Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 Registration & Exam
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The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) as a national-level entrance test for admission to undergraduate engineering, architecture, and planning programs across India, including NITs, IIITs, and other centrally funded technical institutions (CFTIs). It also serves as the qualifying exam for JEE Advanced, which is the gateway to admission in IITs. JEE Main 2026 will be conducted in two sessions January 2026 and April 2026, providing students two opportunities to improve their performance.
Programme Highlights
- Exam Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)
- Mode of Exam: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Frequency: Twice a year (January & April 2026 sessions)
- Papers:
- Paper 1: B.E./B.Tech
- Paper 2A: B.Arch
- Paper 2B: B.Planning
- Eligibility: Serves as the qualifying test for JEE Advanced (IITs).
- Centres: Conducted across India and select international locations.
- Identity Verification: Aadhaar, UDID (PwD), and category certificates required and must be valid/updated.
Programme Objectives & Learning Outcomes
- To provide merit-based admissions into premier technical institutions of India.
- To offer students two attempts per year to improve scores and reduce exam stress.
- To ensure fair, transparent, and uniform assessment through computer-based testing.
- To enable students from diverse backgrounds, including reserved categories and PwD candidates, to compete equitably with valid documentation.
- To prepare a pipeline of qualified candidates for JEE Advanced and IIT admissions.
Important Dates (Tentative for JEE Main 2026)
- Registration (January 2026 Session): October 2025
- Advisory Release: September 29, 2025 (Aadhaar, UDID, category certificates update notice)
- Session 1 Exam: January 2026
- Session 2 Exam: April 2026
- City Intimation Slip & Admit Card: To be announced on NTA website prior to each session
Important Dates for JEE (Main) 2026 – Session 1
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Submission of Application Form | 31 October 2025 – 27 November 2025 (up to 09:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 27 November 2025 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Announcement of Examination City | First Week of January 2026 |
| Release of Admit Card | To be notified on website |
| Examination Dates | 21 January – 30 January 2026 |
| Mode of Examination | Computer Based Test (CBT) (Drawing Test for B.Arch in Pen & Paper mode) |
| Declaration of Result (Tentative) | By 12 February 2026 |
Eligibility
- Academic Qualification: Candidates must have passed Class 12 (10+2) or equivalent examination with Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry/Biology/Technical Vocational subject.
- Year of Passing: Candidates appearing in 2026 or those who passed in 2024/2025 are eligible.
- Age Limit: No age limit. However, candidates must meet institute-specific criteria.
- Documentation:
- Valid Aadhaar Card with updated personal details (Name, DOB, Photograph, Address).
- UDID card for PwD candidates (valid and updated).
- Category Certificates (EWS/SC/ST/OBC-NCL) – current, valid, and as per Govt. of India norms.
How to Apply
- Visit the official websites: nta.ac.in or jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- Click on “JEE Main 2026 Registration” link.
- Register with a valid email ID, mobile number, and Aadhaar number.
- Fill the application form with personal, academic, and exam center details.
- Upload required documents (photograph, signature, Aadhaar/UDID/category certificate).
- Pay the application fee online via Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference.
Quick Overview
- Exam Name: JEE Main 2026
- Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)
- Exam Sessions: January & April 2026
- Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Papers Offered: B.E./B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Planning
- Purpose: Admission to NITs, IIITs, CFTIs + eligibility for JEE Advanced (IITs)
- Official Websites: nta.ac.in, jeemain.nta.nic.in
Disclaimer
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