JEE Main Correction Window 2026 is opening on 1st December 2025. Registration is open for Session 1 till 27th November 2025. Exam dates have been announced by NTA for Session 1 & 2. Information Bulletin is available now. Advisory on Aadhaar Updation has been released.
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JEE Main 2026 Registration || Exam Date || Eligibility
JEE Main 2026 Notifications – Registration Ending On Nov 27
JEE Main 2026 Registration is open for Session 1 till 27th November 2025. Check here for application form details.
JEE Main 2026 Correction Window 2026 is opening on 1st December 2025 for Session 1. Check here for correction details.
JEE Main 2026 FAQs have been released by NTA. Check here for FAQs details.
JEE Main 2026 Exam dates have been announced by NTA for Session 1 & 2. Check here for exam dates details.
National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct JEE Mains 2026 in online CBT mode. Joint Entrance Examination – JEE (Main) is organised for UG Engineering admissions in B.E/ B.Tech/ B.Arch/ B.Plan. It is also an eligibility test for JEE (Advanced), which is also organised every year for entry into IITs.
JEE Main Previous Year Question Paper PDFs
Students must be known with JEE Main 2026 eligibility criteria before proceeding with exam registration. For admission into Engineering courses (B.E/ B.Tech), students must qualify JEE Main (Paper I) & for admission in Architecture & Planning (B.Arch/ B.Plan), JEE Main (Paper 2) should be qualified.
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All you need to know about JEE Main 2026:
- Registration Link for JEE Main 2026 is available for Session 1. Check JEE Main 2026 Application Form.
- Class 12th passed candidates are eligible to apply or not for JEE Main 2026? Let’s find JEE Main 2026 Eligibility criteria section.
- Appearing for JEE Main this year? Checkout JEE Main 2026 Preparation tips for help in your studies.
- Wondering what study material to refer? Try best books for JEE Main 2026 preparation
- Are you confused about the syllabus of JEE Main 2026 exam, Don’t worry, let’s check JEE Main 2026 Syllabus below.
- Confused about the mode of JEE Main 2026 Examination, check JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern below.
- Latest Changes In JEE Main 2026 includes –
- Fetching data of the candidates from the Aadhaar cards during the JEE Mains 2026 registration process.
- JEE Main 2026 Information Bulletin has been revised. NTA mentioned the typographical error and has now clarified about the use of on-screen calculator will not be permitted in the exam.
- During JEE Main Registration this year, aspirants are required to enter their CBSE Class 11th registration number. Therefore, CBSE has asked schools to provide the students with the same.
- New Exam Centres have been added to JEE Main Centre list, check list of exam cities/ centres
Admission is offered to qualifying candidates at NITs, CFTIs, IIITs/ Institutions/ Universities funded by/ Participating in State Governments, etc. Check complete information regarding JEE Main 2026 Registration, application form, exam dates, eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, etc.
JEE Main 2026 Overview
| Name | JEE Main 2026 |
| Full form | Joint Entrance Examination – Main |
| Organising Authority | NTA (National Testing Agency) |
| Level of Exam | National Level Exam |
| Number of Sessions | 2 sessions – January & April |
| Offered Courses | B.Tech/ B.E/ B.Arch/ B.Plan |
| No of Papers | Paper 1 (B.Tech/ B.E) Paper 2 (B.Arch/ B.Plan) |
| Exam mode | CBT mode |
| Application mode | Online mode |
You can also check JEE Main 2025 details here.
JEE Main 2026 Exam Dates
To know complete details about JEE Main Exam dates 2026, check the below provided section:
| Events | Dates 2026 (Announced) | |
| Session 1 (January session) | Session 2 (April session) | |
| Release of notification | 31st October 2025 | |
| Starting of registration process | 31st October 2025 | 1st week of February 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 27th November 2025 (9 pm) | 1st week of March 2026 |
| Last date to pay application fee | Till 27th November 2025 (11.50 pm) | 1st week of March 2026 |
| Application Correction facility | 1st – 2nd December 2025 | 1st – 2nd week of March 2026 |
| Image correction opens | 1st – 2nd week of December 2025 | 1st – 2nd week of March 2026 |
| Advance city intimation slip availability | 1st week of January 2026 | 3rd week of March 2026 |
| Availability of admit card | 3rd week of January 2026 (3-4 days before exam date) | 3 days before the exam date |
| JEE Main 2026 exam date | Between 21st and 30th January 2026 | 2nd- 9th April 2026 |
| Release of exam analysis /institutional answer key | January/ February 2026 | April 2026 |
| Release of official answer keys/ question papers | 1st week of February 2026 | 2nd week of April 2026 |
| Result announcement | By 12th February 2026 | By 20th April 2026 |
| Counselling process begins | May/ June 2026 | |
JEE Main 2026 Application Form
Check out details about JEE Main 2026 Application form in the below provided section:
- JEE Main 2026 Registration process has been started on 31st October 2025 for Session 1.
- Complete application process is carried out in online mode. Forms through any other mode is not accepted.
- Students have the option of registering for a single session or for both sessions. Form will be bilingual, i.e., in Hindi or English.
- No request for changes in details is permitted after form submission, so carefully fill in the application details.
- Submit only a single application, as multiple applications will not be accepted. Strict actions may be taken against those who submit more than one form.
- Application procedure is divided into various steps – Online Registration, Filling of application, uploading of scanned images, application fee payment & confirmation/ printing of form.
- After application form submission, students need not send any documents or confirmation page to the authority through post/ fax/ email/ by hand.
Application Fee:
- JEE Main 2026 Application fee can be paid online using credit card/ debit card/ UPI/ net banking.
- Fee is non-refundable. Processing or GST charges may be applicable, which are to be paid by candidates.
- Fee is described below, category wise & paper wise for Centres in India and outside India:
| Papers | Category | Application Fee | |
| Exam Centres in India | Exam Centres Outside India | ||
| B.E./ B.Tech or B.Arch or B.Planning | General | Boys – Rs. 1000 Girls – Rs. 800 | Boys – Rs. 5000 Girls – Rs. 4000 |
| Gen-EWS/ OBC-NCL candidates | Boys – Rs. 900 Girls – Rs. 800 | Boys – Rs. 4500 Girls – Rs. 4000 | |
| SC/ ST/ PwD | Boys – Rs. 500 Girls – Rs. 500 | Boys – Rs. 2500 Girls – Rs. 2500 | |
| Third Gender | Rs. 500 | Rs. 3000 | |
| B.E./ B.Tech & B. Arch or B.E./ B.Tech & B. Planning or B.E./ B.Tech, B. Arch & B.Planning or B.Arch & B.Planning | Gen/ Gen-EWS/ OBC-NCL candidates | Boys – Rs. 2000 Girls – Rs. 1600 | Boys – Rs. 10000 Girls – Rs. 8000 |
| SC/ ST/ PwD/ Transgender candidates | Boys – Rs. 1000 Girls – Rs. 1000 | Boys – Rs. 5000 Girls – Rs. 5000 | |
| Third Gender | Rs. 1000 | Rs. 5000 | |
How to Register for JEE Main 2026
To know steps for JEE Main 2026 registration, candidates can check below:
- Visit the online website (Link is given above).
- Click on the option provided as ‘JEE (Main) 2026: Click Here to Register & Login.’
- Now, instructions to fill application will be displayed on the screen. Carefully go through the details and instructions to apply.
- Register using a valid ID proof and other details. Now, login details – application number and password will be generated.
- Fill in other details – personal, qualification, communication, choice of exam city, etc.
- Now upload the scanned images of photograph, signature, and category certificate as per the mentioned format and size.
- Proceed to next step to pay application fee using provided online payment methods.
- Confirm all the filled details before final submission, as no changes will be allowed after form submission.
- Download, save, and print of application form for reference in future.
Documents Required for JEE Main Registration 2026:
List of required documents while registering for JEE Main 2026 is provided below:
- Valid ID proof
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- Candidate’s Photograph
- Candidate’s Signature
- Qualification details/ Certificate, etc.
JEE Main 2026 Form Correction
The application correction procedure of JEE Main 2026 opens a few days after the completion of registration process. Students can modify the editable details online through login. No correction will be entertained through post/ fax/ mail/ by hand.
For January session, JEE Main Correction 2026 can be done from 1st to 2nd December 2025. For April session, it will begin in 1st – 2nd week of March 2026 for April session. Only one time facility will be provided to candidates for editing the form.
JEE Main 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Know complete details about JEE Main Eligibility & Qualification in the below provided section:
- Qualifying Exam: Candidates who have passed 12th or its equivalent in 2024, 2025 or appearing in 12th in the year 2026 are only eligible for JEE Main 2026.
- Age Limit: There is no age limit prescribed to apply. However, students need to fulfil age criteria prescribed by the institution in which they are taking admission.
- Attempt Limit: No attempt limit is prescribed.
- Nationality: Indian nationals as well as international applicants are eligible to apply. International applicants must obtain necessary marks as prescribed by AIU to appear for JEE Main.
- State Code of Eligibility: Applicants are required to choose state code of eligibility from which they have passed their 12th level.
- Also, it does not depend on the native place/ residence.
- Those passing their qualifying exam from a foreign nation have to choose their state code of eligibility as per their permanent address mentioned on their passport.
- Eligibility for Admitting Institute: For admission in various top institutions like IIITs, NITs, CFTIs, students need to pass their 12th level with a certain combination of subjects –
- Passed 12th with Physics & Mathematics subjects along with Chemistry/ Biology/ Biotechnology/ technical vocational subjects (For B.Tech/ B.E).
- Passed 12th with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics as compulsory subjects (For B.Arch).
- Passed 12th with Mathematics as a compulsory subject (For B.Plan).
- Qualifying Marks (Through CSAB): For admission through CSAB counselling, students should have passed 12th with 75% marks (65% for ST/SC) OR be among top 20 percentile in 12th level.
JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern
To know about JEE Main Exam Pattern details, check out the below given section:
- Mode of Exam: JEE Main 2026 Paper 1 & 2 will be held in CBT mode. However, drawing test of Paper 2 (Architecture) will be held offline (pen and paper mode).
- Total Papers: For B.E./ B.Tech, paper 1 will be held. For B.Arch, Paper 2A & for B.Plan, Paper 2B will be held.
- Choice Medium of Paper: The paper will be held in 13 languages – English, Hindi, Bengali, Assamese, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Punjabi, Odia, Telugu, Tamil & Urdu.
- Type of Questions: Paper have multiple choice questions (MCQs).
- Time: For Paper 1 & Paper 2A& 2B, 3 hours will be allotted. For both Paper 2A & 2B together, time duration is 3 hours 30 minutes. An additional 20 minutes is given for PWD candidates for 1 hour exam.
- Marking: For each correct answer, 4 marks will be awarded. -1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
Check paper paper-wise distribution of questions in a provided table:
Paper 1 (B.E/ B.Tech):
| Subjects | Section wise Questions | Marks | |
| Section A | Section B | ||
| Physics | 20 | 5 | 100 |
| Chemistry | 20 | 5 | 100 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 5 | 100 |
| Total | 75 | 300 | |
Paper 2A (B.Arch):
| Subjects | Section wise Questions | Marks |
| Part 1: Mathematics | 20 (Section A) & 5(Section B) | 100 |
| Part 2: Aptitude Test | 50 | 200 |
| Part 3: Drawing Test | 02 | 100 |
| Total | 77 | 400 |
Paper 2B (B.Plan):
| Subjects | Section wise Questions | Marks |
| Part 1: Mathematics | 20 (Section A) & 5 (Section B) | 100 |
| Part 2: Aptitude Test | 50 | 200 |
| Part 3: Planning | 25 | 100 |
| Total | 100 | 400 |
JEE Main 2026 Syllabus
Details about JEE Main 2026 Syllabus can be checked online on the website. It will be similar to the syllabus of 11th/ 12th level.
Check Paper wise/ subject-wise syllabus in the below given table:
For B.E/ B.Tech (Paper 1):
| Physics | Chemistry | Mathematics |
| Laws of Motion, Kinematics, Gravitation, Work, Energy & Power, Rotational Motion, Thermodynamics, Physics & Measurement, Magnetic Effects of Current & Magnetism, Properties of Solids & Liquids, Dual Nature of Matter & Radiation, Optics, Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Electromagnetic Waves, Electronic Devices, Atoms & Nuclei, etc. | Physical Chemistry – Atomic structure, chemical kinetics, chemical thermodynamics, equilibrium, some basic concepts in chemistry, states of matter, etc. Organic Chemistry – Purification & characterisation of organic compounds, chemistry in everyday life, some basic principles of organic chemistry, Organic compounds containing nitrogen, organic compounds containing halogens, etc. Inorganic Chemistry – Block elements (alkali & alkaline earth metals), classifications of elements & periodicity in properties, block element group 13 to group 18 elements, Hydrogen, environmental chemistry, d & f block elements, etc. | Sets, Complex Numbers & Sequences & Series, Relations & Functions, Matrices & Determinants, Integral Calculus, Permutations & Combinations, Three-Dimensional Geometry, Differential Equations, Limits, Continuity & Differentiability, Vector Algebra, Trigonometry, etc.
|
For B.Arch (Paper 2A):
| Mathematics | Aptitude test | Drawing test |
| Part I: The topics in Part 1 of Paper 2A will contain questions from Mathematics subject. The topics are similar to the ones as mentioned above in Paper 1 of Mathematics. | Part II: An aptitude test will be conducted in this part. Questions will be asked from topics -Awareness of person, places, texture & objects related to architecture & building, visualising 3D objects from 2D drawings, buildings &materials, analytical reasoning, etc. | Part III: In Drawing test candidates are asked to sketch scenes & activities from memory of urbanscape (festivals, market, public space, street scenes, monuments, recreational spaces, etc). Rural life & landscape (riverfronts, Jungle, Gardens, trees, Plants, etc.). This part is conducted on drawing sheet and students are advised to bring pencils, geometry box, crasets, pencils, crayons, etc |
For B.Plan (Paper 2B):
| Mathematics | Aptitude test | Drawing test |
| Part I: Topics in Part 1 of Paper 2B will contain questions from Mathematics subject. The topics are like the ones as mentioned above in Paper 1 & 2A of Mathematics. | Part II: An aptitude test will be conducted in this part. Questions will be asked from topics – Awareness of person, texture & objects related to architecture & building, places, visualizing 3D objects from 2D drawings, analytical reasoning, buildings &materials, etc. | Part III: This part will contain questions related to various topics of planning. The part will cover various questions from topics – General Awareness, Social sciences & Thinking skills. |
JEE Main 2026 Preparation Tips
Here we have mentioned the tips and tricks to be followed while preparing for the exam:
- Firstly, start checking out the complete syllabus of JEE Main 2026.
- Go through the complete exam pattern to know the question paper strategy.
- Make a proper schedule with dedicated time for each subject and revision.
- Solve a chapter wise mock test after completion of a chapter.
- Do a regular revision of the toughest part of syllabus.
- Take a proper diet and do regular exercise to make yourself fit and stress free.
- Try to solve the previous year’s question papers as much as you can.
Checkout – JEE Main Previous Year Question Papers Year Wise – All PDFs
Best Books for JEE Main 2026
For the students wondering what to study & which books to refer for JEE Main 2026 preparation, they can go to our complete, detailed article on JEE Main 2026 preparation books. Here, we have listed all the subject wise books which are highly recommended by our experts.
These books will also help students who are confused about how to prepare for JEE Main 2026 from class 11 and suggest strategy for droppers as well.
Also Check:
| JEE Main Video Lectures | JEE Main Mock Test |
JEE Main Frequently Asked Questions:
Click here for NTA JEE Main FAQs PDF.
JEE Main Exam Centres
Students can check complete list of JEE Main Exam centres which have been allotted to students in the past years –
Exam cities Inside India: Amalapuram, Chittoor, Bobbili, Guntur, Kurnool, Srikakulam, Visakhapatnam, Guwahati, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Raipur, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Ambala, Bilaspur, Jammu, Dhanbad, Ranchi, Mysuru, Malappuram, Kargil, Gwalior, Amravati, Nagpur, Pune, Shillong, Jalandhar, Madurai, Vellore, Ghaziabad, Bareilly, Varanasi, Almora, Haldwani, Dehradun, Pauri Garhwal, Roorkee, Durgapur and many more.
Exam Cities Outside India: Brasilia, Manama, Paris, Beijing, Toronto, Dubai, Doha, Oslo, Muscat, Berlin, Sharjah, Kathmandu, Sharjah, Riyadh, Kuwait City, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Colombo, Vienna, Jakarta, Moscow, Lagos/ Abuja, Port Louis/ Reduit, and Bangkok.
Also Check: NTA 2026 Exam City Selection Process, Fact Check Here
JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip
Before releasing the admit card, NTA will release the city intimation slip online. It will mention the exam city, exam date, etc., details of the appearing candidate. Students need to enter their login details to know the city allotted to them.
For January session, it will be released in first week of January 2026. For Session 2, an advance city intimation slip will be made available in second week of March 2026.
Also Check:
| JEE Main Login Errors | JEE Main Slot Booking |
JEE Main 2026 Admit Card
National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the JEE Main admit card 2026 three to four days before the exam date via online mode. It will be accessible from the website by entering the valid login credentials. Details such as application number and date of birth will be required to download the admit card.
To keep a hardcopy of the JEE Main 2026 admit card will be mandatory to appear in the entrance exam. It will consist of details such as name, roll number, exam name, time, venue, signature, etc. On the day of examination, candidates will have to carry a valid admit card along with a valid Photo ID for verification.
JEE Main 2026 Answer Key
JEE Main 2026 Answer key will be published through online mode only for appeared candidates only. It will be released separately for both sessions on the website. Candidates can access the answer key in PDF format.
Moreover, the National Testing Agency will allow the candidates to challenge the JEE Main answer key in case of any discrepancy in it. Candidates will predict their estimated scores in exam with the help of answer key. After analysing all raised queries against the answer key, the final answer key will be published.
JEE Main 2026 Result
JEE Main result 2026 will be released by 12th February 2026 for Session 1. Candidates will have to visit the website to check results through online mode. To download the result, candidates will have to use their login credentials, such as application number and date of birth.
For Session 2, results will be announced by 20th April 2026. It will comprise an NTA score, roll number, percentile, and more. Those top 2,50,000 qualifiers of NTA exam will be eligible to appear for JEE Advanced examination. Candidates will have to download the JEE Main 2026 scorecard from the website and keep it safe till the admission procedure.
Also Check:
| JEE Mains College Predictor | JEE Rank Predictor |
JEE Main 2026 Cut Off
NTA will release the qualifying cut off through online mode. Candidates will have to visit the website of NTA to check the JEE Main cut off list. It will be available after the declaration of results through online mode.
For both sessions of JEE Main, separate opening & closing ranks will be released. Cut off will also indicate the minimum marks required to appear for JEE Advanced 2026 exam.
JEE Main 2026 Counselling
JoSAA will organise the JEE Main 2026 counselling procedure through online mode. The detailed notification regarding JoSAA counselling & schedule will be available in April/ May 2026. Those qualified candidates in JEE Main 2026 examination will be called to participate in JoSAA counselling procedure for admission in IITs.
Candidates will have to complete the counselling registration to participate in counselling. CSAB counselling procedure will be organised for special round admissions into NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs,. There will be various steps in counselling such as registration, choice filing, locking of choices, seat allotment, & payment of seat acceptance fee. For verification process, original documents of a candidate will also be required.
Required Documents for Counselling:
- JEE Main 2026 seat allotment letter issued by JoSAA
- Three passport size photographs
- A government issued photo identity card
- Proof of Fee payment for JEE Main 2026 seat acceptance
- Date of Birth Proof
- JEE Main 2026 Admit Card
- Class 12th mark sheet
- JEE Main 2026 scorecard
- Category certificate (if required), etc.
Participating Institutes of JEE Main 2026
Here we have provided the participating institutes of JEE Main 2026:
- Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur
- Motilala Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad
- National Institute of Technology, Andhra Pradesh
- National Institute of Technology, Calicut
- National Institute of Technology, Delhi
- National Institute of Technology, Durgapur
- National Institute of Technology, Goa
- National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra
- National Institute of Technology, Manipur
- National Institute of Technology, Mizoram
- National Institute of Technology, Patna
- National Institute of Technology, Raipur
- National Institute of Technology, Sikkim
In case of any query related to JEE Main 2026, candidates can feel free to ask their queries below in the comment section.
Can I edit application in mobile phone
Yes, you can edit application form via mobile phone in editable fields only.
My mother surname is not mentioned in the tenth marks memo but all documents ex aadhar voterid passport are mentioned surname as begum is it any problem to fill JEE application form online I have taken notarized affidavit of my mother surname mismatch in my marks memo
Hello, the details should be matched with the class 10th documents. Kindly visit the Aadhaar centre to update details.
When to apply for JEE Mains 2026?
Hello Shikha, tentative the application form will be released in the month of November 2025.
I want to say that I am in class 10 I can also can do the jee mains exam
No, only 12th passed or appearing candidates are eligible to apply.
should i need to write jee advanced for b.tech it?
Yes. JEE Advanced is conducted for B.Tech admission.
What is the full syllabus of iit 2026 .plez tell me .
Syllabus for year 2026 is not updated yet. Till then, you can prepare as per previous syllabus of JEE Main.
How can I get my admit card of jee mains 2026
JEE Main 2026 dates & details are yet to be released.