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.

When will JEE Mains 2026 Result be declared?

NTA announced the JEE Main session 1 Result 2026 on February 16, 2026. Candidates can download the JEE Main result 2026 scorecard online. JEE Main result login link 2026 is available on official website jeemain.nta.nic.in. The JEE Main 2026 result scorecard consists of details of candidate percentile score in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and the aggregate percentile score. JEE Mains 2026 result will be released separately for both sessions.

What after JEE Main result?

After JEE Main result, candidates who want to improve their scores can appear for the second attempt. Rest candidates can start shortlisting colleges and prepare for the JoSAA counselling process.

Is there any qualifying percentile in JEE Main result?

No. There is no qualifying percentile in JEE Main. However, the candidates who want to appear in JEE Advanced will have to get a minimum qualifying percentile in JEE Mains. This minimum qualifying percentile is announced with the JEE Main session 2 reult.

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.

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

Time required to cover JEE Main syllabus changes from one student to another student. 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.

How many times JEE Main is conducted in a year?

National Testing Agency generally conducts the JEE Main exam two times in a year. The first attempt is conducted in January and the second attempt in April. JEE Main 2026 exam dates have been announced by the NTA for both sessions. The first attempt of JEE Main 2026 will be conducted from January 21 to 30 while the second attempt will be conducted from April 2 to 9. Only in the year 2022, NTA conducted JEE Mains in four sessions due to COVID-19. The number of sessions and date for any year is announced by the NTA at the time of release of application form.

How many seats are there in IITs?

As of 2025, the total number of seats in the IITs is 18,160.

What are JEE Main participating institutes?

The participating institutes of JEE Main are the colleges that participate in the JoSAA counselling for admission in various Engineering, Architecture and Planning courses. Besides JEE Main participating institutes, many colleges offer admission based on the scores of JEE Main but are not a part of JoSAA. Such institutes organise their counselling process for admission. There are a total of 31 NITs, 25 IIITs and 19 other GFTIs that participate in JoSAA counselling. The number of seats in these institutes can be checked below. Other institutes which offer admission based on JEE Main scores are from the states which do not conduct their entrance exams for engineering admission and include U.P., Bihar, M.P., Delhi, among others.

Do I need to fill up separate application forms for each session of JEE Main 2026?

Yes, Candidates who wish to appear in both the sessions of JEE Main 2026 need to fill application form separately for all sessions. However, the JEE Main registration need to be done only once. Candidates who apply for the first session of JEE Mains 2026 can use their session 1 application number and password to login and apply for the second session. During the second session of application filling, candidates only need to enter details of paper for which appearing, exam centre preference and pay the application fees. Other details related to education, address, parents details documents uploaded are taken from the first session application process. Candidates also have the option of filling the combined application form for both session 1 and 2 during session 2 application process.

For how many years JEE main exam result is valid to get admission?

The JEE Main result remains valid for the current admission session only. JEE Main result announced in 2026 cannot be used for admission to colleges in 2027.

What is JEE Main Cutoff?

The JEE Main cutoff is the minimum percentile score required to qualify for the JEE Advanced exam. Its is released with the April session result.

What is the cutoff for BTech at NIT Andhra Pradesh for OBC category?

NIT Andhra Pradesh BTech admission is based on candidates' performance in the JEE Main entrance exam, followed by the JoSAA counselling process. For the OBC category students under the AI quota, the JEE Main closing ranks ranged between 5741 and 100661. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the NIT Andhra Pradesh OBC category cutoff 2025 for the first and the last round in the AI quota. Course Round 1 Cutoff 2025 Last Round Cutoff 2025 B.Tech. in Biotechnology 14191 100661 B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering 13555 69612 B.Tech. in Civil Engineering 14452 81169 B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering 5741 29695 B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering 10155 51887 B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering 7400 40587 B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering 12259 63517 B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering 14368 87677

What is the expected cutoff for JEE Main 2026?

The expected cutoff for JEE Main 2026 category wise are: Category Cutoff 2026 (Expected) Unreserved (UR) 93.3045326 Gen-EWS 81.4387917 OBC-NCL 80.7456432 SC 61.3526948 ST 48.2456783 UR-PwD 0.0082349

What is JEE Main cutoff for IIITs?

The cutoff for IIITs vary for various branches and also category of students. Specialised branches like computer Science and electronics engineering has higher cutoff in comparison to other branches. Similarly, JEE Main cutoff for general category candidates is higher in comparison to OBC-NCL and SC/ST candidates. Candidates can check the JEE Main 2022 cutoff below for some top IIITs and branches. For detailed cutoff report, candidates can check Shiksha page. IIIT Allahabad IT Closing Rank Open Category: 5704 IIIT Allahabad ECE Closing Rank Open Category: 9700.

What is the fee for objecting to the answer key of JEE Mains?

Objections raising fee in JEE Main answer key is INR 200 per question. You can pay it online using internet banking or credit/debit card. The exact fees to be paid depends on total questions selected for grievance.

Can I participate in JEE Main counselling next round if I do not accept the seat allotted to me in previous rounds?

JEE Main counselling and seat allotment has many processes. Once seat is allotted to a candidate, you have option of Accept and Freeze, Accept and Float and Slide. If you are satisfied with allotted seat and select first option, you cannot participate in next round counselling. If you are not satisfied, select second or third option to participate in next round with the current seat.

What is CRL in JEE Main Cutoff?

CRL stands for the Common Rank List. NTA releases the cutoff in several categories one of which is CRL. Basically, CRL means unreserved category. Candidates belonging to unreserved category need to have JEE Main cutoff equal to or more than the CRL cutoff. The other categories for which cutoff is released are Gen-EWS, Open-PwD, OBC-NCL, SC and ST.

What details will be printed on JEE Main final result?

Candidates will be able to check these details on the JEE Main scorecard: JEE Main Application Number, JEE Main Roll Number, Name & Date of Birth, Qualifying Status, All India Rank secured by a candidate in the exam, category-wise All India Rank (AIR) of the Candidate, Subject-wise scores, aggregate score in all three subjects of both sessions. You can download your Joint Entrance Examination-Main Result from the official website. The official website is jeemain.nta.nic.in. Note that, there is no provision to re-evaluate/re-check JEE Main result.

Which colleges participate in JoSAA Counselling?

The institutes the participate in JoSAA counselling are: 23 IITs 31 NITs IIEST Shibpur 26 IIITs 40 Other-Government Funded Technical Institutes (Other-GFTIs)

When will JoSAA choice filling window open?

The JoSAA 2026 choice filling window will open with the registration window in June 2026. Candidates will be able to register and then fill the choices of courses and colleges based on their JEE Main/Advanced ranks and category.

What is the minimum qualification needed to appear in the JoSAA counselling?

Candidates should have JEE Main and/or JEE Advanced rank. Candidates must have at least 75% aggregate marks in Class 12. The aggregate marks for SC, ST and PwD candidates must be at least 65%. Candidates must be within the category wise top 20 percentile of successful candidates in their respective Class 12 board.

What is the last date to fill the choices in JoSAA counselling?

The dates for JoSAA counselling 2026 choice filling will be announced once the result of JEE Main 2026 is declared. Candidates can fill choices only during the choice filling period. Also, candidates need to lock their choices before the last date.

I am a PwD candidates but do not have UDID card. Is it necessary to upload UDID card in application form?

As per the JEE Main information brochure, both UDID card and PwD/PwBD certificates will be accepted. Candidates who do not have UDID card can upload their PwD/PwBD certificate at the time of filling application form. They can get the UDID certificate before the counselling admission process.

What courses are offered via JoSAA counselling?

The coursse offered by the 23 IITs, 31 NITs, IIEST Shibpur, 26 IIITs and 40 Other-Government Funded Technical Institutes (Other-GFTIs) via the JoSAA counselling include: BTech in various Engineering disciplines. BSc programs in Science. BArch in Architecture. Dual Degree programs like B.Tech-MTech and BS-MS. Integrated M.Tech and Integrated MSc programs.

What is the JEE Main exam?

JEE Main is a national-level engineering entrance exam. It is held for candidates who pass the class 12 exam for admission to the best colleges of the nation, like the NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. Various top private engineering colleges also accept the JEE Main exam score for admission. JEE Main is also a qualifying exam for JEE Advanced, which is mandatory for admission to the IITs. JEE Main exam is held in India as well as abroad in computer-based test mode. The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the exam twice a year. The questions in the exam come from the class 11 and 12 level syllabus. prescribed by NTA. The subjects asked in the exam are Maths, Physics and Chemistry.

What is the reporting time for JEE Main shift 1 exam?

JEE Main 2026 shift 1 exam reporting time is 7 am. The exam centre gates will close at 8:30 am. No candidate will be allowed after this deadline.

How to make corrections in JEE Main application form?

To make corrections in the JEE Main application form, candidates have login to their accounts on the JEE Main official website using their application number and password.

What should I do if I am not able to pay the fee for the JEE Main 2026 application form?

Candidates can face difficulty in payment of application fees due to various reasons like Slower internet connection while paying fees Slow bank server Insufficient balance in bank In case any candiate faces issues while trying to pay JEE Main application fees, they should try paying the fees after some time. Candidates can also try logging out the application form process once and then try paying application fee again after logging in. If the situation still persists, students can contact NTA JEE Main helpline number.

What is the criteria to resolve tie when two candidates score same marks in JEE Main?

When two candidates score same marks in JEE Main, the NTA resolves tie by giving weightage to candidates haveing the highest marks in Maths>Physics>Chemistry. In case ties still persist, the weightage will be given to candidates with less incorrect questions in subjects in the same order.

Do I need to send the printout of JEE Main application form to NTA office?

No, candidates are not required to send the prinout of JEE Main application form 2026 to the NTA office. Candidates have to fill and submit the application form online only. However, it is advised that candidates download, take a printout of their filled application form and keept it safe until the completion of admission process. JEE Main 2026 application form copy might be required at the time of counselling/admission process in the institute.

What is JEE Main class 12th percentage criteria?

No minimum percentage is required to appear in JEE Mains exam as per NTA. In some various institutes, there is a creiteria for class 12 minimum percentage for admission. For example, IITs and NITs need minimum 75% marks in class 12 for BTech courses.

What is JEE Main Eligibility Criteria?

Criteria Decription Age limit There is no age limit to appear in JEE Main. Year of passing qualifying exam 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 JEE Mains 2026. Nationality Candidates must be Indian citizens. Foreign Nationals, NRIs, PIOs (Persons of Indian Origin), and OCIs (Overseas Citizens of India) can also apply.

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

As per the JEE Main eligibility criteria, candidates must have Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects and any one subject from the optional list of Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, or Technical vocation course. If you have any of the sunject from optional list and both compulsory subjetc, you can apply for JEE Mains. For more details, candidates can visit the official JEE Main website.

Is there any age limit to apply for JEE Mains?

No, there are no age limit to apply for JEE Mains exam.

What is the JEE Main application fee?

The application fees for JEE Main is INR 1,000 for Male unreserved, OBC, EWS category candidates INR 800 for Female unreserved/OBC/EWS category candidates INR 500 for SC/ST/PwD/Transgender category candidates

What is JEE Main 2026 application form date?

The registrations for JEE Main 2026 session 2 are ongoing at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Students can register till Feb 25, 2026.

What is Chapterwise weightage of class 11 and 12 topics in JEE Main?

Chapterwise weightage of class 11 and 12 topics in JEE Main are mentioned below: Physics: Current Electricity Waves AC, Magnetism, Laws of Motion Work, Power and Energy. Chemistry the high weightage topics are s and p block elements, Coordination compounds, Thermodynamics Gaseous state, Chemical bonding, Atomic structure, Polymers, Environmental Chemistry Organic Chemistry. Mathematics, the high weightage topics are Sequence and Series Vectors and 3D, Integral and Differential Calculus, Definite and Indefinite Integral.

Which chapters are important in Physics Chemistry and Mathematics for JEE Main exam?

Candidates can check here the important chapters for JEE Main Physics Chemistry and Mathematics Physics Mechanics and Electricity and Magnetism (Equal importance) Modern Physics Optics Heat and Thermodynamics and Waves Sound Measurement and errors Chemistry Gaseous State Chemical Kinetics Organic Chemistry Reactions of Benzene Ores and Metallurgy Thermodynamics Polymers Environmental Chemistry Mathematics Algebra Trigonometry Analytical Geometry Differential Calculus Integral Calculus Vectors.

How do I handle difficult topics of JEE Main that I'm unable to understand even after several attempts?

The best way to handle tough topics in any subject is to study the concepts of that particular topic. The conceptual understanding of any topic gives us the clarity to solve theoretical as well as numerical questions from that topic. NCERT text books are the best material to understand the core concepts.

Which was the easiest shift of JEE Main 2026 January session exam?

The the easiest shift of the JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam was January 28, shift 2. The JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam was held in 10 shifts. To overcome the difficulty level differences, NTA will normalise the scores of the candidates.

Which book should I refer to prepare for JEE Main exam?

It is advised that students begin their JEE Main preparation with NCERT books. NCERT class 11 and 12 books for Physics Chemistry and Mathematics are the best to understand basic concepts and solve numerical problems. Along with NCERTs, students can refer to additional books like H. C. Verma and Irodov for Physics. In Mathematics, students can take help from Arihant books. For Chemistry R C Mukherjee, O P Tandon and P Bahadur are best.

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.

Are calculators allowed inside exam centre in JEE Main exam?

Students are not allowed to carry calculators inside the exam centre in JEE Main exam. Students can use the virtual calculator available on the screen during the exam. Virtual calculators will be available on the computer screen of students during the JEE Main exam.

Which books are best for JEE Mains?

Some of the best books for JEE Main preparation are as follows: For Physics, candidates can refer to: NCERT Class 11 and 12 Textbooks, Concepts of Physics (Vol. 1 and 2) by HC Verma, Fundamentals of Physics by Halliday, Resnick & Walker and Problems in General Physics by I.E Irodov. For Maths, candidates should refer to the NCERT Class 11 and 12 Textbooks and Objective Mathematics by RD Sharma. For Chemistry, candidates can check books like NCERT Textbooks for classes 11 and 12, Modern Approach to Chemical Calculations by RC Mukherjee, and Organic Chemistry by OP Tandon.

Are class 11 topics important in JEE Mains?

Yes, and in fact, in the JEE Main exam, the weightage of class 11 and topics is almost the same. Candidates have to study topics of both classes 11 and 12 with equal importance.

Are virtual calculators allowed in JEE Main?

No. NTA has not allowed calculators of kind - virtual or physical inside the JEE Main exam hall. Candidates must not carry calculators or any other electronic device in the JEE Main examination centre.

What is JEE Main Eligibility Criteria?

Criteria Decription Age limit There is no age limit to appear in JEE Main. Year of passing qualifying exam 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 JEE Mains 2026. Nationality Candidates must be Indian citizens. Foreign Nationals, NRIs, PIOs (Persons of Indian Origin), and OCIs (Overseas Citizens of India) can also apply.

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

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.

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.

What should I do as I have made a mistake while filling my father's name in the JEE Mains application form?

Candidates who have made any spelling mistakes or entered wrong details in the application form can change it during application form correction window. The facility to edit form will be available once the registration process concludes. There's no charges to make correction in JEE Main application form.

JEE Main 2026: April Registration Open, Form Correction (Feb 27), Cutoff

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Registration - 1 Feb '26 - 25 Feb '26

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JEE Main: NTA has declared the JEE Mains 2026 result session 1. To check JEE Main result 2026 candidates will have to log in with their application number and password at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Overall and percentile scores are available through JEE Mains result. For the session 1 exam, NTA has declared 12 students as JEE Mains topper 2026. Also, NTA has released JEE Main 2026 paper 2 answer key and response sheet.

JEE Main Session 2 registration is currently open at official website. To be registered for exam, candidates have to fill and submit online form before JEE Main Session 2 registration last date, which is February 25. The form correction facility for all regustered candidates will open on February 28. The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts JEE Mains exam twice a year, in January and April, in computer-based test mode. As per the JEE Mains exam date 2026, the April attempt dates are April 2 to 9, 2026.

JEE Main is one of the most competitive and important engineering entrance exams in India whicih is taken by over by 10 to 12 lakh students annually. JEE Mains exam is held at the national level for candidates aspiring to pursue engineering, architecture and planning courses after completing their class 12. The top 2.5 lakh candidates from JEE Mains also qualify for JEE Advanced exam. The JEE Advanced exam is the only gateway to premier engineering institutions - Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). The JEE Main exam consists of three papers - BE/BTech (paper 1), BArch (paper 2a) and BPlan (paper 2b). The questions in the exam are framed from the class 11 and 12 level syllabus prescribed by NTA. Check more details here.

Table of contents

Recent Updates on JEE Main 2026
NTA JEE Mains 2026 Dates and Schedule
JEE Main 2026 Application Form Session 2 - OUT
JEE Mains 2026 Result Session 1 OUT
NTA JEE Main Final Answer Key 2026 OUT
JEE Main 2026 Question Papers with Solutions for January Session - All Shifts OUT
JEE Main 2026 Expected Cutoff
JEE Main Eligibility Criteria 2026 - Who can Apply for Session 2?
How Many Candidates Register and Appear in JEE Mains?
JEE Mains Session 1 Exam Analysis & Student Reactions
JEE Main 2026 Exam: Key Highlights
History for JEE Main Exam
JEE Main Syllabus 2026 - Download PDF
JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern
Preparation Plan JEE Mains 2026 April Session
Best Books for JEE Mains 2026
Online JEE Mains Mock Test 2026
JEE Main City Intimation Slip 2026
NTA JEE Main Admit Card 2026
JEE Main JoSAA Counselling 2026
JEE Main 2026 Frequently Asked Questions

Recent Updates on JEE Main 2026

NTA JEE Mains 2026 Dates and Schedule

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

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
01 Feb ' 26 - 25 Feb ' 26	JEE Main 2026 Registration Session 2 ONGOING
27 Feb ' 26 - 28 Feb ' 26	JEE Main 2026 session 2 form correction window
Mar ' 26	JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Session 2 TENTATIVE
02 Apr ' 26 - 09 Apr ' 26	JEE Main 2026 Exam Date Session 2
Apr ' 26	JEE Main 2026 Result Date Session 2 TENTATIVE

Dates	Past Exam Dates
19 Feb ' 26	JEE Main 2026 paper 2 answer key & response sheet session 1
19 Feb ' 26 - 20 Feb ' 26	JEE Main 2026 paper 2 answer key challenge session 1
16 Feb ' 26	JEE Main 2026 Final Answer Key Session 1
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