Updated on 01 Mar 2026
By Jiya Tyagi, Content Writer
The NTA has completed the NTA JEE Main session 2 registration on 26 February, 2026.
The NTA has announced the JEE Main Result for Session 1 online on the official website.
NTA has officially shifted the release of the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 scorecard to February 16, 2026.
The application window for the April attempt is open. The last date to complete the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 registration is February 25, 2026 (up to 09:00 PM).
Over 13 lakh candidates appeared for the BE/BTech (Paper 1) exams held in January.
IIT Roorkee has confirmed that the JEE Advanced 2026 will be held on May 17, 2026. Only the top 2.5 lakh qualifiers from JEE Main will be eligible to apply.
The National Testing Agency has completed the IIT JEE Main registrations 2026 online. The JEE Main online registrations were available from 02 to 25 February, 2026. The candidates who have not score good marks in the IIT JEE Main 2026 session 1 were also eligible to apply for the examination. The IIT JEE Main session 2 exam is scheduled for April 2 to April 9, 2026. The candidates who successfully qualify for the IIT JEE Main session 2 will become eligible for admission to IIITs, NITs and other engineering colleges.
JEE Main 2026 Exam overview provides students with direct access to the information they require. It includes the mode of examination, conducting authority, difficulty level, and overall duration. Check the below table for JEE Main exam 2026 highlights:
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | JEE Main 2026 |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Level | National Level |
| Exam Mode | Online (Computer-Based Test) |
| Frequency | Twice a Year (January - April) |
| Duration | 3 Hours (4 Hrs for PwD) |
| Number of Candidates Appearing | Around 12 lakh |
| Language | English, Hindi & Regional Languages |
| Courses Offered | BTech, BArch, BPlan |
| Number of Test Cities | 290 in India20 outside India |
| Official Website | jeemain.nta.ac.in |
| JEE Main contact details | NTA Telephone Number: 0120-6895200NTA Email ID: jeemain@nta.ac.inNTA Helpline: 8178359845 | 8287471852 | 9650173668 | 9599676953 | 8287471852 |
Candidates are required to be aware of all the important timelines related with registration, the release of admit cards, examination dates, and results. Check the below table for JEE Main important dates 2026:
Session 1 (January 2026)
| Event | Dates |
| Online Submission of Application Form | 31 October 2025 to 27 November 2025 (Up to 09:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Payment of Application Fee | 27 November 2025 (Up to 11:50 PM) |
| Correction Window | Will be displayed on the NTA website |
| City Intimation Slip | First Week of January 2026 (Tentative) |
| Admit Card Release | 3-4 days before the exam date |
| JEE Main 2026 Exam Dates | 21 January 2026 to 30 January 2026 |
| Answer Key & Challenge Window | 04 February 2026 to 06 February 2026 (untill 11:50 P.M.) |
| Declaration of Result | By 16 February 2026 |
JEE Main 2026 application process is conducted entirely online on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. In order to submit the application form successfully, the candidates will have to fill in personal and education details. To fill out and submit the JEE Main session 2 application form accurately, follow the steps outlined below:
Step 1: Visit the official website ( jaemain.nta.nic.in)
Step 2: Click on New Candidate Registration
Step 3: Fill in the basic details, which include name, parents' names, email ID, mobile number, and address on JEE Main Session 2 form
Step 4: Complete the registration process and then log in to fill in the application form
Step 5: Fill in the educational details (Class 10 & 12), the category, the choice of papers (B.Tech / B.Arch / B.Plan), and the choice of cities for examination
Step 6: Upload scanned images (photo, signature, and the Class 10 certificate) on JEE Main session 2 registration portal
Step 7: Upload category certificates (if applicable) - SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwD
Step 8: Pay the JEE Main Session 2 application fee using debit/credit card/UPI/net banking
Step 9: Submit the application form and download the acknowledgement slip which was sent via email/SMS.
NOTE: The application form is only submitted officially to the NTA process after payment has been paid.
Documents Required for JEE Main 2026
| Document | Requirement |
| Scanned photograph | As per NTA specifications |
| Scanned signature | As per NTA specifications |
| Class 10 marksheet | Mandatory |
| Category certificate | For SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS candidates |
| PwD/PwBD certificate | Mandatory for PwD candidates |
| Payment details | Card/UPI/Net banking |
Important:
PwD and PwBD certificates must be uploaded while filling the form.
SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS candidates must enter details such as issuing authority and date.
JEE Main 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Exam Centres in India | Exam Centres Outside India |
| Unreserved/EWS/OBC (Male) | ₹1,000 | ₹5,000 |
| Unreserved/EWS/OBC (Female) | ₹800 | ₹4,000 |
| SC/ST/PwD/Transgender | ₹500 | ₹2,500 |
The form will automatically be submitted upon completion of payment. Candidates will receive an acknowledgment slip via email and SMS. Candidates will need to download and retain a copy of the application form and the payment receipt for their records.
After the submission of the NTA application form, there is a window that allows candidates to change things in their form. Only certain fields can be edited after the submission of the application form, and you cannot change things after this window closes, including changes to your photo or signature. Check the below steps to to edit the JEE Main application form:
Step 1: Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in
Step 2: Login to the portal with your application number and password.
Step 3: Click on the Application Correction link.
Step 4: Read your form and select what you want to edit.
Step 5: Review, change and adjust accordingly.
Step 6: Click on "Confirm & Save.
Step 7: Download the revised application form for your record.
The editable fields can include:
Category
Address
Uploaded photo
Uploaded signature
NTA has released the JEE Main Result 2026 on its official website on February 16, 2026. Candidates can use their login details to download and check their NTA JEE Main scorecard PDF 2026. The scorecard contains the student's normalized percentile scores in Physics, Chemistry, Math, as well as the overall percentile. Candidates will be able to download their scorecard from the official website of JEE Main. Along with the result, JEE Main cutoff percentile and toppers list has also announced. All candidates who earn a score that is above the JEE Main cutoff will be forwarded to JEE Advanced.
• Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in
• Click on the result link
• Log in using your application number and date of birth/password
• Scorecard will appear on the screen and download the result for future use
| Download JEE Main Result Notice |
Along with the JEE Main Session 1 result, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has also published the list of toppers. As per the official data, 12 students have secured 100 percentile and emerged as JEE Main 2026 toppers. The topper list has been released separately on a category-wise, gender-wise, and state-wise basis.
| Candidate Name | State |
| Shreyas Mishra | Delhi (NCR) |
| Narendrababu Gari Mahith | Andhra Pradesh |
| Shubham Kumar | Bihar |
| Kabeer Chhillar | Rajasthan |
| Chiranjib Kar | Rajasthan |
| Bhavesh Patra | Odisha |
| Anay Jain | Haryana |
| Arnav Gautam | Rajasthan |
| Pasala Mohith | Andhra Pradesh |
| Madhav Viradiya | Maharashtra |
| Purohit Nimay | Gujarat |
| VIVAN Sharad Mahiswari | Telangana |
National Testing Agency has released the JEE Main result 2026 . Earlier, the exam result was expected to be announced on February 12, 2026. However, now, the JEE Main exam result 2026 out on February 16, 2026. The agency has not specified any reason for this as of now.
After the NTA JEE Main 2026 session result is out, which includes AIR and final percentile score calculated after considering performance in January and April session. Based on the JEE final result, cadidates will have two option to choose from:
JEE paper was easy to moderate in difficulty level with Physics and Maths in difficult side and Chemistry on the easier side.
| Day | Subject | JEE Main Analysis 2026 | Topics Covered |
| Jan 21 | Maths | Moderate to Difficult | Sets & Relations, Vectors & 3D, Matrices, Limits, Differentiability, Probability |
| Physics | Moderate to Difficult | Gravitation, Semiconductors, EMF, Current Electricity, Heat & Thermodynamics, Atoms & Nuclei, AC, SHM | |
| Chemistry | Easy | Isomerism, Coordination Chemistry, p-block, GOC, Chemical Thermodynamics, Chemical Bonding, Electrochemistry | |
| Jan 22 | Maths | Moderate | Matrices & Determinants, 3D Geometry, Vectors, Statistics, Probability, Functions |
| Physics | Moderate to Hard | Electrostatics (High weightage), Moment of Inertia, Magnetic Field, Modern Physics, Thermodynamics, Kinetic Energy | |
| Chemistry | Easy to Moderate | p-block Elements, Coordination Compounds, Biomolecules, Organic Reaction Mechanisms, Periodic Table | |
| Jan 23 | Maths | Tough & Lengthy | Integral Calculus, Conic Sections, Binomial Theorem, Differential Equations, Probability, Vectors & 3D |
| Physics | Moderate | Mechanics, Modern Physics, Thermodynamics, Optics, Magnetism, De Broglie Wavelength | |
| Chemistry | Moderate to Difficult | d-block Elements, Coordination Compounds, Organic Chemistry (Direct NCERT), Ionic Equilibrium, Solutions | |
| Jan 24 | Maths | Difficult | Straight Lines, Curves, Limits, Integration, Differentiation, Vectors & 3D, Conic Sections, Matrices |
| Physics | Moderate | Ray Optics, Electrostatics, AC Circuits, Modern Physics, Mechanics, Units & Dimensions | |
| Chemistry | Easy to Moderate | Coordination Chemistry, Mole Concept, p-Block, Chemical Bonding, GOC, Biomolecules, Thermodynamics | |
| Jan 28 | Maths | Moderate to Tough | Calculus, Straight Lines, Circles, Quadratic Equations, Sequence & Series, Binomial, Vectors & 3D |
| Physics | Moderate | Electrostatics, Current, Ray Optics, Fluids, Modern Physics, Heat & Thermodynamics, KTG, Magnetism | |
| Chemistry | Moderate | Coordination Compounds, Amines, Chemical Kinetics, Ionic Equilibrium (Buffer), Inorganic Chemistry |
Candidates should check the eligibility standards before applying to make sure they have satisfied the academic, age, and nationality requirements. The table below contains JEE Main 2026 eligibility criteria:
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian citizens, NRIs, PIOs, OCIs & Foreign Nationals are eligible. |
| Educational Qualification | Passed Class 12 in 2024 or 2025, or appearing in 2026. |
| Class 12 Minimum Marks Required for JEE Main | No minimum percentage required to appear for the exam. |
| 75% Criteria for Admission | Needed only for NITs/IIITs/GFTIs admission: 75% (General/OBC), 65% (SC/ST) OR top 20 percentile. |
| Age Limit | No age limit for appearing in JEE Main 2026. |
| Number of Attempts | Candidates can appear for three consecutive years after passing Class 12. |
| Accepted Qualifying Exams | 10+2 from CBSE, CISCE, State Boards; NIOS; 3-year diploma; GCE A-Level; IB Diploma; NDA JSW; Cambridge qualifications; AIU-recognized international boards. |
| Equivalence Requirement | For foreign/non-listed boards, AIU equivalence certificate is mandatory. |
| State Code of Eligibility | Based on location of Class 12 school, not residence/native place. |
| Subjects Required B.E./B.Tech | Physics, Mathematics + one of Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology/Technical Vocational subject. |
| Subjects Required B.Arch | Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry. |
| Subjects Required B.Plan | Mathematics only. |
National Testing Agency (NTA) has published the official JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern for all three papers i.e, Paper 1 (BTech), Paper 2A (BArch), and Paper 2B (BPlan). JEE Main will be held in online (CBT) format, except for the drawing portion of BArch, which will continue to be done offline (pen and paper). Each paper will have a total exam time of 3 hours. The structure of each paper, number of questions, marking scheme, and exam format can be found below.
| Paper | Course | Mode | Total Questions | Duration |
| Paper 1 | B.E./B.Tech | Online (CBT) | 75 | 3 Hours |
| Paper 2A | B.Arch | CBT + Offline Drawing | 77 | 3 Hours |
| Paper 2B | B.Plan | Online (CBT) | 100 | 3 Hours |
| Particulars | Details |
| Mode of Exam | Online (Computer-Based Test) |
| Subjects | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics |
| Question Types | MCQs + Numerical Value Answer (NAV) |
| Total Questions | 75 |
| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Language Options | 13 languages (Hindi, English, Gujarati + 10 regional languages) |
| Subject | MCQ | NAV | Total |
| Physics | 20 | 5 | 25 |
| Chemistry | 20 | 5 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 5 | 25 |
+4 marks for each correct answer
–1 mark for each incorrect MCQ/NAV
No negative marking for unanswered questions
| Particulars | Details |
| Mode of Exam | CBT for Maths & Aptitude; Offline for Drawing |
| Subjects | Mathematics, General Aptitude, Drawing |
| Question Types | MCQ, NAV & Drawing Questions |
| Total Questions | 77 |
| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Subject | MCQ | NAV | Drawing | Total |
| Mathematics | 20 | 5 | – | 25 |
| General Aptitude | 50 | – | – | 50 |
| Drawing | – | – | 2 | 2 |
+4 marks for each correct answer
–1 mark for each incorrect MCQ/NAV
Drawing questions evaluated on drawing skills & creativity
| Particulars | Details |
| Mode of Exam | Online (CBT) |
| Subjects | Mathematics, General Aptitude, Planning |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Subject | MCQ | NAV | Total |
| Mathematics | 20 | 5 | 25 |
| General Aptitude | 50 | – | 50 |
| Planning | 25 | – | 25 |
Mathematics: MCQ + NAV
General Aptitude & Planning: MCQ only
+4 marks for correct answer
–1 mark for incorrect answer
National Testing Agency (NTA) has formally published the JEE Main 2026 Syllabus PDF for three papers - Paper 1 (BTech), Paper 2A (BArch) and Paper 2B (BPlan). As the syllabus is mainly based on NCERT topics for Class 11 and Class 12, candidates must refer to the NCERT textbooks so that their fundamentals are comprehensively covered. Students may either download the subject-wise PDF given in the table below or go to the official NTA website. Following is the updated and complete syllabus for JEE Main 2026 papers.
| Section | Topics Covered |
| Mathematics (Paper 1, 2A & 2B) | Sets, Relations & Functions; Complex Numbers; Quadratic Equations; Matrices & Determinants; Permutations & Combinations; Mathematical Induction; Binomial Theorem; Sequences & Series; Limits, Continuity & Differentiability; Integral Calculus; Differential Equations; Coordinate Geometry; 3D Geometry; Vector Algebra; Statistics & Probability; Trigonometry; Mathematical Reasoning |
| Physics (Paper 1 – BTech) | Physics & Measurement; Kinematics; Laws of Motion; Work, Energy & Power; Rotational Motion; Gravitation; Properties of Solids & Liquids; Thermodynamics; Kinetic Theory of Gases; Oscillations & Waves; Electrostatics; Current Electricity; Magnetism; Electromagnetic Induction & AC; Electromagnetic Waves; Optics; Dual Nature of Matter; Atoms & Nuclei; Electronic Devices |
| Chemistry (Paper 1 – BTech) | Physical Chemistry: Basic Concepts, Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, Thermodynamics, Solutions, Equilibrium, Redox & Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics Inorganic Chemistry: Periodic Table, p-Block, d-Block, f-Block Elements, Coordination Compounds Organic Chemistry: Basics of Organic Chemistry, Purification & Characterization, Halogen/Oxygen/Nitrogen Compounds, Biomolecules, Chemistry in Everyday Life, Practical Chemistry |
| General Aptitude (Paper 2A – BArch) | 3D Visualization; Objects & Texture Awareness; Analytical Reasoning; Visual, Verbal & Numerical Ability; Scale & Proportion; Form Transformation (2D & 3D); Interpretation of Plans, Elevations & 3D Views; Shape Construction & Composition |
| Drawing (Paper 2A – BArch) | Sketching from Memory; Urban Scenes (markets, streets, public spaces); Landscapes & Nature; Rural Life |
The previous years’ JEE Main question paper PDFs with solutions are available for candidates to download from the table below. The solutions provided have been developed by leading coaching institutes and then verified for authenticity by Shiksha experts. By accessing the JEE Main PYQ chapter-wise PDFs, students can get a clear understanding of the difficulty level of the JEE Main exam and chapter wise weightage. In addition, all aspirants who will be appearing for the JEE Main 2026 exam are strongly recommended to practice at least the previous 10 years’ of question papers in all the subjects for proper preparation and understanding.
A strong preparation strategy for JEE Main 2026 starts with the clarity of the syllabus, exam pattern, and difficulty level. Check the below table for JEE Main 2026 preparation tips:
| Physics | Mathematics | Chemistry |
| Heat & Thermodynamics | 3D Geometry | Atomic Structure |
| Ray Optics | Vectors | Gaseous & Liquid State |
| Electromagnetic Waves | Determinants & Matrices | Electrochemistry |
| Semiconductors | Sequence & Series | Chemical Kinetics |
| Gravitation | Straight Line | Chemical Bonding |
| Wave Optics | Circle | d-Block Elements |
| Oscillations | Definite Integrals & AUC | Coordination Compounds |
| EMI & Alternating Current | Limits, Continuity & Differentiability | Alkyl Halides |
| Rotation | Functions | Thermodynamics |
| Kinematics | Application of Derivatives | p-Block Elements |
| Electrostatics | Conic Sections | General Organic Chemistry |
| Current Electricity & Capacitors | Complex Numbers | Aldehydes & Ketones |
| Magnetic Effects of Current & Magnetism | Quadratic Equations | Carboxylic Acids & Derivatives |
NTA will publish the JEE Main 2026 admit card approximately 2 days ahead of the exam on the official website. Candidates can download it by logging in through the application number and password/date of birth.
JEE Main admit card will provide information like your name, roll number, the centre and time of the exam, and important instructions. Make sure to check all details carefully and contact NTA if anything is wrong.
Candidates must bring a colour printout of the admit card and a valid photo ID along with a passport-sized photo (same as the application form) to the exam centre.
Visit the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in
Click on the link for JEE Main 2026 Admit Card
Log in using your application number and date of birth
The admit card will appear on the screen
Download it and take a printout
A few days before the admit card, the National Testing Agency (NTA) publishes the JEE Main Exam City Intimation Slip. The slip gives candidates important information about their exam date and the city their test center is located in. Candidates are able to download the city intimation slip from the official JEE Main website using their application number and date of birth.
The city intimation slip should be noted however, that it is not the admit card. The admit card is subsequently published after a few days.
Visit the official JEE Main website
Click on the JEE Main 2026 Advance City Intimation link
Log in with your application number and password
View your exam city allotment slip
Download and take a printout
National Testing Agency NTA published the JEE Main answer key 2026 on February 4. Candidates can download their response sheet and question paper at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates must log in using their application number and date of birth. The objection window remains open until February 6 2026. The event will conclude at 11 50 PM tonight. Students must pay ₹200 per question challenged during this period. NTA experts will review all valid objections before the final result. The JEE Main result 2026 is expected by February 16.
How to Download the NTA JEE Main Answer Key 2026
Follow the steps below to download the JEE Main answer key:
Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in
Click on the Answer Key link
Log in using your JEE Main 2026 application number and password/date of birth
The answer key and your response sheet will appear on the screen
Download and print the answer key for reference.
IIT JEE Main cut off marks is the minimum marks that a candidate has to score to get admission to leading NITs, IIITs, and other Engineering colleges. The minimum marks that a candidate has to score are released category wise and course wise. Know about the IIT JEE Main previous year cut off marks in the table below.
| Category/Year | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| General | 93.102326 | 93.2362181 | 90.778864 | 88.4121383 |
| OBC-NCL | 80.383012 | 79.6757881 | 75.622903 | 67.0090297 |
| SC | 79.431358 | 60.0923182 | 73.611423 | 43.0820954 |
| ST | 61.152693 | 46.6975840 | 51.977603 | 26.7771328 |
| Gen-EWS | 47.902647 | 81.3266412 | 37.234877 | 63.1114141 |
| PwD | 0.0079349 | 0.0018700 | 0.0013527 | 0.0031029 |
Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) is in charge of the centralised counselling process for the aspirants qualifying JEE Main or JEE Advanced. JoSAA helps in admission into 23 IITs, 31 NITs, IIEST Shibpur, 26 IIITs, and 38 GFTIs. The IITs accept JEE Advanced ranks for admission and JEE Main ranks for NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.
Candidates need to visit the JoSAA portal for registration and fill in their desired college and course choices. The JEE Main Counselling 2026 Dates is expected to be released in June. You can check the below table for JEE Main Counselling 2026:
| Particulars | Details |
| Conducting Body | Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) |
| Counselling Mode | Online |
| Admission Level | Undergraduate |
| Courses Offered | BTech, BArch, BPlan |
| Participating Institutes | 119 total (23 IITs, 32 NITs, 26 IIITs, 38 GFTIs) |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Official Website | josaa.nic.in |
JoSAA Counselling Process:
1. Candidates will login on the JoSAA portal using their JEE Main/Advanced credentials.
2. After registering, candidates opt for their desired institutes and courses.
3. Seat allotments occur according to the merit rank, choice preferences and availability.
4. Candidates will choose the freeze/float/slide option, pay the admission fee online, upload documents and report to the allotted institutes.
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