JEE Main 2026: Registration (Started), Exam Date, Application Form, Eligibility, Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Fees, Admit Card, Answer Key, Results, Correction Window, Mock Exam & Sample Papers

JEE Main 2026: Registration (Session 2 Started), Exam Date, Application Form, Eligibility, Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Fees, Admit Card, Answer Key, Results

The NTA released the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Results on February 16, 2026, along with the final answer key. The provisional answer key for session 1 was released on February 4, and students had until February 6, 2026, to file their objections. After all the objections were resolved, the final answer key and results were made public on February 16, 2026.

A total of 9 questions were eliminated from the final answer key across all 10 shifts for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 after all the objections raised by the students from February 4 to 6, 2026, were resolved by the NTA. The maximum number of drops occurred in January 22 shift.

Students who took part in Session 1 exams must visit the official website and enter their login credentials to check their results and final answer key. In the first session of the JEE Mains 2026 exam, 12 applicants achieved a 100 percentile score. 3,04,653 of the 3,55,293 people who registered for the test actually took it.

Rajasthan took the crown of producing the highest number of 100 scorers with a total of 5 out of 12, all across India. Other states include Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana.

The cut-off for the JEE Advanced 2026 exam will be made available after the results of session 2 exams are released.

NTA started the JEE Main 2026 session 2 registration window on February 1, 2026, and students will have until February 25, 2026, up to 9:00 PM to fill out their forms. The application fee must be paid by 11:50 PM on the same day. The exams for Session 2 will take place from April 2 to 9, 2026. The exact dates will be released in due course.

The exams for the JEE Main 2026 session 1 were concluded on January 29, 2026, and the preliminary answer key was released on February 4. Students had until February 6 to file their objections. The results and the final answer key were released on February 16, 2026. The results of a total of 68 candidates were held by the NTA.

NTA released the exact JEE Main 2026 exam dates and City Intimation Slip for Session 1 on January 8, 2026, on its official website jeemain.nta.ac.in. The tentative dates were released on October 31, 2025, for both sessions.

As per the date sheet, the JEE Main 2026 exam for Session 1 was conducted on 21, 22, 23, 24, and 28 January 2026 for BE/B.Tech Paper 1, and January 29, 2026, for Paper 2A and 2B (B. Arch/B.Planning), while Session 2 will be conducted from April 2 to 9, 2026.

Candidates can check their exam centres, exam schedule, location, and shift details by downloading the city intimation slip and date sheet from the official website by using their login details.

JEE Main 2026 Application Form for Session 1 was released on October 31, 2025. Candidates were allowed to fill out the application form online on jeemain.nta.ac.in by November 27, 2025. The JEE Main 2026 Application form for Session 2 started on February 1, 2026, and will run through February 25, 2026, up to 9:00 PM, while fee payments will last till 11:50 PM.

This year the JEE Main 2026 exam will be conducted under the supervision of the IIT Roorkee.  

The JEE Main 2026 Notification was released for public observation on October 31, 2025, for both sessions. Students who have completed their 12th standard or are pursuing it are eligible to apply for the exam.

Students who are planning to take the exam should be aware of the JEE Main 2026 Exam pattern, JEE Main 2026 Syllabus PDF, JEE Main 2026 preparation tips, and other exam-related information.

NTA will conduct the JEE Main 2026 exam to shortlist candidates for admission to three programs—BE/B. Tech, B. Arch, and B. Plan. Every one of the three courses has its own question paper, curriculum, exam format, and pattern.

What is the JEE Main 2026 Exam?

JEE Main 2026 exam is conducted for admission to IITs, NITs, CFTIs, and colleges/universities funded by the central or state Government. Students should also note that the JEE Main exam is an eligibility requirement for the JEE Advanced exam – the next step in the admission process.

The competition for admission to the above universities is intense, with lakhs of candidates appearing for the exam every year, but only a few thousand make it to the university.

Candidates must have completed their Class 12^th in 2024 or 2025, or be appearing in 2026, with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as core subjects, to be eligible to take the JEE Main 2026 exam. Students can take the exam for 3 consecutive years from the year of passing class 12, although there is no minimum grade requirement or age restriction.

Keep reading to learn more about the JEE Main 2026 exam dates, JEE Main 2026 Registration, JEE Main 2026 Application Form, JEE Main 2026 Eligibility, JEE Main 2026 Syllabus, JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern, JEE Main 2026 Fees, JEE Main 2026 Admit Card, JEE Main 2026 Answer Key, JEE Main 2026 Results, JEE Main 2026 preparation tips, and other relevant exam-related information.

Each session of the JEE Main 2026 exam will include 2 papers for BE/B. Tech and B. Arch/B. Plan:

• Paper 1 for courses leading to BE/B. Tech admission. It contains questions from the physics, chemistry, and math classes for grades 11 and 12.
• Paper 2 for B. Arch and B. Plan course entrance. Paper 2 is separated into two sections: Paper 2B for B. Plan and Paper 2 A for BArch. Paper 2A comprises Math, an aptitude test, and drawing, whereas Paper 2B has Math, an aptitude test, and questions based on planning.

The entire exam will be administered in computer-based online mode except for the drawing section of Paper 2, which is only possible in the traditional pen-and-paper mode.

JEE Main 2026 Highlights

Particulars	Details
Abbreviation	Joint Entrance Examination (Main) or JEE Main
Conducting Body	National Testing Agency
Level of exam	Undergraduate
Exam frequency	Twice a year in the Months of January and April
Exam Mode	Computer-based Online Exam
How many students appear for the JEE Main	Approx. 10 lakh
Courses offered	B. Tech, B. Arch, and B. Plan
Application fees	For BE/B. Tech Courses INR 1000 (Male General) INR 800 (Female General) INR 900 (Male Gen-EWS/OBC/NCL category) INR 800 (Female Gen-EWS/OBC/NCL category) INR 500 (Male SC/ST/PwD/PwBD) INR 500 (Female SC/ST/PwD/Transgender category)
Exam duration	3 hours 4 hours for PwD
Total marks	300 marks for Paper-1 (BE/B. Tech) 400 marks for Paper-2A (BArch) 400 marks for Paper-2B (B. Plan)
Marking scheme	+4 for each correct response -1 for each incorrect response
Total Questions	75 questions in Paper 1 (BE/B. Tech) 77 questions in Paper 2A (B. Arch) 100 questions in Paper 2B (B. Plan)
Language of paper/exam	13 languages- English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu
Accepting colleges	All NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs
Number of test cities	290 in India 20 outside India
JEE Main 2026 official website	jeemain.nta.ac.in
NTA contact details	Contact Number: 0120-6895200 Email ID: jeemain@nta.ac.in Helpline: 9650173668 |8178359845 |8287471852| 8287471852 | 9599676953

JEE Main 2026 Notification

The National Testing Agency (NTA) made the JEE Main 2026 Notification available on its official website, jeemain.nta.ac.in, on October 31, 2025. Important information like JEE Main 2026 exam dates, JEE Main 2026 registration, JEE Main 2026 syllabus, JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern, and more are included in this booklet. Stay tuned with us to know about the latest updates on JEE Main 2026 exam dates, or check the table below.

JEE Main 2026 Exam Dates

JEE Main 2026 Exam Dates: The JEE Main 2026 Exam Dates were released on October 31, 2025, for both sessions. Two sessions of the exam are scheduled to take place:

• 21, 22, 23, 24, and 28 January 2026 for BE/B.Tech Paper 1, and January 29, 2026, for Papers 2A and 2B (B. Arch/B.Planning for Session 1
• Between 02 April and 09 April 2026 for Session 2

Below is a tabular form of tentative JEE Main 2026 exam dates for both January and April Sessions:

Events	JEE Main 2026 Exam Dates
	Session 1 (January session)	Session 2 (April session)
JEE Main 2026 Notification	31st October 2025
JEE Main 2026 Application Form Starts	31st October 2025	1st February 2026
JEE Main 2026 Application Form Ends	27th November 2025 (9 pm)	February 25, 2026, up to 9:00 PM
Last date to pay registration fee	Till 27th November 2025 (11.50 pm)	February 25, 2026, up to 11:50 PM
Application Correction Window	December 1 to 2, 2025	1st week of March 2026
Advance city intimation slip	January 8, 2026	3rd week of March 2026
JEE Main 2026 Admit Card	January 17, 2026 - January 24, 2026	3 days before the exam date
JEE Main 2026 exam dates	January 21, 22, 23, 24, and 28 for Paper 1 January 29 for Paper 2	2nd- 9th April 2026
Provisional JEE Main 2026 Answer Key	4th to 6th February 2026	April 2026
Final JEE Main 2026 Answer Key	16th February 2026	2nd week of April 2026
JEE Main 2026 Result	16th February 2026	By 20th April 2026
JEE Main 2026 Counselling	May/ June 2026

JEE Main 2026 Registration Mandates Aadhaar/Digilocker

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has introduced new verification standards for the JEE Main 2026 registration process. Candidates must now verify their identity using Aadhaar or DigiLocker. This will help reduce application errors and verify the candidate's information.

According to the revised requirements, students applying for JEE Main 2026 must verify their identity during the identity details stage using their Aadhaar number or DigiLocker account. According to the information pamphlet, those who choose not to use Aadhaar must upload a scanned copy of a valid form of identity, such as a passport, PAN card, or voter ID.

However, this option is not currently available for JEE Mains registration. The only documents accepted by the system are Digilocker and Aadhaar.

By linking Aadhaar or DigiLocker, candidate details like name, birthdate, and photo can be instantly validated. It also reduces errors in the processing of admission cards and results that sometimes lead to application denials or inconsistencies.

Students are also encouraged to update their Aadhaar details, which include their name, address, gender, and most recent photo, before applying. By allowing candidates to download verified documents, like their birth certificate or Class 10 mark sheet, DigiLocker removes the need for manual uploads.

No Correction Facility for ID Details

The NTA has made it quite clear that there won't be a window for Aadhaar or identifying data to be altered once the application is submitted. Students are therefore required to confirm all of their personal information before turning in their final application.

Crucial Lessons for Applicants:

• Aadhaar or DigiLocker authentication is now required for JEE Main 2026 registration.
• Aadhaar and DigiLocker will be used to verify the information.
• Applicants should ensure that their Aadhaar photo and details are current and accurate.

Latest Updates for JEE Main 2026

• NTA released the Session 1 results on February 16, 2026, along with the final answer key.
• NTA released the session 1 provisional answer key on February 4, and students had until February 6, 2026, to file their objections.
• A total of 9 questions were dropped across all 10 shifts in the final answer key.
• A total of 12 student secured 100 marks in the session 1 exam, with Rajasthan alone producing 5 of them.
• 3,04,653 of the 3,55,293 people who registered for the test actually took it.
• The NTA released the JEE Main 2026 session 2 registration form on February 1, 2026, and students have until 9:00 PM to fill out their forms, and pay their fee by 11:50 PM, on the same day.
• The exams for session 1 were concluded on January 29, 2026, and the results were released on February 16, 2026.
• The JEE Main 2026 Notification was made available for public review on October 31, 2025.
• The JEE Main 2026 exam dates for sessions 1 are 21, 22, 23, 24, and 28 January 2026 for BE/B.Tech Paper 1, and January 29, 2026, for Paper 2A and 2B (B. Arch/B.Planning), while Session 2 will be conducted from April 2 to 9, 2026.
• Candidates who wish to apply for the exam can register at jeemain.nta.ac.in. The JEE Main date sheet for session 1 was released on January 8, 2026, alongside the city intimation slip.
• The online JEE Main 2026 registration period for Session 1 was opened on October 31, 2025.
• Students had to register online for the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exam by November 27, 2025, till 11:50 PM.
• The deadline for completing the required application fee payment was 27 November 2025, by 11:50 PM.
• The online JEE Main 2026 registration period for Session 2 started on February 1, 2026, and will run through February 25, 2026, up to 9:00 PM.
• The admit cards for registered candidates' for Session 1 was made available on January 17 and 24, 2026 for different exams. For session 2, the admit cards will likely to be released just three days before the exam.
• JEE Main 2026 Results for the first session were released on February 16, while results for session 2 are anticipated to be released on April 20, 2026.
• The City Intimation Slip was released on January 8, 2026 for Session 1, while Session 2 admit cards are likely to be released in the third week of March 2026.
• IIT Roorkee will conduct the first and second sessions of the JEE Main 2026 exam.
• Instead of 10 NVT questions for each topic (math, chemistry, and physics) out of which applicants can choose any 5 to answer, JEE Main 2026 paper 1 now has only 5 mandatory questions.
• Negative marking was introduced in numerical-based questions last year. There will be a deduction of one mark for the wrong answer.
• There are 75 questions in the JEE Main 2026 exam, with a total score of 300. There are 25 questions in each of the three sections of mathematics, chemistry, and physics.
• Each part contains five numerical questions and twenty multiple-choice questions.
• No significant changes were made to the JEE Main 2026 syllabus and JEE Main 2026 exam pattern.
• For JEE Main 2026 registration, Aadhar/Digilocker verification is made mandatory for all applicants. Personal details for registration will be automatically picked up by the official website after you verify your Aadhaar/Digilocker details. This is done to mitigate the risk of errors while filling out the application form.
• NTA has said unequivocally that calculators will not be permitted in the exam room this year. In order to improve their speed and accuracy without using any digital aids, test-takers must practice manual calculation.
• For the JEE Main 2026 exam, candidates are only allowed to select their preferred state; they are not allowed to select their preferred city.

Tie-Breaking Rules in JEE Main 2025 Exam

• The agency has also changed the tie-breaking policy for JEE Mains. Now the tie-breaking will be done based on marks obtained in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. Earlier, tie-breaking was done on the basis of age and number of applications.

How Many People Sign Up for JEE Mains?

The number of applicants can be anywhere from 1 million to 1.3 million. Last year, the total number of applicants was 13.11 Lakh for session 1 and 10.61 Lakh for session 2. The total number of applicants who took the exam in the previous years is shown in the table below.

Year	No. of Registered Students	No. of Students Appeared
2025	January 3,55,293	January 3,04,653
	February	February
2024	January- 1231874	January- 1170036
	April - 1179569	April - 1067959
2023	January - 860064	January - 823967
	April - 931334	April - 883367
2022	June - 872970	June - 769604
	July - 622034	July - 540242
2021	February - 652628	February - 621033
	March - 619641	March - 556248
	July - 709611	July - 543553
	August - 767700	August - 481419
2020	8,58,000	8,00,532
2019	January - 9,29,198	January - 8,74,469
	April - 9,35,755	April - 8,81,096
2018	10,43,739	10,01,543
2017	1186454	Online Exam - 165635
		Offline Exam- 956716
2016	12,07,257	Online Exam- 10,22,808
		Offline Exam- 1,72,058
2015	13,04,646	Online Exam- 11,05,135
		Offline Exam- 1,87,782
2014	13,56,805	Online Exam- 11,72,538
		Offline Exam- 1,72,369
2013	12,60,219	11,89,777
2012	11,45,353	10,70,276
2011	11,14,880	10,53,833
2010	11,18,147	10,65,100
2009	10,10,061	9,62,119

Check the AIR for the JEE Main Result 2026 Topper List

NTA has only made public the list of applicants who scored in the top 100 percentile based on the results of the first session. Additionally, the top performers have been made public by state and category.

View the toppers' list below. Please take note that the JEE Mains 2026 All India Ranks with the session 1 results will not be released by NTA.

• Shreyas Mishra - Delhi (NCT)
• Narendrababu Gari Mahith - Andhra Pradesh
• Shubham Kumar - Bihar
• Kabeer Chhillar - Rajasthan
• Chiranjib Kar - Rajasthan
• Bhavesh Patra - Odisha
• Anay Jain - Haryana
• Arnav Gautam - Rajasthan
• Pasala Mohith - Andhra Pradesh
• Madhav Viradiya - Maharashtra
• Purohit Nimay - Gujarat
• Vivan Sharad Mahiswari – Telangana

Gender-Wise and Category-Wise Candidates Appeared for Session 1

Category	General	Gen-EWS	OBC-NCL	SC	ST	Total
Female	157747	52904	180476	43998	14443	449568
Male	295078	108054	336860	85904	29189	855085
Total	452825	160958	517336	129902	43632	1304653

JEE Main 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Before completing the application, candidates for JEE Main 2026 should confirm their eligibility. The requirements for JEE Main 2026 eligibility criteria are

• Age Requirement: The JEE Main 2026 exam is open to candidates of any age. All candidates, regardless of age, are eligible to sit in JEE Main 2026. After passing JEE Main 2026, students must, however, meet the age requirements of the institution where admission is sought.
• Class 12 Passing Year: The candidate must have appeared in 2024, 2025, or appearing in the 2026 board exam. Applicants who cleared class 12 in 2023 or before that or planning to take the exam in 2024 do not meet the JEE Main 2026 eligibility criteria.
• Exam requirements for qualifying: Candidates must have passed or appeared in a class 12 exam, a two-year pre-university exam, or any other equivalent exam.
• State Code of Eligibility Criteria: The code of the state in which a candidate is qualified to sit in JEE Main 2026 after passing the Class 12 (or similar) qualifying test is known as the state code of eligibility. Please note that the State code of eligibility has nothing to do with the candidate's place of residence or birthplace.

 

To complete the JEE Main 2026 application form, students must upload scanned copies of their passport-size photo, signature, and date of birth.

When filling out the JEE Main 2026 application form, students who fall under one of the reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwD, or Gen-EWS) must also attach a scanned copy of their category certificate.

The JEE Main 2026 application form consists of several stages, which include

• Stage 1- Registration
• Stage 2- Providing personal and academic details in the JEE Main 2026 application form
• Stage 3- Uploading the documents
• Stage 4- Paying the JEE Main 2026 registration fees

 

Documents Needed for the JEE Main 2026 Application Form

Check out the personal/academic/category documents all applicants must submit for JEE Main 2026.

• A scanned copy of a passport-size photo and signature
• To pay the application fee, use your credit/debit card or Internet banking information.
• Mark sheets for classes 10 and 12
• Certificate of category (for candidates who are EWS, SC/ST/PWD)

JEE Main 2026 Registration Process

The NTA started the JEE Main 2026 Registration process for Session 2 on February 1, 2026, and students have until February 25, up to 9:00 PM to fill out their forms. They can pay their registration fee by 11:50 PM on the same day.

The NTA started the JEE Main 2026 Registration process for Session 1 on October 31, 2025. Students had to fill out the JEE Main 2026 application form by November 27, 2025, till 11:50 PM, and pay their registration fees by 11:50 PM on the same day.

The JEE Main 2026 Application form was released on the official website jeemain.nta.ac.in. There will be distinct application forms accessible for JEE Main 2026 for both sessions since the exam will be held in two sessions in January and April. However, when filling out the session 1 (January) form, candidates will have the choice to apply for either one or both sessions.

Applicants must complete the online JEE Main 2026 Registration process. Students can check the deadline for the JEE Main 2026 application form for sessions 1 and 2 by reviewing the JEE Main 2026 Notification which was released on October 31, 2025.

There are several steps involved in the JEE Main 2026 registration process, which include

1. Go to the official JEE Main 2026 website and submit basic information such as name, category, phone number, email address, and password generation to begin the JEE Main 2026 registration process.
2. Select the link for “New Candidate Registration,” and candidates must choose between registering with Aadhaar, PAN, ABC ID, or passport, depending on their preferred method.
3. Provide all the information mentioned above.
4. After registration, candidates will receive an application number in their email ID.
5. Use the login credentials you created while registering to access your account and complete filling out the JEE Main 2026 application form.
6. Candidates must attach a scanned copy of their photo, signature, and category certificate (if applicable) after completing the form.
7. The JEE Main 2026 application fee payment is the final step. Only online payments made using a Rupay credit or debit card, UPI, or net banking will be accepted for the JEE Main 2026 application fee.

JEE Main 2026 Registration Fees

The JEE Main 2026 registration fees vary depending on the category of students and the exam centre they are applying to. The table below lists the JEE Main 2026 Registration Fees for the various courses, categories, and Exam centres both inside and outside India:

For Indian Exam Centres

Courses	Category	Application Fee (Rs.)
B.E./B.Tech or B. Arch or B. Planning	General	Boys – 1000
		Girls – 800
	Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL candidates	Boys – 900
		Girls – 800
	SC/ST/PwD	Boys – 500
		Girls – 500
	Third Gender	500
B.E./B.Tech & B. Arch or	Gen/Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL candidates	Boys – 2000
B.E./B.Tech & B. Planning or		Girls – 1600
B.E./B.Tech, B. Arch & B. Planning or	SC/ST/PwD/Transgender candidates	Boys – 1000
B. Arch & B. Planning		Girls – 1000
	Third Gender	1000

 

For Outside India Centres

Courses	Category	Application Fee (Rs.)
B.E./B.Tech or B. Arch or B. Planning	General	Boys – 5000
		Girls – 400
	Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL candidates	Boys – 4500
		Girls – 4000
	SC/ST/PwD	Boys – 2500
		Girls – 2500
	Third Gender	3000
B.E./B.Tech & B. Arch or	Gen/Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL candidates	Boys – 10000
B.E./B.Tech & B. Planning or		Girls – 8000
B.E./B.Tech, B. Arch & B. Planning or	SC/ST/PwD/Transgender candidates	Boys – 5000
B. Arch & B. Planning		Girls – 5000
	Third Gender	5000

 

Applicants have three options for paying the JEE Main 2026 Registration Fees: UPI, net banking, or debit/credit cards. The following fee schedules apply to candidates from outside India: Rs. 5000 for boys, Rs. 4000 for girls, Rs. 4500 for general-EWS/OBC-NCL, Rs. 2500 for SC/ST/PwD, and Rs. 3000 for the third gender.

JEE Main 2026 Correction Window

NTA launched the correction window for the JEE Main 2026 Application form for Session 1 at the official website at jeemain.nta.ac.in in on December 1 and concluded on December 2, 2026. Applicants were allow to use this correction window to change any incorrect information they may have entered in their application or to re-upload any incorrect images. Changes will incur charges per correction. Candidates will be permitted to change below details:

• Academic Details
• Exam Centres
• Category
• Change of Paper
• Language of Examination

Things not allowed to change

• Mobile Number
• Email Address
• Permanent Address
• Present/Correspondence Address
• Emergency Contact Details
• Photograph
• Candidate Name, Father Name, or Mother Name (you can change only one of these, and only for new applicants for Session 2)

JEE Main 2026 Syllabus

There are no significant changes made in the JEE Main 2026 syllabus this year. The syllabus was released by the NTA along with the JEE Main 2026 Notification on October 31, 2025. Additionally, aspirants can now access the JEE Main 2026 syllabus in PDF format, as it is available here as well as on the JEE Main website.

The JEE Main 2026 syllabus is sourced from the NCERT textbooks of 11th and 12th classes. Candidates may use their class 11 and 12 NCERT/state board physics, chemistry, and math textbooks to prepare for JEE Main Paper 1 (BE/B. Tech).

The JEE Main 2026 syllabus for Paper 2B (B. Plan) and the drawing syllabus for Paper 2A (BArch) are based on the relevant class 11 and 12 textbooks.

The NTA released the JEE Main 2026 notification and information pamphlet for JEE Main 2026, in addition to the official syllabus, on October 31, 2025.

Prepare the following topics to get better results in the JEE Main 2026 exam:

JEE Main Physics Topics
Energy and Power	2D Motion
Logic Gates	Physical quantities in kinematics
Newton's 2nd and 3rd Laws of Motion	Wave nature of matter
Communication Systems	Properties of solids
Electromagnetic Waves and Their Properties
JEE Main Chemistry Topics
Nernst Equation	Solutions
Properties of amines	Bonding in coordination compounds
Chemical reactions of aldehydes and ketones	The valence shell electron pair repulsion theory
Some important compounds of calcium	Proteins
Systematics Qualitative Analysis	General properties of the transition elements
JEE Main Mathematics Topics
System of Simultaneous Linear Equation	Analysis of Coefficients of Binomial Expansion
Differential equations	Definite Integral
Summation By Sigma (?) Operator	Area
Statistics	Line
Scalar and Vector Product of Vector Algebra

JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern

Below is a tabular form of the JEE Main 2026 exam pattern, which includes the combination of subjects, types of questions, and exam mode for each paper. The JEE Main 2026 exam pattern was released on October 31, 2025, along with the notification. No changes were announced in the JEE Main 2026 exam pattern.

Paper	Subjects	Type of Questions	Exam Mode
Paper 1: BE/B. Tech	Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Numerical Answer Questions, with equal weighting assigned to PCM	Computer-Based Test
Paper 2A: BArch	Part I: Mathematics	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and questions with a numerical value	Computer-Based Test
	Part II: Aptitude Test	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)	Computer-Based Test
	Part III: Drawing Test	Questions to test drawing aptitude	Drawing is done on A4-size Paper using a pencil
Paper 2B: B. Planning	Part I: Mathematics	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Numerical Answer Questions	Computer-Based Test
	Part II: Aptitude Test	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
	Part III: Planning-Based Questions	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

JEE Main 2026 Total Questions and Marks

Check out the subjects for each paper, along with the total number of questions for each section and total marks.

Particulars	B.Tech	B. Arch	B. Planning
Total Number of Questions	75	77	100
Total Marks	300	400	400

Paper 1 (BE/B. Tech)

Subject	Section A	Section B	Total Marks
Math	20	5	100
Physics	20	5	100
Chemistry	20	5	100
Total	60	15	300

Paper 2A (B. Arch)

Subject	Section A	Section B	Marks
Math	20	5	100
General Aptitude	50	NA	200
Drawing	2	NA	100
Total	72	5	400

Paper 2B (B. Plan)

Subject	Section A	Section B	Marks
Math	20	5	100
General Aptitude	50	NA	200
Planning	25	NA	100
Total	95	5	400

Marking Scheme of JEE Main 2026

Particulars	BE/B. Tech Marking Scheme	B. Arch Marking Scheme	B. Plan Marking Scheme
Correct Answer	+4 marks	+4 marks	+4 marks
Incorrect Answer	-1 mark	-1 mark	-1 mark
Un-attempted Question	No marks	No marks	No marks
Marks per section	Mathematics: 100 marks for a total of 25 questions, each with a weight of 4 marks Physics: 100 marks for a total of 25 questions, each with a weight of 4 marks Chemistry: 100 marks for a total of 25 questions, each with a weight of 4 marks	Mathematics: 100 marks for a total of 25 questions, each with a weight of 4 marks Aptitude Test: 200 marks for a total of 50 questions, each with a weight of 4 marks Drawing test: 100 marks for a total of 2 questions, each with  a weight of 50 marks	Mathematics: 100 marks for a total of 25 questions, each with a weight of 4 marks Aptitude Test: 200 marks for a total of 50 questions, each with a weight of 4 marks Planning-Based Questions: 100 marks for a total of 25 questions, each with a weight of 4 marks

JEE Main 2026 Admit Card

An admit card for entry into the exam hall for session 1 were issued on January 17 and 24, 2026, for those who complete the JEE Main 2026 Application Form. The admit card for session 2 will be issued just 3-4 days before the exam. Online access to the JEE Main 2026 Admit Card will be provided at the official website - jeemain.nta.ac.in.

The City Intimation Slip and Date Sheet were released on January 8, 2026.

Applicants who will apply for both January and April sessions will be given separate admit cards.

The JEE Main 2026 admit card will contain information regarding the exam date, time, exam centre address, paper timing, details of the paper to be taken, and the candidate's details.

After the release of the JEE Main 2026 admit card, students must download and print it out from the JEE Main portal. The JEE Main 2026 admit card needs to be brought to the testing location by test-takers.

Steps to follow to view the JEE Main 2026 admit card:

• Go to the official JEE web portal - jeemain.nta.ac.in.
• Tap the link for the JEE Main 2026 admit card.
• Use your JEE Main application number, password, and date of birth to log in.
• The JEE Main 2026 admit card will show up on the display.
• Download it, then print it off.

Candidates should verify all the personal information mentioned on the JEE Main 2026 admit card after downloading it. Candidates must get in touch with NTA to resolve any discrepancies in their details.

JEE Main 2026 Answer Key

The Provisional JEE Main 2026 answer key for Session 1 was released on February 4, and students who took the session 1 exams had until February 6, 2026, to file their objections. The final answer key was released on February 16, 2026, along with the final results of January session.

A total of 9 questions were eliminated from the final answer key across all 10 shifts, with the maximum questions dropped from January 22 shifts. Both the answer key and results for session 1 are made available online by NTA on the JEE Main portal.

Answer key dates for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 and 2

Session 1	Dates	Session 2	Dates
Provisional Answer key	February 4, 2026	Provisional Answer key	April 2026
Last date to challenge	February 6, 2026	Last date to challenge	April 2026
Final Answer key	February 16, 2026	Final Answer key	April 2026
Final Results	February 16, 2026	Final Results	April 2026

Candidates can use the preliminary answer key to check if their answers are right or wrong. Candidates can file a grievance with NTA if they are dissatisfied with any of the answers provided in the JEE Main 2026 answer key.

Raising an objection will incur a cost of INR 200 per question, which will be refunded if the objection is found legitimate. The NTA will analyse the completed tasks and publish the final answer key. The JEE Main final answer key serves as the basis for calculating the result.

JEE Main 2026 Mock Exam

The JEE Main mock exams can be accessed online at the JEE Main portal. Candidates can use the website to take a free online mock exam for JEE Main 2026 preparation. Applicants can also practice at home by downloading the free JEE Main mock test PDF from the internet.

The NTA-provided mock exams are designed to replicate the format, complexity, and content of the JEE Main 2026 exam. Make sure to take the tests as much as possible to brush up on your time management skills.

JEE Main 2026 Sample Papers

It is advised that applicants study as many JEE Main 2026 sample papers as they can to be ready for the next exam. Putting JEE Main sample papers 2026 into practice can boost your self-assurance and point out areas for improvement.

JEE Main 2026 Result

NTA release the JEE Main 2026 results for Session 1 on February 16, 2026, along with the final answer key, while session 2 results are expected to be released on April 20, 2026. The JEE Main results can be viewed online at jeemain.nta.ac.in. Applicants who applied for both sessions will receive separate scorecards. Candidates who take part in both JEE Mains sessions will have their best session results taken into account while determining their final score and All India Rank.

How to View the JEE Main 2026 Results?

Candidates can use the procedures listed below to check their JEE Main 2026 results.

• Go to jeemain.nta.ac.in
• To view your JEE Main 2026 results, click on it to enter your credentials.
• Enter your application number, password, and birthdate to log in.
• Once your credentials and captcha are verified, the portal will display your JEE Main scorecard.
• Download it, then print it off.

A copy of their JEE Main 2026 results must be kept secure because it will be needed for the admissions and counseling procedure.

Expected JEE Main 2026 Cut-off

Category	Expected JEE Main 2026 Cut-off
Unreserved (UR)	100.0000000 to 93.2362181
OBC-NCL	93.2312696 to 79.6757881
SC	93.2312696 to 60.0923182
ST	93.2312696 to 46.6975840
UR-PwD	93.2041331 to 0.0018700

Expected Cut-Offs for JEE Advanced 2026

Category	Expected Cut-off 2026
Unreserved (UR)	93.3045326
Gen-EWS	81.4387917
OBC-NCL	80.7456432
SC	61.3526948
ST	48.2456783
UR-PwD	0.0082349

JEE Main 2026 Preparation

One of the most crucial things that engineering aspirants think about is where to begin their JEE Main 2026 preparation. The easiest way to do so is to follow the instructions below.

• Recognize the topics and the JEE Main 2026 syllabus before planning your JEE Main 2026 preparation strategy.
• Examine past JEE Main question papers to gauge the degree of difficulty.
• Examine your current exam readiness by completing the JEE Main practice test.

After completing the aforementioned three processes, students will be aware of their degree of preparation, which will ultimately help them determine how much time they need to spend getting ready for the test.

Here are some of the most crucial tips that JEE Main 2026 preparation experts from coaching centres have provided to interested candidates.

• Create a daily schedule and set aside at least three to four hours just for JEE Main 2026 preparation.
• Don't forget to cover every item on the JEE Main 2026 syllabus.
• Students should refer to the NCERT books from the 10^th and 12^th classes to get a better grasp of the fundamental topics.
• Answer numerical questions based on applications.
• Work on your ability to solve problems using the previous year's question papers.
• Take practice exams for JEE Main.

If necessary, candidates can also study online using any platform or seek assistance from coaching centres.

Top Universities that Take JEE Main Scores and Seat Matrix

The NTA JEE Main scores are accepted by prestigious universities such as NITs, IITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and numerous other universities nationwide for admission to a range of engineering undergraduate programs. For admission to B. Tech programs, several national and state colleges also take the JEE Main 2026 results into account.

Institute name	Total no. of seats
Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs)	13,583
National Institutes of Technology (NITs)	21,133
Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs)	4713
Government-funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs)	5806

Also Read:

• JEE Main 2026: Registration, Exam Date, Application Form, Eligibility, Syllabus, Exam Pattern
• JEE Main Exam Dates 2026: Exam Pattern, Total Marks, Slot Timings and Schedule
• JEE Main Eligibility Criteria 2026: Maximum & Minimum Age Limit, Reservation
• JEE Main Syllabus 2026 (Updated): Topic-Wise Weightage of Physics, Chemistry, and Maths
• Download JEE Main Admit Card 2026: Hall Ticket Release Date & Official Link
• JEE Main Preparation Tips 2026: Study Plan, Time Table Schedule

FAQs for JEE Main 2026

Q1. What is the JEE Main qualifying score?

The JEE Main exam has no minimum required score. But to participate in JEE Advanced, a candidate must receive a rank below 2.5 lakh.

Q2. What is the JEE Main 2026 Eligibility Criteria?

• The applicant needs to be enrolled in or have passed class 12
• To appear in JEE Mains, there is no upper age limit.
• There is no minimum percentage required for JEE Main 2026.

Q3. How many times a year is JEE Main held?

The JEE Main exam is administered twice a year in January and April by the National Testing Agency.  

Q4. Is JEE Main administered offline or online?

The JEE Main exam is administered in a computer-based online mode except for the drawing section of B. Arch.

Q5. What languages are acceptable in the JEE Main 2026 exam?

Out of a total of 13 languages, students can choose any one of them to take the exam – English, Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Assamese, Kannada, Malayalam, Punjabi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, Gujarati, and Urdu.