The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the official notification for JEE Main Session I 2026. The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main) is conducted for admission to B.E./B.Tech, B.Arch, and B.Planning courses in NITs, IIITs, and other centrally funded technical institutions.
Candidates aspiring for engineering admissions can check complete details including exam date, eligibility, application process, exam pattern, and syllabus below.
JEE Main Session I 2026 – Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | JEE Main 2026 |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Session | Session I |
| Courses | B.E./B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Planning |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Frequency | Twice a Year |
| Category | Entrance Exam |
JEE Main 2026 Important Dates (Expected)
- 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
- Result Declared Date : 16 February 2026
- Paper-2 Result Declared Date : 24 February 2026 Available Now
Exact dates will be confirmed in official notification.
Eligibility Criteria
✔ Candidates must have passed or appearing in Class 12 (PCM)
✔ No age limit (as per NTA norms)
✔ Minimum qualifying marks as per participating institutes
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
✔ Objective Type (MCQs + Numerical)
✔ Negative marking applicable
Paper 2A (B.Arch)
- Mathematics
- Aptitude Test
- Drawing Test
Paper 2B (B.Planning)
- Mathematics
- Aptitude Test
- Planning Based Questions
JEE Main 2026 Syllabus (Based on NCERT)
Physics
- Mechanics
- Thermodynamics
- Optics
- Modern Physics
Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
Mathematics
- Algebra
- Calculus
- Coordinate Geometry
- Trigonometry
Detailed syllabus available in official information bulletin.
Application Fee (Expected)
| Category | Fee (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| General (Male) | ₹1000 |
| General (Female) | ₹800 |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹500 |
Fee payable through online mode.
How to Apply for JEE Main Session I 2026
Visit official NTA JEE Main website
Click on “JEE Main 2026 Session I Registration”
Complete registration with basic details
Fill application form carefully
Upload photo & signature
Pay application fee
Submit and download confirmation page
JEE Main 2026 Result & Rank
✔ Result will be declared online
✔ Percentile score calculated
✔ All India Rank (AIR) prepared
✔ Qualified candidates eligible for JEE Advanced 2026
Participating Institutes
✔ NITs
✔ IIITs
✔ GFTIs
✔ Other State Engineering Colleges
Important Instructions
✔ Use valid email & mobile number
✔ Keep application number safe
✔ Download admit card before exam
✔ Carry valid ID proof to exam center
Important Links
| Download Paper-2 Result | Click Here |
| Check Paper-2 Result Notice | Click Here |
| Download Paper-2 Final Answer Key | Click Here |
| 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 |