The exact JEE Main 2026 session 2 exam dates have been announced. Candidates will be informed of their exam shift timings via the admit card. Check the complete details on the JEE Main 2026 exam date for session 2 below.
NTA JEE Mains Session 2 Exam Date
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Exam Date: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that the JEE Main 2026 session 2 exam dates. The exam was held from April 2 to 8. NTA has allotted the exam date to all the registered candidates via the JEE Main city intimation slip 2026. The city slip informs the candidates of their JEE Mains session 2 exam date; however, the shift (Morning or Afternoon) will be allotted via the JEE Mains session 2 hall ticket.
As soon as the JEE Main 2026 exam date is allotted to the candidates via the city slip, they should start planning their travel and accommodation in case the allotted city is very far.
- NTA JEE Mains Session 2 Exam Date
- How to Check JEE Main 2026 Exam Date for Session 2
- Can The Allotted JEE Mains Exam Date Be Changed?
NTA JEE Mains Session 2 Exam Date
Check below the important dates for JEE Mains April session:
| JEE Main 2026 Session 2 | City intimation Release date |
|---|---|
| JEE Main session 2 exam date | Paper 1 - 2, 4, 5, 6 and 8 April 2026 Paper 2 - 7 April 2026 |
| JEE Main 2026 April Session city slip date | 21 March 2026 - OUT |
How to Check JEE Main 2026 Exam Date for Session 2
Candidates can check the JEE Mains exam date 2026 at three different places. However, each of these is available in phases depending on the stage of the exam. These are-
- NTA Exam Schedule Notice: A separate official notice containing the exact JEE Mains 2026 exam date is published on the official website - jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- City Intimation Slip: It shows the allotted exam date and exam city. The JEE Main city intimation slip is released 10-12 days before the exam to provide students enough time to plan their travel for a smooth conduct of the exam.
- JEE Main Admit Card: Just 3-4 days before the exam, the authority will publish the JEE Mains 2026 admit card. The admit card is a mandatory document required to be carried to the exam hall while appearing for the test. This is the document which mentions the complete JEE Main exam centre address, exam date and the shift timings. Students will also be able to check their reporting time at the centre on the admit card itself.
Can The Allotted JEE Mains Exam Date Be Changed?
No, NTA does not entertain any request for a change in the JEE Mains exam date under any circumstances for any candidate.
NTA has clarified via the FAQs released by them that it will not change the JEE Main 2026 exam date in case of a clash with other state or national-level exams. Therefore, candidates should check the schedule of JEE Mains and other exams that they are planning to appear in this year.
Commonly asked questions
The JEE Main city intimation slip is an official document released by the NTA before the exam that informs candidates of the specific city where their exam centre is located. The city slip also contains the allotted exam date.
NTA has released the JEE Main session 2 city intimation slip at the website jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates can download the same by login to the website.
Candidates need not have 75 percent marks in class 12 for appearing in JEE Main. As per the official brochure released by the NTA, there is no minimum percentage required for appearing in the JEE Main. The requirement of 75 percent marks need not be associated with appearing in the JEE Main exam.
It is to be understood that 75 percent marks is required for admission to institutes which include NITs, IIITs, GFTIs and IITs. Many institutes offer admission at 60% and even less, along with JEE Main. Candidates must clearly understand that the requirement of 75 percent marks in class 12 is only for taking admission in the institutes.
The JEE Main 2026 session 2 admit card is available for all shifts.
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Commonly asked questions
Candidates can check the JEE Main exam centre on their respective admit cards. Before the admit card is released, the exam city is allotted to the candidates via the city intimation slip.
A good score in JEE Mains 2026 is 180 to 210+ marks, which translates to a 99+ percentile.
NTA conducted the JEE Main 2026 session 2 exam between April 2 and 8.
The JEE Main 2026 city intimation slip link is made available on the official website only - jeemain.nta.nic.in.
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Yes, eligible candidates can get admission in SGT University without appearing for JEE (Mains). The university gives admission based on marks or CUET-UG. The university also conducts SGTUEE for admission.
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Apex University fills its seats via CUET or AUCET scores. AUCET is an in-house entrance test conducted for admission in UG and PG courses. Hence, aspirants do not require JEE Main scores to get admission.
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Overall, MET is easier than JEE Main since most questions are not as conceptually challenging as JEE Main. However, students face time management issues during MET.
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For getting into top NITs like NIT Trichy or NIT Warangal in popular branches like CSE, students generally need a percentile of 98.5 or above. For other branches and lower-ranked NITs, a percentile of 90 to 95 may be sufficient. The specific cutoff changes from year to year depending on the number o
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There is no separate JEE Main cutoff for the OBC category at Manipal Institute of Technology.
For regular B.Tech admissions, MIT primarily admits students based on the Manipal Entrance Test (MET) merit list, rather than category-wise JEE Main ranks. The institute does not publicly release separate OB
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With 57.8 percentile in JEE Main and 73% in Class 12, your chances depend on your category, home state, and JEE rank.
- Eligibility: Your 73% in Class 12 satisfies the basic B.Tech eligibility requirement (minimum 45% aggregate in PCM for General category in AKTU-affiliated colleges).
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DCRUST closed its JEE (Main) last round cutoff 2026 (General- All India) at 115363 for its BTech (Computer Science and Engineering). While the JEE (Main) last round cutoff 2026 (General- Home state) at DCRUST closed at 70662. JEE (Main) is required to qualify the eligibility criteria at the univer
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Yes, JEE Main compulsory to get admission in BTech at Doon University. The university requires valid score in JEE Main to get admission in the four-year BTech in Computer Science & Engineering (Hons/Hons with Research).
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Shiv Nadar University BTech admissions board sets aside specific scholarship categories for top JEE Main rankers. Students with exceptionally high percentiles can qualify for direct tuition fee waivers. The exact slab criteria are updated on the website during the application cycle.
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Yes, Dayananda Sagar University accept JEE Main for admission. Dayananda Sagar University admission is entrance-based. Students can appear for national level entrance exams or DSAT. Students can appear for JEE Main/ COMED K/ DSAT for admisison in BTech at Dayananda Sagar University. The univeristy a
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