JEE MAIN 2026
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Complete JEE Main 2026 Guide: About JEE Main, Exam Criteria, Exam Registration, Syllabus, Previous Papers & FAQs
About JEE-Main
The Joint Entrance Examination, JEE (Main) comprises two papers. Paper 1 is conducted for admission to Undergraduate Engineering Programs (B.E/B.Tech.) at NITs, IIITs, other. Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs), and Institutions/Universities funded/recognized by participating State Governments. JEE (Main) is also an eligibility test for JEE (Advanced), which is conducted for admission to IITs. Paper 2 is conducted for admission to B. Arch and B. Planning courses in the country.
The JEE (Main) is being conducted in 02 (two) sessions for admissions in the next academic session. The candidates will thus benefit in the following ways:
- This will give the candidates two opportunities to improve their scores in the examination if they are not able to give their best in the first attempt.
- In the first attempt, the students will get a first-hand experience of taking an examination and will know their mistakes which they can improve while attempting for the second time.
- This will reduce the chances of dropping a year and droppers would not have to waste an entire year.
- If anyone misses the examination due to reasons beyond control (such as the Board examination), then he/she will not have to wait for one entire year.
- A candidate need not appear in both Sessions. However, if a candidate appears in more than one Session then his/her best of the JEE (Main) NTA Scores will be considered for preparation of the Merit List/ Ranking.
How to Apply for JEE Main 2026
Application Process
Application Process
- Candidates can apply for JEE (Main) - 2024 through the “Online” mode only through the Official Website Of JEE Main .The Application Form in any other mode will not be accepted.
- Only one application is to be submitted by a candidate. Under no circumstances, candidates will be allowed to fill more than one Application Form. Strict action will be taken, even at a later stage, against such candidates who have filled more than one Application Form.
- Candidates must strictly follow the instructions given in the Information Bulletin and on the NTA website. Candidates not complying with the instructions shall be summarily disqualified.
- Candidates must ensure that the e-mail address and Mobile Number provided in the Online Application Form are their own or Parents/Guardians' only as all information/ communication will be sent by NTA through e-mail on the registered e-mail address or SMS on the registered Mobile Number only.
Fee payable for JEE (Main)
Fee Payable for JEE (Main)
– per session (based on JEE 2024) (Through Credit Card/Debit Card (except Master/Visa Card)/Net Banking/UPI).
| Fees payable for JEE Main | Type of Candidate | Center in India(Rs) | Center Outside India (Rs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Paper 1: B.E./B. Tech | General | Male | 1000 | 5000 |
| Female | 800 | 4000 | ||
| Gen-EWS/ OBC(NCL) | Male | 900 | 4500 | |
| Female | 800 | 4000 | ||
| SC/ST/PwD | Male | 500 | 2500 | |
| Female | 500 | 2500 | ||
| Third Gender | 500 | 3000 | ||
- A candidate has the option to apply for one Session or both Sessions (Session 1 and Session 2 of 2026) together and pay the exam fee accordingly. In other words, if a candidate wishes to apply only for one Session, he/she has to pay the Examination Fee only for that Session during the current application period and will have the opportunity to apply again for Session 2 (April 2026).
- If a candidate wishes to apply for Session 2, the candidate can log in and pay the Examination Fee for Session 2 during that period.
- The application window for Session 2 will be reopened as per the details available in the Information Bulletin and will also be notified separately through a Public Notice.
Examination Scheme for JEE Main 2026
1. Mode of Examination
Paper 1 (B.E. /B. Tech.) in “Computer Based Test (CBT)” mode only.
2.Medium of Question Papers
Medium of the Question Papers: Drawing from the National Education Policy (NEP), the JEE (Main) is being conducted in English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
| SL. No. | Language | Examination Centres |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | All Examination Centres |
| 2 | English and Hindi | All Examination Centres in India |
| 3 | English and Assamese | Examination Centres in Assam |
| 4 | English and Bengali | Examination Centres in West Bengal, Tripura and Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
| 5 | English and Gujarati | Examination Centres in Gujarat, Daman & Diu, Dadra & Nagar Haveli |
| 6 | English and Kannada | Examination Centres in Karnataka |
| 7 | English and Malayalam | Examination Centres in Kerala and Lakshadweep |
| 8 | English and Marathi | Examination Centres in Maharashtra |
| 9 | English and Odia | Examination Centres in Odisha |
| 10 | English and Punjabi | Examination Centres in Punjab, Chandigarh, and Delhi/New Delhi (including Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, Meerut, Noida/Greater Noida) |
| 11 | English and Tamil | Examination Centres in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
| 12 | English and Telugu | Examination Centres in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana |
| 13 | English and Urdu | All Examination Centres in India |
3. Scheme of Examination
Subject combinations for each paper, type of questions in each paper, and mode of examination are given in the table below:
| Paper | SUBJECTS | TYPE OF QUESTIONS | MODE OF EXAMINATIONS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: B.E./B.Tech. | Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry | Objective Type - Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Questions for which the answer is a numerical value, with equal weightage Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry | “Computer Based Test (CBT)” mode only |
4. Pattern of Examination
| Paper1: B.E./ B. Tech. in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode: | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject-wise Distribution of Questions, Total Number of Questions and Marks | Subject | Section A | Section B | Marks |
| Physics | 20* | 10* | 100 | |
| Mathematics | 20* | 10* | 100 | |
| Chemistry | 20* | 10* | 100 | |
| Total | 90 | 300 | ||
Important Note
(a) For Multiple Choice Questions: To answer a question, the candidates need to choose one option corresponding to the correct answer or the most appropriate answer. However, if any anomaly or discrepancy is found after the process of challenges of the key verification, it shall be addressed in the following manner.
(i) Correct answer or the most appropriate answer: Four marks (+4)
(ii) Any incorrect option marked will be given minus one mark (-1).
(iii) Unanswered/Marked for Review will be given no mark (0).
(iv) If more than one option is found to be correct then Four marks (+4) will be awarded to only those who have marked any of the correct options.
(v) If all options are found to be correct then Four marks (+4) will be awarded to all those who have attempted the question.
(vi) If none of the options is found correct or a Question is found to be wrong or a Question is dropped then full marks will be awarded to all candidates who have appeared irrespective of the fact whether the question has been attempted or not attempted by the candidate.
(b)There will be negative marking for Section B. However, if any anomaly or discrepancy is found after the process of challenges of the key verification, it shall be addressed in the following manner:
- Correct Answer: Four marks (+4)
- Incorrect Answer: Minus one mark (-1)
iii. Unanswered/Marked for Review: No mark (0).
- If a question is found to be incorrect or the Question is dropped then Four marks (+4) will be awarded to all those who have attempted the question. The reason could be due to human error or technical error.
- Candidates are advised to do the calculations with the constants given (if any) in the questions. The answer should be rounded off to the nearest integer.
| Each Subject will have two sections. Section A will be of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) and Section B will contain Questions whose answers are to be filled in as a numerical value. In Section B, candidates have to attempt any 05 (five) questions out of 10. There will be negative marking for both Section A and Section B. For each question in Section B, a candidate has to enter the correct integer value of the answer using the mouse and the onscreen virtual numeric keypad in the place designated to enter the answer. For Section B, the answer should be rounded off to the nearest integer. |
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|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marking Scheme for MCQs | Correct Answer or the Most Appropriate Answer | Four marks (+4) |
| Incorrect Answer | Minus one mark (-1) | ||
| Unanswered / Marked for Review | No mark (0) | ||
| 2 | Marking Scheme for questions for which the answer is a Numerical value | Correct Answer | Four marks (+4) |
| Incorrect Answer | Minus one mark (-1) | ||
| Unanswered / Marked for Review | No mark (0) | ||
| 3 | Method of determining merit | Conversion of the raw score in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry, and the conversion of the total into NTA scores. Overall merit shall be prepared by merging NTA scores of all shifts of all days. | |
| 4 | Method of resolving ties | Tie between candidates obtaining equal Total NTA scores in Paper B.E./B.Tech will be resolved in the following manner in descending order: 1. NTA score in Mathematics, followed by 2. NTA score in Physics, followed by 3. NTA score in Chemistry, followed by 4. Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in all the subjects in the Test, followed by 5. Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Mathematics in the Test, followed by 6. Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Physics in the Test, followed by 7. Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Chemistry in the Test followed by 8. Older in Age followed by 9. Application Number in ascending order |
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5. Duration of Test
| Paper | Subjects | Total Time Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.) | Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics | For Non-PwD Candidates | *For PwD Candidates |
| 03 hours | 04 hours | ||
| *Note: - Compensatory time for PwD Candidates of 20 minutes for a one-hour examination | |||
Syllabus of Examination for JEE Main 2026
The detailed syllabus for JEE Main 2026 will be announced on the official website: https://jeemain.nta.ac.in/. For reference, you can view the JEE 2024 syllabus here. Significant changes in the syllabus are not anticipated in the coming years.”
Eligibility Criteria for JEE Main 2026
Age Criteria
For appearing in the JEE (Main) , there is no age limit for the candidates. The candidates who have passed the class 12/equivalent examination in 2024, 2025, or appearing in 2026 irrespective of their age can appear in JEE (Main) examination. However, the candidates may be required to fulfill the age criteria of the Institute(s) to which they are desirous of taking admission.
Admit Card for JEE Main 2026
The e-Admit Card will be issued provisionally to the candidates through the NTA website: jeemain.nta.ac.in, subject to the fulfillment of the eligibility conditions and receipt of the prescribed application fee by NTA.The candidate has to download the Admit Card from the NTA website. The candidate will appear in the examination at the given Centre on the date and shift/timing as indicated in his/her e-Admit Card.
Schedule of Examination JEE Main 2026 (Tentative)
| JEE Main exam date 2026 session 1 and 2 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event | Date(Tentiative) | |||||||
| JEE Mains 2026 registration | Nov-25 | |||||||
| JEE Mains 2026 registration last date | Dec-26 | |||||||
| JEE Mains admit card release date | 3 days before exam | |||||||
| JEE Mains exam date | January-2026 April-2026 | |||||||
| JEE exam result release date | A week after the exam | |||||||
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is JEE Main?
JEE Main is an entrance exam for admission into undergraduate engineering programs at various institutions in India, including NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs
2. When is the JEE Main conducted?
JEE Main is conducted in two sessions each year, usually in January and April.
3. How can I apply for JEE Main?
Applications can be submitted online through the official JEE Main website during the specified application period.
4. What are the eligibility criteria for JEE Main?
Candidates must have passed their 10+2 examination or equivalent. Specific eligibility criteria may vary, so check the detailed guidelines on the official website..
5. What documents are required for JEE Main registration?
Documents typically required include a scanned copy of your photograph, signature, and proof of identity. Detailed requirements are listed on the application page.
6. How can I correct mistakes in my JEE Main application form?
You can make corrections to your application form during the correction window provided by NTA, which will be announced on the official website.
7. How do I download my JEE Main admit card?
Admit cards can be downloaded from the official JEE Main website using your application number and date of birth.
8. What should I do if I forget my application number or password?
Use the “Forgot Application Number” or “Forgot Password” option on the JEE Main website to retrieve your details.
9. Can I change my exam city after submitting the application?
Changes to the exam city can be made during the correction window, subject to availability and rules set by NTA.
10. What is the exam pattern for JEE Main?
JEE Main consists of two papers: Paper 1 (Computer-Based Test) and Paper 2 (Pen-and-Paper Based Test). Paper 1 includes questions from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, while Paper 2 is for admission to B.Arch and B.Planning courses.
11.*How is the JEE Main score calculated?
Scores are based on the number of correct answers and the number of incorrect answers. The normalization process is used to equate marks across different shifts and sessions.
12. What is the normalization process in JEE Main?
The normalization process is used to ensure fairness by equating scores from different sessions and shifts. Percentiles are calculated separately for each shift.
13. When will the JEE Main results be declared?
Results are typically declared a few weeks after the exam. Exact dates will be announced on the official website.
14. How can I challenge the JEE Main answer key?
If you wish to challenge the answer key, you can do so through the online facility provided on the official JEE Main website within the specified time frame.
15.What is the procedure for obtaining a duplicate JEE Main admit card or scorecard?
Duplicate admit cards or scorecards can be requested from the official website or by contacting the NTA helpline if you lose or misplace the original documents.
For those looking for detailed information and common queries regarding the JEE Main 2026 exam, our FAQ section currently features the official FAQ PDF for JEE Main 2024. While the specific details for JEE Main 2026 are yet to be released, many of the fundamental aspects and procedures are likely to remain similar.
You can review the JEE Main 2024 FAQs here. Rest assured, as soon as the JEE Main 2026 FAQs are available, we will update this section to provide you with the most accurate and up-to-date information. Stay tuned!