JEE Main 2026: 11.23 Lakh Students Appear in Session 2 Exam
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• Updated on 6 Apr, 2026, 2:05 PM, by Ishita Tanwar
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 is witnessing participation of over 11.23 lakh candidates. The exam is being conducted across India and international centres.
The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam is being conducted with massive participation this year. According to official data, around 11.23 lakh candidates are appearing for the April session. The exam is scheduled over multiple days, covering centres across India and abroad.
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Exam Dates and Schedule
The April session is being held on selected dates.
- Exam Dates: 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 April 2026
- Mode of Exam: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Shifts per Day: Two (Morning and Afternoon)
This multi-day schedule helps manage the large number of candidates.
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Exam Centres and Cities for JEE Main 2026
The National Testing Agency has expanded exam coverage to accommodate all candidates.
- Total Exam Centres: 566 centres
- Cities in India: 304 cities
- International Centres: 14 cities outside India
This wide distribution ensures accessibility for candidates across regions.
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 High Participation Reflects Rising Competition
The participation of over 11.23 lakh students highlights the increasing competition in engineering entrance exams.
- More candidates lead to higher percentile competition
- Cutoff trends may remain competitive this year
- Performance will depend on relative scoring and normalization
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Key Points for Candidates Appearing in Upcoming Shifts
With exams still ongoing, candidates appearing in later shifts should note:
- Difficulty level may vary across shifts
- Percentile will depend on relative performance
- Time management remains crucial due to lengthy papers
What Happens JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Next?
After the completion of Session 2:
- Answer key will be released first
- Result date: Expected by April 20, 2026
- Scorecard will include percentile, rank, and cutoff
Only the top candidates will qualify for the next stage, JEE Advanced 2026.
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