The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to announce the JEE Mains 2026 exam schedule in the coming months. Following previous trends, the exam will likely be held in two sessions — January and April 2026. The official notification is expected by November 2025. The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main is the gateway for admission into NITs, IIITs, GFTIs and also serves as the eligibility test for JEE Advanced for IIT admissions.
JEE Main 2026 Expected Dates
Based on past years’ schedules, the tentative timeline for JEE Main 2026 is given below:
Exam Pattern Highlights
- Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Papers: Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech), Paper 2A (B.Arch), Paper 2B (B.Planning)
- Marking Scheme: +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect
- Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
Registration Process
Once live, candidates will need to:
- Visit the official website: jeemain.nta.ac.in
- Register using personal and academic details
- Upload scanned images of the photo and signature
- Pay the application fee online
Download the confirmation page for records
