JEE Main 2026 Dates (Session 1 & 2) – NTA JEE Main 2026 Schedule

JEE Main 2026 Exam Date

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the JEE Main 2026 exam dates on its official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. As per the notification, Session 1 of JEE Main 2026 will be conducted from January 21 to 30, 2026, while Session 2 is planned between April 1 and 10, 2026. The notification also mentions key events such as registration, admit card release, and result declaration dates. The JEE Main 2026 registration process is likely to begin in the third week of October 2025. The Joint Entrance Examination (Main) 2026 will be held in online (computer-based) mode. Students are advised to read the complete article for detailed information on the JEE Main 2026 exam dates for both sessions and begin preparation as per the official syllabus.

JEE Main 2026 Exam Date – Complete Schedule

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the schedule for JEE Main 2026 sessions 1 and 2. Aspirants can check the detailed JEE Main 2026 exam dates to plan their preparation and keep track of all important events. The complete schedule for both January and April sessions is given below.

JEE Main 2026 Exam Date – Session 1 (January)

JEE Main 2026 Exam Date – Session 2 (April)

JEE Main 2026 Exam Duration

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will organize the JEE Main 2026 in two daily shifts, each lasting 3 hours. However, candidates who appear for both Paper 2A and Paper 2B will get a total duration of 3 hours and 30 minutes to finish the test.

JEE Main 2026 Paper-wise Duration

JEE Main 2026 Exam Timings

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will organize the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 in two shifts each exam day. The first shift of JEE Main 2026 will be held from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, while the second shift will take place from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Candidates can check the detailed exam schedule in the table below.

JEE Main 2026 Exam Schedule (Shift Timings)

JEE Main 2026 Application Form Date

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to begin the JEE Main 2026 registration for Session 1 in the third week of October 2025. Eligible candidates will be able to complete the online application process through the official website – jeemain.nta.nic.in – before the last date of submission. The JEE Main 2026 application process includes steps such as registration, filling out the form, uploading necessary documents, and paying the application fee to successfully complete the submission.

JEE Main 2026 Application Form Correction Date

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will announce the JEE Main 2026 form correction dates along with the official notification. During the correction window, candidates will be able to modify details such as their name, parents’ names, category, sub-category, city preferences, exam medium, educational qualifications, passing year of Classes 10 and 12, and the selected course. Aspirants should review all details carefully before submitting the final corrected application form.

JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip Date

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will issue the JEE Main 2026 city intimation slip in January 2026 for Session 1 and in April 2026 for Session 2. The authority will activate the link to download the city intimation slip on the official website – jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates can access their JEE Main 2026 city allotment by logging in with their application number and password. The city intimation slip will inform applicants about the exam city assigned to them, while detailed exam centre information will be available on the JEE Main admit card.

JEE Main 2026 Exam Date for Sessions 1 and 2

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the JEE Main 2026 exam dates for both sessions on the official website – jeemain.nta.nic.in. As per the schedule, Session 1 of JEE Main 2026 will be conducted from January 21 to 30, 2026, while Session 2 is scheduled between April 1 and 10, 2026. The exam will be held in multiple shifts across several days. Candidates can check their specific JEE Main 2026 exam date and shift details through the JEE Main admit card once released by NTA.

JEE Main 2026 Answer Key Date

The examination authority will release the provisional JEE Main 2026 answer key within 2–3 days after the exam concludes. The final answer key will be published along with the JEE Main 2026 result on the official website – jeemain.nta.nic.in. Please note that the answer key release schedule varies for Session 1 and Session 2 examinations.

JEE Main 2026 Response Key

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the JEE Main 2026 response sheet through the candidate login portal. This response sheet will display all the answers submitted by the candidate during the exam. Using the JEE Main 2026 answer key and response sheet, candidates can estimate their probable marks and predict their expected rank. To calculate the score accurately, candidates should follow the official JEE Main 2026 marking scheme and evaluate based on correct and incorrect responses.

JEE Main 2026 Result Date

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will announce the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 result in February 2026. Candidates can check their JEE Main 2026 result by entering their application number and date of birth on the official website – jeemain.nta.nic.in. Those who qualify will be eligible to participate in the JEE Main counselling process for admission to participating institutes.