NTA JEE Mains 2026 Dates Session 1 & 2: Exam Date, Application Form, Admit Card Schedule

• JEE Main Exam Date 2026 Announced: NTA has confirmed that the exam will be held in two sessions January 2026 (Session 1) and April 2026 (Session 2).
• JEE Main Registration 2026: Online registration will start in October 2025 on the official website.
• Official Notification: The detailed JEE Main exam date, syllabus and exam pattern will be released soon by the National Testing Agency.
• Document Advisory: NTA has advised students to check and update their Aadhar Card, Caste Certificate and UDID Card (for PWD candidates) well in advance. Any errors should be corrected before applying.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the JEE Main Exam Date 2026 along with the registration schedule. As per the official update, the exam will be held in two sessions Session 1 in January 2026 and Session 2 in April 2026.

• JEE Main Registration 2026 (Session 1): Likely to begin in the second week of October 2025.
• JEE Main Registration 2026 (Session 2): Expected to start in February 2026.
• JEE Main Exam Date 2026 (Session 1): Around the last week of January 2026.
• JEE Main Exam Date 2026 (Session 2): Tentatively scheduled for the first week of April 2026.

JEE Main 2026 Important Dates

Check the tentative schedule of the JEE Main Exam Date 2026, along with registration and admit card release dates below.

JEE Main 2026 Exam Date and Highlights

The table below represents the JEE Main Exam Date 2026, registration, mode of exam, and marking scheme. These highlights give a quick overview of what to expect in the upcoming exam.

JEE Main 2026 Exam Date: Day Schedule

The JEE Main Exam Date 2026 will be conducted in multiple shifts. Based on the previous year schedule, the tentative exam day timings for both morning and afternoon sessions are given below. Candidates must follow the entry, login and exam guidelines carefully.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the application form ahead of the official JEE Main Exam Date 2026 for both sessions.

JEE Main Exam Date 2026: Form Correction Details

After the JEE Main Exam Date 2026 registration window closes, the National Testing Agency (NTA) provides a form correction facility for candidates to update or modify details in their application.

• Correction Window: Activated after the last date of JEE Main 2026 application form submission.
• Details That Can Be Corrected: Candidate information such as personal details, exam city, category, and academic details.
• Image Correction: A separate window is provided to correct uploaded images (photo/signature) if required.

JEE Main Exam Date 2026: Answer Key Release

After the JEE Main Exam Date 2026, the National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the provisional answer key on the official website along with the candidate response sheet and question paper.

• Provisional Answer Key: Released shortly after the exam for candidates to check.
• Challenge Window: Candidates can raise objections within 2 days of release.
• Objection Fee: INR 200 per question for each challenge submitted.
• Final Answer Key: NTA reviews all grievances and releases the JEE Main final answer key 2026.

JEE Main Exam Date 2026: Counselling Details

After the JEE Main Exam Date 2026 candidates who qualify are eligible to participate in the JOSAA counselling for admission to IIT, NIT, IIIT and GFTI.

• Eligibility: Candidates must have a valid JEE Main score to register for JOSAA counselling. JEE Advanced qualifiers will be admitted to IIT.
• Registration Process: Online registration is required, where candidates fill in their preferred institutes and branches.
• Seat Allotment: Seats are allotted based on the choices filled by candidates. Applicants must exercise freeze, float or slide options as per their preference.
• Confirmation: Candidates allotted seats must confirm their admission online and pay the required fees by the deadline mentioned in the provisional allotment letter.
• Participating Institutes: Admissions through JOSAA include 23 IIT, 31 NIT, 25 IIIT and other GFTI.