What are the 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.

How is JEE Main counselling conducted?

The JEE Main counselling for BTech admission to NITs, IIITs and GFTIs is organised by the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) in June. To participate in the JoSAA counselling seat allotment process , candidates have to register online. The allotment of seats will be based on All India Ranks in JEE Main. Candidates can check more details regarding JoSAA seat allotment dates and admission process from the official website josaa.nic.in.

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.

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.

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.

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.

What is the JEE Main application fee?

The application fees for JEE Main is written below 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 the JEE Main 2026 session 2 are now over.

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.

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.

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.

Is JEE Main syllabus same as syllabus of JEE Advanced?

Not both are not same. But some topics are similar in JEE Main and JEE Advanced. Students who qualify the JEE Main exam and are among the top 250000 students are eligible to take the JEE Advanced. Due to this reason majority of syllabi are the same, but a few extra topics are added in JEE Advanced.

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.

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

Students who are preparing for JEE Main exam are advised to first cover the entire JEE Main syllabus. Covering only the high weightage chapters would decrease their chances of getting full/high score in JEE Main exam. Only after covering the entire syllabus, students can check most important chapters for JEE Mains .

When will JEE Main 2026 Registration start?

JEE Main Registration 2026 Session 2 registration has started at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

What is the age limit to apply for JEE Main?

There is no minimum or maximum age to apply for JEE Main as per JEE Main eligibility criteria by NTA. You can appear in JEE Mains for three consecutive years from the year of passing class 12. You must have passed class 12 in 2024, 2025 or you are appearing in 2026 if you plan to apply for JEE Main 2026.

When will be JEE Main exam 2026 conducted?

Registration for Session 1 is open from October 31 to November 27, 2025. JEE Main exam 2026 session 1 will be conducted from January 21 to 30, 2026 and session 2 will take place from April 1 to 10, 2026. Session 2 registration will open up later.

What is the official website of JEE Main 2026?

The official website of JEE Mains 2026 is jeemain.nta.nic.in and nta.ac.in. NTA will release all the information related to JEE Main 2026 Session 1 and 2 exams only on this official website. The link for JEE Mains registration, admit card, answer key and result is made available only on the website jeemain.nta.nic.in. The website has full details related to exam dates, application process, admit card, answer key and result. Candidates can download the information brochure, and check eligibility criteria from the official website.

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

Do your research to choose the best book for JEE Main preparation. You can talk to your teachers before you decide. Some books recommended for your preparation are given below: Subjects Books Physics NCERT Class 11 and 12 Concepts of Physics (Vol.1 & 2) by H.C. Verma Problems and Solutions of Physics by Sashi Bhusan Tiwari Chemistry NCERT Class 11 and 12 Concepts of Physical Chemistry by P. Bahadur Organic Chemistry by O.P. Tandon Mathematics NCERT Class 11 and 12 Differential & Integral Calculus by Amit Aggarwal Trigonometry and Coordinate Geometry by S.L. Loney

Can I complete JEE Main syllabus in 6 months?

JEE Mains syllabus can be completed in 6 months considering that almost every topic of JEE syllabus is similar to class 11 and 12 syllabus. However, completing the syllabus does not mean that candidates will get a good score. JEE Main exam tests your conceptual and analytical understanding of topics. To get a good score, you need to have good understanding of core concepts and also use to of applying them in solving numerical questions.

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 many chapters are in JEE Mains syllabus?

National Testing Agency releases the JEE Main exam syllabus online. You can check the syllabus and know the names of chapters and topics. Here we have provded the detail of chapters in JEE Main syllabus. 19 Chapters in Physics (Also 1 chapter for experimental skills) 20 Chapters in Chemistry 14 Chapters in Mathematics There is less possibility of any increase or decrease in chapters of JEE Main 2026 syllabus. However, candidates are advised to stay updated with the latest syllabus by visiting the JEE Main syllabus page or the official website of JEE Mains.

How do I balance school studies with JEE Main preparation?

Students who are in class 12 and would also be appearing in JEE Mains 2026 exam mostly find it difficult to manage both their class/school and JEE studies. However, all these students have an advantage over others/droppers aspirants as there are many common topics in class 12 and JEE. To benefit, they must identify all the topics that are common and study those first. Secondly, cover the topics that have more weightage in class 12 and complete them. Before a few days of JEE Mains, study specifically for JEE. This way, they can manage both class 12 and JEE efficiently.

How many marks are required to clear the JEE Mains entrance exam?

JEE Main cutoff is depends on the category you belongs. However as per the last year of trends, JEE Main marks above 90 are enough for clearance if you belong to general category. Students must note that their is no minimum marks required to qualify JEE Mains. Minimum marks is required only to qualify to appear in JEE Advanced. The minimum marks for JEE Advanced is in the form of cutoff and is different for all categories. Candidates can check JEE Main cutoff from the Shiksha page.

What is the exam pattern of JEE Mains?

JEE Main 2026 exam pattern has been released by the NTA. As per exam pattern, the JEE Main Paper 1 (BE/B.Tech) exam will consist of 75 questions, 25 each from Physics Chemistry and Mathematics. Out of 25 questions, 20 will be MCQs and 5 will be NAV. Students need to answer all 75 questions. JEE Main paper 2A for B.Arch consists of 77 questions of which 25 are from Mathematics, 50 from General Aptitude and 2 from Drawing. In Paper 2B for BPlan total questions are 100 of which 25 are from Mathematics, 50 from General Aptitude and 25 from Planning. The question paper will have no internal choices within questions and total duration of exam is 3 hours.

What is the difficulty level of JEE Main?

JEE Main difficulty level is similar to class 12 board exams. Syllabus of JEE Main is similar to class 11 and 12 syllabus. The questions asked in exam are tricky and need an in-depth understanding of subjects. They need to have conceptual understanding of every topic to score well in exam. Those who study NCERT can get a decent score in JEE Mains.

What type of questions are asked in JEE Main?

There are two question types in JEE Main exam. Multiple choice questions and numerical ability questions. In MCQ, every question has 4 options with only 1 correct answer. Select the correct option. In numerical ability question type, no options are there. Solve them and write answer using keyword and mouse.

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

Candidates should take JEE Main mock tests at least once a week. However, in the last month before exam, frequency should be increased to 3 to 4 mock exam per week.

How can I download JEE Mains exam city intimation slip?

NTA will activate the link to download JEE Main city intimation slip 2026 on the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates need to login on the JEE Main official website using their application number and password to download the JEE Main 2026 advance exam city allotment slip.

What is JEE Main city intimation slip?

JEE Main exam city slip is the document which have details about the city in which the exam centre of the candidate is located. The JEE Mains city intimation slip also have details of the JEE Main exam date of the candidates. Candidates must note that the exam city slip is different from the admit card. NTA releases the exam city intimation slip around 1 week before the exam starts.

Where can I get the JEE Mains city intimation slip link to check my exam city?

To check your JEE Mains exam city, you can download the city intimation slip from the official website of the National Testing Agency (NTA). Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in and look for the "JEE (Main) City Intimation Slip" link under the candidate activity section. Log in using your application number, date of birth, and security pin to access the slip. Keep an eye on the website for updates, as the link is usually released a few days before the exam.

What topics are mostly asked in JEE Main exam

Questions in JEE Mains exam is a blend of all the topics covered in the syllabus. However, there are some topics that are very much important and should be paid extra attentions while preparing for the exam. The list of important JEE Main topics are Mathematics 3D Geometry Vector Applications of Derivatives Definite Integrals Limit, Cnntinuity and Differentiability Physics Heat and Thermodynamics Electromagnetic Waves Ray & Wave Optics Kinematics Current Electricity Magnetism Chemistry Electrochemistry Chemical Kinetics Thermodynamics p-block elements Chemical Bonding

Where can I get previous year JEE Main question papers?

Students can download JEE Main previous year question paper from Shiksha page. Candidates are provided JEE Main previous year question papers from the year 2014 to 2025. The papers can be downloaded as PDF and can be practised to prepare for the exam. JEE Main previous year question paper also helps in understanding the difficulty level of the exam and chapter-wise weightage of questions. Solving JEE Main question papers will help in analysing the preparation level of the exam.

Till which date can I 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.

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.

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)

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.

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

Candidates will be able to raise objections against the provisional JEE Main answer key online. For every objection, the candidates will have to pay INR 200. The fee payment has to be done online i.e., through credit card/debit card/net banking. If the candidates do not pay the required fee then their objections will not be accepted. Along with the fee, the candidates will also have to submit the supporting proof for the objections.

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

Yes, the fees paid towards raising the objections in JEE Main answer key is reunded if the challenge is found correct. The amound is credited back to the account which was used for payment of challenge fees.

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

In case the JEE Main answer key challenge raised by the candidate is accepted, the NTA will send an email to the registered email address mentioning the details of question for which the objections has been accepted. The NTA will also send the details of correct answer for the questions.

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.

Can I get NIT with 95 percentile in JEE Main?

With 95 percentile in JEE Mains, your chances of getting into a NIT are high, but high-demand courses may not be available.

JEE Main 2026 Paper 2: Session 2 Result OUT, Cutoff, Counselling

Updated on May 5, 2026 22:44 IST

By Mamona Majumder, Assistant Manager

Overview

JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 exam: NTA has released JEE Mains Paper 2 results at jeemain.nta.nic.in. JEE Mains paper 2 is a national-level entrance examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to undergraduate Architecture (BArch) and Planning (BPlanning) programs at NITs, IIITs, and other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs).

Paper 2A (BArch): Focuses on Mathematics, General Aptitude, and Drawing. It features 77 questions for a total of 400 marks. While Mathematics and Aptitude are online (CBT), the Drawing test is conducted offline with pen and paper.
Paper 2B (BPlanning): This paper also focuses on the same subjects as Paper 2A, just the drawing section is replaced with Planning-based questions. It consists of 100 questions (all CBT) for 400 marks.

JEE Main 2026 Exam Date	JEE Main 2026 Application Form
JEE Main 2026 Preparation Tips	Best Books for JEE Main 2026 Preparation

Table of contents

JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Highlights
NTA JEE Mains 2026 Dates and Schedule
JEE Main Paper 2 Result 2026 Session 2 OUT
JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Answer Key Session 2 OUT
JEE Main 2026 Eligibility Criteria
JEE Main 2026 Application Form
JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern Paper 2
JEE Main 2026 Syllabus Paper 2
JEE Main Question Paper BArch and BPlan
JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Paper 2
JEE Main 2026 Counselling

JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Highlights

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	Joint Entrance Examination (Main) or JEE Main
Mode of Exam	Computed Based Test except for Drawing section in BArch
Duration	3 hours for BArch/BPlan 3.5 hours for BArch and BPlan combined
Exam Frequency	Twice a year - January and April
Total Registrations	Around 1 Lakh (2025)
Official Website	jeemain.nta.nic.in nta.ac.in
Papers	Paper-2A: BArch Paper-2B: B.Plan
JEE Main Total Marks	B.Arch/B.Plan - 400
Total Questions Asked	B.Arch: 77 B.Planning: 100
Marking Scheme	4 for each correct response -1 for each incorrect response No marks for unattempted questions No negative marking for Non-MCQ questions
Language of paper	English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu
NTA JEE Main Helpline	NTA Telephone Number: 0120-6895200 NTA Email ID: jeemain@nta.ac.in NTA Helpline: 8178359845 \| 8287471852 \| 9650173668 \| 9599676953 \| 8287471852

NTA JEE Mains 2026 Dates and Schedule

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

Dates	Past Exam Dates
05 May ' 26	JEE Main 2026 paper 2 result session 2
04 May ' 26	JEE Main 2026 paper 2 final answer key session 2
25 Apr ' 26	JEE Main 2026 paper 2 answer key & response sheet session 2
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JEE Main Paper 2 Result 2026 Session 2 OUT

NTA has announced the JEE Mains paper 2 result for session 2 on the official website - jeemain.nta.nic.in. The score card has details of the candidate's percentile score, All India Rank, and cutoff score.

How to Check JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Result:

Open the official website
Click on JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Result link
Login using the Application number and password
Results will be displayed on the screen
Download and take a printout of the scorecard
Check more details on JEE Main Paper 2 Result 2026 for BArch and BPlan Candidates need to keep their scorecard safe as it will be required at the time of counselling and the admission process.

Candidates need to keep their scorecard safe as it will be required at the time of counselling and the admission process.

Link to check JEE Mains 2026 paper 2 result

JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Answer Key Session 2 OUT

The JEE Main Paper 2 answer key 2026 for session 2 is out on the official website. Candidates can download JEE Main Paper 2 Answer Key using the steps mentioned here.

How to Check JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Answer Key

Open the website jeemain.nta.nic.in
Click on Paper 2 answer key link
Login using you application number and password
Answer key will be displayed on the screen
Download and take its printout

Candidates can use the answer key to know correct answers to the questions asked in the exam and calculate their expected scores before the announcement of the result.

Download and Raise Objections in JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Answer Key - Here

JEE Main 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Particulars	Details
Age	No minimum or maximum age limit
Qualifying Exam	Candidates should have passed class 12 in 2024 or 2025 or appearing in the exam in 2026
Class 12 percentage	No minimum or maximum percentage required in class 12 for appearing in JEE Main 2026
Combination of subjects in the qualifying exam	For BArch Mathematics Physics Chemistry For BPlan Mathematics
Number of attempts	Students can appear in the JEE Main for 3 consecutive year from the year of passing class 12

JEE Main 2026 Application Form

The JEE Main 2026 Registration Paper 2 is now over for session 1. The JEE Main application form 2026 paper 2 was available online on the JEE Main official website jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Instructions to fill JEE Main Application Form 2026

Registration: Candidates have to fill JEE Mains 2026 registration form by providing basic details like name, mobile number, email ID etc.

Filling Application Form: In this step, candidates have to fill detailed JEE Mains 2026 application form by providing details of parents, education, paper for which appearing, exam centre, category etc.

Uploading Documents: Candidates have to upload scanned images of passport size colour photograph and signature. Candidates of reserved categories also need to upload category certificates.

Payment of Application Fee: After documents uploaded, candidates have to pay application fees online. The application form will be automatically submitted after fee payment.

Take Printout of Application Form: Candidates must take a printout of the filled application form and keep it safe.

JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern Paper 2

The exam pattern of JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 has been released by NTA. As per the pattern, JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 will be conducted online except the drawing part of BArch which is offline as a pen-paper-based test. The BArch paper consists of 77 questions, 25 from Mathematics, 50 from General Aptitude and 2 from Drawing. The BPlan paper consists of 100 questions, 25 from Mathematics, 50 from General Aptitude and 25 from Planning. It is very important that students have a clear idea about exam before they start their preparation. Candidates have to select course choice between Paper 2A and 2B while filling application form.

JEE Main 2026 Syllabus Paper 2

The NTA has released the JEE Main Paper 2 syllabus 2026 on the official website. Candidates can check here JEE Main syllabus for Paper 2 here to know the topics that are covered in the exam. JEE Main BArch syllabus includes topics of Mathematics, General Aptitude and Drawing. The syllabus of JEE Main BPlan consists of topics from Mathematics, General Aptitude and Planning. Students must prepare for the exam using the prescribed syllabus.

⇒ Download JEE Main Paper 2 syllabus

JEE Main Question Paper BArch and BPlan

Candidates can download JEE Main paper 2a and 2b question papers from the website of NTA. They can check JEE Main paper 2 question papers to understand details of exam. Also, candidates can use JEE Main question paper with solution pdf download as sample papers. Students must also refer to JEE Main chapter-wise weightage to know topics that are important for exam. Along with practising from question papers, candidates must also take mock test regularly.

JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Paper 2

NTA will release the JEE Main paper 2 admit card 2026 online on the website jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates must download and take a printout of their admit card to appear in the exam. No candidates will be allowed to appear in the exam without admit card. JEE Main City intimation slip 2026 will be released before the admit card.

How to Download JEE Main Admit Card 2026

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

⇒ Check more details about JEE Main Paper 2 admit card 2026

JEE Main 2026 Counselling

The counselling for admission to BArch and BPlan courses will be organized by JoSAA. JEE Main 2026 counselling will be conducted online tentatively in June. Students will have to register online to participate in the counselling for seat allotment in NITs, IIEST Shibpur and GFTIs.