Finally, the day has arrived, and the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 registration has started. On 01st February 2026, NTA (National Testing Agency) released the official notification for JEE Main 2026 April Session and invited registrations.
Additionally, the NTA shared some other information in the released notification, which we will discuss in this article. So, if you are preparing for the exam, you should not miss the information bulletin.
Direct Link to Download the JEE Main 2026 Official Notification: Download Here
JEE Main 2026 Session-2 Important Dates: Registration Dates, Exam Date, and Result Date
| Event | Date / Details |
| Registration Starts | 1st February 2026 |
| Last Date for Registration | 25th February 2026 (up to 9:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Application Fee Payment | 25th February 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Admit Card Release | 3 Days before the Examination |
| Exam Dates | 02 April to 09 April 2026 |
| Result Declaration | 20 April 2026 |
| Exam Shifts & Timing | Two Shifts Daily — Morning: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PMAfternoon: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern
The exam pattern provided below is specific to Paper-1, which is applicable for B.E. and B.Tech. Nonetheless, there are two more papers, whose exam pattern is not mentioned here. You can visit the official notification for that.
There are two sections in JEE Main 2026 Paper-1, Section A & Section B. Both sections’ paper pattern, marks and marking scheme are as follows;
Section A:
- Physics – 20 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Chemistry – 20 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Mathematics – 20 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Section B:
- There will be 5 numerical value type questions from each subject. In these questions, students will have to enter only numerical answers.
- 4 marks will be awarded for each correct answer, and 1 mark will be deducted for the wrong answer (only in MCQs). There will be no negative marking on numerical value questions.
- The exam will be conducted in CBT (Computer-Based Test) mode, which makes it more secure and transparent.
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How to Apply for JEE Main 2026? Direct Link
- Visit the official website, https://jeemain.nta.nic.in and click on the link ‘Online Application Form for JEE (Main) – 2026 Session-2 in the top news bar on the home page.
- Register or Login. If you are applying for the first time, choose the ‘New Registration’ option and create an account by filling in the required details.
- If already registered, log in directly.
- Fill the application form.
- Personal details: Fill in the name, parents’ name, date of birth and contact details.
- Academic details: Fill in the 12th board subjects, percentage, and school details.
- Exam Centre Preference: Please indicate your preference for three cities where you would like to take the exam.
- Upload documents, including a passport-size photo (recently taken), and Signature (with black pen). Ensure the documents are scanned and uploaded according to the parameters set by NTA.
- Make the payment through UPI, net banking, debit card or credit card. The fee may vary by category, so please read the fee structure carefully, which is available on the website.
- Submit the form and take a printout.
After successfully applying, take a printout. This application form may be useful for you in future.
Direct Link to Apply for JEE Main 2026 April Session: Click Here
Other takeaways from JEE Main 2026 Official Notification
- JEE Main 2026 Session-2 exam will be conducted in 13 Languages.
- The JEE Main 2026 exam centre will be increased this year, as promised in an earlier notice.
Admit Card Release Update
The admit card will be available on the official website 3 days before the exam. It will contain the address of the exam centre, timings and essential instructions. Without the admit card, entry will not be allowed in the exam centre, so download and print it on time.