What are the qualifying marks for JEE Mains 2026?

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

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 2026 Result be declared?

The JEE Mains 2026 session 2 result was declared on April 20.

Are virtual calculators allowed in JEE Main?

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

What is 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.

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.

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 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.

What is the expected cutoff for JEE Main 2026?

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

What is 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.

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.

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

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

What 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 many times JEE Main is conducted in a year?

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

How 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.

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.

What courses are offered via JoSAA counselling?

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: BTech in various Engineering disciplines. BSc programs in Science. BArch in Architecture. Dual Degree programs like B.Tech- MTech and BS-MS. Integrated M.Tech and Integrated MSc programs.

How many seats are there in IITs?

This year, a total of 18,951 seats are available across all 23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).

Which colleges participate in JoSAA Counselling?

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)

Till which date can I fill the choices in JoSAA counselling?

Candidates were able to make choices during JoSAA counselling till June 11.

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.

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.

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

What is JEE Main 2026 application form date?

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

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.

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 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.

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

The JEE Main 2026 session 2 admit card is available for all shifts.

JEE Main Exam 2026: Counselling, Cutoffs (NITs/IIITs/GFTIs), Admission Criteria

Updated on Jun 12, 2026 00:19 IST

By Mamona Majumder, Assistant Manager

Overview

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 the round 1 seat allotment result on June 13.
JoSAA counselling schedule announced. Download complete schedule

Table of contents

What is JEE Main Exam?
NTA JEE Mains 2026 Dates and Schedule
JEE Main Counselling 2026 - JoSAA & CSAB
JEE Main 2026 Eligibility
JEE Main 2026 Registrations
JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern
JEE Main Syllabus 2026
Preparation Plan for JEE Mains
NTA JEE Main Admit Card 2026
JEE Main 2026 Question Papers with Solutions
NTA JEE Main Answer Key 2026
JEE Mains 2026 Result
JEE Main 2026 Cutoffs
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 Paper 1 for BE/Btch aspirants Paper 2a for BArch candidates Paper 2b for BPlan students
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	JEE Main 2026 Session Information Brochure

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 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.

JEE Main 2026 Eligibility

NTA releases the JEE Main eligibility criteria. Candidates can check the eligibility criteria here to understand the conditions they need to fulfil to apply for the exam related to JEE Mains age limit, class 12 percentage etc.

The JEE Main 2026 eligibility criteria are as follows:

Criteria	Decription
Age limit	There is no age limit to appear in JEE Main.
List of qualifying exams	Candidates must have passed either the 10+2 system from recognised Central or State Boards like CBSE or CISCE; intermediate or pre-university exams; the final examination of the NDA’s Joint Services Wing two-year course; or the Senior Secondary School Examination from NIOS with at least five subjects.
	Other acceptable qualifications include a 3-year diploma recognised by AICTE or State boards of technical education, GCE A-level exams (London/Cambridge/Sri Lanka), the Cambridge High School Certificate, or the International Baccalaureate Diploma from Geneva.
	For candidates who have completed their Class 12 outside India or a non-listed board, a certificate of equivalence from AIU is mandatory. Additionally, if Class 12 was not a public examination, the candidate should have passed at least one public Board/pre-university exam previously.
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. Candidates can appear in JEE Mains for three consecutive years from the year of passing Class 12.
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 75% Criteria in JEE Main Eligibility 2026?

No minimum marks or subject combination is required in class 12 to be eligible for JEE Main, but candidates will need a minimum of 75% marks (60% for reserved category candidates) in class 12 in the following subjects for admission to the IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs:

Course	Subjects Requirement in Class 12 / Equivalent Qualifying Examination
For admission to BE/BTech	Physics, Mathematics, a language and any one from the Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology/Technical Vocational subjects, and any subject other than the above four
For admission to BArch	Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and two more subjects other than the above three
For admission to BPlan	Mathematics and four other subjects.

Reservation Policy in JEE Mains

While taking admission in Institutes under the Central Government via the JEE Main scores, the following reservation percentage will be applicable. Apart from this, many institutes will have other quotas like female quotas, home state quotas, and other state quotas. Check the reservation policy in JEE Mains below:

Categories	JEE Main Reservation Percentage
General Economically Weaker Sections (GEN-EWS)	10%
Scheduled Castes (SC)	15%
Scheduled Tribes (ST)	7.5%
Non-Creamy Layer of Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	27%
Persons with Disabilities	5% in each category

JEE Main 2026 Registrations

The JEE Main 2026 April application form is released on the official website - jeemain.nta.nic.in.

The instructions to fill out the application form are mentioned below.

Open the JEE Main website.
Click on the JEE Main 2026 Registration Session 2 link.
Provide details like name, parents name, email ID, mobile number, and address.
Registered candidates then need to fill the JEE Main application form 2026 with details about category, class 10 and 12 education, parents name and address, paper for which appearing (BTech or BArch/BPlan), exam city preference etc.
Next, candidates have to capture their Live photo.
Then, candidates have to upload scanned image of their photo, signature, class 10 certificate. Students of OBC-NCL/SC/ST/Gen-EWS/PwD/PwBD categories also need to upload their certificates.
Pay the fees online using credit card/ debit card/ UPI or internet banking.

JEE Main 2026 Application Form Fees

Check JEE Main 2026 application fee below:

Documents Required for JEE Mains 2026 Application Form

Check the complete list of all the documents required to apply for JEE Mains below.

Scanned image of photo & signature
Credit/debit card or Internet banking details for application fee payment
Class 10 mark sheet
Category certificate (for OBC-NCL, Gen-EWS, SC/ST, PWD/PwBD candidates)

Note: PwD/PwBD and SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS candidates must check that their certificates are valid and have the correct information. PwD/PwBD candidates have to upload their certificates while filling the application form. SC/ST/EWS/OBC-NCL candidates have to provide details of certificate-issuing person and date in the application form.

NTA JEE Main Application Process 2026

How to Edit Details in JEE Main Application Form 2026?

Check the application form correction process for JEE Main 2026 below:

Visit the official website of JEE Main 2026 - jeemain.nta.nic.in
Now look for the link on the home page for the form correction facility.
Click on the link, and the login window will open.
On the login window, enter the JEE Main 2026 application number and password.
Under the login, candidates have to read the instructions and verify the OTP sent to the registered mobile number.
Thereafter, candidates can access the fields in the application form that can be edited.
Edit the field that you want.
After editing, check all the details carefully. No more facility to make corrections will be available.
Click on the submit link and save the revised form. If prompted, pay the applicable correction fee.

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

JEE Main Syllabus 2026

The NTA has published the JEE Main 2026 syllabus on its official website, covering core Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry topics from Classes 11 and 12. Since the exam questions are drawn directly from this curriculum, candidates should download the official PDF to ensure they cover every required subject during their preparation.

Download JEE Main 2026 syllabus PDF from the table below:

JEE Main 2026 paper	Syllabus PDF Download
JEE Main 2026 Paper 1 (BE/BTech)	Download PDF
JEE Main 2026 Paper 2A (BArch)	Download PDF
JEE Main 2026 Paper 2B (BPlan)	Download PDF

High Weightage Topics from JEE Main 2026 Syllabus

Although all the topics in the JEE Main 2026 syllabus are important, there are some topics from which questions come every year in the exam and carry high weightage. These are the do-or-die topics that candidates must prioritise during the JEE preparation.

Check JEE Main 2026 high-weightage chapters below:

High Weightage Physics Chapters in JEE Mains	High Weightage Chemistry Chapters in JEE Mains	High Weightage Maths Chapters in JEE Mains
Modern Physics	Transition Elements and Coordination Chemistry	Integral Calculus
Optics	The periodic table and Representative Elements	Limits, Continuity and Differentiability
Heat and Thermodynamics	Atomic Structure	Coordinate Geometry
Electrostatics	Chemical Bonding	Vector Algebra
Current Electricity	Nuclear Chemistry And Environment	Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations
Magnetics	Solid-State And Surface Chemistry	Statistics and Probability
Simple Harmonic Motion	Chemical And Ionic Equilibrium	Matrices and Determinants
Waves	Thermodynamics And Gaseous State	Three Dimensional Geometry
Laws of Motion	Electrochemistry	Mathematical Reasoning
Rotational	Redox Reaction	Binomial Theorem and Its Application
Work, Energy, and Power	Carboxylic Acid and their Derivatives	Statics and Dynamics
Centre Of Mass, Impluse and Momentum	Chemical Kinetics	Sequence and Series
Electromagnetics Induction	Carbohydrate, Amino Acid and Polymers	Permutation and Combinations
Unit, Dimension, and Vector	General Organic Chemistry	Sets, Relations and Functions
Kinematics	Alkyl Halides	Differential Calculus
Gravitation	Hydrocarbon	Differential Equation
Solids and Fluids	Mole Concept	Trigonometry
	Aromatic Compound
	Stereochemistry
	Solution and Colligative Properties

Also Read: How NTA Determines JEE Main Paper Difficulty Level

Preparation Plan for JEE Mains

We have curated some JEE Main 2026 preparation tips on how to prepare for JEE Main exam that are recommended by toppers and experts. Check below:

Understanding pattern of exam in detail
A complete knowledge of syllabus and chapter wise weightage of JEE Main topics.
A schedule that includes time for self study, coaching, and a balance between board exam preparation and JEE preparation.
Collecting and practising previous year JEE Main question papers. Candidates should practice all past 10 year JEE Main question papers.
Taking mock exams daily and analysing your performance.
Revising all important topics, concepts, and formulas regularly.
Analysing mistakes and clearing doubts.
Avoiding distractions, rumours about exam and staying motivated
NCERT books should be a bible for every JEE aspirant. Get hold of all basic concepts using NCERT books. All pages of NCERT book should be familiar to you, and all concepts should be crystal clear.

Common Mistakes to Avoid in JEE Main 2026 Preparation

Check below what NOT to do while preparing for JEE Mains 2026:

Referring to too many books: Do not study from too many books. Complete NCERT (never compromise on NCERT books). Have one reference and one practice paper book for each subject.
Not analysing mock test performance: Many candidates just take mock exams, but they do not analyse mock test results. This is a big mistake that you should avoid. Mock tests can only be helpful if you analyse your performance after each test and keep a log of mistakes.
Not checking chapter-wise weightage from the syllabus: Students often neglect checking high-weightage topics from the syllabus. Prioritising high-weightage topics during preparation is one of the smart ways to prepare for the exam.
Neglecting class 11 topics: It has also been noted that many students do not study class 11 topics with as much dedication as they do for class 12 topics in JEE prep. This is a big blunder. In JEE Main, the weightage of class 11 and class 12 topics is almost equal every year.
Avoiding difficult questions and doubts: Skipping difficult questions is another pattern seen among the JEE aspirants. This should be avoided. Candidates would practice difficult questions and train their minds to be ready for any unexpected difficult questions in the exam.

Get JEE Main 2026 subject-wise preparation tips:

JEE Main Mock Test PDF Download by Shiksha

Candidates can also download the free JEE Main mock test by Shiksha here. These mock tests have been prepared by subject experts at Shiksha. The difficulty level of mock tests is exactly similar to the JEE Main exam.

Mock Tests	PDF Download
Mock Test 1	Question Paper
	Solutions
Mock Test 2	Question Paper
	Solution
Mock Test 3	Question Paper
	Solution
Mock Test 4	Question Paper
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Mock Test 5	Question Paper
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Mock Test 6	Question Paper

Best Books for JEE Mains 2026

Check the subject-wise books for JEE Main preparation 2026 below. These books have been recommended year after year by the JEE Main toppers and subject experts:

Best JEE Main Books for Physics

To build the basics and foundation: NCERT Class 11 & 12
To grasp the concepts: Concepts of Physics by H.C. Verma (Vol I & II)
For practice: Understanding Physics Series by D.C. Pandey, Problems in General Physics by I.E. Irodov
For advanced level problem solving: Fundamentals of Physics by Halliday, Resnick, Walker

Best JEE Main Books for Chemistry

To build the basics and foundation: NCERT Class 11 & 12
For Physical Chemistry: Physical Chemistry by P. Bahadur or Atkins
For Inorganic Chemistry: Concise Inorganic Chemistry by J.D. Lee or O.P. Tandon
For Organic Chemistry: Organic Chemistry by Morrison & Boyd, or Paula Yurkanis Bruice

Best JEE Main Books for Mathematics

To build the basics and foundation: NCERT Class 11 & 12, Objective Mathematics by R.D. Sharma
For practice: Cengage Learning Series (by G. Tewani) for topic-wise practice
Best books for Calculus: Problems in Calculus of One Variable by I.A. Maron
Best book for Coordinate Geometry/Trigonometry: Elements of Coordinate Geometry & Plane Trigonometry by S.L. Loney

Daily Practice Problems (DPPs) and Previous Years Questions (PYQs)

PYQs: Oswaal or Arihant's JEE Mains Solved Papers
DPPs by Arihant

NTA JEE Main Admit Card 2026

Candidates can download their JEE Main 2026 admit card 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

What if I am unable to download the JEE Main admit card?

In case a candidate is unable to download his/ her Admit Card from the website, they should approach the NTA Help Line Number: 011-40759000 between 10.00 A.M. to 05.00 P.M.

What if there is an error in the JEE Main admit card?

In case of any discrepancy in the particulars of the candidate or their photograph and signature shown in the admit card, the candidate may immediately approach the NTA Help Line from 10:00 A.M. to 05:00 P.M.

In such a case, the candidate should appear in the Examination with the already downloaded Admit Card. However, NTA will take necessary action to make corrections in the record later.

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:

Date

Papers

Shift

April 2, 4, 5, 6 and 8

Paper 1

First Shift - 9 AM to 12 Noon

Second Shift - 3 PM to 6 PM

April 7

Paper 2

Will be updated here

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

Session	Morning Shift	Afternoon Shift
Entry to the examination centre	7.30 AM to 8.30 AM	02.00 PM to 2.30 PM
Instructions by the invigilator(s)	8.30 AM to 8.50 AM	2.30 PM to 2.50 PM
Candidates log in to read instructions	8.50 AM	2.50 PM
Test commences	9.00 AM	3.00 PM

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:

Printed copy of JEE Main 2026 admit card along with the Self Declaration (a clear printout on A4 size paper) duly filled in.
One passport size photograph (same as uploaded on the Online Application Form) for pasting on the specific space in the attendance sheet.
Any one of the following authorised photo IDs (must be original, valid, and non-expired):

Valid School Identity Card
PAN card
Voter ID
Passport
Aadhaar Card (with photograph)
e-Aadhaar with photograph
Class 12 Board Admit Card with photograph
Bank Passbook with Photograph

PwD/PwBD certificate, if needed
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.

Use of Calculators in NTA JEE Main Exam

For JEE Main 2026, NTA initially allowed the use of virtual calculators in the exam. However soo after a few days, NTA retracted the rule and notified that the use of any kind of calculators - virtual or physical will not be allowed in the exam.

JEE Main City Intimation Slip 2026

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the JEE Mains session 2 city intimation slip 2026. Candidates can download their JEE Mains 2026 session 2 city slip using the steps below:

Visit the official website of JEE Mains - jeemain.nta.nic.in.
On the official website homepage, check the link for the advanced city slip session 2.
The login window will open. Here, enter the JEE Main 2026 application number and password.
Under the login, candidates can check their JEE Mains 2026 session 2 city slip.
Check the details on the city slip and download it.

Also Read: How to Check JEE Main Exam Date 2026: City Slip & Admit Card Guide

What is the Use of JEE Mains Advanced City Intimation Slip?

NTA first allocates the exam city and exam date to candidates via the JEE Main 2026 city intimation slip. Later, via the JEE Main admit card, the exam centre name, address and the exam slot (time) are allotted to the candidates. This helps the candidates know their exam city much in advance, and they can plan their travel and accommodation accordingly.

Also Read: How to Check JEE Main Exam Centre 2026: Online Steps and Guide

Will NTA change the JEE Main 2026 exam date if the allotted date clashes with other state or national level exams?

No. NTA has clarified via the FAQs released by them that it will not change the JEE Main 2026 exam date in case of a clash with other state or national-level exams. Therefore, candidates should check the schedule of JEE Mains and other exams that they are planning to appear in this year.

JEE Main Exam Centre List 2026

The JEE Main 2026 exam centre list for session 2 exams has been released. This year, NTA has added 33 new exam cities, while 7 exam cities have been removed/merged. The exam will be held across 320 exam cities in India and abroad.

Download the NTA JEE Main 2026 exam centre list: Download PDF

Note that the JEE Mains city slip is not the same as the admit card. The NTA JEE city intimation slip cannot be used at the exam centres for entry and identification. Know the differences below:

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

Exam Date	Question Paper PDFs
April 2 Shift 1	JEE Main 2026 Apr 2 Question Paper Shift 1
April 2 Shift 2	JEE Main 2026 Apr 2 Question Paper Shift 2
April 4 Shift 1	JEE Main 2026 Apr 4 Question Paper Shift 1
April 4 Shift 2	JEE Main 2026 Apr 4 Question Paper Shift 2
April 5 Shift 1	JEE Main 2026 Apr 5 Question Paper Shift 1
April 5 Shift 2	JEE Main 2026 Apr 5 Question Paper Shift 2
April 6 Shift 1	JEE Main 2026 Apr 6 Question Paper Shift 1
April 6 Shift 2	JEE Main 2026 Apr 6 Question Paper Shift 2
April 8 Shift 2	JEE Main 2026 Apr 8 Question Paper Shift 2

JEE Mains 2026 January Solved Papers

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

Date	Question Papers	Solutions and Answer Keys
January 21	JEE Main 2026 Jan 21 Question Paper Shift 1	JEE Main 2026 Jan 21 Answer Key & Solutions Shift 1
January 21	JEE Main 2026 Jan 21 Question Paper Shift 2	JEE Main 2026 Jan 21 Answer Key & Solutions Shift 2
January 22	JEE Main 2026 Jan 22 Question Paper Shift 1	JEE Main 2026 Jan 22 Answer Key & Solutions Shift 1
January 22	JEE Main 2026 Jan 22 Question Paper Shift 2	JEE Main 2026 Jan 22 Answer Key & Solutions Shift 2
January 23	JEE Main 2026 Jan 23 Question Paper Shift 1	JEE Main 2026 Jan 23 Answer Key & Solutions Shift 1
January 23	JEE Main 2026 Jan 23 Question Paper Shift 2	JEE Main 2026 Jan 23 Answer Key & Solutions Shift 2
January 24	JEE Main 2026 Jan 24 Question Paper Shift 1	JEE Main 2026 Jan 24 Answer Key & Solutions Shift 1
January 24	JEE Main 2026 Jan 24 Question Paper Shift 2	JEE Main 2026 Jan 24 Answer Key & Solutions Shift 2
January 28	JEE Main 2026 Jan 28 Question Paper Shift 1	JEE Main 2026 Jan 28 Answer Key & Solutions Shift 1
January 28	JEE Main 2026 Jan 28 Question Paper Shift 2	JEE Main 2026 Jan 28 Answer Key & Solutions Shift 2

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.

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:

260 Marks in JEE Main Percentile 2026	270 Marks in JEE Main 2026 Percentile
280 Marks in JEE Main Percentile 2026	290 Marks in JEE Main 2026 Percentile
210 Marks in JEE Main Percentile 2026	220 Marks in JEE Main Percentile 2026
230 Marks in JEE Main 2026 Percentile	240 Marks in JEE Main Percentile 2026
100 Marks in JEE Main 2026 Percentile	200 Marks in JEE Main 2026 Percentile
150 Marks in JEE Main 2026 Percentile	180 Marks in JEE Main Percentile 2026
110 Marks in JEE Main Percentile 2026	250 Marks in JEE Main Percentile 2026
120 Marks in JEE Main Percentile 2026	90 Marks in JEE Main Percentile 2026
50 Marks in JEE Main Percentile 2026	40 Marks in JEE Main Percentile 2026

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

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:

JEE Mains 2026 session 2 scorecard download link

Also check:

JEE Main 40-50 Percentile Colleges	JEE Main 70-80 Percentile Colleges
JEE Main 50-60 Percentile Colleges	JEE Main 95 Percentile Colleges
JEE Main 60-70 Percentile Colleges	JEE Main 99 Percentile Colleges
JEE Main 80 Percentile Colleges	JEE Mains 90 Percentile Colleges
JEE Main 70 Percentile Colleges

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)	Check JEE Main Opening and Closing Ranks for IITs
National Institutes of Technology (NITs)	Check JEE Main Opening and Closing Ranks for NITs
Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs)	Check JEE Main Opening and Closing Ranks for 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

JEE Main 2026 Frequently Asked Questions

Check below some of the most frequently asked questions for JEE Mains 2026 exam:

Q: What is CRL in JEE Main Cutoff?

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

Q: 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.

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

Candidates can face difficulty in payment of application fees due to various reasons like

Slower internet connection while paying fees
Slow bank server
Insufficient balance in bank

In case any candiate faces issues while trying to pay JEE Main application fees, they should try paying the fees after some time. Candidates can also try logging out the application form process once and then try paying application fee again after logging in. If the situation still persists, students can contact NTA JEE Main helpline number.

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

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

Q: 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.

Q: What details will be printed on JEE Main final result?

Candidates will be able to check these details on the JEE Main scorecard:

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

Q: How to make corrections in JEE Main application form?

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

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

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

Q: 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.

Q: When will JoSAA choice filling window open?

The JoSAA 2026 choice filling window started on June 2.

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

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

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

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

Candidates also have the option of filling the combined application form for both session 1 and 2 during session 2 application process.

Q: What to do if my photo is not clear in JEE Mains admit card?

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.

Q: Are class 11 topics important in JEE Mains?

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

Q: What are JEE Main participating institutes?

JEE Main participating institutes include:

IITs
NITs
IIITs
IIEST
CFTIs.

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

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

Q: What is JEE Main city intimation slip?

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.

Q: When will NTA release JEE Main session 2 city intimation slip 2026?

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.

Q: How can I download JEE Mains exam city intimation slip?

To download the JEE Main exam city intimation slip, candidates can use the process below: