JEE Main Exam 2026: Session 2 Exam Dates & Time, Question Papers, Analysis, Answer Key, Expected Cutoff

Candidates can download their JEE Main 2026 admit card for session 2 from the official website - jeemain.nta.nic.in. The JEE Main 2026 admit card is a very important document, as it serves as the identity of the candidates at the exam hall. Without the JEE Main admit card 2026, candidates will not get entry at the exam hall.

Important details like the allotted JEE Main 2026 exam centre, date and time will be mentioned on the admit card. Important exam day instructions will also be available on the admit card that candidates have to follow on the day.

The NTA JEE Main admit card must be kept safe even after the exam is over. The admit card is required during the counselling process.

On the day of the exam, candidates have to carry the JEE Main 2026 admit card as a printed copy. The candidate must show the printed admit card downloaded from the NTA website whenever asked at the exam centre.

How to Download JEE Main 2026 Admit Card?

• Open the website - jeemain.nta.nic.in
• Click on the JEE Main Admit Card 2026 download link
• Login using JEE Main application number and date of birth
• Admit card will be displayed on the screen
• Download and take a printout

Direct Link: JEE Main 2026 session 2 admit card download link

Important Points for Students Waiting for JEE Mains Hall Ticket Release

JEE Main 2026 April Exam Day Schedule & Exam Hall Timings

JEE Main 2026 shift timings and date: Check below the JEE Mains 2026 session 1 exam date and shift timings:

JEE Main exam day schedule: On the day of the exam, candidates have to follow the following timelines:

JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Exam Day Instructions

What to carry: Candidates MUST carry the following documents on the day of exam at the test centre. In the absence of these documents, candidates will not be allowed to appear for the JEE Main 2026 exam:

1. Printed copy of JEE Main 2026 admit card along with the Self Declaration (a clear printout on A4 size paper) duly filled in.
2. One passport size photograph (same as uploaded on the Online Application Form) for pasting on the specific space in the attendance sheet.
3. Any one of the following authorised photo IDs (must be original, valid, and non-expired):
1. Valid School Identity Card
2. PAN card 
3. Voter ID
4. Passport
5. Aadhaar Card (with photograph)
6. e-Aadhaar with photograph
7. Class 12 Board Admit Card with photograph
8. Bank Passbook with Photograph
4. PwD/PwBD certificate, if needed
5. A simple transparent ballpoint pen

What not to carry: Do not carry any stationery items, communication devices, Mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, smartwatches, calculators, electronic devices, accessories, bits of written/ printed papers or any items restricted in the exam hall.

The official JEE Mains session 2 question papers will be released by NTA after the session 2 exam ends, with answer keys and response sheets.

Until then, from the table below, candidates can check the JEE Mains session 2 question papers with solutions. Note that these question papers and solutions are based on the memory of the students.

JEE Mains 2026 April Question Paper with Solutions - Memory Based

Download JEE Main 2026 question papers with solutions for the April session below:

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 year question papers of JEE Main.

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.

Download JEE Main Previous Year Question Papers PDF

Download the JEE Main previous year papers from 2025 to 2015 below:

JEE Main 2025 Question Paper PDF Download

JEE Main 2024 Question Paper PDF Download

JEE Main 2023 Question Paper PDF Download

JEE Main 2022 Question Paper PDF Download

JEE Main 2021 Question Paper PDF Download

JEE Main 2020 Question Paper PDF Download

JEE Main 2019 Question Paper PDF Download

JEE Main 2018 - 2015 Question Paper PDF Download

JEE Main 2026 April session exam is scheduled from April 2 to 8. Once the exam is over, the day-wise and shift-wise JEE Main exam analysis and student reaction will be made available below. The analysis will help candidates understand what the expected JEE Main 2026 cutoff will be, what the expected marks vs percentile will be, the difficulty level, important topics asked and more.

JEE Main 2026 April 2 Paper Analysis Shift 1 and 2

JEE Mains Marks vs Percentile vs Ranks 2026 (Expected)

Based on the past few years' analysis of what JEE Main score leads to what percentile, shiksha.com experts have prepared expected JEE Main marks vs percentile vs ranks. Check the table below:

➡️ Check complete JEE Mains marks vs percentile vs rank analysis

JEE Main Previous Year Exam Analysis

Candidates appearing for the JEE Main exam 2026 can find the exam analysis from past years here. This will help you prepare for the upcoming exam by understanding these important aspects of the exam:

1.  Weightage of various topics from the syllabus
2. Trends in exam difficulty level
3. Weightage of the class 11 and 12 syllabus
4. JEE Main cutoff trends

Check the previous year JEE Main exam analysis below:

JEE Main 2025 April Exam Analysis, Question Papers and Solutions

Check below the exam analysis of the JEE Main session 2 exams held over various days:

JEE Main 2025 January Exam Analysis, Question Papers and Solutions

Check below the exam analysis of the JEE Main session 1 exams held over various days:

NTA releases 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:

1. Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in.
2. Click on answer key link.
3. Login using your JEE Main 2026 application number and password/date of birth.
4. The answer key will be displayed on the screen along with the response sheet.
5. 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, 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.

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Memory Based JEE Mains Answer Key 2026

Until the official JEE Main keys are out, check below the memory-based answer keys and question papers with solutions compiled by Shiksha experts:

JEE Main 2026 Answer Keys by Coaching Centres

Renowned coaching centres like Allen, Resonance, Sri Chaitanya, Aakash, etc provide solved JEE Main 2026 question papers and answer keys for all candidates. This helps the candidates understand how they have performed in the exam and what their expected marks are in the exam.

NTA releases the JEE Mains cutoff along with the session 2 result in April. JEE Main cutoff is the minimum percentile score that candidates have to score to qualify for appearing in JEE Advanced.

JEE Main cutoff is different for various categories. Candidates must note that there are NO minimum marks or cutoffs that students need to obtain to pass JEE Main exam. The score that candidates get in JEE Main decides All India Rank, and admission to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs is purely based on All India Rank. JEE Main cutoff is only for appearing in JEE Advanced.

Expected JEE Mains Cutoff 2026

As per various experts, the cutoff for the JEE Main 2026 exam to qualify for JEE Advanced can be as follows. Note that this is based on the available data from the previous year and current registration statistics. The expected cutoffs below will be revised once the exam ends.

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:

Previous Year JEE Main Cutoff for JEE Advanced (2022 to 2019)

Candidates can check below the JEE Main cutoff for JEE Advanced from 2022 to 2019:

JEE Main 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.

Also check:

NTA declares the JEE Mains result online on the official website. The JEE Main 2026 scorecard consists of details of candidate's normalised percentile score in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, and the aggregate percentile score of all three subjects. Candidates can download their scorecard from the JEE Main website.

JEE Main cutoff percentile and toppers list have also been announced along with the result. Candidates who secure marks above JEE Main 2026 cutoff will be eligible to appear in JEE Advanced 2026. 

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

JEE Mains Topper List 2026 Session 1

With the JEE Mains session 1 result, NTA has also released the session 1 topper names. As per the list, 12 students have been named as topper of JEE Mains 2026, with 100 percentile The topper list is also released as per category-wise, gender wise and state-wise.

After JEE Mains Result 2026

After the NTA JEE Main 2026 session 2 result is released, which will have the All India Rank of the candidates and the final percentile score based on comparison of both (January and April) sessions, candidates have two pathways to take:

After JEE Mains Result 2026

1. Those candidates who will qualify for JEE Advanced 2026 have to register for JEE Advanced 2026 at jeeadv.ac.in.
2. Those candidates who do not qualify for JEE Advanced can apply for JoSAA counselling that will be held in June for admission to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.
3. Candidates can also apply for the state-level counselling process via JEE Main scores, like:

JEE Mains exam is held 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). Candidates need to pass the minimum marks required in JEE Mains to qualify for JEE Advanced.

The exam is one of the most competitive and important engineering entrance exams in India, taken by over by 10 to 12 lakh students annually. NTA conducts JEE Mains exam twice a year, in January and April, in computer-based test mode.

Check here the important highlights of JEE Main exam in detail.

About NTA - JEE Main Conducting Body

The Ministry of Education, India, has established the National Testing Agency (NTA) to conduct national-level exams like JEE Main. Apart from JEE Main, NTA also conducts exams like NEET, CMAT, NCHM JEE, UGC NET, etc. The current NTA chairman is Prof. (Retd.) Pradeep Kumar Joshi. He is also a former chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

Key details on NTA:

• National Testing Agency (NTA) was approved by the Union Cabinet in November 2017.
• Before NTA, the JEE Main exam was conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
• NTA introduced the computer-based test mode and two attempts in the JEE Main exam structure.
• The National Test Agency also introduced percentile and normalisation methods to prepare results.

How Many Candidates Register and Appear in JEE Mains?

More than 10 lakh candidates fill the JEE Main application form every year. NTA releases JEE Main registration data every year along with the results. The table below provides the total number of candidates registered in JEE Mains in previous years, as per the details available on the official website.

Number of Registered and Appeared Candidates in JEE Mains Over the Years:

Check the graphical representation of the above data below:

JEE Main statistics