New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the official notification for JEE Main 2026 soon. The Joint Entrance Examination (Main) is one of the most important entrance exams in India for admission into NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and for eligibility to appear in JEE Advanced 2026.
As per previous year trends, the JEE Main exam is likely to be conducted in two sessions in 2026 as well. Candidates preparing for the exam must stay updated with the latest schedule, syllabus, and exam pattern.
JEE Main 2026 Exam Dates (Expected)
NTA has not officially announced the dates yet, but based on previous year schedules, JEE Main 2026 may be conducted in two sessions:
Session 1 (Tentative)
- Expected Month: January 2026
- Registration Start: Likely in November/December 2025
Session 2 (Tentative)
- Expected Month: April 2026
- Registration Start: Likely in February/March 2026
Students are advised to check the official NTA website regularly for the confirmed schedule.
Official Website for JEE Main 2026 Updates
Candidates can check the latest official updates only on:
jeemain.nta.nic.in
nta.ac.in
JEE Main 2026 Exam Mode
JEE Main 2026 is expected to be conducted in:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode for Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech)
- CBT + Drawing section offline for Paper 2A (B.Arch)
- CBT mode for Paper 2B (B.Planning)
JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern (Latest)
Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech)
- Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
- Total Questions: 90 (20 MCQ + 10 numerical per subject)
- Questions to Attempt: 75 (25 per subject)
- Total Marks: 300
- Duration: 3 hours
Marking Scheme
- Correct Answer: +4 marks
- Wrong Answer (MCQ): -1 mark
- No negative marking for unanswered questions
- Numerical questions may follow updated negative marking rules as per NTA notification
JEE Main 2026 Syllabus (Expected)
The JEE Main syllabus is based on Class 11 and Class 12 NCERT curriculum. The syllabus includes topics from:
Physics
- Laws of Motion
- Work, Energy & Power
- Thermodynamics
- Electrostatics
- Current Electricity
- Magnetism
- Optics
- Modern Physics
Chemistry
- Atomic Structure
- Chemical Bonding
- Periodic Table
- Organic Chemistry Basics
- Hydrocarbons
- Chemical Thermodynamics
- Electrochemistry
- Coordination Compounds
Mathematics
- Sets & Relations
- Trigonometry
- Coordinate Geometry
- Calculus
- Probability
- Vectors & 3D Geometry
- Matrices and Determinants
Students should follow the latest syllabus PDF once released by NTA.
JEE Main 2026 Eligibility Criteria (Expected)
Based on previous criteria, candidates must fulfill the following:
- Must have passed Class 12 or be appearing in 2026
- Subjects required: Physics, Mathematics, and one additional subject
- There is no age limit for appearing in JEE Main
- A candidate can attempt JEE Main for 3 consecutive years
JEE Main 2026 Registration Process
Once registration starts, candidates can apply online through the official portal.
Steps to Apply:
- Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in
- Click on JEE Main 2026 Registration
- Fill personal and academic details
- Upload photo and signature
- Pay the application fee
- Submit the form and download confirmation page
JEE Main 2026 Admit Card and City Slip
Before the exam, NTA will release:
- City Intimation Slip (to inform exam city and date)
- Admit Card (mandatory for entry into exam centre)
Students must download and print the admit card before exam day.
JEE Main 2026 Result and Scorecard
After each session, NTA will release the JEE Main result and scorecard. The best score of the two sessions is considered for final ranking.
The scorecard includes:
- NTA Score (Percentile)
- All India Rank (AIR)
- Category Rank
- Qualification status for JEE Advanced
Important Advice for JEE Main 2026 Aspirants
Students preparing for JEE Main 2026 should focus on:
- NCERT-based concepts (especially Chemistry)
- Previous year question papers
- Mock tests and time management
- Regular revision of formulas
- Solving numerical-based questions daily
Conclusion
The JEE Main 2026 notification is expected soon, and the exam will likely be conducted in two sessions. Candidates should keep checking the official NTA website for confirmed session dates, syllabus PDF, and registration updates.
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