam Date & Full Schedule

Simran KashyapUpdated on 03 Feb 2026, 10:33 AM IST

When is JEE Mains 2026?- National Testing Agency commenced the session 2 JEE Main 2026 registration from February 1, 2026. The JEE Main 2026 session 2 application link has been activated on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates must submit their session 2 applications by February 25, 2026. The authority will conduct Session 2 of the JEE Main exam between April 2 and 9, 2026. Candidates who missed the registration for session 1 can register for session 2 JEE Main 2026 exam. However, candidates who have already appeared for the JEE Main 2026 session 1 do need to register for the exam once again. The JEE Main 2026 will be conducted in two shifts for each day of the exam. Read the full article to know about the JEE Main exam dates 2026.

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When Is JEE Main 2026? Check Exam Date & Full Schedule
When is JEE Mains 2026

When is JEE Mains 2026 Session 2?

Session 2 for JEE Main 2026 is scheduled to be conducted from April 2 to 9, 2026. The authority commenced the JEE Main session 2 registration from February 1, 2026. Candidates who missed the session 1 registration can apply for session 2 registration. The last date for the JEE Main 2026 session 2 registration is February 25, 2026. The authority will announce the dates for the JEE Main correction 2026, city intimation slip and admit card date online. Applicants can check the JEE Main 2026 session 2 exam dates below:

JEE Main Exam Date 2026 Session 2

EventsDates

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

When is JEE Mains 2026 Session 1?

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:

JEE Main Exam Date 2026 Session 1

EventsDates

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

What to do now?

As the JEE Main 2026 session 2 registration is currently underway, candidates should focus on updating all their documents and applying for the exam. Candidates who have registered for the 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 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)

Q: Is JEE 2026 still possible?
A:

Yes, the JEE 2026 is still possible. Candidates will have to work with strong dedication, intense focus, and smart strategy.

Q: Who will set the JEE Mains in 2026?
A:

The JEE Main 2026 will be conducted by the National Testing Agency. 

Q: How many sessions are there in JEE Mains 2026?
A:

The JEE Main 2026 will have two sessions: January and April 2026.

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An 87.12% in JEE is good. To get admission to VIT, you'll need to take the VITEEE. You can apply for VITEEE if you meet the eligibility criteria for class 12. Your JEE score is not required for this process. Admission to VIT will be based on your VITEEE score.