When is JEE Mains 2026?- National Testing Agency will conduct the JEE Main exam 2026 session 2 on April 2 to 8, 2026. The authority has released the JEE Main 2026 city allotment slip session 2 on March 22, 2026. Candidates can check the JEE city slip link 2026 on the official website. jeemain.nta.nic.in. The last date to fill the JEE Main 2026 registration session 2 was March 13, 2026. Registered candidates will be issued the JEE Main admit card 2026 3-4 days before the exam. 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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Session 2 for JEE Main 2026 is scheduled to be conducted from April 2 to 8, 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 28, 2026. 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 28, 2026 |
Advanced city information slip release date | March 22, 2026 |
Release date of admit card | Four days before the examination |
JEE Mains 2026 exam date session 2 | April 2 to 08, 2026 |
NTA JEE session 2 result date | April 20, 2026 |
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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 |
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)
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.
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