The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the official notification for Joint Entrance Examination Main (JEE Main) Session I 2026. This national-level entrance examination is conducted for admission into B.E./B.Tech, B.Arch, and B.Planning courses at NITs, IIITs, and other centrally funded institutions.
Candidates preparing for engineering admissions in 2026 can check complete details below including important dates, eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, and application process.
JEE Main 2026 Session I – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | JEE Main 2026 Session I |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Courses | B.E./B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Planning |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Level | National Level |
| Session | January 2026 |
| Official Website | nta.ac.in |
| Category | Entrance Exam |
Important Dates (Tentative)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 31 October 2025 |
| Application Start | 31 October 2025 |
| Last Date for Apply Online | 27 November 2025 |
| Last Date Pay Exam Fee | 27 November 2025 |
| Correction Date | 01 – 02 December 2025 |
| Exam Date | 21 – 29 January 2026 |
| Exam City Date | 08 January 2026 |
| Admit Card | 17 January 2026 |
| Answer Key | 04 February 2026 |
| Final Answer Key | 16 February 2026 (Available Now) |
| Result Declared Date | 16 February 2026 (Available) |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
✔ Candidates must have passed or be appearing in Class 12 (10+2)
✔ Physics & Mathematics are compulsory subjects
✔ One of Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology / Technical Vocational subject
Age Limit
✔ No specific age limit for JEE Main
✔ Candidates must meet eligibility criteria of the institute they are applying to
Application Fee (Expected)
| Category | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| General | ₹1000 | ₹800 |
| OBC / EWS | ₹900 | ₹800 |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹500 | ₹500 |
Fee varies depending on number of papers selected.
JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern
Paper 1 – B.E./B.Tech
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | 25 | 100 |
| Chemistry | 25 | 100 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 100 |
| Total | 75 | 300 |
✔ Duration: 3 Hours
✔ +4 for correct answer
✔ -1 for incorrect answer
Paper 2A – B.Arch
- Mathematics
- Aptitude Test
- Drawing Test
Paper 2B – B.Planning
- Mathematics
- Aptitude Test
- Planning Based Questions
JEE Main 2026 Syllabus
The syllabus is based on NCERT Class 11 & 12 curriculum:
Physics
Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Optics, Electrodynamics, Modern Physics
Chemistry
Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry
Mathematics
Algebra, Calculus, Coordinate Geometry, Trigonometry, Vectors
Why JEE Main 2026 is Important?
✔ Admission to NITs, IIITs & GFTIs
✔ Eligibility for JEE Advanced 2026
✔ Gateway to top engineering colleges in India
How to Apply Online for JEE Main Session I 2026
Visit the official NTA website
Click on “JEE Main 2026 Session I Registration”
Complete new registration
Fill application form carefully
Upload photograph & signature
Pay application fee
Download confirmation page
JEE Main 2026 Result
✔ Scorecard will be available online
✔ Percentile score used for ranking
✔ Best score among sessions will be considered
Documents Required
✔ Class 10 & 12 details
✔ Scanned Photo & Signature
✔ Valid Email ID & Mobile Number
✔ Category Certificate (if applicable)
Important Instructions
✔ Fill details carefully – no major correction allowed later
✔ Multiple sessions allowed (best score considered)
✔ Admit card mandatory for entry to exam hall
✔ Keep login credentials safe
Important Links
| Download Result | Click Here |
| Check Result Notice & Scores | Click Here |
| Download Final Answer Key | Click Here |
| Download Answer Key | Click Here |
| Check Answer Key Notice | Click Here |
| Download Admit Card | Link-I | Link-II |
| Check Admit Card Notice | Click Here |
| Download Exam City Details | Click Here |
| Check Exam City Notice | Click Here |
| Online Correction Link | Click Here |
| Check Correction Notice | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Download Information Bulletin | Click Here |
| NTA Official Website | Click Here |