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

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

Simran KashyapUpdated on 31 Jan 2026, 08:45 PM IST

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.

LiveJEE Main 2026 Response Sheet Date (Out) LIVE: Session 1 answer key for 13 lakh on Feb 4; cut-offs, result dateFeb 2, 2026 | 8:08 PM IST

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

When is JEE Mains 2026 Session 2?

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:

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

When is JEE Mains 2026 Session 2?

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:

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

What to do now?

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)

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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