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Get all the essential information about JEE Main 2026 including exam dates, eligibility criteria, application process, and preparation strategies.
National Testing Agency
Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 is a national-level entrance test conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission into premier engineering institutions like NITs, IIITs, and other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs). It also serves as the eligibility test for JEE Advanced, which is the gateway to the IITs.
Gateway to prestigious NITs, IIITs, and other central government institutions
Computer-Based Test (CBT) conducted in multiple sessions
Available in 13 languages including Hindi and English
3 hours for each paper (Paper 1 & Paper 2)
Mark your calendar with these crucial JEE Main 2026 dates
November 2025
Online registration begins
December 2025
Last date to submit applications
January 2026
First attempt examination
April 2026
Second attempt examination
Comprehensive overview of topics covered in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
Check if you meet the requirements for JEE Main 2026
Access official sample papers, previous year question papers, and mock tests for better preparation
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Download Previous PapersUnderstanding the JEE Main 2026 exam structure
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | 30 (25 + 5 numerical) | 120 | 3 hours |
| Chemistry | 30 (25 + 5 numerical) | 120 | |
| Mathematics | 30 (25 + 5 numerical) | 120 | |
| Total | 90 | 360 | 180 min |
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 120 | 3 hours |
| Aptitude Test | 50 | 200 | |
| Drawing Test | 2 | 80 | |
| Total | 82 | 400 | 180 min |
Step-by-step guide to apply for JEE Main 2026
Visit the official NTA website and create your account with basic details
Complete the application form with personal, academic, and contact information
Upload photograph, signature, and required certificates in specified format
Pay the application fee online using credit/debit card or net banking
Download your admit card from the official website before the exam
₹1000
For one paper
₹500
For one paper
Essential tips and strategies for JEE Main 2026 preparation
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Understand the JoSAA counselling process, registration steps, and important tips for seat allocation
The counselling process for JEE Main is conducted by JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) for admissions into IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.
Check result details, scorecard information, and category-wise qualifying cut-offs
| Category | Expected Cut-Off (Percentile) |
|---|---|
| General | 88–90 |
| OBC-NCL | 73–76 |
| SC | 51–54 |
| ST | 40–44 |
| EWS | 65–68 |
| PwD | 0.001–1.5 |
Get answers to common questions about JEE Main 2026
You can appear for JEE Main a maximum of 3 times. This includes all attempts across different years, not just within the same year.
Yes, there is negative marking of -1 for each incorrect answer in multiple choice questions. However, there is no negative marking for numerical answer type questions.
Yes, correction windows are usually provided by NTA where you can edit certain details in your application form for a small fee.
JEE Main scores are valid for admission to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs for the same academic year. For JEE Advanced qualification, the score is valid only for that year.
If you appear for both sessions, the better of the two scores will be considered for preparing the merit list and counselling process.