JEE Main: The National Testing Agency conducted the JEE Mains 2026 exam in two sessions and has decalred the final results. Based on the results, 15,38,474 unique candidates appeared across both sessions this year. The JEE Main 2026 ranks of the candidates are now being used in the JoSAA 2026 counselling process for admission and seat allotment at NITs/IIITs/GFTIs. Also, the JEE Main candidates who have qualified the JEE Advanced 2026 exam will be eligible for admissions to Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) through JoSAA. Check more details on the JEE Mains exam on this page.
Latest Updates on JEE Main 2026:
- The JEE Mains 2026 counselling (JoSAA) is currently underway, with registration and choice filling ending on June 11.
- JoSAA counselling dates announced. Download complete schedule
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- What is JEE Main Exam?
- NTA JEE Mains 2026 Dates and Schedule
- JEE Main Counselling 2026 - JoSAA & CSAB
- JEE Main 2026 Cutoffs
- JEE Mains 2026 Result
- JEE Main 2026 Question Papers with Solutions
- NTA JEE Main Answer Key 2026
- JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern
- JEE Main Syllabus 2026 - Download PDF
- Preparation Plan JEE Mains
- JEE Main 2026 Registrations
- JEE Main 2026 Eligibility
- NTA JEE Main Admit Card 2026
- JEE Main 2026 Frequently Asked Questions
What is JEE Main Exam?
JEE Main - Joint Entrance Examination (Main) is a national-level exam conducted twice a year by the National Testing Agency.
Purpose of the exam
- The purpose of the exam is to shortlist candidates for admission to UG engineering, architecture and planning courses at NITs, IIITs and GFTIs.
- It is also the qualifying exam for JEE Advanced for admission to 23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and IISc Bangalore.
- Apart from these institutes, JEE Mains scores are also accepted for admissions in various state-level counselling like UPTAC, JAC Delhi, JAC Chandigarh, HSTES, etc.
Who should appear for JEE Mains?
- Candidaes who want to pursue an engineering course after class 12 from premier colleges of the nation must appear for the JEE Main exam.
- Candidates aiming for admission to IITs, NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, IISc Bangalore, and IIEST Shibpur have to appear and get a rank in this exam.
- Candidaes who want to appear for state-level counselling based on JEE Main ranks must take the exam mandatorily.
Courses Covered under JEE Main
Through JEE Main, candidates get to take admission in all UG Engineering/Architecture/Planning courses offered at various JEE Main score accepting colleges. Some courses include:
- Bachelor of Technology
- Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (Dual Degree)
- Bachelor of Architecture
- Bachelor of Planning
- Integrated Master of Science
Key Highlights of JEE Main
| Particulars |
Details |
| Exam frequency |
Twice a year, in January and April |
| Mode of exam |
Computer-based test across 300+ cities in India and abroad |
| Number of papers |
Three
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| Number of candidates appearing in JEE Main |
Around 14 to 15 lakh |
| Language of the exam |
Held in 13 languages - English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu |
| JEE Main official website |
jeemain.nta.nic.in |
| JEE Main contact details |
NTA Telephone Number: 0120-6895200 NTA Email ID: jeemain@nta.ac.in NTA Helpline: 8178359845 | 8287471852 | 9650173668 | 9599676953 | 8287471852 |
| Information brochure |
Commonly asked questions
The courses offered by the 23 IITs, 31 NITs, IIEST Shibpur, IISC Bangalore, 26 IIITs and 40 Other-Government Funded Technical Institutes (Other-GFTIs) via the JoSAA counselling includes:
A total of 18,160 seats were available across all 23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) in the previous session.
The institutes that participate in JoSAA counselling are:
- 23 IITs
- IISc Bangalore
- 31 NITs
- IIEST Shibpur
- 26 IIITs
- 40 Other-Government Funded Technical Institutes (Other-GFTIs)
Candidates can fill in choices in JoSAA counselling till June 11.
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 |
JEE Main Counselling 2026 - JoSAA & CSAB
The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) oversees the JEE Main counselling, known as JoSAA counselling. This process is centralised and conducted online for candidates who qualify in JEE Main and Advanced, allowing them to take admission to 23 IITs, 31 NITs, the IIEST Shibpur, 26 IIITs, IISC Bangalore, and 38 other GFTIs.
Eligibility to take part in the JoSAA counselling is restricted to candidates who have qualified in JEE Main and JEE Advanced. Admissions to IITs will rely on JEE Advanced scores, while JEE Main scores are utilised for admissions to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.
JoSAA Counselling Process 2026
The JoSAA 2026 counselling process consists of the following progressive stages:
- Registration: Applicants log into the official JoSAA portal utilising their JEE Main credentials and fill the JoSAA counselling application form.
- Choice Filling: Candidates select and lock in their preferred combinations of academic programs and institutions.
- Seat Allotment: The system assigns seats to individuals based on their exam ranks and locked preferences.
- Seat Confirmation: Students secure their allocated seats by choosing one of three specific options:
- Freeze: The candidate accepts the allotted seat and exits the subsequent counselling rounds.
- Float: The candidate retains the current seat while remaining eligible for a better seat at any institution in future rounds.
- Slide: The candidate retains the current seat while remaining eligible for a preferred branch within the same institution during later rounds.
👉 For complete details, download the JoSAA 2026 rule book
CSAB Counselling 2026
Even after participating in JoSAA counselling, the candidates who do not get a seat can participate in the CSAB special counselling round. The CSAB special counselling is held to fill the vacant seats left over after JoSAA. Candidates with lower ranks have high chances of getting a seat via the CSAB counselling, which is also held completely online at csab.nic.in.
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
The JoSAA counselling registration link is made available on the official JoSAA counselling website, josaa.nic.in.
Yes, the candidates who have registered for JoSAA have to re-register for CSAB counselling at csab.nic.in.
JEE Main 2026 Cutoffs
JEE Main cutoff is the minimum percentile score that candidates have to score to qualify for appearing in JEE Advanced. Meanwhile, there is no specific score required to "pass" JEE Main, the cutoff exists solely to filter candidates for JEE Advanced. NTA releases the JEE Mains cutoff along with the session 2 result.
JEE Mains Cutoff 2026 - Category Wise
| Category |
Cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) |
93.4123549 |
| Gen-EWS |
82.4164528 |
| OBC-NCL |
80.9232583 |
| SC |
63.9172792 |
| ST |
52.0174712 |
| UR-PwD |
0.0023186 |
Previous Year JEE Main Cutoff for JEE Advanced (2025 to 2023)
Candidates can check below the JEE Main cutoff for JEE Advanced from 2025 to 2023:
| Category |
2025 |
2024 |
2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) |
93.1023262 |
93.2362181 |
90.7788642 |
| Gen-EWS |
80.3830119 |
81.3266412 |
75.6229025 |
| OBC-NCL |
79.4313582 |
79.6757881 |
73.6114227 |
| SC |
61.1526933 |
60.0923182 |
51.9776027 |
| ST |
47.9026465 |
46.697584 |
37.2348772 |
| UR-PwD |
0.0079349 |
0.00187 |
0.0013527 |
👉 JEE Main Cutoff: Previous Year Qualifying Mark and Detailed Analysis
JEE Main 2026 Admission Cutoff for IITs, NITs and IIITs
Candidates can check below the JEE Main admission cutoff for various institutes and years. The admission cutoffs are in the form of JEE Main opening and closing ranks.
| Institutes |
Admission cutoffs |
|---|---|
| Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) |
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| National Institutes of Technology (NITs) |
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| Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) |
| Curious about which college you may get based on your JEE Main 2026 performance? Check out the JEE Main college predictor 2026 by Shiksha.com, which predicts college based on your JEE Main marks, ranks and percentile after analysing data from previous year cutoffs. JEE Main College Predictor |
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
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.
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 |
JEE Mains 2026 Result
NTA has declared the JEE Mains result online on the official website. The JEE Main 2026 scorecard consists of details of the candidate's normalised percentile score in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, and the aggregate percentile score of all three subjects. JEE Main cutoff percentile and toppers list are announced along with the result.
How to Check JEE Main 2026 Result
- Open the website - jeemain.nta.nic.in
- Click on the result link
- Login using application number and password
- Scorecard will be displayed on screen
- Download and take printout of the result
Candidates can download their scorecard using the link below:
Also check:
Commonly asked questions
The qualifying marks in JEE Main mean the minimum percentile needed to qualify for JEE Advanced exam. Check JEE Mains 2026 cutoff below:
Category | Cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|
Unreserved (UR) | 93.4123549 |
Gen-EWS | 82.4164528 |
OBC-NCL | 80.9232583 |
SC | 63.9172792 |
ST | 52.0174712 |
UR-PwD | 0.0023186 |
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.
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.
The JEE Mains 2026 session 2 result was declared on April 20.
JEE Main 2026 Question Papers with Solutions
Candidates can download the official JEE Mains 2026 Session 1 and 2 Question Paper PDF by NTA below:
JEE Mains 2026 April Question Papers
| JEE Main Question Paper | Question Papers | Solutions and Answer Keys |
|---|---|---|
| BTech 2nd April Shift 1 | Download PDF | Will be available |
| BTech 2nd April Shift 2 | Download PDF | Will be available |
| BTech 4th April Shift 1 | Download PDF | Will be available |
| BTech 4th April Shift 2 | Download PDF | Will be available |
| BTech 5th April Shift 1 | Download PDF | Will be available |
| BTech 5th April Shift 2 | Download PDF | Will be available |
| BTech 6th April Shift 1 | Download PDF | Will be available |
| BTech 6th April Shift 2 | Download PDF | Will be available |
| BTech 8th April Shift 2 | Download PDF | Will be available |
JEE Mains 2026 January Solved Papers
Download JEE Main 2026 question papers with solutions for the January session below:
JEE Main Previous Year Question Papers and Solutions
Candidates who want to appear for JEE Main 2026 April session must also check out the previous years' question papers of JEE Main.
👉 Download JEE Main Previous Year Question Papers PDF 👈
Benefits of JEE Main previous year papers
- You get to understand the exam structure, marks distribution, and the kinds of questions asked.
- Practising the previous year question papers in an exam mock environment will help improve your accuracy and speed.
- You can practice the exam day question attempt strategy using the JEE Main past year papers.
- Solving at least the last 10 year JEE Main question papers will help you understand the latest trends of the exam and identify the high weightage topics.
- You can identify what the most repeated questions in JEE Main over the years are and what topics are rarely repeated. This will help you strategise your approach to the exam by learning which topics to prioritise.
- Also, regular practice helps in handling the stress and pressure on exam day.
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
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.
NTA JEE Main Answer Key 2026
NTA released the JEE Main 2026 provisional answer keys under the respective login of the candidates. Candidates can download JEE Main 2026 answer key using the instructions given below:
- Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- Click on answer key link.
- Login using your JEE Main 2026 application number and password/date of birth.
- The answer key will be displayed on the screen along with the response sheet.
- Download the answer key and take its printout.
How to Challenge the Provisional JEE Main Answer Key 2026?
Check below the steps to challenge the JEE Main answer key 2026:
- Visit the official JEE Main 2026 website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- Click ‘Challenge (s) regarding Answer Key’.
- Login with your Application Number and Date of Birth/Password, enter the Security PIN as displayed, and submit.
- Click ‘Challenge (s) regarding Answer Key’.
- You will see the Question IDs in the below sequential order for JEE Main 2026.
- The ID next to the question under the column ‘Correct Option’ stands for the most appropriate Answer Key by NTA.
- If you wish to challenge this option, you may use any one or more of the Option IDs given in the next four columns by clicking the check box.
- You may upload supporting documents, for which you can select ‘Choose File and Upload (all documents to be put in a single PDF file).
- After clicking your desired option, for Mathematics / Physics / Chemistry for Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.), Mathematics / Aptitude Test for Paper 2A (B.Arch.), and Mathematics / Aptitude Test / Planning for Paper 2B (B.Planning), scroll down and ‘Save your claim’ and move on to the next screen.
- You will see a display of all the Option IDs you have challenged.
- Click on ‘Save your claim and Pay Fee finally’.
- Select the Mode of Payment and pay a non-refundable processing fee of INR 200/- for each question.
JEE Main 2026 Final Answer Key
The final JEE Mains answer key, has been released after reviewing the objections submitted by the candidates, will be used to calculate the result/score of the candidates. The final answer key is not subject to the candidates' challenge/submission of grievances. Note that the answers given on the final answer keys will be used for preparing the results of JEE Main 2026.
Download JEE Mains 2026 final answer key PDF
Also Check:
| Want to know what your JEE Main 2026 rank will be based on your score and percentile? Check out the JEE Main rank predictor 2026 by Shiksha.com, which predicts your rank after analysing several years’ percentile/marks vs rank data. JEE Main Rank Predictor |
Commonly asked questions
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.
If the JEE Main answer key challenge has been accepted, NTA will inform the students via email. Keep an eye on your mailbox.
The JEE Mains answer key challenge fee is INR 200 per challenge.
Yes, the fee paid for the JEE Mains answer key challenge is refunded only when the answer challenged has been found correct and valid.
JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern
NTA has set JEE Main exam pattern. The pattern of exam stays same every year. As per the set paper pattern, questions and marks are distributed across exam. Check JEE Main 2026 exam pattern below:
| Particulars | Paper 1 (BE/BTech) | Paper 2A (BArch) | Paper 2B (BPlan) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subjects | Maths, Physics and Chemistry | Maths, Aptitude, Drawing | Maths, Aptitude, Drawing |
| Sections | Section A with MCQs and Section B with NATs | Part 1 (Maths) has two sections - Section A with MCQs and Section B with NATs Part 3 is drawing based |
Part 1 (Maths) has two sections - Section A with MCQs and Section B with NATs Parts 2 and 3 will have only MCQs. |
| Mode | Computer Based | Parts 1 and 2 are computer based Part 3 is pen and paper based |
Computer Based |
| Total Marks | 300 | 400 | 400 |
| Total number of questions | 75 | 77 | 100 |
| Subject wise marks | Maths - 100 Physics - 100 Chemistry - 100 |
Maths - 100 Aptitude - 200 Drawing - 100 |
Maths - 100 Aptitude - 200 Planning - 100 |
| Subject wise number of questions | Maths - 20 MCQs & 5 NATs Physics - 20 MCQs & 5 NATs Chemistry - 20 MCQs & 5 NATs |
Maths - 20 MCQs & 5 NATs Aptitude - 50 Drawing - 2 |
Maths - 20 MCQs & 5 NATs Aptitude - 50 Planning - 25 |
| Marking scheme | +4 for each correct answer -1 for each wrong answer 0 for no attempt |
+4 for each correct answer -1 for each wrong answer 0 for no attempt |
+4 for each correct answer -1 for each wrong answer 0 for no attempt |
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
JEE Main Syllabus 2026 - Download PDF
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
Preparation Plan JEE Mains
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
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 |
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| Chemistry |
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| Mathematics |
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JEE Main 2026 Registrations
Commonly asked questions
Yes, NTA reopened the JEE Main 2026 session 2 registration window from March 12 to 13.
Candidates can choose a maximum of 4 exam cities in the JEE Main application form from the choices available based on their present address.
If candidates are facing issue in live photo capture, it can be due to mismatch from photo uploaded in Aadhar. For this, they need to visit the Aadhar update centre and get their current photo updated in the Aadhaar database.
The issue can also be due to any servor error/slow internet connectivity for which candidates can try uploading it after some time. Also, there can be a case of laptop/computer not supporting the webcame, for this, candidates can upload the photo using QR code provided in the application process.
No, candidates can not upload black & white photograph in JEE Mains application form.
- Photograph should be in JPEG/JPG format
- Dimention has to be 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm
- Size has to be 10 KB to 200 KB
Also, the photograph should be clear with white background. The candidates are allowed to have spectacles in the photograph but sunglasses and caps are not allowed.
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6 Jun '26 - 7 Jun '26
3 Nov '25 - 30 Jun '26
4 Jun '26 - 8 Jun '26
JEE Main 2026 Eligibility
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
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.
On the JEE Main result, candidates can check if they have qualified for the JEE Advanced exam.
NTA JEE Main Admit Card 2026
Commonly asked questions
The JEE Main 2026 session 2 admit card is available for all shifts.
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.
The JEE Main 2026 exam shift timings are:
- Shift 1: 9 am to 12 noon
- Shift 2: 3 pm to 6 pm
NTA conducted the JEE Main 2026 session 2 exam between April 2 and 8.
JEE Main 2026 Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
- 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.
The JoSAA 2026 choice filling window started on June 2.
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.
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.
If your photo is not clear on the JEE Mains 2026 admit card, then contact the NTA helpline as soon as possible. For the latest NTA helpline number of JEE Main, visit the official website - jeemain.nta.nic.in.
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.
JEE Main participating institutes include:
- IITs
- NITs
- IIITs
- IIEST
- CFTIs.
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.
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.
To download the JEE Main exam city intimation slip, candidates can use the process below:
- Visit the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in
- Click on the city intimation link on the home page
- Log in using your application number and password
- Download the city slip
Check steps below to download the JEE Main admit card 2026:
- Visit the official website - jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- Look for the admit card download link and click on it.
- On the login page, enter the application number and password.
- Log in and check the admit card.
- Download the admit card and take multiple printouts.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 6 hours ago
The JEE Mains 2026 is not out till now. The data for 2025 is available for BIT Mesra.
As per the recent BIT Mesra JEE Main cutoff 2025, the round 6 results have been released. Based on the final cutoff for the General AI category, BTech in Computer Science and Engineering closed off at the rank of 18
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
If you are OBC candidate then you can
1) Fill JoSSA — try for NIT Manipur/Nagaland/Mizoram in Civil or Mechanical
2) Participate in CSAB — extra chance
3) Don't skip state counselling — OBC quota there can be very beneficial
4) Apply to NSUT/YMCA — placements rival many NITs
A lower branch NIT vs NSUT/YM
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered Yesterday
No, interview round for BSc admission at BIT Mesra is part of BITCHEM which is not required for candidates who are open to pusuing BSc at Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra. Candidates who apply through JEE Main will not be required to appear in BITCHEM.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
Candidates wishing to take admission in BTech at IIIT Bhagalpur have to appear in JEE Main. Along with that, candidates also have to participate in JOSAA/ CSAB counselling process. Seat allocation is done when candidates clear cutoff ranks released on the official JoSAA website.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
If candidates have identical Common Rank List (CRL) in JEE (Main) - 2026 Paper-I even after applying NTA's tie-breaking measures, the following order of additional tie-breaking criteria shall be adopted for seat allocation in JAC Delhi:
1. Date of Birth (preference to the elder candidate).
2. Random d
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Candidates wishing to take admission in BTech at Ramaiah Institute of Science and Management have to appear in JEE Main, JEE Advanced, CUET-UG, SAT, KCET, COMEDK. So, yes even if you have not appeared in JEE, you can produce score card of any of the above mentioned exams.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
The East Point Group of Institutions accepts many exams for the BE course. The accepted exams are JEE Main, COMEDK, and KCET. Students can appear in any of these exams to get admission at EPGI. Students need to fulfil the eligibility criteria as well.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
With 57.8 percentile in JEE Main and 73% boards, getting CSE/AI in top government colleges is unlikely. But you still have good chances in private colleges through UPTAC/AKTU or direct admission.
Possible options:
KIET Group of Institutions
ABES Engineering College
Galgotias College of Engineering a
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered a week ago
Amrut Institute offer admission in BTech and Diploma in Engineering based on merit in last qualifying exam. So, no JEE Main is not compulsory to take admission in Amrut Institute courses.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
With a JEE Main rank of 291970, you can get into NIT Calicut if you belong to the SC Home State quota category.
For this category, the highest rank admissible was 543879 (as per the last round of NIT Calicut cutoff 2025). See the table below to know which courses you can opt for.
| Course | NIT Calicut JEE Main cutoff 2025 |
|---|---|
| B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering | 343880 |
| B.Tech. in Biotechnology | 386381 |
| B.Tech. in Civil Engineering | 405588 |
| B.Tech. in Production Engineering | 449781 |
| B.Tech. in Energy Engineering | 543879 |
To know the accepte
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