JEE MAIN 2026 OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the complete schedule for Joint Entrance Examination (Main) – 2026. The examination will be conducted in two sessions — Session 1 in January 2026 and Session 2 in April 2026. Online registration for Session 1 is currently open and will continue until November 27, 2025, on the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Important: JEE (Main) includes two papers. Paper 1 facilitates admission to B.E./B.Tech programs at NITs, IIITs, and other centrally funded institutions. Paper 2 serves for admission to B.Arch and B.Planning courses nationwide.
The examination will be administered in Computer-Based Test (CBT) format across various centers throughout India. NTA is expanding the number of examination cities to enhance accessibility for all candidates. Special accommodations will be available for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) throughout the examination process.
For comprehensive details regarding eligibility criteria, syllabus content, and examination structure, visit: jeemain.nta.nic.in or nta.ac.in.
| Event | Date/Deadline |
|---|---|
| Online Application Submission | October 31, 2025 to November 27, 2025 (Until 9:00 PM) |
| Final Fee Payment Date | November 27, 2025 (Until 11:50 PM) |
| Examination City Announcement | First week of January 2026 |
| Examination Dates | January 21 to 30, 2026 |
| Result Declaration | By February 12, 2026 (Tentative) |
| Paper | Subjects/Components | Questions | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) | Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry | 75 (25 each subject) | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Paper 2A (B.Arch) | Mathematics, Aptitude Test, Drawing Test | 77 | CBT (except Drawing in offline mode) |
| Paper 2B (B.Planning) | Mathematics, Aptitude Test, Planning | 100 | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
* For Paper 1 and Mathematics section of Paper 2, Section A contains MCQs and Section B contains numerical value questions. Negative marking applies to both sections.
| Examination Name | Joint Entrance Examination (Main) |
|---|---|
| Short Name | JEE Main |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Frequency | Twice a year |
| Exam Level | National |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
MESSAGE FROM NTA: The National Testing Agency extends best wishes to all JEE Main 2026 aspirants. Consistent preparation and dedicated effort are essential for success in this important examination that opens doors to premier engineering institutions.
FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION: jeemain.nta.nic.in | nta.ac.in
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