JEE Main 2026: Registration (Soon), Exam Date, Syllabus, Eligibility, Question Paper, Preparation

Latest Updates

• JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exam Dates: January 21 to 30, 2026
• JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Exam Dates: April 1 to 10, 2026 
• Registration for Session 1:  October 2025
• Registration for Session 2: Likely to open in the last week of January 2026

The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main) is not just an exam; it has become one of the biggest gateways for students in India.  It is conducted every year by the NTA. Lakhs of students sit for this test to grab a seat in the most renowned institutions like NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs, or to take one step closer towards IIT JEE Advanced.

For 2026, the official JEE Mains exam date will be announced soon on the NTA website. As the exam is being conducted in two sessions, students should always be updated on important notifications like the JEE Main admit card release date and time, exam city slips, and application deadlines.

Over 10 lakh students are expected to sit in the exam; the difficulty level is usually moderate to tough, depending on the shift. It’s not just about engineering only; JEE Main also opens doors for architecture and planning programs through special papers like the JEE Main B.Arch question paper, the B Architecture question paper, and the B Arch exam paper.

JEE Main 2026 Highlights

Below are the quick details of JEE Mains 2026 that are important for a student before going.

JEE Main 2026 Application Process

Applying for JEE Main 2026 is an online procedure conducted through the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates must carefully complete each step to ensure their application is successfully submitted.

• Go to the Official Website
• Go to jeemain.nta.nic.in and click on the registration link for JEE Main 2026.
• Complete Application Form
• Personal, academic, and contact information should be filled in correctly.
• Upload Documents
• Upload scanned photographs, signature, and the necessary certificates in the specified format.
• Submit an Application Fee
• Pay via debit/credit card, net banking, or UPI.
• Download Confirmation Page
• Once the submission is successful, download and store the confirmation page and refer to it in the future.

JEE Main: Application Fees

NTA will release the updated JEE Main 2026 application fee structure. It varies by category and exam paper.

The syllabus includes topics from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics of Classes 11 & 12. For B.Arch., there are also drawing and aptitude test sections.

JEE Main Eligibility Criteria

To appear in JEE Main 2026, candidates must fulfill certain academic and subject-related requirements set by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern

JEE Main 2025 is a three-paper exam aimed at different courses. Paper 1 is for students who intend to undertake B.E./B.Tech. course and the questions are based on Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics - a total of 90 questions, of which 75 are to be answered.

In the case of architecture aspirants, Paper 2A (B.Arch) involves testing Mathematics, Aptitude, and Drawing skills, whereby the question paper will have 82 questions, 77 of which the candidate must attempt. The students to the courses in planning will meanwhile apply in Paper 2B (B.Planning), which will be in Mathematics, Aptitude, and Planning-based questions, 105 questions of which 100 should be answered.

JEE Main 2026: Marking Scheme

Here is the marking scheme for correct, incorrect, and unanswered questions in the JEE Main exam. 

JEE Main 2026: Types of Questions

The following are the types of questions in the JEE Main 2026 question paper along with their descriptions. 

JEE Main Previous Years’ Question Papers

Here are the JEE Main Previous Years’ Question Papers provided below from shift 1 and shift 2. Check the links below.

JEE Mains B.Arch Paper & Question Papers

The JEE Mains B.Arch paper (Paper 2A) is for students aiming for B.Arch admissions in NITs, SPAs, and top architecture colleges. Practicing the JEE Main B.Arch question paper is essential to understand the exam format, difficulty level, and improve time management.

JEE Main 2026 Preparation Tips

JEE Main 2026 preparation needs a strategic approach, as well as hard work. As more and more lakhs of students apply each year and there are very few seats available in NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs, the correct preparation plan matters the most. Here are some important JEE Main 2026 preparation tips:

• Learn the exam pattern properly through the previous years’ question papers. 
• Consider online learning materials for JEE Main 2026. 
• Create a fixed study schedule or timetable.
• Revise regularly and focus more on the areas of improvement.  
• Start practicing previous years’ questions and mock tests as the exam draws closer. 

Exam Day Guidelines & Dress Code

• Admit Card & ID Proof: You must carry your JEE Main admit card and a government-issued photo ID, such as Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, etc.
• Banned Gadgets: No calculators, mobile phones, smart watches, or other types of Bluetooth gadgets are allowed.
• Dress Code: Observe the dress code that has been given by NTA. Do not wear such accessories as jewelry, caps, or metallic objects.

Things to Avoid During an Exam

• Not Allowed: Take no calculators, notes, books or study material into the exam hall.
• Stress Management: Do not cram at the eleventh hour. Remain relaxed, hydrated, and be time-wise in the test.

JEE Main 2026 Admit Card

The JEE Main 2026 Admit Card is one of the most important documents for candidates appearing in the exam. The National Testing Agency (NTA) will publish the admit card on the official website. The candidates will be able to download their admit card 3 days prior to the actual date of the respective exam by logging in with their application number and date of birth/ and password.

Details Mentioned on Admit Card

The admit card contains essential information such as:

• Candidate’s name, photograph, and signature
• Application number and roll number
• Exam date, time, and shift
• Exam centre address and code
• Exam-day guidelines and instructions

Steps to Download JEE Main Admit Card 2026

Know the process to download admit cards.

1. Go to the official NTA JEE Main web portal: jeemain.nta.nic.in
2. Admit Card download link.
3. Log in using two things: Application Number and Password/date of birth.
4. Your Admit card will be displayed to you.
5. Download and get a clear DIY for it when in the institute.

JEE Main 2026 Result

The JEE Main 2026 Result will be announced by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on its official website. The outcome of both sessions in January and April will be published independently. Candidates can retrieve their score cards using their application number and date of birth, or password.

JEE Main 2026 Result Dates

The following are the dates of result declaration of the JEE Main exam. 

How to Check the JEE Main 2026 Result?

To enable you to download the results, follow the following steps.

1. Visit the official JEE Main website. 
2. Click on the “JEE Main 2026 Result” link.
3. Enter your application number and date of birth and enter your password.
4. The result/ scorecard will be displayed on the screen.
5. Save a copy and make a printout to refer to in the future.

Details Mentioned in JEE Main Result

Here are the Details Mentioned in the JEE Main Result.

• Information Available on Scorecard
• Candidate’s Name & Roll Number
• Subject-wise NTA Scores
• Total NTA Score (Percentile)
• All India Rank (AIR)
• Category-wise Rank
• Qualifying Status for JEE Advanced

JEE Main 2026 Answer Key

NTA releases provisional and final answer keys corresponding to each of the exam sessions after the exam. Students can also check their JEE Mains Paper PDF and JEE Mains question paper PDF download from the official site.

The official JEE Mains exam date 2026 will be published on jeemain.nta.nic.in. The number of sessions is likely to be two as in the past years. The following is a tentative schedule to which candidates are expected to take note:

Cutoffs are released separately for qualifying JEE Advanced and for college admissions in different categories.

JEE Main 2026 Counselling

Following the declaration of results, JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) conducts the counselling process to get admission in various institutes in NITs, IIITs, GFTIs and also in some of the deemed universities. The entire counselling process is online, with candidates registering, inputting college/ courses of interest as well as taking part in several rounds of seat allotment.

Candidates during the counselling are required to:

• The online JoSAA portal registration.
• Select and keep locking the options of institutes and branches as per the option.
• Attend group seat allotment rounds that operate according to the JEE Main rank, category and vacancy.
• Report to the allocated institute and confirm by paying fee and verification of documents on admission confirmation.

The procedure is typically completed through 6-7 Counselling rounds (including special rounds for CSAB vacant seats.

JEE Main 2026: FAQs

Ques 1. When is the JEE exam date 2026?

Ans: The official notification will be released in Dec 2025. Tentatively, Session 1 will be in January 2026 and Session 2 in April 2026.

Ques 2. What is the JEE Mains session 2 result date?

Ans: The JEE Mains result session 2 will be announced in April/May 2026 on the official JEE Main website.

Ques 3. How to check the JEE paper 2 result?

Ans: Students can log in to the NTA portal and download their B Arch result or JEE Main paper 2 result separately.

Ques 4. Where can I download the JEE Mains question paper PDF?

Ans: Candidates can download JEE Mains question paper PDF, the JEE Main session 2 question paper, and even B .Arch question paper PDF from the official NTA website.

Ques 5: Are B.Arch previous year question papers available?

Ans: Yes, NTA provides B.Arch previous year question paper, JEE B.Arch paper, and B.Arch exam paper for practice.