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 after JEE Main result?

After JEE Main session 2 result, candidates can start shortlisting colleges and prepare for the JoSAA counselling process. The candidates qualifying the cutoff can register for JEE Advanced.

When will JEE Mains 2027 Result be declared?

The JEE Mains 2027 Session 2 result will be declared in April 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 JEE Main cutoff for IIITs?

Top-tier IIITs typically require a JEE Mains percentile of 99+, while mid-tier and newer IIITs may accept candidates in the 94 to 97 percentile range.

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 2027 can be used for admission to colleges in 2027 only.

What is CRL in JEE Main result?

CRL stands for Common Rank List in the JEE Main result, representing a candidate's overall rank among all test-takers nationwide, regardless of category.

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 should I do if I am not able to pay the fee for the JEE Main 2027 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 reporting time for JEE Main shift 1 exam?

JEE Main 2027 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.

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.

What is JEE Main 2027 exam date?

NTA has released JEE Main 2027 Session 1 exam date. Session 2 exam dates are expected soon: Session 1: January 22, 23, 24, 28, 29 and 30 2027. January 31 will be buffer day. Session 2: First week of April 2027

When will JEE Main 2027 session 1 registration begin?

The JEE Mains 2027 session 1 application form is expected to be released in the last week of October 2026.

When will NTA release JEE Main notification 2027?

The JEE Mains 2027 notification can be expected in the last week of September 2026 or in the first week of October 2026.

When will CSAB counselling start?

The CSAB special counselling started on July 28.

What is JEE Main 2026 application form date?

The registrations for the JEE Main 2026 session 2 are now over.

When will the JAC Delhi counselling end?

JAC Delhi counselling dates can be checked on the official website. This year, there are 4 rounds and 1 upgradation round.

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 is the exam pattern of JEE Mains?

JEE Main has 75 questions (20 MCQs + 5 Numerical per subject) across Physics, Chemistry, Math. 3-hour CBT awards +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect answers, totalling 300 marks.

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 .

What is JEE Main shift timing?

The JEE Main 2027 exam shift timings are: Shift 1: 9 am to 12 noon Shift 2: 3 pm to 6 pm

When will NTA release the JEE Main session 2 admit card?

The JEE Main 2027 session 2 admit card will be available3 to 4 days before the respective exam date of the students.

What is the last date to download JEE Mains admit card?

Candidates can download the JEE Main admit card until the day of the exam. After the exam day, no admit card would be available on the NTA JEE Main website.

What is the JEE Main 2027 exam date for Session 2 ?

NTA will conduct the JEE Main 2027 session 2 exam in April 2027.

What is the age limit to apply for JEE Main?

There is no age limit to apply for the JEE Mains exam. Candidates should check the other eligibility criteria before they start the application process.

How do I know if I am qualified for appearing in JEE Advanced exam?

On the JEE Main result, candidates can check if they have qualified for the JEE Advanced exam.

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.

How many times JEE Main is conducted in a year?

JEE Main is conducted twice a year: in January and April.

How many chapters are in JEE Mains syllabus?

The official NTA JEE Main Syllabus contains 52 major units/chapters across all three subjects.

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 2026. The papers can be downloaded as PDF and can be practised to prepare for the exam.

What are JEE Main memory based answer keys?

JEE Main memory-based answer keys are unofficial answer sheets created by coaching institutes immediately after an exam, compiled from students' recollections of questions and correct answers, used by aspirants to estimate scores before the official NTA key release, and help in challenging official answers later.

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.

What is the JEE Main application fee for BTech admission at IIT Bhilai?

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

If the JEE Main answer key challenge has been accepted, NTA will inform the students via email. Keep an eye on your mailbox.

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

Yes, the fee paid for the JEE Mains answer key challenge is refunded only when the answer challenged has been found correct and valid.

What are JEE Main memory based answer keys?

JEE Main memory-based answer keys are unofficial answer sheets created by coaching institutes immediately after an exam, compiled from students' recollections of questions and correct answers, used by aspirants to estimate scores before the official NTA key release, and help in challenging official answers later.

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

The JEE Mains answer key challenge fee is INR 200 per challenge.

How is JEE Main counselling conducted?

The JoSAA counselling process is held at the national level and is completely online. The counselling is held in five or six rounds every year, and each round includes seat allotment, seat confirmation by candidates, online reporting at the allotted institute, and payment of fees.

Do the JoSAA registered candidates need to fill CSAB application form separately?

Yes, the candidates who have registered for JoSAA have to re-register for CSAB counselling at csab.nic.in.

Is there any age limit to apply for JoSAA counselling?

The age limit will be applicable as mentioned in JEE Main/JEE Advanced brochure and official website. There is no seperate age limit criteria prescribed for JoSAA counselling.

Where do I find the JoSAA counselling registration link?

The JoSAA counselling registration link is made available on the official JoSAA counselling website, josaa.nic.in.

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

JEE Main 2027 Exam Date Session 1

22 Jan '27 - 24 Jan '27

Updated on May 5, 2026 22:44 IST

By Mamona Majumder, Deputy Manager

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.

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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

JEE Mains 2027 Dates and Schedule

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

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Oct ' 26 - Nov ' 26	JEE Main 2027 Registration Session 1 TENTATIVE
Dec ' 26	JEE Main 2027 Correction Window Session 1 TENTATIVE
Jan ' 27	JEE Main 2027 photo verification certificate upload last date (for non-aadhaar candidates) TENTATIVE
Jan ' 27	JEE Main Admit Card 2027 Session 1 TENTATIVE
22 Jan ' 27 - 24 Jan ' 27	JEE Main 2027 Exam Date Session 1
28 Jan ' 27 - 30 Jan ' 27	JEE Main 2027 Exam Date Session 1
31 Jan ' 27	JEE Main 2027 Exam Date Session 1 (Buffer Date)
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JEE Main Paper 2 Result 2026 Session 2 OUT

DeskCalendar Result: Feb ' 27

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

DeskCalendar Answer Key: Feb ' 27

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

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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

DeskCalendar Registration: Oct ' 26 - Nov ' 26

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.

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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

DeskCalendar Admit Card: Jan ' 27

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

DeskCalendar Counselling: Jun ' 27

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.