JEE Main 2026 Latest Updates: Dates, Application, and Exam Info

JEE MAIN 2026 EXAM UPDATE: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the tentative schedule for the Joint Entrance Examination (Main) – 2026. the JEE Main 2026 examination is scheduled to be organized in two separate phases — the first in January 2026 and the second in April 2026. Online registration for Session 1 will begin in October 2025 on the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in.

The examination will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across India. Furthermore, NTA has announced steps to increase the number of exam cities to ensure better accessibility for students. Additionally, special provisions will be available for PwD/PwBD candidates to support them during the exam process.

For full details, including eligibility, syllabus, and exam pattern, visit: jeemain.nta.nic.in or nta.ac.in.

JEE MAIN 2026 EXAM HIGHLIGHTS

Full Exam 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, and Regional Languages
Application Mode	Online
Exam Mode	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Duration	3 hours

IMPORTANT DATES

Event	Date
Release of Tentative Schedule	October 19, 2025
Session 1 Registration Opens	October 2025 onwards
Session 1 Exam	January 21 – 30, 2026
Session 2 Registration Opens	Last week of January 2026 onwards
Session 2 Exam	April 01 – 10, 2026

KEY DETAILS

JEE Main 2026 will be conducted in two sessions to provide flexibility for students.
Candidate verification will use Aadhaar for Name, Date of Birth, Gender, and Address.
Any mismatch between Aadhaar and 10th certificate can be corrected during registration.
Special facilities will be available for PwD/PwBD candidates.
NTA has increased the number of exam centers to allow wider participation.