JEE Main 2026 April 6 exam is being conducted today by the National Testing Agency for Session 2 candidates. The exam is scheduled in two shifts with strict reporting and entry guidelines. Candidates must follow all instructions to avoid disqualification.
JEE Main 2026 April 6 Shift Timings and Reporting Schedule
The exam is being held on 06 April 2026 in morning and afternoon sessions. Candidates must reach the exam centre well before the gate closing time. The detailed schedule is provided below:
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Session |
Morning Shift |
Afternoon Shift |
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Reporting Time |
7:00 AM |
1:00 PM |
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Entry & Verification |
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM |
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM |
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Gate Closing Time |
8:30 AM |
2:30 PM |
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Instructions by Invigilator |
8:30 AM – 8:50 AM |
2:30 PM – 2:50 PM |
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Login to Read Instructions |
8:50 AM |
2:50 PM |
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Exam Start Time |
9:00 AM |
3:00 PM |
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Exam End Time |
12:00 PM |
6:00 PM |
No candidate will be allowed to enter the exam centre after the gate closing time.
JEE Main 2026 April 6 Exam Day Guidelines and Documents Required
Candidates must carry essential documents to the exam centre for verification. Entry will be permitted only after proper document checking and biometric verification.
The required items are listed below:
- Printed admit card with filled Self-Declaration
- Two passport-size photographs
- Original photo ID proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, School ID, or Class 12 Admit Card)
- Transparent ballpoint pen
- Medical certificate for PwD candidates using scribe facility
Candidates must ensure that all details on the admit card are correct before appearing for the exam.
JEE Main 2026 April 6 Exam Analysis and Question Paper
After the completion of each shift, memory-based questions and detailed exam analysis will be available. These resources will help candidates evaluate their performance.
The analysis will include:
- Difficulty level of the exam
- Topics asked in each subject
- Expected marks vs percentile
- Safe score and cutoff trends
JEE Main 2026 Expected Qualifying Marks for JEE Advanced
The qualifying marks indicate the minimum percentile required to be eligible for JEE Advanced 2026. The official cutoff will be released along with the results, expected around 20 April 2026. The expected category-wise qualifying marks are provided below:
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Category |
Expected Percentile |
Estimated Marks (Out of 300) |
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General (UR) |
93.2 – 95.0 |
90 – 115 |
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Gen-EWS |
80.0 – 82.5 |
75 – 85 |
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OBC-NCL |
79.5 – 81.5 |
75 – 85 |
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SC |
60.0 – 63.0 |
50 – 65 |
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ST |
47.0 – 50.0 |
35 – 50 |
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UR-PwD |
0.001 – 1.0 |
Below 10 |
Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying percentile to appear for the next stage of admission. The JEE Main 2026 April 6 exam is a crucial step for candidates aiming for IIT admissions.