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JEE Main 2026 Exam Date Session 2: Check April Dates for Paper 1 & 2
Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main 2026 ( JEE Main )
Exam On - 2 Apr '26 - 9 Apr '26
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that the JEE Main 2026 session 2 exam will be held between April 2 and 9 in two shifts each day. However, NTA will announce the exact exam dates when the JEE Mains April attempt exam will be held in this period. Soon, NTA is going to allot the exam date via the JEE Main city slip.
The JEE Main 2026 session 2 exam date is out. However, NTA will soon allot the exact exam date to the individual candidates via the city slip this week. Also, a few days before the allotted exam date, 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 will be held between April 2 and 9 in two shifts each day. However, NTA will announce the exact exam dates when the JEE Mains April attempt exam will be held in this period. Soon, NTA is going to allot the exam date to all the registered candidates via the JEE Main city intimation slip 2026. The city slip will inform 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.
Table of contents
- NTA JEE Mains Session 2 Exam Date
- JEE Main Session 2 Exam Date 2026 for Paper 1 (BE/BTech)
- JEE Mains April Session Exam Date 2026 for Paper 2a and 2b (BArch and BPlan)
- 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 | April 2 to 9 |
| JEE Main 2026 April Session city slip date | Anytime this week Most expected release date - March 20 |
| JEE Mains admit card release date for April exams | Last week of March 2026 |
JEE Main Session 2 Exam Date 2026 for Paper 1 (BE/BTech)
NTA usually conducts the JEE Mains paper 1 exam in 5 days with 2 shifts per day. The most expected exam date for JEE Main session 2 exam is:
- April 2
- April 3
- April 4
- April 5 - On Sundays, NTA usually do not conduct the JEE Main exam
- April 6
- April 7
- April 8
- April 9 - On April 9, there are elections scheduled in Kerala, Assam and Puducherry. Therefore, the exam on this date is unlikely.
Therefore, it is expected that NTA will conduct the JEE Main 2026 session 2 exam for paper 1 on April 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7.
JEE Mains April Session Exam Date 2026 for Paper 2a and 2b (BArch and BPlan)
The JEE Main 2026 paper 2a and 2b is usually held in one single day and one shift. Therefore, going by the past year's trends, the NTA JEE paper 2 exam date is expected to be April 8.
However, in some past years, there have been cases when the paper 2 exam was held in two shifts. However, the exam is scheduled over one day only, unlike the paper 1 exam, which is scheduled over five or more days.
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
Q: When will NTA release the JEE Main session 2 admit card?
A:
The JEE Main 2026 session 2 admit card will be out 3 to 4 days before the exam. The most likely date is March 28 to 29.
Q: How to check JEE Main exam centres?
A:
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.
Q: What is a good score in JEE Mains 2026?
A:
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.
Commonly asked questions
Q: What is JEE Main city intimation slip?
A:
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.
Q: When will NTA release JEE Main session 2 city intimation slip 2026?
A:
NTA will release the JEE Main session 2 city intimation slip anytime soon for the exams to be held between April 2 and 9.
Q: Is 75 percent marks in class 12 required for JEE Mains?
A:
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.
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