JEE Main 2026 Exam Dates
Official NTA Schedule - Session 1 (January 21-30, 2026) & Session 2 (April 1-10, 2026)
Quick Overview
Session 1 Exam Dates
January 21 - 30, 2026
Registration: Oct 31 - Nov 27, 2025
Session 2 Exam Dates
April 1 - 10, 2026
Registration: Jan - Feb 2026
Important Notice
Dates are as per NTA official announcement. Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in for latest updates and official notifications.
JEE Main 2026 Session 1
January 2026 Examination Schedule
Online Registration Start
October 31, 2025
Registration End (Fee Payment)
November 27, 2025 (upto 11:50 PM)
Admit Card Release
3 days before exam
Exam Date
January 21 - 30, 2026
Answer Key Release
By February 4, 2026
Result Declaration
By February 12, 2026
JEE Main 2026 Session 2
April 2026 Examination Schedule
Online Registration Start
Last week of January 2026
Registration End (Fee Payment)
February 2026
City of Examination Announcement
March 2026
Admit Card Release
3 days before exam
Exam Date
April 1 - 10, 2026
Answer Key Release
April 2026
Result Declaration
April 2026
Exam Day Schedule
Shift 1
Exam Time:9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Reporting Time:7:30 AM
Gate Closing:8:30 AM
Shift 2
Exam Time:3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Reporting Time:1:30 PM
Gate Closing:2:30 PM
Exam Pattern Overview
Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech)
Subjects:Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
Questions:75 (60 MCQs + 15 Numerical)
Duration:3 Hours
Mode:Computer Based Test (CBT)
Paper 2A (B.Arch)
Subjects:Mathematics, Aptitude, Drawing
Questions:77 (58 MCQs + 15 Numerical + 2 Drawing)
Duration:3 Hours
Mode:CBT (Math & Aptitude) + Pen & Paper (Drawing)
Paper 2B (B.Planning)
Subjects:Mathematics, Aptitude, Planning
Questions:100 (75 MCQs + 25 Numerical)
Duration:3 Hours
Mode:Computer Based Test (CBT)
How to Fill Registration Form
1
Visit Official Website
Go to jeemain.nta.nic.in and click on registration link
2
Fill Basic Details
Enter name, email, mobile number, and security question
3
Complete Application Form
Login and fill personal, academic, and exam city preferences
4
Upload Documents
Upload photograph, signature, and other required documents
5
Pay Fee & Submit
Pay application fee online and download confirmation page
Important Instructions
Only ONE application form per candidate - multiple forms will lead to cancellation
Use your own or parent's email & mobile number for all communications
Upload documents as per NTA specifications (photograph, signature, etc.)
Pay registration fee separately for each session you apply for
Download admit card 3 days before the exam from official website only
Carry valid photo ID proof (Aadhar/PAN/Passport) along with admit card
Electronic devices (phones, calculators, watches) are strictly prohibited