The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Shift 2 exam has started at 3:00 PM today at exam centres across India. This is the afternoon session of the Day 1 exam schedule, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in computer-based mode. Candidates who completed entry formalities before the 2:30 PM gate closing time are currently taking the test.
JEE Main Session 2 Shift 2 Exam Timing and Reporting Details
- Exam start time: 3:00 PM
- Exam end time: 6:00 PM
- Entry closed: 2:30 PM (strictly)
- Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Students were not permitted inside the exam hall after the reporting cutoff, as per official rules.
Live JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Exam Conduct and Guidelines
During reporting, centres followed standard exam day protocols:
- Verification of the admit card and ID proof
- Biometric and frisking checks
- Prohibition of electronic gadgets
- Transparent water bottles allowed
Candidates were advised to arrive early to avoid delays.
What’s Next After JEE Main Session 2 Shift 2 Starts?
After the Shift 2 exam concludes at 6 PM, students and coaching institutes will release:
- Memory-based questions
- Answer key PDFs
- Detailed paper analysis
These will help candidates estimate scores and evaluate performance.
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Shift 2: Key Highlights
- Conducted by: National Testing Agency (NTA)
- Session: Session 2 (April 2)
- Shift: Shift 2 (Afternoon)
- Started at: 3:00 PM
- Entry closed at: 2:30 PM
- Mode: CBT
Stay tuned for live updates on question paper analysis and answer key releases after the exam concludes.