JEE Main 2026 Examination Notification

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the official notification for JEE (Main) 2026 for admission to Undergraduate Engineering/Architecture/Planning courses. The exam will be conducted in two sessions.

Exam Dates & Schedule

Session 1

• Registration: 31 October 2025 to 27 November 2025 (up to 9:00 PM)
  
• Fee payment last date: 27 November 2025 (up to 11:50 PM)
  
• Exam Dates: Three days before the exam date
• Result Declaration: By February 12, 2025

Session 2

• Registration and schedule to be announced:  (Expected January 2026)
  
• Exam Dates: 2 April to 9 April 2026

Examination Details

The exam will comprise:

• • Paper 1 – For B.E./B.Tech courses

• • Paper 2 – For B.Arch and B.Planning courses

Both exams are held in an online computer-based format. For Paper 2A (B.Arch), the Drawing section may involve pen-and-paper. (This format is as per previous years; the 2026 Information Bulletin follows the same structure.)

Application Process

Registration:

• Visit the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in
• Click the “Register as New User” button to start your JEE Main 2026 application.” link “CLICK HERE“
• Fill in the online application form with personal, academic and other required details.
  
• Upload required documents (photo, signature, etc)
  
• Pay the application fee online.
  
• After payment, save/print confirmation page for records.
  

Eligibility Criteria

Education Qualification:

• Candidates should have passed Class 12 or equivalent in 2024 or 2025, or be appearing in Class 12/equivalent in 2026. Candidates who passed the Class 12/equivalent exam in 2023 or earlier are not eligible for JEE (Main) 2026.

Age Limit:

• No specific age limit has been announced by NTA for JEE Main 2026.
  

Subject Requirements:

• B.E./B.Tech: Physics, Mathematics, and one of Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology/Technical Vocational Subjects are mandatory.
  
• B.Arch: Mathematics is a mandatory subject. Physics and Chemistry are not compulsory for eligibility, but candidates must appear in the Aptitude and Drawing tests as part of the exam.
• For B.Planning: Mathematics is a compulsory subject.

Exam Pattern
Paper 1 – B.E./B.Tech

• Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
  
• Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
  
• Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) + Numerical Value Questions
  
• Duration: 3 hours
• Marking: +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect (MCQs only)

Exam Pattern
Paper 2A – B.Arch

• Mode: CBT (except for Drawing, which is pen-and-paper-based)
  
• Subjects: Mathematics, Aptitude, and Drawing
  
• Duration: 3 hours

Paper 2B – B.Planning

• Mode: CBT for most parts, Drawing section may be pen-and-paper
• Subjects: Mathematics, Aptitude, Planning-Based Questions
  
• Duration: 3 hours

Important Links & Updates

Candidates must update their Aadhaar card/UDID card/category certificates (EWS/SC/ST/OBC-NCL) before filling the online application form

Note: A clarification has been issued stating that no onscreen or physical calculator will be allowed during the examination, despite earlier mention in the bulletin.

Keep checking the official website for latest updates under “News & Events” / “Public Notices

 For full details, Information Bulletin PDF, application forms and updates:
🔗 jeemain.nta.nic.in

All The best from: GYANVILLE ACADEMY