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JEE Mains Exam Dates 2026

Jee Mains Exam Dates 2026 

jee-mains-cut-offJEE Mains 2026 Exam Centre List
 
NTA concluded all the exams in all shifts for both sessions 1 and 2, and the results are out, along with the All India Rank (AIR) and Toppers’ list. Students seeking admission in IITs and NITs can check their results and apply for the JoSAA counselling online by June 11, 2026.
 

Latest updates for JEE Exam 2026

  • JoSAA counselling is currently ongoing, and the list for the first round of seat allotments was released on June 13, 2026. The JoSAA counselling schedule is available at the official website.
  • It is expected that the last round of JoSAA counselling will take place on July 17, 2026.
  • JEE Advanced 2026 results were out on June 1, 2026, and the exam was conducted on May 17, 2026. The admit cards were released on May 11, 2026.
  • The results for both sessions 1 and 2 of JEE Main 2026 were released on February 16 and 24, 2026, for Paper 1 and Paper 2A/2B, and on April 20 and on May 5, 2026, for Paper 1 and Paper 2A/2B, respectively.
  • The exams for sessions 1 and 2 were conducted from January 21 to 29, 2026, and from April 2 to 8, 2026.
  • The admit cards for both sessions 1 and 2 were released on January 17 and 24, 2026, and on March 29 and April 1, 2026, respectively.
  • The registrations for both sessions 1 and 2 were carried out from October 31 to November 27, and from February 1 to 25, 2026, respectively. Registrations for session 2 were later reopened from March 12 to 13, 2026, for students who missed the original deadline.
  • The official notification was released on October 31, 2026.
 
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JEE Main 2026 Counselling Dates: JoSAA Counselling

The NTA commenced the JoSAA counselling registration and choice-filling process from June 2 to June 11, 2026, just a day after the JEE Advanced results were announced on June 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
 
The first round of seat allocation was announced on June 13, 2026, while the final round of seat distribution is scheduled to take place on July 16, 2026.
 
The following describes the round-by-round timetable for online reporting and seat distribution in 2026:
 
Rounds
Seat Allocation Date
Online Reporting / Fee Payment Window
Round 1
June 13, 2026
June 13 – June 26, 2026
Round 2
June 30, 2026
June 30 – July 3, 2026
Round 3
July 6, 2026
July 6 – July 8, 2026
Round 4
July 10, 2026
July 10 – July 13, 2026
Round 5 (Final for IITs)
July 16, 2026
Late July
 

JEE Advanced 2026 Dates

The JEE Advanced 2026 was successfully conducted on May 17, 2026, while registrations ran from April 23 to May 2, 2026, which was later extended to May 5, 2026.
 
Admit Cards were released on May 11, 2026, and the exams were conducted on May 17, 2026, in 2 shifts.
  • (Paper 1 – 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM)
  • (Paper 2 – 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM)
 
The response sheet and provisional answer key were released on May 21, and the challenge window lasted till May 25, 2026.
 
The results were announced on June 1, 2026, along with the final answer key.
 
JEE Advanced 2026 Events
Important Dates
Registration Begins
April 23, 2026
Registration ends
May 5, 2026 (Expended from May 2, 2026)
Admit Card Release
May 11, 2026 (10:00 AM)
Exam Date
May 17, 2026
(Paper 1 – 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM)
(Paper 2 – 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM)
Response Sheet Date and provisional key
May 21, 2026
Challenge window last date
May 25, 2026
Final Answer key
June 1, 2026
Result date
June 1, 2026
 

JEE Main 2026 Exam Dates for Session 2

  • JEE Main results and Final Answer Key Dates for Session 2: The results for both Paper 1 (BE/B.Tech) were released on April 20, along with their final answer key, while the results for Papers 2A and 2B (B.Arch/B.Plan) were released on May 5, 2026, but the final answer key was released a day before, on May 4, 2026.
  • JEE Main Provisional Answer Key Dates for Session 2: The provisional answer keys for the session 2 exams were released from April 11 to 13, 2026, for Paper 1, and from April 25 to 27, 2026, for Paper 2A and 2B exams.
  • JEE Main 2026 Exam Dates for Session 2: The exams for Paper 1 were held on April 2, 4, 5, 6, and 8, and for Paper 2 on April 7. NTA didn’t hold any exams on April 9 due to elections in the states of Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry. Additionally, NTA often doesn't administer exams on Sundays.
  • JEE Main 2026 Admit Cards Dates for Session 2: The admit cards were released on March 29 and April 1, 2026, in 2 batches. The city intimation slips and the exact date sheet were released on March 21, 2026.
  • JEE Main 2026 Registration Dates for Session 2: The registrations for session 2 exams were held from February 1 to 25, 2026, but later it was reopened from March 12 to 13, without a correction window. The original correction window was held from February 27 to 28, 2026.
  • JEE Main 2026 Notification Date: The official notification were released on October 31, 2025.
 

JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Dates

The NTA released the JEE Main results for Session 1 exams on February 16, 2026, for Paper 1 and on February 24 for Paper 2. The final answer key was also released on the same day for both papers. The provisional key was released from February 4 to 6, for Paper 1, and February 19 to 20 for Paper 2. Students were given a period of 2 days to file their grievances.
 
The JEE Main 2026 exams were given on January 21, 22, 23, 24, and 28, for Paper 1, and on January 29, for Paper 2. Admit cards for the Session 1 exams for both paper 1 and paper 2 were released on January 17 and January 24, respectively.
 
On January 8, 2026, the JEE Main 2026 advance notification slip for Allotment of Examination City was made available on the official website at https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/. Additionally, the precise dates for Paper 1 (B.E./B. Tech) and Paper 2 of the Session 1 exams were made public.
 
The registration for Session 1 exams ran from October 31 to November 27, 2026.
 
To view the JEE Main 2026 results, a registered candidate must provide their application number, password, date of birth, and security pin.
 

JEE Mains 2026 Exam Dates January Session 1

JEE Mains 2026 exam dates for both Session 1 and 2 are provided in a table below. Also, they can check out the dates of the major events of the exam, including results, admit cards, answer keys, counselling dates, etc.
 
JEE Mains 2026 Registration Date Session 1 - January 2026-27 Session
 
Events
Dates
JEE Mains 2026 Registration Date Session 1
October 31, 2025
JEE Mains 2026 Registration Last Date Session 1
November 27, 2025
(Up to 11:50 P.M.)
Last date for successful transaction of the prescribed JEE Mains 2026 Registration fee
through Credit/Debit Card/Net-Banking/UPI
November 27, 2025
(Up to 11:50 P.M.)
Correction in particulars of the application form on the website only
December 1-2, 2025, (11:50 PM)
Announcement of the City of Exam
January 08, 2026
JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Release
January 17, 2026, for Paper 1
January 24, 2026, for Paper 2
JEE Mains 2026 Exam Dates
January 21, 22, 23, 24, and 28 (Paper 1)
January 29 for (Paper 2)
JEE Main 2026 Provisional Answer Key
February 4 to 6, 2026, for Paper 1
February 19 to 20, 2026, for Paper 2
JEE Main 2026 Final Answer Key
February 16, 2026, Paper 1
February 24, 2026, Paper 2
Declaration of JEE Mains 2026 Result
February 16, 2026, Paper 1
February 24, 2026, Paper 2
 

JEE Main 2026 Exam Date April Session 2

Originally, the Joint Entrance Examination Main (JEE-Main) Session 2 registration procedure started by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on February 1 and concluded on February 25, 2026.
 
However, NTA reopened the registration window from March 12 to 13, 2026, for those who missed the original window to fill out their application form and pay their fee.
 
The exam dates for the JEE Main Session 2 Paper 1 are April 2, 4, 5, 6, and 8, and for Paper 2 on April 7, 2026. The final results for session 2 were on April 20, for Paper 1, and on May 5, for Paper 2.
 
The city intimation slip was released on March 21, along with the exact dates of the exams set to take place from April 2 to 8, 2026. The admit cards will be released on March 29 and April 1, 2026.
 
Check out the important dates for Session 2 exams:
 
JEE Mains 2026 Registration Session 2 - April 2026-27 Session
JEE Mains 2026 Registration Date Session 2
February 1, 2026
JEE Mains 2026 Registration Last Date Session 2
February 25, 2026, up to 9:00 PM
Last date for successful transaction of the prescribed JEE Mains 2026 Registration fee
February 25, 2026, up to 11:50 PM
Reopened March 12 to 13, 2026
Correction in particulars of the application form on the website only
February 27 to 28, 2026
Availability of advance city notification slips
March 21, 2026
JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Release
March 29, 2026, for Paper 1
April 1, 2026, for Paper 2
JEE Mains 2026 Exam Dates for Session 2
April 2, 4, 5, 6, and 8 for Paper 1, and April 7 for Paper 2
Provisional JEE Main 2026 Answer Key
April 11 - 13, 2026, Paper 1
April 25 to 27, 2026, Paper 2
Final JEE Main 2026 Answer Key
April 20, 2026 Paper 1
May 4, 2026 Paper 2
Declaration of the JEE Mains 2026 Result
April 20, 2026 Paper 1
May 5, 2026, Paper 2
 

JEE Mains 2026 Exam Day Schedule

Check out the exam schedules for the JEE Mains 2026 exam below. Students must adhere to the schedule listed below to ensure that all applicants reach the exam centres on time and enter their exam halls before the test begins. The exams were conducted in two shifts that ran for 3 hours each.
 
Session
Morning Shift
Afternoon Shift
Exam Time Schedule
9 AM to 12 PM
3 PM to 6 PM
How Long the Exam will Last
3 Hours
3 Hours
Time to Enter the Exam Hall
7.30 AM to 8.30 AM
 2.00 PM to 2.30 PM 
The examiner's guidelines
 8.30 AM to 8.50 AM 
2.30 PM to 2.50 PM
 Candidates log in to read instructions 
8.50 AM
2.50 PM
Test commences
9.00 AM
3.00 PM
 

JEE Mains 2026 Exam Date for both Session 1 and 2

The Exact Dates for the JEE Mains 2026 Exams for Both Sessions: The JEE Mains 2026 exam was administered by NTA in two sessions. JEE Mains 2026 Exam Date January session took place on January 21, 22, 23, 24, and 28, for Paper 1, and 29 for Paper 2, while Session 2 took place on April 2, 4, 5, 6, and 8 for Paper 1, and April 7 for Paper 2
 
Depending on their preferences, candidates can attend one or both sessions. The candidates' All India rank are determined by taking into account their best score from the two sessions.
 

JEE Mains 2026 Registration Date

The JEE Mains 2026 registration form was launched by NTA on October 31, 2025, for session 1. JEE Main 2026 registration date for session 1 completed on November 27, 2025, up to 11:50 PM.
 
JEE Mains 2026 Registration for the second session commenced on February 1, 2026, and ran through February 25, 2026, up to 9:00 PM. However, due to constant requests for many applicants who missed the original deadline, NTA reopened the registration window from March 12 to 13, to allow students to fill out their forms and pay their fee.
 
Newly enrolled candidates were unable to check or amend their applications because NTA did not offer a rectification tool during this special registration window.
 
Separate application forms were made available for each of the two sessions for the JEE Main 2026 exam. The official website for the JEE Main application form is jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026. Candidates should be aware that only online applications are accepted.
 

JEE Mains 2026 Registration Form Correction Window 

The JEE Mains 2026 registration form corrections window for Session 1 was opened by NTA on December 1, 2025, and ran for one day before closing at 11:50 PM on December 2, 2025. The registration period was over on November 27, 2025, allowing users to change any inaccurate information in their completed application forms. For a predetermined amount of time, candidates were permitted to make changes.
 
On the other hand, the correction window for Session 2 ran from February 27 to 28, 2026, after the original registration window was closed on February 25. NTA reopened the registration window from March 12 to 13, 2026, for which NTA did not provided a correction facility.
 
Students were allowed to make changes to their academic details, signature, and more. The JEE Main form correction window was made available to those who have successfully registered for the exam and paid their exam fee. There was no correction fee.
 
However, an extra fee was charged for making changes in the category and for adding extra papers/cities.
 

JEE Mains 2026 City Intimation Slip

NTA released the city slip for session 2 exams on March 21, 2026, along with the exam schedule, while the session 1 city slip was released on January 8, 2026.
 
Aspirants pursuing B. Arch, B. Plan, and B. Tech programs can download the JEE Main Exam city slips separately.
 
Applicants should be aware that the exam city slip and the admission card are not the same. NTA separately distributed the JEE Mains 2026 admit card for both sessions, a few days before the exam.
 

JEE Mains 2026 Admit Card Date

About three to four days before the test, NTA will make the JEE Main 2026 admit card available. NTA made the JEE Main 2026 admit card available for Session 2 on March 29 and April 1, 2026. The admit cards were released separately for both Paper 1 and Paper 2.
 
The admit cards for session 1 were released on January 17 and 24, 2026, for Paper 1 and Paper 2, respectively.
 
Only those applicants who successfully finish the registration process, fill out the application form, and pay their application fee before the deadline can receive their admit cards. Applicants must obtain their admit card from the official JEE Main website, jeemain.nta.ac.in 2026.
 
The exams for Paper 1 were held on April 2, 4, 5, 6, and 8, and for Paper 2 on April 7, for Session 2, while Session 1 was conducted on January 21, 22, 23, 24, and 28, for Paper 1, and on January 29, for Paper 2.
 

Date of the JEE Main 2026 Answer Key

The provisional answer key and response sheet for session 2 were released from April 11 to 13, 2026, for Paper 1, and from April 25 to 27, 2026, for Paper 2, while the final answer keys were released on April 20 and May 4, for both papers respectively.
 
The final answer key for Session 1 was posted on the official website by NTA alongside the results on February 16, 2026, for Paper 1, and on February 24, for Paper 2, respectively. The provisional answer keys for paper 1 and paper 2 were released from February 4 to 6, 2026, and from February 19 to 20, 2026, respectively.
 
Candidates must use their application number, date of birth, and password to access the website and download the answer key.
 

JEE Mains 2026 Results Date

The JEE Mains results for the first session of 2026 were made public by NTA on February 16, 2026, for Paper 1, and February 24, for Paper 2, while the JEE Mains results for session 2 were released on April 20, for Paper 1, and on May 5, 2026, for Paper 2.
 
The results for both sessions are available now, along with the gender-wise, category-wise, and state-wise toppers’ list.
 
The results of JEE Main 2026 can accessed online at jeemain.nta.ac.in 2026. Applicants must use their application number, date of birth, and password to access the website. The candidate scorecard copy includes information on the overall percentile score as well as the percentile scores for each subject. The JEE Main result 2026 includes the All India Rank and JEE Main cut-off data.
 

How do I View the JEE Main 2026 Results?

  1. Visit the official JEE Main website.
  2. Click on the JEE Main result link.
  3. Type in the application number and birthdate.
  4. The screen will display the JEE Main result.
  5. Examine the JEE Main result and print it out.
 
The list of information on the JEE Main 2026 results is provided below.
 

Date of JEE Main 2026 Counseling

The registrations and choice-filling process for the JEE Main 2026 counseling for admission to IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs began on June 2, 2026, by the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA). The entire schedule for the JoSAA counselling is now available at the official website. The seat allocation process is currently ongoing.
 
Counselling is only conducted online. Candidates must register on the JoSAA portal and select their desired institutions and courses to take part in counselling, which started on June 2 and concluded on 11, 2026. JEE Main scores allow candidates to be admitted to NITs, IIITs, and other GFTIs with a B.Tech. IIT admissions are available only to candidates who pass JEE Advanced, which was conducted on May 17, 2026.
 

FAQs for JEE Main 2026 Exam dates

 
Q1. What are the exact dates of JEE Mains 2026?
The exact dates for JEE Mains 2026 for session 1 are January 21, 22, 23, 24, and 28, for Paper 1, and January 29, 2026 for Paper 2, while session 2 will be held from April 2-9, 2026..
 
Q2. When will be the Session 1 and Session 2 in JEE Mains 2026?
Both sessions will be held separately. Session 1 will be held from January 21 - 29, 2026, while session 2 will be held from April 2-9, 2026..
 
Q3. Is 75% required for JEE Mains?
Yes, 75% is required in 12th grade for admission in IITs, NITs, and GFTIs.
 
Q4. What is the exam date of JEE session 2?
The JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 will be held from April 2 to 9, 2026.
 
Q5. What is the last date to fill out the JEE Main 2026 application form?
The last date to fill out the JEE Mains 2026 application form for session 1 will be November 27, 2025, while the application window for session 2 will start from January 31, 2026.
 
Q6. Can I pay the fees together for two sessions of JEE Mains 2026?
Yes, a candidate who didn’t apply for the JEE Mains 2026 session 1 can apply for the session 2 exam. But the fees for both sessions must be paid separately.