NTA has released a public notice stating the tentative JEE Main 2026 exam dates for registration and the exam. The authority will start the JEE Main registration 2026 in October 2025. The JEE Mains 2026 exam for session 1 will be taken in January, and for session 2 in April.
- National-level B.E. / B.Tech hopefuls of the JEE Mains exam can apply for one or both sessions.
- Aadhar card, UDID and category certificates should be kept handy.
Source: NTA Official Notice
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Key Summary
- The authority will start the JEE Main registration 2026 in October 2025.
- The JEE Mains 2026 exam for session 1 will be taken in January, and for session 2 in April.
- Registration is expected to begin in mid-October 2025.
- Regularly check https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/ for official updates
JEE Main 2026 Exam Date
As per the Notice, the registration for JEE Main 2026 is going to begin in October 2025, followed by Session 1 in January 2026 and Session 2 in April 2026. This structured schedule gives students enough time to prepare, attempt twice, and improve their scores before JEE Advanced.
| Date | Event / Phase | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| September 29, 2025 | Public Advisory Released | NTA issued guidelines for Aadhaar & category certificate updates |
| October 2025 | Registration Window Opens | Application forms are likely to go live in the 2nd week |
| 4th week of January 2026 | JEE Main 2026 Session 1 | Computer-Based Test for B.E./B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Planning |
| April 2026 (tentative) | JEE Main 2026 Session 2 | Second attempt to improve scores before JEE Advanced |
| February 2026 (Session 1)May 2026 (Session 2) | Result Declaration | Scorecards to be released on NTA portal |
By means of public announcement, the officials requested all the candidates to update the necessary documents like Aadhar Card, UDID Card and Caste Certificate. Students will need to upload some documents while filling out the JEE Main form as required. The authenticity of the documents needs to be ensured to prevent any discrepancy or rejection later.
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What is the JEE MAIN EXAM 2026
JEE Main Exam is a national-level computer-based test conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) and serves as a preliminary to getting admission to undergraduate courses (B.E./B.Tech/B.Planning/B.Arch) at premier engineering colleges, namely NITs, IIITs, CFTIs, and other institutions/universities by state governments of India.
Check: JEE Main Eligibility Criteria 2026
- The test is taken twice a year, i.e., in January and April. The JEE Main test is taken by over 10 lakhs of students each year, of whom only 2.5 lakhs make their way through and take JEE Advanced.
- Joint Entrance Exam, JEE (Main), consists of two papers:
- Paper 1: For B.E./B.Tech. of NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs, and JEE (Advanced) as a requirement to be admitted to.
- Paper-2A & Paper-2B: For B. Arch and B. Planning Courses.
National Testing Agency (NTA) released a public notice declaring the advisory and instructions on the documents to be submitted for JEE Mains 2026 registration on the website, nta.ac.in.
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The dates for JEE Main 2026 and its other activities will be released later at jeemain.nta.nic.in. The JEE Main information brochure, including all the details related to the exam like important dates, eligibility, pattern, JEE Main syllabus and others, will be released by the authority in the near future.
Also check: JEE Main Exam Dates 2026 – Check Date and Time
JEE Main Exam Schedule: Timeline of the Past 3 years
| Year | Session 1 | Session 2 | Registrations | Mode |
| 2025 | Jan 24–31 | Apr 4–15 | 12.5 lakh+ | CBT |
| 2024 | Jan 24–Feb 1 | Apr 4–12 | 11.7 lakh | CBT |
| 2023 | Jan 24–31 | Apr 6–15 | 11.4 lakh | CBT |
Also Read: JEE Main Attempts 2026
JEE Main 2026 Exam Schedule FAQ:
Ques. Whose organisation will hold the JEE Mains of 2026?
Ans. The National Testing Agency (NTA) will carry and conduct the JEE Mains examination in 2026.
Ques. Will NTA hold JEE 2026?
Ans. Yes, only the National Testing Agency (NTA) is the competent authority to conduct the JEE Main 2026 examination.
Ques. How long will the JEE Mains 2026 test last?
Ans. JEE Main Exam will be held twice a day, over a span of several days, and preferably over several days of the week. Session 1: January 2026 and Session 2: April 2026.
Ques. Will JEE Mains 2026 be hard?
Ans. JEE Mains is a competition exam with questions on the class 11 and 12 syllabus. The difficulty level keeps on changing every year but if a student works hard, gets the concepts clear, and practices well, then candidates can sail through it smoothly.
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