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 Main 2026 will be the score that either qualifies you for JEE Advanced or for admission to NIT/IIIT/GFTI of your choice.
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, JEE Main is enough for HVPM College of Engineering & Technology BTech admissions. The college accepts students through an entrance basis only. Hence, a student have either JEE Main or MHTCET score is eligible. The basic eligibility must also be fulfilled.
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JEE Main is one of the accepted exams for Atharva School of Engineering and Technology BTech admissions. However, it is not compulsory. Students can also submit valid score obtained in MHT CET/ PERA CET/ CUET/ AU-AIET instead.
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GRD Institute of Management and Technology does accept JEE Main scores for admission in BTech course. However, it is not compulsory. Aspirants with CUET-UG scores can also get a seat in BTech programme.
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Yes, the admissions in BTech at BRCM CET are based on JEE Main merit ranks. Students have to register for counseling at HSTES official website. Seats for management quota and NRI wards are allotted by the college. Separate registration for counseling is done on the official website. Seat allotment i
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The cutoffs for BTech admissions in the institute are not available as per official sources. However, according to data present on Shiksha page the 2025 closing rank for CSE branch was 1202618. Additionally, the JEE Main closing rank for Civil Engineering was 871976. Students can check official HSTE
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Yes, JEE Mains has been listed as an accepted entrance exam for MIT Academy of Engineering BTech admission. The institute has also listed MHT-CET as its accepted entrance exam. Thus, candidates with a JEE Mains score can apply directly without appearing for MHT-CET.
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CT Group of Institutions (North Campus) offers scholarships to students who crack the JEE Mains exam. Institution offers various scholarship categories including merit based aid for exceptional JEE Mains performance.
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Students who gave the JEE Main session 2 exam and want to take admission at IITs should start preparing for the JEE Advanced exam. Students with a more than 98th percentile should start to study for the JEE Advanced exam.
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With a JEE Main percentile of 90.94 and CRL rank ~1.4 Lacs (female, general category), you have realistic chances in mid-tier NITs (later rounds), state government colleges, and strong private universities in Tamil Nadu and Bangalore for ECE/EEE. Top NITs/IIITs are unlikely, but good regional option
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