JEE Main 2026 – Exam Dates, Application Form, Syllabus

The JEE Main 2026 will be conducted in two session i.e. session 1 (January 2026) and Session 2 (April 2026). JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exams are scheduled from 21 to 30 January 2026, while Session 2 will be conducted from 02 to 09 April 2026. The JEE Main 2026 examination, conducted by NTA, is set for the designated exam date. The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Mains is the gateway to India’s premier engineering institutions, including the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs), and other government-funded technical institutions. Each year, millions of students from all over India take the JEE Main in hopes of securing a spot in one of these prestigious institutions.

All information regarding the Joint Entrance Examination Main (JEE Main), including exam dates, application forms, and syllabus, can be accessed here. JEE Main is a national-level engineering entrance exam administered by the National Testing Agency. The primary purpose of this examination is to facilitate admissions to engineering colleges across India for programs such as BE, B.Tech, B.Arch, and B.Planning.

JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result has been released. Get the link to check the result here.

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JEE Mains serves as a crucial stepping stone for aspiring engineers in India. With its rigorous examination structure, it assesses students’ knowledge and problem-solving skills in the field of engineering. By following effective preparation strategies, staying consistent, and utilizing available resources, students can increase their chances of achieving success in JEE Mains and securing admission to top-tier engineering institutions.

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JEE Main 2026 Exam Date

Eligibility Criteria for JEE Main

To be eligible to take the JEE Main, students must have passed their class 12th examination, or an equivalent examination, with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as their main subjects. Additionally, students must have scored a minimum of 75% marks in their class 12th examination, or be in the top 20 percentile of their respective boards.

Preparation Tips for JEE Main

1. Understand the Exam Pattern and Syllabus: Familiarize yourself with the exam pattern and syllabus of the JEE Main to get a clear idea of what to expect on the day of the exam.
2. Time Management: Create a study schedule and stick to it. Make sure to allocate enough time for each subject and practice as many previous year question papers as possible.
3. Focus on Conceptual Understanding: Instead of just memorizing formulas, try to understand the concepts behind them. This will help you solve problems more effectively.
4. Practice, Practice, Practice: The more you practice, the better your chances of success. Solve previous year question papers, take mock tests, and practice sample papers to get an idea of the level of difficulty of the exam.
5. Seek Help: If you are having trouble understanding a particular topic, don’t hesitate to seek help from your teachers or a tutor.

JEE Main Application Fee

Paper 1: B.E./B. Tech OR Paper 2A: B. Arch OR Paper 2B: B.Planning

• Male (In India) : Rs. 1000/ – (General / Gen-EWS / OBC-NCL)
• Female (In India) : Rs. 800/ – (General / Gen-EWS / OBC-NCL)
• Male & Female (In India) : Rs. 500/ – (SC / ST / PwD/Third Gender)

Paper 1: B.E./B. Tech OR Paper 2A: B. Arch OR Paper 2B: B.Planning

• Male (Outside India) : Rs. 5000/ – (General / Gen-EWS / OBC-NCL)
• Female (Outside India) : Rs. 4000/ – (General / Gen-EWS / OBC-NCL)
• Male & Female (Outside India) : Rs. 2500/ – (SC / ST / PwD)
• Third Gender (Outside India) : Rs. 3000/ –

Paper 1: B.E./B. Tech & Paper 2A: B. Arch  OR Paper 1: B.E./B. Tech & Paper 2B: B. Planning OR Paper 1: B.E./B.Tech, Paper 2A: B. Arch & Paper 2B: B.Planning OR Paper 2A: B. Arch & Paper 2B: B.Planning

• Male (In India) : Rs. 2000/ – (General / Gen-EWS / OBC-NCL)
• Female (In India) : Rs. 1600/ – (General / Gen-EWS / OBC-NCL)
• Male & Female (In India) : Rs. 1000/ – (SC / ST / PwD/Third Gender)

Paper 1: B.E./B. Tech & Paper 2A: B. Arch  OR Paper 1: B.E./B. Tech & Paper 2B: B. Planning OR Paper 1: B.E./B.Tech, Paper 2A: B. Arch & Paper 2B: B.Planning OR Paper 2A: B. Arch & Paper 2B: B.Planning

• Male (Outside India) : Rs. 10000/ – (General / Gen-EWS / OBC-NCL)
• Female (Outside India) : Rs. 8000/ – (General / Gen-EWS / OBC-NCL)
• Male & Female (Outside India) : Rs. 5000/ – (SC / ST / PwD/Third Gender)

Mode of Payment

• Through Credit Card/Debit Card (except Master/Visa Card)/Net Banking/UPI):
• Processing charges and Goods & Service Taxes (GST) are to be paid by the candidate, as applicable.

JEE Main Exam Pattern

The exam pattern is as follows

• Mode of Exam –
  • Paper 1 (B.E. /B. Tech.) in “Computer Based Test (CBT)” mode only.
  • Paper 2A (B. Arch): Mathematics (Part-I) and Aptitude Test (Part-II) in “Computer Based Test (CBT)” mode only and Drawing Test (Part-III) in pen and paper (offline) mode, to be attempted on drawing sheet of A4 size.
  • Paper 2B (B. Planning): Mathematics (Part-I), Aptitude Test (Part-II), and Planning-Based Questions (Part-III) in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode only.
• Question type – The questions are Objective Type – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Questions for which the answer is a numerical value.
• Exam Duration – The entrance exam is of 3 hours for Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.) or Paper 2A (B.Arch.) or Paper 2B (B.Planning.), 3.5 hours for B.Arch. & B.Planning (both).
• Language of Question Paper – The question paper is in language English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.

Subject combinations for each paper, type of questions in each paper, and mode of examination

Paper 1: BE / B. Tech

Paper 2A (B. Arch)

Paper 2B (B. Planning)

JEE Main – An Overview

The important highlights of this exam are as follows.

Paper 1: B.E./B. Tech OR Paper 2A: B. Arch OR Paper 2B: B.Planning

Male (In India) : Rs. 1000/ – (General / Gen-EWS / OBC-NCL)
Female (In India) : Rs. 800/ – (General / Gen-EWS / OBC-NCL)
Male & Female (In India) : Rs. 500/ – (SC / ST / PwD/Third Gender)

Paper 1: B.E./B. Tech OR Paper 2A: B. Arch OR Paper 2B: B.Planning

Male (Outside India) : Rs. 5000/ – (General / Gen-EWS / OBC-NCL)
Female (Outside India) : Rs. 4000/ – (General / Gen-EWS / OBC-NCL)
Male & Female (Outside India) : Rs. 2500/ – (SC / ST / PwD)
Third Gender (Outside India) : Rs. 3000/ –

Paper 1: B.E./B. Tech & Paper 2A: B. Arch OR Paper 1: B.E./B. Tech & Paper 2B: B. Planning OR Paper 1: B.E./B.Tech, Paper 2A: B. Arch & Paper 2B: B.Planning OR Paper 2A: B. Arch & Paper 2B: B.Planning

Male (In India) : Rs. 2000/ – (General / Gen-EWS / OBC-NCL)
Female (In India) : Rs. 1600/ – (General / Gen-EWS / OBC-NCL)
Male & Female (In India) : Rs. 1000/ – (SC / ST / PwD/Third Gender)
Paper 1: B.E./B. Tech & Paper 2A: B. Arch OR Paper 1: B.E./B. Tech & Paper 2B: B. Planning OR Paper 1: B.E./B.Tech, Paper 2A: B. Arch & Paper 2B: B.Planning OR Paper 2A: B. Arch & Paper 2B: B.Planning

Male (Outside India) : Rs. 10000/ – (General / Gen-EWS / OBC-NCL)
Female (Outside India) : Rs. 8000/ – (General / Gen-EWS / OBC-NCL)
Male & Female (Outside India) : Rs. 5000/ – (SC / ST / PwD/Third Gender)
Mode of Payment

Through Credit Card/Debit Card (except Master/Visa Card)/Net Banking/UPI):
Processing charges and Goods & Service Taxes (GST) are to be paid by the candidate, as applicable.

JEE Main Contact Information

Address for Correspondence
First Floor, NSIC-MDBP Building,
Okhla Industrial Estate, New Delhi – 110020
Help Line: For Technical support, contact following
during working days between 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
www.nta.ac.in, jeemain.nta.nic.in

JEE Main – An Overview

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