JEE Main 2026: Notification, Registration, Exam Date, Syllabus, Eligibility, Question Paper, Preparation

Q: What is Qualifying marks for JEE Mains 2026?

Qualifying marks for JEE Mains 2026, also called qualifying percentile for JEE Mains will be announced by the NTA along with the JEE Main 2026 session 2 result. Candidates must note that qualifying percentile for JEE Mains 2026 is the minimum percentile required to appear in JEE Advanced 2026. For admission to NIT or IIITs, there is no provision of qualifying marks in JEE Mains 2026 and admission is given based on All India Rank in JEE Mains exam. NTA will announce JEE Mains 2026 All India rank in April after session 2 exam results.

Q: How to calculate percentile in JEE?

NTA uses a formula to calculate NTA score in JEE Main. The formula used is

Q: When will JEE Mains 2026 Result be declared?

The NTA will announce JEE Main Result 2026 around 10 days after the conclusion of the exam. Candidates can download the JEE Main result 2026 scorecard online. JEE Main result login link 2026 will be available on the wesbite jeemain.nta.nic.in. The JEE Main 2026 result scorecard will have details of candidate percentile score in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and the aggreate percentile score. JEE Mains 2026 result will be released separately for both sessions.

Q: Is JEE Main syllabus similar to the syllabus of and CBSE/other state boards of class 11 and 12?

The syllabus of JEE Main is similar to class 11 and 12. However, some topics may be extra in JEE Main syllabus which are not covered in class 11 or 12. Students preparing for the JEE Main exam need to study as per the official syllabus which is released by the NTA. Also, students can follow NCERT textbooks as the base for studying the syllabus of JEE Main.

Q: In how much time can I complete the entire JEE Main syllabus?

The time required to cover JEE Main syllabus generally varies for most students. In general, to complete the entire JEE Main syllabus, students would require around 1 year. The ideal time to start preparing for JEE Main is class 11 as the syllabus for JEE and class 11-12 is similar. Students who are studying in class 11 can point out the topics that are common in both and pay special emphasis to those topics.

Q: What is the syllabus of JEE Mains?

JEE Main is conducted for multiple courses and the syllabus is different for each course. The syllabus of JEE Main Paper 1 (BE/B.Tech) includes class 11 and 12 Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics topics. For JEE Main paper 2A B.Arch the syllabus consists of Mathematics, General Aptitude and Drawing. Similarly, for JEE Main Paper 2B B. Plan the syllabus is Mathematics, General Aptitude and Planning. Candidates can check and download the detailed topics-wise JEE Main syllabus on the Shiksha page as well as on the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Q: How much is 120 marks in JEE Mains percentile?

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will declare the JEE Mains result 2026 in the form of percentile scores. Candidates can check here the previous year JEE Main marks vs percentile data to understand how much is 120 marks in JEE Main percentile. As per the last year JEE Main marks vs percentile analysis, 120 marks would be around 95 to 97 percentile. However, the exact JEE Main 2025 percentile marks 120 would vary depending upon the highest number scored by the candidate in a particula shift and the total number candidates appeared in that particular shift.

Q: What is the qualifying score in JEE Main?

There is no minimum qualifying marks in JEE Main. Exam. However, any candidate who wish to appear in JEE Advanced need to obtain the minimum cutoff marks in JEE Main. Candidates gets all India rank in JEE Main on the basis of the score they get in the exam. Admission to the institutes like NITs, IIITs and GFTIs is given on the basis of all India rank of candidates. Candidates who wish to apply for JEE Advanced need to get the minimum JEE Main qualifying cutoff marks only after which they can apply for admission to IITs.

Q: Is JEE Main syllabus same as syllabus of JEE Advanced?

The syllabus of JEE Mains is not same as JEE Advanced. Candidates must note that JEE Mains and Advanced are two different exam meant for different purposes. JEE Main is conducted for admission to NITs, IIITs and other CFTIs while JEE Advanced is conducted for admission to IITs. In terms of syllabus, although both JEE Mains and Advanced have class 11 and 12 topics of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, there are some topics which are a part of Mains syllabus but not in Advanced. Also, the difficulty level of JEE Advanced is way ahead of JEE Mains. Students preparing for the JEE Advanced exam can download the syllabus from the Shiksha page.

Q: What should be my rank in JEE Advanced to get admission in top IITs?

To get admission in IITs, any rank around 5000 AIR is safe (for the unreserved category). However, the rank for reserved category candidates will be higher (in the range of 10,000 to 15,000) for admission to the top IITs. To get a seat in top IIT and the highly sorted course like CSE, achieving a rank within the approximate range of 2000-2500 is typically required. It's important to note that the exact cutoff can differ each year due to factors such as the number of candidates, the difficulty level of the exam, and the availability of seats.

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Updated on Oct 1, 2025 11:17 IST

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JEE Main 2026: NTA has launched the JEE Main official website 2026. A notification with details of JEE Main 2026 exam date session 1 and 2, application form schedule and advisory for candidates applying for the exam was released on September 29. As per the notification, NTA will conduct JEE Main 2026 exams in two sessions- session 1 in January 2026 and session 2 in April 2026. JEE Main 2026 Registration session 1 will start in October. Candidates applying for the exam have to ensure that their Aadhar, UDID (for PWD candidates) and EWS/OBC-NCL/SC/ST certificate (for reserved category) is updated and valid.

JEE Mains 2026 syllabus and exam pattern details will be released anytime soon. Candidates are provided here the previous year syllabus and exam pattern details to start preparation for the exam. Candidates can check here JEE Main eligibility criteria, application fees, and documents required to apply and how to fill JEE form. JEE Main previous year question papers with solutions, mock test and preparation tips available on this page will help candidates prepare effectively and score good marks in the exam.

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Table of content

What is JEE Main Exam?
JEE Main 2026 Important Dates
JEE Main 2026 Highlights
JEE Main Eligibility Criteria 2026 - Who can apply?
JEE Main 2026 Application Form
JEE Main Syllabus 2026
JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern
JEE Mains Question Paper PDF with Solutions
JEE Mains Mock Test Online Free 2026
JEE Main 2026 Preparation Tips
JEE Main Admit Card 2026
JEE Main Answer Key 2026
JEE Mains 2026 Result
JEE Main 2026 FAQs

What is JEE Main Exam?

The Joint Entrance Examination (Main), commonly called JEE Main, is the national-level entrance exam for admission to B.Tech, BArch, and BPlan courses at NITs, IIITs, CFTIs and many other private Institutions/universities. The JEE Mains is also an eligibility test for JEE Advanced exam. The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the JEE Main exam every year in January and April. The exam is conducted online as a computer based test in more than 300 cities across the country and in few cities outside India.

Check official JEE Main Information Brochure

How Many Candidates Register for JEE Mains

More than 10 lakh candidates appear in the JEE Mains exam every year. The NTA releases data on how many candidates registered and appeared in JEE Main every year along with the result. Table below provides the total number of candidates registered in JEE Mains in previous years, as per the details available on the official website.

Year	No. of Registered Canidates	No. of Candidates Appeared
2025	January- 13,11,544	January- 12,58,136
2025	April- 10,61,840	April- 9,92,350
2024	January- 1231874	January- 1170036
2024	April - 1179569	April - 1067959
2023	January - 860064	January - 823967
2023	April - 931334	April - 883367
2022	June - 872970	June - 769604
2022	July - 622034	July - 540242
2021	February - 652628	February - 621033
	March - 619641	March - 556248
	July - 709611	July - 543553
	August - 767700	August - 481419
2020	8,58,000	8,00,532
2019	January - 9,29,198	January - 8,74,469
2019	April - 9,35,755	April - 8,81,096
2018	10,43,739	10,01,543
2017	1186454	Online Exam - 165635
2017	1186454	Offline Exam- 956716
2016	12,07,257	Online Exam- 10,22,808
2016	12,07,257	Offline Exam- 1,72,058
2015	13,04,646	Online Exam- 11,05,135
2015	13,04,646	Offline Exam- 1,87,782
2014	13,56,805	Online Exam- 11,72,538
2014	13,56,805	Offline Exam- 1,72,369
2013	12,60,219	11,89,777
2012	11,45,353	10,70,276
2011	11,14,880	10,53,833
2010	11,18,147	10,65,100
2009	10,10,061	9,62,119

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Q: What is JEE Mains 2026 exam date?

Q: What is JEE Main 2026 application form date?

Q: Is 75 percent marks in class 12 required for JEE Mains?

JEE Main 2026 Important Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of JEE Main 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Oct ' 25	JEE Main 2026 Registration Session 1 TENTATIVE
Oct ' 25	JEE Main 2026 Notification TENTATIVE
Jan ' 26	JEE Main Admit Card 2025 Session 1 TENTATIVE
Jan ' 26	JEE Main 2026 Exam Date Session 1 TENTATIVE
Feb ' 26	JEE Main 2026 Registration Session 2 TENTATIVE
Mar ' 26	JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Session 2 TENTATIVE
Apr ' 26	JEE Main 2026 Exam Date Session 2 TENTATIVE

JEE Main 2026 Highlights

Candidates can check here the important highlights of JEE Mains in detail.

JEE Main 2026 Details

Particulars	Details
Name of exam	Joint Entrance Examination (Main) or JEE Main
Conducting body	National Testing Agency
Level of exam	Undergraduate
Exam frequency	Twice a year, in January and April
Mode of exam	Online, as a computer-based test
Number of candidates appearing in JEE Main	Around 12 lakh
Courses offered	BTech, BArch and BPlan
Application fees	INR 1000 (Male unreserved/OBC/EWS category) INR 800 (Female unreserved/OBC/EWS category) INR 500 (SC/ST/PwD/Transgender category)
Exam duration	3 hours 4 hours for PwD
Total marks	300 marks for Paper-1 (BE/BTech) 400 marks for Paper-2A (BArch) 400 marks for Paper-2B (BPlan)
Marking scheme	+4 for each correct response -1 for each incorrect response
Total Questions	75 questions in Paper 1 (BE/BTech) 77 questions in Paper 2A (BArch) 100 questions in Paper 2B (BPlan)
Language of paper/exam	13 languages- English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu
Accepting colleges	All NITs, IIITs, CFTIs, and many other private/state government institutes
Number of test cities	290 in India 20 outside India
JEE Main 2026 official website	jeemain.nta.nic.in
JEE Main contact details	NTA Telephone Number: 0120-6895200 NTA Email ID: jeemain@nta.ac.in NTA Helpline: 8178359845 \| 8287471852 \| 9650173668 \| 9599676953 \| 8287471852

JEE Main 2026 Mock Test is a comprehensive Test including Questions from Physics, Chemistry and Maths. This test will help you to get an idea about the type of questions that will be asked, the exam pattern and the marking scheme. After taking the test, you can immediately check your score. You can also download the Question Paper along with answers and their explanations for Free.

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Commonly asked questions

Q: Which topics are most important in JEE Main Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics?

Q: How many candidates appear in JEE Mains exam every year?

Q: What is the language of JEE Main exam question paper?

JEE Main Eligibility Criteria 2026 - Who can apply?

The NTA has not yet released the JEE Main 2026 eligibility criteria. Students can refer to the previous year's criteria below to understand the conditions they need to fulfil to apply for the exam. The eligibility criteria are as follows.

Candidates must be Indian citizens. Foreign Nationals, NRIs, PIOs (Persons of Indian Origin), and OCIs (Overseas Citizens of India) can also apply.
Candidates must have completed/ appearing in Class 12.
There is No Age limit for appearing in the exam.
No minimum marks required in Class 12 to appear in JEE Mains.
Candidates can appear in JEE Mains for three consecutive years from the year of passing Class 12.

Check more details below on JEE Main eligibility criteria.

JEE Main Minimum Age Criteria

For appearing in the JEE Main 2026, there is no age limit for the candidates. The candidates who have passed the class 12/ equivalent examination in 2024, 2025 or are appearing in 2026, irrespective of their age, can appear in the JEE Main 2026 examination. However, the candidates may be required to fulfill the age criteria of the Institutes to which they are desirous of taking admission.

JEE Main 75% Marks Criteria

There is no requirement of 75% marks to appear in JEE Mains. Candidates can appear in JEE entrance examination without the requirement of any minimum percentage in JEE Main required to appear in JEE Mains. The criteria of 75% marks in class 12 is applicable at the time of admission to NITs, IIITs and other GFTIs. However, many institutes have no minimum marks criteria for admission.

JEE Main State Code of Eligibility

State code of eligibility means the code of the State from where the candidate has passed the Class 12 (or equivalent) qualifying examination, under which the candidate becomes eligible to appear in JEE Main 2026. It is important to note that the State code of eligibility does NOT depend upon the native place or the place of residence of the candidate. For example, if a candidate appears for the Class 12 qualifying examination from an Institution situated in New Delhi and is a resident of Noida, Uttar Pradesh, then the candidate’s State code of eligibility will be Delhi and NOT Uttar Pradesh.

List of Qualifying Exams for JEE Mains

As far as academic qualifications are required, candidates must have passed either the 10+2 system from recognized Central or State Boards like CBSE or CISCE; intermediate or pre-university exams; the final examination of the NDA’s Joint Services Wing two-year course; or the Senior Secondary School Examination from NIOS with at least five subjects.
Other acceptable qualifications include a 3-year diploma recognized by AICTE or State boards of technical education, GCE A-level exams (London/Cambridge/Sri Lanka), the Cambridge High School Certificate, or the International Baccalaureate Diploma from Geneva.
For candidates who have completed their Class 12 outside India or a non-listed board, a certificate of equivalence from AIU is mandatory. Additionally, if Class 12 was not a public examination, the candidate should have passed at least one public Board/pre-university exam previously.

JEE Main Subject Criteria in the Qualifying Exam

Program	Qualifying Exam Requirements
B.E/BTech	Physics, Mathematics, and any one of (Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, or Technical Vocational Subjects)
BArch	Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
BPlan	Mathematics

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Commonly asked questions

Q: What is JEE Main class 12th percentage criteria?

Q: I do not have Chemistry subject in my class 12. Can I still apply for JEE Main?

Q: What is JEE Main Eligibility Criteria?

JEE Main 2026 Application Form

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the JEE Main 2026 Application Form online at its official website- jeemain.nta.nic.in . The exact JEE Mains registration date for 2026 has not been announced, but the application process will start in October as per the notification available on the JEE Main official website. While filling the application form, candidates have to provide information about their education (class 10 and 12), address, parents' details, category, exam city preference, and upload a scanned image of their passport-sized photo and signature as per the prescribed format. Candidates of OBC-NCL or EWS category need to provide details of the certificate issuing person and date of issue in the application form. The PwD/PwBD candidates need to upload their category certificates as well.

Candidates will have to pay the JEE Main application form fees, which is INR 1000 for general category candidates, while for OBC candidates it is INR 800, and for SC it is INR 500. The payment of application fees has to be done online through credit/debit card, internet banking/UPI.

Documents Required for JEE Mains 2026 Application Form

Candidates applying for JEE Main must have the following documents

Scanned image of photo and signature
Credit/debit card or Internet banking details for application fee payment
Class 10 and 12 mark sheet (class 12 admit card in case appearing for the exam)
Category certificate (for EWS, SC/ST/PWD candidates)

JEE Main 2026 Application Form Fees (Tentative)

Category	Fees
Male candidates of Unreserved/ EWS/OBC category	For Centres in India - INR 1,000 For Centres Outside India - INR 5,000
Female candidates in the Unreserved/EWS/OBC category	For Centres in India - INR 800 For Centres Outside India - 4,000
SC/ST/PwD/Transgender category candidates	For Centres in India - INR 500 For Centres Outside India - 2,500

How to Apply for JEE Mains 2026

The step-by-step process to fill the JEE Main application form 2026 Session 2 is

Step 1- Open the JEE Main 2026 official website

Step 2- Click on the "New Candidate Registration" link

Step 3- Candidates have to enter the required details like name, parents name, email ID, mobile number, address

Step 4- Once the candidate completes JEE Main Registration, they’ll need to fill the application form by filling details about category, class 10 and 12 education, parents name and address, paper for which appearing (BTech or BArch/BPlan), exam city preference.

Step 5- Students need to upload scanned image of photo, signature, class 10 certificate and PwD/PwBD certificate (If applicable)

Step 6- Pay the fees online using credit card/ debit card/ UPI or internet banking

Step 7- JEE Main application form will be submitted automatically once the candidate pays application fees

Candidates will receive the acknowledgment slip through email and SMS mentioning details about their application form. Students must download the application form and keep it safe.

Also Read: Check the complete procedure to fill JEE Main 2026 Application Form

JEE Main Application Form Correction 2026

The facility of JEE Main 2026 application correction is provided to rectify the mistakes, if any, in the form submitted by the candidates. JEE Main correction window 2026 will be available after the completion of application proecss. Candidates are allowed to modify details in their filled form by login to the website. Candidates must note that only certain information like category, address, photo, and signature will be available for corrections during the facility.

How to Make Changes in JEE Main Application Form 2026

Open the JEE Main official website jeemain.nta.nic.in
Login using your application number and password
Click on JEE Main correction link
JEE Main 2026 application form will be displayed on screen
Select the information that needs to be modified and make the required changes
Click on "Confirm and Save" button after making changes

Candidates should download and take a printout of their JEE Main application form 2026 after making the changes.

Also Read: Most Important Chapters and Topics for JEE Main 2026

Commonly asked questions

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Q: What is the JEE Main application fee?

JEE Main Syllabus 2026

The National Testing Agency will soon release the official JEE Mains 2026 Syllabus PDF. Candidates can refer here the previous year JEE exam Syllabus to prepare for the exam. Candidates can download the JEE Main syllabus from the table below or from the official website. The NTA JEE Mains syllabus is based on class 11 and 12 topics, so to have an edge over the competition, candidates must study from the NCERT books of class 11 and 12.

As per the JEE Syllabus official website, the Paper 1 consists of Class 11th and 12th Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. JEE Mains syllabus of Paper 2A for Architecture (BArch) includes topics of Mathematics, General Aptitude, and Drawing, while Paper 2B (BPlan) syllabus includes Mathematics, General Aptitude, and Planning topics.

JEE Main 2026 Maths Syllabus PDF

JEE Main 2026 Physics Syllabus PDF

JEE Main 2026 Chemistry Syllabus PDF

JEE Main Syllabus for Paper 1 (BTech)

Mathematics	Physics	Chemistry
Sets, Relations, and Functions	Physics and Measurement	Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry
Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations	Kinematics	Atomic Structure
Matrices and Determinants	Laws of Motion	Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
Permutation and Combination	Work, Energy and Power	Chemical Thermodynamics
Trigonometry	Rotational Motion	Solutions
Binomial Theorem and its Simple Applications	Gravitation	Equilibrium
Sequence and Series	Properties of Solids and Liquids	Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry
Limit, Continuity, and Differentiability	Thermodynamics	Chemical Kinetics
Integral Calculus	Kinetic Theory of Gases	Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
Differential Equations	Oscillation and Waves	p-block elements
Co-ordinate Geometry	Electrostatics	d- and f-block elements
Three Dimensional Geometry	Current Electricity	Coordination Compounds
Vector Algebra	Magnetic Effect of Current and Magnetism	Purification and Characterization of Organic Compounds
Statistics and Probability	Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current	Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry
	Electromagnetic Waves	Organic Compounds containing Halogen
	Optics	Organic Compounds containing Oxygen
	Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation	Organic Compounds containing Nitrogen
	Atoms and Nuclei	Biomolecules
	Electronic Devices	Chemistry in Everyday Life
		Principles Related to Practical Chemistry

NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Physics	NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Maths	Class 11 Chemistry NCERT Solutions
Class 12th Physics NCERT Solutions	Class 12th Math NCERT Solutions	NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Chemistry

JEE Main Syllabus for Paper 2A (BArch)

Subjects	Topics
Mathematics	Sets, Relations and Functions, Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations, Matrices and Determinants, Permutations and Combinations, Mathematical Inductions, Binomial Theorem and its Simple Applications, Sequence and Series, Limits, Continuity and Differentiability, Integral Calculus, Differential Equations, Coordinate Geometry, Three-dimensional Geometry, Vector Algebra, Statistics and Probability, Trigonometry, Mathematical Reasoning
General Aptitude	Awareness of persons, Buildings, and Materials: Objects, Texture related to Architecture and build environment. Visualising three-dimensional objects from two-dimensional drawings. Visualizing. Different sides of three-dimensional objects. Analytical Reasoning Mental Ability (Visual. Numerical and Verbal) Three-dimensional- perception: Understanding and appreciation of scale and proportions of objects, building forms and elements, colour texture harmony and contrast Design and drawing of geometrical or abstract shapes and patterns in pencil. Transformation of forms both 2D and 3D union, subtraction rotation, development of surfaces and volumes, Generation of Plan, elevations and 3D views of objects, Creating two-dimensional and three-dimensional compositions using given shapes and forms.
Drawing	Sketching of scenes and activities from memory of urbanscape (public space, market, festivals, street scenes, monuments, recreational spaces, etc), landscape (riverfronts. Jungle. Gardens, trees. Plants, etc.) and rural life.

JEE Main Syllabus for Paper 2B (BPlan)

Subjects	Topics
Mathematics	Sets, Relations and Functions, Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations, Matrices and Determinants, Permutations and Combinations, Mathematical Inductions, Binomial Theorem and its Simple Applications, Sequence and Series, Limits, Continuity and Differentiability, Integral Calculus, Differential Equations, Coordinate Geometry, Three-dimensional Geometry, Vector Algebra, Statistics and Probability, Trigonometry, Mathematical Reasoning
General Aptitude	Awareness of persons, Buildings, and Materials: Objects, Textures related to Architecture and building environment Visualising three-dimensional objects from two-dimensional drawings. Visualizing. Different sides of three-dimensional objects. Analytical Reasoning Mental Ability (Visual. Numerical and Verbal) Three-dimensional- perception: Understanding and appreciation of scale and proportions of objects, building forms and elements, colour texture harmony and contrast Design and drawing of geometrical or abstract shapes and patterns in pencil. Transformation of forms both 2D and 3D union, subtraction rotation, development of surfaces and volumes, Generation of plans, elevations and 3D views of objects, Creating two-dimensional and three-dimensional compositions using given shapes and forms.
Planning	General Awareness: General knowledge questions and knowledge about prominent cities, development issues, government programs, etc. Social Science: The idea of nationalism, nationalism in India, pre-modern world, 19th-century global economy, colonialism, and colonial cities, industrialization, resources, and development, types of resources, agriculture, water, mineral resources, industries, national economy; Human Settlements Power-sharing, federalism, political parties, democracy, the constitution of India Economic development- economic sectors, globalization, the concept of development, poverty; Population structure, social exclusion, and inequality, urbanization, rural development, colonial cities, Thinking Skills: Comprehension (unseen passage); map reading skills, scale, distance, direction, area, etc.; critical reasoning; understanding of charts, graphs, and tables; basic concepts of statistics and quantitative reasoning.

Commonly asked questions

Q: Is JEE Main syllabus similar to the syllabus of and CBSE/other state boards of class 11 and 12?

Q: In how much time can I complete the entire JEE Main syllabus?

Q: What is the syllabus of JEE Mains?

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JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern

The NTA is yet to release details on the exam pattern for JEE Mains 2026. As per last year's pattern, the JEE Main exam will be conducted online for all three papers- Paper 1 for BE/BTech, Paper 2A for BArch, and Paper 2B for BPlan. The total duration of the exam is 3 hours. Also, as per the JEE Main marking scheme, each question is of 4 marks and 1 mark is deducted for every incorrect answer.

As per the JEE Main exam pattern for Paper 1, there will be 75 questions of 4 marks each in Paper 1, 25 each from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. In Paper 2A, 25 questions will be from Maths, 50 from General Aptitude and 2 from drawing. In Paper 2B (BPlan), 50 questions will be from General aptitude and 25 questions each from Pattern and syllabus. The detailed exam pattern of JEE Main 2026 for all three papers can be checked below.

JEE Main Exam Pattern for BTech (Paper 1)

Particulars	Details
Mode of exam	Online (Computer-Based Test)
Subjects Covered	Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
Type of questions	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) Numerical Value Answer (NAV) type questions
Total number of questions	75 Questions
Total duration of exam	3 hours
Subject-wise number of questions	Physics- 20 MCQ and 5 Numerical Value Questions Chemistry- 20 MCQ and 5 Numerical Value Questions Mathematics- 20 MCQ and 5 Numerical Value Questions
Marking scheme	4 Mark for the correct answer 1 Mark deducted for an incorrect answer
Language of paper	Total 13 languages (Assamese, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu in addition to Hindi, English, and Gujarati)

JEE Main Exam Pattern for BArch (Paper 2A)

Particulars	Details
Mode of exam	Online (Computer-based test) except drawing section
Subjects covered	Mathematics General Aptitude Drawing
Type of questions	Multiple choice questions (MCQ) Numerical value answer (NAV) type questions Drawing question
Total number of questions	77
Subejct-wise number of questions	Mathematics- 20 MCQ and 5 NAV General Aptitude- 50 MCQ Drawing- 2 questions on drawing
Total duration of exam	3 hours
Marking scheme	4 Mark for the correct answer 1 Mark deducted for an incorrect answer
Language of paper	Total 13 languages (Assamese, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu in addition to Hindi, English, and Gujarati)

JEE Main Exam Pattern for BPlan (Paper 2B)

Particulars	Details
Mode of exam	Online (Computer-based test)
Subjects covered	Mathematics, General Aptitude and Planning
Total number of questions	100
Subject-wise number of questions	Mathematics- 25 (20 MCQ and 5 NAV) General Aptitude- 50 Planning- 25
Total duration of exam	3 hours
Type of questions	Multiple choice questions (MCQ) and Numerical Value Questions (NAV) in Mathematics Multiple choice questions (MCQ) in General Aptitude and Planning
Marking scheme	4 marks for every correct answer 1 mark deducted for every incorrect answer
Language of paper	Total 13 languages (Assamese, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu in addition to Hindi, English, and Gujarati)

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JEE Mains Question Paper PDF with Solutions

Candidates can download JEE Main previous year question paper PDF with solution from the table below. The question papers with solutions available here have been provided by various coaching institutes and reviewed by Shiksha experts for correctness. JEE Mains pyq chapterwise PDF download will help candidates effectively prepare for the exam. JEE Mains weightage chapter-wise of topics covered in the exam and the difficulty level of the exam can be understood using JEE Mains question paper with solutions. Students preparing for the exam are advised to practice last 10 year JEE Main Question Paper. JEE Main previous year papers also serve the purpose of mock tests and sample papers.

JEE Main 2025 Question Paper PDF April Session 2

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JEE Main 2024 Question Paper January Session

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JEE Main 2023 Question Paper January Session

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JEE Main 2023 Question Paper April Session

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JEE Main 2023 April 6 Paper	Download	Download
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Commonly asked questions

Q: Where can I get previous year JEE Main question papers?

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Q: How many chapters are in JEE Mains syllabus?

JEE Mains Mock Test Online Free 2026

Candidates can download the free JEE Main mock test by Shiksha from the table below. These mock tests have been prepared by subject experts at Shiksha. The level of mock tests available here is exactly similar to the JEE Main exam which helps in evaluating one performance and preparation for the exam in a real manner.

The NTA also provides official JEE Mains mock test free online on the website nta.nic.in. Candidates preparing for the exam can practice NTA JEE Main mock tests online for free.

JEE Main Mock Test PDF Download

Mock Tests	PDF Download
Mock Test 1	Question Paper
	Solutions
Mock Test 2	Question Paper
	Solution
Mock Test 3	Question Paper
	Solution
Mock Test 4	Question Paper
	Solution
Mock Test 5	Question Paper
	Solution
Mock Test 6	Question Paper

Steps to take the online JEE Main 2026 Mock Test at NTA’s website are given below:

Step 1: Visit the official website of NTA

Step 2: Navigate to the “Mock Test” link given at the top of the homepage

Step 3: Submit the required credentials and agree to the instructions

Step 4: On successful submission of the correct credentials, candidates can begin JEE Main 2026 Mock test online

Practice JEE Main Mock Test

Solve JEE Main Sample Papers

Commonly asked questions

Q: How many mock tests should I take before appearing for JEE Main 2026?

Q: What should be the frequency of taking JEE Main mock tests?

Q: What should be the ideal time and method to take JEE Main mock tests?

JEE Main 2026 Preparation Tips

JEE Mains is one of the more difficult exams, and thus it calls for a proper preparation strategy. To qualify and score good marks in JEE Mains 2026 exam, candidates should have dedication and determination. Every year, more than 10 lakh candidates take the JEE exam for admission to the IITs, NITs, and other esteemed engineering institutes. The candidates may consider the following preparation tips suggested by Shiksha subject-experts to score well in the examination.

Understand JEE Main Syllabus and Pattern: It is very much important to know what needs to be studied. The syllabus of JEE Main 2026 is vast and includes class 11 and 12 topics of Physics, Chemistry, and Maths. Also, the pattern of the exam has to be kept in mind while preparing for the exam to know what type of questions will be asked and the time available to complete the paper.
Refer to previous year's JEE Main question papers: Previous year JEE Main question paper are a great source of information. They will help students in understanding the difficulty level of exams and the subject-wise weightage of topics.
Prepare a timetable for study: Studying as per the timetable can help in covering the syllabus in a planned manner. It is highly advised that students make a JEE Main preparation timetable with at least two to three hours for all three subjects and one hour for revision.
Regular Study: As the syllabus of JEE Main is vast, all chapters can be covered only if studied daily. Regularity is very important in clearing the JEE Main 2026.
Learning from NCERT textbooks: The NCERT textbooks are the foundation for JEE Main syllabus. JEE aspirants must learn from the NCERT textbook and create a solid foundation of ideas and theories. For understanding the concepts better and solving the numerical, they must refer to additional books.
Selecting the Best Reference Books: JEE aspirants must refer to the best reference books that cover topics from the basics to the advanced level.
Revision: Revision is as important as studying a topic. If students are not revising what they study, there are possibilities that they will not be able to recall it at the time of examinations.
Mock Test Paper: Solve JEE Main mock test papers regularly. It is advised that students solve chapter-wise mock papers on completion of a chapter and full-length mock test papers after completing the entire syllabus.

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Most Important Chapters for JEE Main 2026

Physics Important Chapters for JEE Mains	Mathematics High Weightage Chapters for JEE Mains	Chemistry Important Chapters
Heat & Thermodynamics Ray Optics Electromagnetic Waves Semiconductors Gravitation Wave Optics Oscillations Electromagnetic Induction & Alternating Current Rotation Kinematics Electrostatics Current Electricity & Capacitors Magnetic Effects of Current & Magnetism	3 Dimensional Geometry Vectors Determinant & Matrices Sequence & Series Straight Line Circle Definite Integral & Area Under the Curve Limits, Continuity & Differentiability Functions Application of Derivatives Conic Sections Complex Number Quadratic Equation	Atomic Structure Gaseous & Liquid State Electrochemistry Chemical Kinetics Chemical Bonding d-Block Elements Coordination Compound Alkyl Halides Thermodynamics p-Block Elements General Organic Chemistry Aldehydes and Ketones Carboxylic Acids & Its Derivatives

Commonly asked questions

Q: How to score good marks in JEE Mains?

Q: Can I complete JEE Main syllabus in 6 months?

Q: What are the best books for JEE Main preparation for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics?

JEE Main Admit Card 2026

DeskCalendar Admit Card: Jan ' 26

NTA will release the JEE Main Admit Card 2026 around 2 days before the exam date. Candidates can use their NTA JEE Mains login credentials to download their JEE Main hall ticket to appear in the exam. Candidates must take a printout of their NTA JEE Main Admit Card, preferably a colour printout, and carry it along with one photo ID proof (Aadhar/PAN/any other government-issued ID) and one passport-size photo (the same photo uploaded in the application form) to the exam centre.

It is advised that the candidates must review all the information on their admit card after downloading the NTA JEE Main admit card 2026. Candidates must get in touch with the examination authority in case of any discrepancy in the admit card. Candidates must carry a photo ID card along with the JEE Main 2026 admit card to the examination hall. Candidates need to download and take the printout of their JEE Mains 2026 admit card.

How to download JEE Main 2026 Admit card Session 2

Open the official website - jeemain.nta.nic.in
Click on the JEE Main Admit Card 2026 download link
Login using JEE Main application number and date of birth
Admit card will be displayed on the screen
Download and take a printout

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Also Read: JEE Main 2026 Admit card download problems and solutions

JEE Main Exam City Intimation Slip 2026

The National Testing Agency releases the JEE Main exam city slip a few days before the release of admit cards. JEE Main city intimation slip gives details about the exam date and city of examination of candidate. The JEE Main city intimation slip will be available for download online from the official website, and candidates can download it using their login credentials - application number and date of birth. The slip indicates the exam city allotted to the candidate and is released before the admit card. The city intimation slip must not be confused with the admit card, as the admit card is released separately after a few days. The admit card will consist of details such as the candidate's name, roll number, exam center address, guidelines, JEE Mains question paper details, and date and time. The JEE Main 2026 city intimation slip link will be available on the website jeemain.nta.nic.in.

How to Check JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Exam City Allotment

The step-by-step guide to check JEE Main 2026 city intimation slip session 2 is given here

Open JEE Main official website jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026
Click on JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Advance City Intimation link
Login using application number and password
JEE Main exam city allotment slip session 2 will be displayed on the screen
Download and take its printout

Candidates must note that the exam cit slip is different from the JEE Main Admit Card. NTA releases JEE Main Advance City Allotment slip to inform candidates their exam date and city to plan their travel for the exam. JEE Main Admit Card 2026 will be released separately, after the release of city slip.

Commonly asked questions

Q: Can I carry soft copy of JEE Mains admit card to exam centre?

Q: Is it mandatory to carry colour printout of JEE Main admit card?

Q: What should I do if my photo is not clear in JEE Main admit card?

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Results

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JEE Main Answer Key 2026

The NTA releases the JEE Main Answer Key PDF on its website within 2-3 days after the completion of the exam. First, the JEE Main Provisional Answer Key is released., where Candidates having any objection to the provisional JEE Main Answer key PDF could submit their grievances online within the specified dates. To raise objections, they will have to pay INR 200 per question to raise objections.

The grievances submitted by the candidates will be reviewed by the NTA post which the final answer key is released. Along with JEE Main answer key download, NTA also releases the JEE Main Response Sheet 2026 and question paper PDF. The link for JEE Main Answer key response sheet, papers are available through JEE Main login on the website.

How to Download NTA JEE Main Answer Key 2026

Candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps to download answer key

Step 1- Open the JEE Main website

Step 2- Click on JEE Main answer key link

Step 3- Login using your JEE Main 2026 application number and password/date of birth

Step 4- The answer key will be displayed on the screen along with response sheet

Step 5- Download the answer key and take its printout.

The final answer key, released after reviewing the objections submitted by the candidates will be used for calculating the result/score of the candidates. The final answer key is not subject to the candidates' challenge/submission of grievances.

JEE Main Final Answer Key PDF 2025 Session 2

Exam Date/Shift	Shift 1	Shift 2
JEE Main 2025 April 2 Answer key	PDF Download	PDF Download
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JEE Main 2025 Final Answer Key PDF Session 1

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JEE Main 2025 January 22 Answer Key	Download	Download
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JEE Main 2025 January 24 Answer Key	Download	Download
JEE Main 2025 January 28 Answer Key	Download	Download
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Commonly asked questions

Q: Will my fee be refunded if the objections raised are found correct in JEE Mains?

Q: How much is the fees for raising objections in JEE Main answer key?

Q: How would I know if my challenge in JEE Mains answer key has been accepted?

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JEE Mains 2026 Result

NTA will declare the JEE Mains Result around 10 days after the exam. JEE Main Result scorecard will have details of the candidate's normalized percentile score in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, and aggregate percentile score in all three subjects. To download the scorecard, candidates will have to use their application number and password at the JEE Mains login at the official website. Candidates must download the JEE Main result and keep it safe for admission purposes. Along with the JEE Mains Result, NTA also announces the JEE Main Cut off Percentile, minimum marks in JEE Mains to qualify for JEE Advanced, and the JEE Main toppers list with All India Rank. Candidates who secure marks above the JEE Main cutoff will be eligible to appear in JEE Advanced for admission to IITs.

How to Check JEE Main Result 2026

To check the result, candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps

Open the JEE Main official website - jeemain.nta.nic.in
Click on JEE Mains result 2026 link
Login using application number and date of birth/password
Scorecard will be displayed on screen
Download and take printout of the result

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JEE Main Cutoff 2026

NTA will release the JEE Mains cutoff 2026 along with the session 2 result in April. JEE Main cutoff is the minimum percentile score that candidates have to score to qualify for appearing in JEE Advanced. JEE Main cutoff is different for various categories. Candidates must note that there are NO minimum marks or cutoffs that students need to obtain to pass the JEE Main exam. The score that candidates get in JEE Main decides the All India Rank and admission to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs is purely based on the All India Rank. The JEE Main cutoff is only for appearing in JEE Advanced. Available here is the JEE Main cutoff for 2025, 2024, 2023, and 2022 to understand the cutoff trends over the years.

JEE Mains Previous Year Cutoff

Category/Year	2025	2024	2023	2022
General	93.102326	93.2362181	90.778864	88.4121383
OBC-NCL	80.383012	79.6757881	75.622903	67.0090297
SC	79.431358	60.0923182	73.611423	43.0820954
ST	61.152693	46.6975840	51.977603	26.7771328
Gen-EWS	47.902647	81.3266412	37.234877	63.1114141
PwD	0.0079349	0.0018700	0.0013527	0.0031029

JEE Main Admission Cutoff for IITs, NITs and IIITs

Candidates can check here the JEE Main admission cutoff for various institutes and years. The admission cutoffs are in the form of JEE Main opening and closing ranks.

Institutes	2025 Cutoff
Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs)	Click Here
National Institutes of Technology (NITs)	Click Here
Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs)	Click Here

JEE Main Counselling 2026

The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) organizes the admission process collectively for JEE Main and Advanced qualified candidates. There are total 119 institutions for which JoSAA organizers the counselling process- 23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), 31 National Institutes of Technology (NITs), the Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST) Shibpur, 26 Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and 38 other Government-Funded Technical Institutes (Other-GFTIs).

Only JEE Main and JEE Advanced qualified candidates are eligible to participate in the JoSAA counselling. For participating in IITs admission, candidates must have JEE Advanced scores whereas for admission to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs, candidates must JEE Main qualified. To participate in the counselling, candidates have to register online at the JoSAA portal and fill their choices of preferred colleges and courses for the allotment of seats. The schedule of JoSAA 2026 will be announced in June.

JoSAA 2026 Highlights

Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA)
Counselling Mode	Online
Admission Level	Undergraduate
Course Offered	BTech, BArch and BPlan
Participating Institutes	Total -119 (23 IITs, 32 NITs, 26 IIITs, 38 GFTIs)
Frequency	Annual/Yearly
Official Website	josaa.nic.in

JoSAA Counselling Process: Step-by-Step Guide

The JoSAA counselling process consists of several stages which includes.

Registration is the first step. In this stage, candidates have to register on the official JoSAA portal using JEE Main/Advanced credentials.

Choice Filling is to be done after completing the registration process. In this stage, candidates can select their preferred courses and institutes.

Seat Allotment: The third step is choice locking, where selections must be finalized and saved for reference, and based on the candidate's rank, preferences, and seat availability, seat allocation takes place.

Seat Confirmation by Candidates/ Online Fee Payment/Institute Reporting: After seat allocation, candidates will have to confirm their admission by selecting the freeze/float option. If candidates select the Freeze/Float option, they have to submit the college fees online, upload their documents and report to the allotted institute. In case candidate selects the slid option, they will proceed to the next round.