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JEE Main 2026 Overview

  • The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct JEE Main 2026 for admissions into top engineering colleges like NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs. The exam is held twice a year (session 1 in January & session 2 in April) in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.
  • Aspirants who have completed Class 12 (10+2) or are appearing for it in 2026 can apply. Check out all the key details about JEE Main 2026 including exam dates, eligibility, syllabus, application process below.

JEE Main 2026 Important Dates (Tentative)

  • Release of notification : November 2025 
  • Registration begins : Session 1 (January) –  November 2025,  Session 2 (April) –  March 2026
  • Last date to apply : Session 1 (January) – December 2025, Session 2 (April) –  March 2026
  • Application Correction Window : Session 1 (January) – December 2025, Session 2 (April) –  April 2026
  • Admit Card release : Session 1 (January) – January 2026, Session 2 (April) –  April 2026
  • Exam Dates : Session 1 (January) – January 2026, Session 2 (April) –  April 2026
  • Result Announcement : Session 1 (January) – February 2026, Session 2 (April) –  May 2026
  • Counselling Process : June 2026

Note: Dates are tentative and subject to change. Always check the official JEE website for updates.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Educational Qualification: Must have passed or be appearing in 10+2 (or equivalent) from a recognized board.
  • Subjects Required: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as core subjects in 10+2.
  • Age Limit: No age limit specified by NTA, but candidates must meet the age requirements of the institute they wish to join

Application Process

  1. Registration: Enter basic details such as name, guardian’s details, contact number, and email ID.
  2. Fill Application Form: Provide academic information and exam center preferences.
  3. Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and category certificate (if applicable).
  4. Fee Payment: Pay the application fee online via credit/debit card, UPI, or net banking

Exam Pattern

  • Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Sections: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
  • Question Types:
          Section A: 20 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) per subject
      Section B: 10 Numerical Value Questions per subject (attempt any 5)
  • Marking Scheme: +4 for correct answer, -1 for wrong answer in MCQs; no negative marking for numerical type questions.
  • Total Questions: 90 (30 per subject; 25 to be attempted per subject)
  • Languages: English, Hindi, and other regional languages

Syllabus

The JEE Main 2026 syllabus is based on NCERT Class 11 and 12 topics:

  • Physics: Laws of motion, Electromagnetism, Thermodynamics, Optics, etc.
  • Chemistry: Atomic structure, Chemical bonding, Organic chemistry, etc.
  • Mathematics: Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus, Probability, etc.

For the detailed syllabus click here.