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

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

    Simran KashyapUpdated on 22 Mar 2026, 12:04 PM IST

    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.

    This Story also Contains

    1. When is JEE Mains 2026 Session 2?
    2. When is JEE Mains 2026 Session 1?
    3. What to do now?
    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 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:

    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

    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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    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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