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

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

Simran KashyapUpdated on 08 Jan 2026, 03:45 PM IST

When is JEE Mains 2026?- National Testing Agency will conduct the JEE Mains 2026 in 2 sessions. The JEE Main 2026 session 1 for B.Tech will be held from January 21 to 28, 2026, while the B.Arch exam will be held on January 29, 2026. Earlier, the exam was scheduled from January 21 to 302, 206. The Session 2 JEE Main exam will be conducted between April 2 to 9, 2026. The authority has released the full JEE Mains 2026 schedule on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. The JEE Main city intimation slip 2026 has been released on January 8, 2026. Candidates who missed the registration for JEE Main session 1 can register for session 2 in the last week of January 2026. Candidates who have successfully registered for the JEE Main session 1 will be able to download the admit card. The JEE Main 2026 will be conducted in two shifts. Read the full article for JEE Main exam dates 2026.

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NTA JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam will be held from January 21 to 29. Session 2 exam will take place from April 2 to 9, 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 1?

The NTA will conduct the JEE Main 2026 session 1 from January 21 to 29, 2026. The authority will now publish the JEE Main 2026 city intimation slip link on the official website. Candidates can find the direct link here once released. The authority will also release 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 in January 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

Last week of January 2026

April session registration last date

February 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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Maths important chapters and topics may includes (focus)  high weightage areas like Calculus (Limits,Continuity, Differentiability, Integration,AOD), Algebra (Complex  Numbers, Quadratic equations,P&C, Matrices, Binomial Theorem, Sequences and Series), Coordinate Geometry,3D Geometry,and Vector Algebra, and also covering topics like Sets, Relations, Functions,and  Trigonometry.

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