JEE Main 2026 Notification Out: Check Exam Dates, Eligibility, Fees, and Application Process

JEE Main 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the JEE Main 2026 Notification along with the detailed information bulletin. The Joint Entrance Examination (Main) 2026 will be conducted in two sessions – January and April 2026, just like previous years. Candidates planning to appear for B.E/B.Tech, B.Arch, or B.Planning admissions in top engineering colleges like NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs can now check all the important details here.

Overview of JEE Main 2026

JEE Main is India’s most popular engineering entrance test conducted by NTA for admission to undergraduate programs such as B.E/B.Tech, B.Arch, and B.Planning. The exam also acts as an eligibility test for JEE Advanced, which is required for admission to IITs. The 2026 examination will be conducted twice to give candidates two chances to improve their scores.

Conducting Authority: National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam Name: Joint Entrance Examination (Main) 2026
Mode of Exam: Computer Based Test (CBT)
Exam Sessions: Two (January and April 2026)
Official Website: https://jeemain.nta.nic.in

JEE Main 2026 Important Dates

Session 1 (January 2026):

• Application Form Dates: 31 October 2025 to 27 November 2025 (up to 9 PM)
• Fee Payment Last Date: 27 November 2025 (up to 11:50 PM)
• Exam City Intimation Slip: First week of January 2026 (Tentative)
• Admit Card Release: 3-4 days before the exam
• Exam Dates: 21 January 2026 to 30 January 2026
• Result Declaration: By 12 February 2026

Session 2 (April 2026):

• Application Form Dates: Last week of January 2026 onwards
• Exam City Intimation Slip: Second week of March 2026
• Exam Dates: 2 April 2026 to 9 April 2026
• Result Declaration: By 20 April 2026

JEE Main 2026 Application Fee

For Exam Centers in India:

• General (Male): ₹1000 | Female: ₹800
• Gen-EWS/OBC (Male): ₹900 | Female: ₹800
• SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender: ₹500

For Centers Outside India:

• General (Male): ₹5000 | Female: ₹4000
• OBC/EWS (Male): ₹4500 | Female: ₹4000
• SC/ST/PwD: ₹2500

Processing charges and GST extra as applicable.

Mode and Pattern of Examination

JEE Main 2026 will be held in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode, except for the Drawing Test of B.Arch, which will be conducted offline on paper.

Paper 1 (B.E/B.Tech):

• Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
• Total Marks: 300
• Type: MCQs and Numerical Value Questions

Paper 2A (B.Arch):

• Subjects: Mathematics, Aptitude Test, Drawing Test
• Total Marks: 400

Paper 2B (B.Planning):

• Subjects: Mathematics, Aptitude Test, Planning-Based Questions
• Total Marks: 400

Each subject has 20 MCQs and 5 numerical value questions. Negative marking of -1 applies to both types of questions.

Eligibility Criteria for JEE Main 2026

• Age Limit: No age restriction. Candidates who passed Class 12 in 2024, 2025, or appearing in 2026 can apply.
• Qualifying Exam: Must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
• Year of Passing: Candidates who passed Class 12 before 2023 are not eligible.

Language Options

JEE Main 2026 will be conducted in 13 languages – English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. Candidates must choose their language carefully while filling the form, as it cannot be changed later.

Reservation Policy

As per the Government of India rules:

• GEN-EWS: 10%
• OBC (NCL): 27%
• SC: 15%
• ST: 7.5%
• PwBD: 5% in each category

How to Apply for JEE Main 2026

1. Visit the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in.
2. Register online to get your application number and password.
3. Fill in the application form with personal, academic, and contact details.
4. Upload scanned documents – photograph, signature, Class 10 mark sheet, and PwD certificate (if applicable).
5. Pay the examination fee online through debit/credit card, net banking, or UPI.
6. Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.

Admit Card and Result

The admit card for each session will be available 3–4 days before the exam on the NTA website. Results for Session 1 and Session 2 will be declared on 12 February 2026 and 20 April 2026, respectively. The best of the two NTA scores will be used for ranking purposes.

Key Highlights of JEE Main 2026

• Two attempts (January and April) to improve performance
• Conducted in 13 Indian languages
• Online mode for almost all papers
• Admission to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs through JoSAA/CSAB
• Eligibility test for JEE Advanced 2026 for IIT admissions

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