JEE Main 2026 Exam Details: Date, Pattern, Merit List, Old Question Pages, and Answer Keys

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
• JEE Main 2026 Session 1 admit card is expected to be released on 17th or 18th january, 2026.
• Registration for Session 2: Likely to open in the last week of January 2026
• The NTA JEE Main Notification 2026 can be downloaded by clicking here. 

Joint Entrance Exam (JEE Main) 2026 is one of the significant national-level entrance tests conducted by s (NTA). The JEE 2026 Exam will be conducted throughout the country for admission to top engineering colleges in India. It is also the entry test for the best institutions such as NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and an entry test for JEE Advanced 2026.

The JEE Main 2026 will be conducted in two sessions. The exam facilitates admission to B.Tech and B.Arch Colleges in India. Candidates are advised to read JEE Main 2026 updates on official notifications. JEE Exam Details and admit card release, application deadlines and exam city intimation slips, which will be broadcast on the official webpage jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Generally, the exam duration of JEE Mains is 3 hrs(180 minutes), it is being conducted twice in a year, and twice in the morning and evening. It consists of 90 questions, out of which 75 questions are required to be attempted by the students. It also has negative marking of -1, and +4 for the right answer.

As per SYU Expert analysis, the difficulty level of the JEE Main 2026 exam has been labelled as medium to tough. Students aspiring to take admission to the top most engineering colleges in India must know the JEE Main 2026 Exam Details. 

JEE Main 2026 Exam Details: Quick Highlights

Check the table below for the JEE Main 2026 Examination details.

JEE Main 2026 Exam Dates

The table below shows the JEE Main 2026 important dates. 

JEE Main 2026:  Session 1 (January)

Here are the dates for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 (January).

JEE Main 2026: Session 2 (April)

Here are the dates for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 (January).

Duration of JEE Main 2026 Examination

The duration of the JEE Main exam is generally 3 hours, but in B.Arch. & B.Planning (Both), the duration of exam is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

JEE (Main) 2026: Exam Timings

In the given table, exam shift and its timings is being mentioned for 3 hour JEE Main exam.

In the given table, exam shift and its timings is being mentioned for 3-hour and 30-minute JEE Main exam.

JEE Mains 2026 Exam Fee

Check the table below for JEE Mains Exam Fee category wise for one paper.

(Paper 1 OR Paper 2A OR Paper 2B)

For Multiple Papers

Check the table below for the JEE Mains Exam Fee category-wise for multiple papers.

The JEE Main Exam 2026 Exam Pattern is a computer-based examination the exam features two papers: Paper 1 is for B.E./B.Tech and Paper 2A for B.Arch./B.Plan. Check the table below for the JEE Mains exam pattern.

Paper-wise Subjects, Question Type & Mode of Examination

The table shows Paper-wise Subjects, Question Type & Mode of Examination.

Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) – Subject-wise Distribution

Here is the subject-wise distribution of questions and marks.

Here are the JEE Main Previous Years’ Question Papers provided below from the 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 designed for students aspiring to pursue B.Arch admissions in NITs, SPAs, and other leading architecture colleges. Regular practice of the JEE Main B.Arch question paper helps candidates get familiar with the exam structure, assess the difficulty level, and enhance their time management skills for better performance.

Solving the previous year JEE Main question paper and mock tests helps boost accuracy, drawing skills, and speed. The JEE Mains exam question paper includes Mathematics, Aptitude, and Drawing sections. Students can download the official JEE B.Arch question paper from the NTA website or reliable portals for effective preparation.

The NTA released the provisional answer key within a week of the examination. Students can check and match their answers through the answer key. The students have the right to challenge the answer key, if there are any discrepancies in the answer key.

How to Download JEE Mains Answer Key?

To download the JEE Mains Exam answer key, students can follow the following steps.

• Visit the official website of the NTA.
• Go to the news and events tab or notice tab.
• Search for the provisional key link available on the website.
• Click on the link and download the answer key.

Challenging JEE Mains Answer Key

If students find any discrepancies in the answer key, they have the right to challenge the answer key released by the NTA. The students can challenge the answer key using the separate window released by the NTA.

• Candidates can challenge the answer key by paying ₹200 per question (non-refundable).
• Only paid challenges submitted within the given time through the official link will be accepted.
• Challenges without justification/evidence or sent via email/post/other modes will not be considered.
• NTA’s decision on challenges is final.
• Candidates will not be informed individually about the outcome.

Final Answer Key & Result

• Subject experts will review all valid challenges.
• A final answer key will be published on the NTA website.
• Results/NTA Scores will be prepared only on the basis of the final answer key.
• No grievances regarding answer keys or responses will be accepted after result declaration.

Links to Download the JEE Main 2025 Answer Key

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