JEE Main 2026 exam dates for Session 1 and Session 2 are going to be announced by NTA in October 2026. It is expected that the JEE Main exam, session 1, will be administered by the National Test in January 2026 (20th to 30th January). The JEE Main 2026 Notification is likely to be announced by the NTA in the Second week of October 2025. The computer-based JEE Main exam is offered online twice per year, in January and April. The notice will also mention the dates for the January and April sessions of the JEE Mains 2026 test. Read the full article to know expected exam dates, how to complete the application, paper pattern, and more.
JEE Mains 2026 Exam Date
The National Testing Agency will shortly release the JEE Main 2026 exam date and registration notification on its official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. The JEE Main test will be held online in two sessions: January and April 2026. JEE Main 2026 registration for session 1 will be is slated to start in October 2025, whereas the Session 2 registration will start in February-March 2026. Candidates are recommended to review the JEE Main eligibility requirements before applying. Students who passed 10+2 in 2024 or 2025 and will take the 2026 exam can apply for JEE Mains 2026. The authority will publish the JEE Main 2026 announcement online. To complete the NTA JEE Main 2026 online form on time, candidates should ensure they have all the required documents.
JEE Mains 2026 Exam Date Expected
The JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam date is expected to be administered by the NTA in the final days of January 2026. The exam will be administered over multiple days and shifts. The JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam is likely to end before the CBSE class 12 boards begin on February 17 (tentative date).
However, the NTA will conduct the JEE Main 2026 session 2 exam date following the CBSE Class 12 board exams, which are set to end on April 9 (tentative date).
JEE Mains 2026 Form Date
It is expected that the JEE Main Application Form 2026 will be published for session 1 in November. Check all exam timelines below.
| Particulars | Session 1 (Tentative Dates) | Session 2 |
| Release of JEE Main 2026 Notification | October, 2025 | |
| JEE Main 2026 Registration Starts | October, 2025 | February first week |
| JEE Main 2026 Exam Dates | January last week (Jan 20th – 30th) | April first week (April 2nd – 9th) |
JEE Exam Date 2025: Highlights
The Joint Entrance Examination (Main) is administered by the NTA for admission to BTech programs at NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. It is expected that the JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam would conclude before the CBSE class 12 boards starting on February 17. However, NTA will schedule the JEE Main 2026 session 2 exam after the CBSE Class 12 board exams.
| Highlights of the JEE 2026 Exam -Session 1 and Session 2 | |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) Pen and paper-based test (PBT) for the Drawing section in BArch |
| Time Duration of Exam | 3 hours for BTech/ BArch/ BPlan
3.5 hours for BArch and BPlanning both 4 hours for PwD candidates |
| Total Marks and Number of Papers | Paper-1: BE/BTech (300 marks) Paper-2A: BArch (400 marks) Paper-2B: B.Planning (400 marks) |
| Total No. of Questions | BE/BTech: 75 Questions
BArch: 77 Questions BPlanning: 100 Questions |
| Marking Scheme | 4 for each correct response
1 mark will be deducted for each incorrect response No marks for unattempted questions |
JEE Mains 2026 Apply Online
The JEE Main 2026 application process is a multi-step, online procedure that demands meticulous attention to detail. Candidates must have all of the necessary paperwork and information before they begin. The application is completed in four steps on the official NTA website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
1. JEE Mains Registration
This is the first step in creating your account.
Go to the official JEE Main website and click on the “New Candidate Registration” option.
Please provide your name, mobile number, and email address.
Create a password and choose a security question.
After submitting, an application number will be generated and emailed to you. Keep this secure; you’ll need it for all subsequent logins.
2. Filling out the JEE Mains Application Form
After successfully registering, use your new credentials to log in and complete the detailed form.
Log in using your application number and password.
Enter all of the necessary personal and educational information, including your parents’ names, addresses, and academic credentials.
Choose your desired exam cities (often up to four) and the language for your question paper.
Fill out information about your category and any particular criteria, such as being diabetes or a PWD candidate.
3. JEE Mains Documents: Uploading Scanned Images
You will then upload the relevant documents in the appropriate format.
Upload a scanned image of your passport-size photograph.
Upload a scanned image of your signature.
If prompted, upload any other needed papers, such as category certificates.
Make sure the photographs are clear and suitably sized to avoid having your application denied.
4. Submission of JEE Mains Application Fees
This is the final step in submitting your application.
The application fee varies according to category and gender.
Centers in India charge the following costs for a single paper:
General/EWS/OBC-NCL (male): INR 1,000
General/EWS/OBC-NCL (female): INR 800
SC/ST/PWD/Transgender: INR 500.
Payment must be made online via credit/debit card, internet banking, or UPI.
When the payment is successful, the application form is submitted automatically. Please download and print the confirmation sheet for your records.
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