JEE Exam Update: The National Testing Agency will conduct the JEE Main 2026 examination, but questions around the exam mode have emerged after recent parliamentary panel remarks on the conduct of NTA exams.
The panel flagged concerns over security, monitoring, and vendor accountability, reigniting debate over whether major entrance tests should return to a pen-and-paper format.
After this discussion, aspirants are keen to know one thing clearly: Is JEE Main 2026 online or offline? Here’s the official, paper-wise clarification.
Is the JEE exam online or offline in 2026?
NTA has provided all the details regarding the JEE Main 2026 official exam mode, JEE Exam pattern through the information bulletin. The Chapter 2 Examination Scheme under 2.1 mode of examination has details of the JEE exam mode.
NTA Exams Reviewed: Panel Recommends Pen-and-Paper Format
| Paper | Course | Exam Mode | Details |
| Paper 1 | B.E. / B.Tech | Computer-Based Test (CBT) | The entire paper conducted online |
| Paper 2A | B. Arch | CBT + Pen & Paper | Mathematics (Part I) and Aptitude Test (Part II) in CBT mode; Drawing Test (Part III) in offline mode on A4 drawing sheet |
| Paper 2B | B. Planning | Computer-Based Test (CBT) | Mathematics (Part I), Aptitude Test (Part II), and Planning-Based Questions (Part III) conducted online |
Till now, the National Testing Agency has not made any announcement regarding the change in the JEE Main 2026 exam mode. The last notice released by NTA was regarding the form correction facility.
According to the NTA JEE Main 2026 schedule, the exam will be held in Session 1 from 21 January 2026 to 30 January 2026, and in Session 2 from 2 April 2026 to 9 April 2026.
All the candidates are advised to boost their JEE Main 2026 examination preparation. Soon, NTA will release the city slip. You are also advised to keep visiting us as we will be providing you with the JEE 2026 exam update.
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