JEE Main Session 2 (2026) will be conducted by NTA from April 1 to April 10, 2026, as per the latest announced schedule. JEE Mains Session 2 registration will start in the month of January 2026. Now we will know about JEE Main Exam. This is a national-level engineering entrance exam and its conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in April. This is conducted for admission into undergraduate courses in engineering (B.E./ B.Tech.), Architecture (B.Tech), and Planning (B. Planning) at premier institutes such as NITs, institutions across India.
Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Exam Dates (Session 2) | April 2 to April 9 2026. |
| Application Window | Last week of January or February 2026 |
| Admit Card | Will be available for download about 3 days before your exam date. |
| Result | Results expected on 20 April 2026, shortly after the exam concludes. |
| Official Website | jeemain.nta.nic.in. |
| JEE Main Session 2 Exam Dates Out For Year 2026 |
| Exam Dates – April 2 to April 9 2026. |
JEE Main 2026
NTA conducts this Joint Entrance Examination, JEE (Main) for two papers. Paper 1 is conducted for admission to Undergraduate Engineering Programs 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. JEE (Main) Paper 2 is conducted for admission to B. Arch and B. Planning courses in the country
The results of JEE (Main) Paper 1 will be used for B.E/B.Tech, and also other programs like Integrated M.Sc., Integrated M.Tech, Integrated B.Tech and MBA, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of pharmaceutics, Bachelor of Design, etc.
Exam TimingPaper 1 (B. E/ B. Tech.) Or Paper 2A (B. Arch.) Or Paper 2B (B. Planning) 3 Hours First Shift 9 AM to 12 PM, Second Shift3 PM to 6 PM B. Arch & B. Planning (Both) 3.30 Hours First Shift 9 AM to 12.30 PM Second Shift 3 PM to 6.30 PM
Exam Structure & Eligibility
- Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT) at designated centers.
- Papers: Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.), Paper 2A (B.Arch.), Paper 2B (B.Planning).
- Eligibility: Passed/appearing in 12th standard with relevant subjects. Further criteria on age and attempts as per NTA guidelines.
Candidates can appear in one or both sessions—the best performance among the sessions will be in consideration for admission/ranking. Regular updates and details are on the official JEE Main website
Application fee
The application fee is according to number of paper a candidate attemptCourse Category Fee India Centre Overseas Centre Paper 1: B.E./B. Tech OR Paper 2A: B. Arch OR Paper 2B: B. Planning UR Rs.1000,Female Rs,800 5000 Male,Rs.4000 Female Gen-EWS/ OBC (NCL) Rs.900 Female Rs.800 Rs.4500 Rs.4000 Female SC/ST/ PwD/PwBD Rs. 500 for both M/F Rs.2500 M/F Paper 1: B.E./ B. Tech & Paper 2A: B. Arch OR Paper 1: B.E./B. Tech & Paper 2B: B. Planning OR Paper 1: B.E./B. Tech, Paper 2A: B. Arch & Paper 2B: B. Planning OR Paper 2A: B. Arch & Paper 2B: B. Planning General/ GenEWS/ OBC (NCL) Rs.2000 Rs.1600 for Female Rs.10,000 Male,Rs.8000 Female SC/ ST/ PwD/ PwBD Rs.1000 for Both M/F Rs.5000 for M/F
How To Apply For JEE Mains Session 2, 2026
Step-1: Visit the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Step-2: Register as a new candidate and create your login credentials.
Step-3: Log in and fill out the detailed application form with personal, educational, and exam center details.
Step-4: Upload your scanned photograph, signature, and category/PwD certificates if applicable.
Step-5: Pay the application fee online using debit/credit card, net banking, or UPI.
Step-6: Review, submit the form, and download/print your confirmation page for future use.
JEE Main 2025 Rank Colleges Wise 2025
| Colleges & Institute | Rank |
| NITs (Lower branches or Home State quota se), Newer IIITs (like IIIT Una, IIIT Nagpur, IIIT Bhagalpur), GFTIs (like Assam University, BIT Mesra off campuses, Guru Ghasidas University), State Government Colleges (through state-level counselling like MPDTE, HSTES, etc.)Private Colleges through JEE Score (Shiv Nadar, UPES, LNCT, etc.) | 50,000 – 1,00,000 |
| New IIITs (lower branches), GFTIs (remote campus, less competitive branches.Private Top Colleges (Jaypee, Amity (Noida), VIT [if appeared for VITEEE], Manipal [if eligible]).Some NITs in the North East (with state quota or category) | 1,00,000 – 2,00,000 |
| State Govt. Engineering Colleges (like Rajasthan Technical University, BCE Bhagalpur, HBTU if state quota applicable), Private Universities with good placements accepting JEE (Graphic Era, SRM, Chandigarh Univ., LPU, etc.)Emerging Colleges via CSAB special round | 2,00,000 – 3,00,000+ |
High Rank CollegesRank Range Example Colleges 60,000 – 1,00,000 NIT Sikkim, IIIT Bhagalpur, BIT Mesra (Other branches) 1,00,000 – 1,50,000 IIIT Una, IIIT Kurnool, Assam University 1,50,000 – 2,50,000 SRM, LPU, Chandigarh University, REAP Govt Colleges 2,50,000 – 3,50,000+ State Govt. Colleges, CSAB Special Round seats
JEE Main 2026 Syllabus
The JEE Main syllabus 2026 is based on NCERT Class 11 & 12 topics. It includes:
- Physics: Laws of motion, Electromagnetism, Thermodynamics, Optics, etc.
- Chemistry: Atomic structure, Chemical bonding, Organic chemistry, etc.
- Mathematics: Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus, Probability, etc.
Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Type of Questions | Examination Mode |
| Paper I BE/Btech | Mathematics,Physics and Chemistry | MCQ and Question for which answer is a numerical value,with equal weightage to Mathematics,Physics and Chemistry | CBT |
| Paper 2 A B.Arch | Part I Mathematics | MCQ and Question for which answer is a numerical value | CBT |
| Part II Aptitude Test | MCQ | ||
| Paper III Drawing Test | Question to test Drawing Aptitude | Offline Pen and Paper to attempt on a Drawing Sheet of A 4 Size | |
| Paper 2 B | Part I Mathematics | MCQ and question for which answer is a numerical value | CBT |
| Part II Aptitude Test | MCQ | ||
| Part III Planning Based Questions | MCQ |
JEE Main 2026 Exam Details
- The question paper consists of MCQ-type questions.
- There are 4 marks for each correct answer.
- There are 1 mark deduction for each wrong answer.
- The exam mode is Online CBT Mode
- Exam Duration is 3 Hours
Exam Day Schedule
| Entry in the Examination Centre/ Hall/ Room, frisking, biometric registration/ record of manual attendance by Invigilator, document verification/ crosschecking of Admit Card, signature, and photo match to be completed by Invigilator, etc. | 7 AM to 8.30 AM | 1 PM to 2.30 PM |
| Instructions by the Invigilator(s) | 08.30 A.M. to 08.50 A.M. | 02.30 P.M. to 02.50 P.M. |
| Candidates log in to read instructions | 08.50 A.M. | 2.50 PM |
| Test Commences | 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
JEE Main 2026 Subject-wise Important TopicsPhysics Chemistry Mathematics Kinematics Laws of Motion Thermodynamics Electromagnetic Induction Atomic Structure Chemical Bonding Coordination Chemistry Organic Chemistry Basics Algebra Differential Calculus Integral Calculus Probability & Statistics
FAQs JEE Mains 2026 Session 2
The exam will start from April 2 to April 9, 2026.
Register online at jeemain.nta.nic.in, fill the application form, upload required documents, pay the fee, and submit.
The syllabus includes Class 11 and 12 topics from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as per NCERT curriculum
Results are expected by April 20, 2026 it will be out after 10 days
