JEE Main 2026 Official Portal: Application, Dates & Eligibility Guide

Joint Entrance Examination Main 2026

Final Round Counseling Date
28th July, 2025

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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the official portal for JEE Main 2026, and the application process is available for one of the most anticipated engineering entrance exams in India. The official portal is accessible at jeemain.nta.nic.in. The JEE Main official portal 2026 provides all the information that students need to know about JEE Main 2026, such as eligibility, application process, exam date, syllabus, etc.

The JEE Main 2026 portal is an ultimate platform for all information regarding the examination, providing students with time sensitive information. The JEE Main portal for 2026 also emphasizes NTA's commitment towards an efficient and transparent examination process for engineering entry aspirants throughout the country. To avoid forgetting any JEE Main 2026 deadlines, students are reminded to frequently visit the evaluation site for any latest updates.

Official Website

Click Here to Access JEE Main Official Website 2026

JEE Main 2026 Highlights

Conducting Authority: National Testing Agency (NTA)

Official Website: jeemain.nta.nic.in

Exam Sessions: Two sessions – January and April 2026

Mode of Examination:

  • Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech): Online (Computer-Based Test)
  • Paper 2A (B.Arch): Online (Mathematics and Aptitude) + Offline (Drawing)
  • Paper 2B (B.Planning): Online (Mathematics and Aptitude)

Languages Offered:

English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu

Application Process:

  • Online submission through the official website
  • Uploading of required documents and payment of relevant fees

How to Register for JEE Main?

  • Satisfy the minimum eligibility requirements.
  • Visit the official website of the JEE Main
  • Click on the new registration button and proceed with the registration details.
  • The JEE Main 2026 Application form may require your basic information like last qualifying examination details, email, contact number, ID proof and more.
  • Upload the required documents or files such as signature, photograph etc.
  • After filling out all the information, review the form to make sure that all the details are correct.
    Submit the form along with JEE Main 2026 registration fees.
  • Keep the fee receipt and registration form details for future reference.

Who is Eligible for JEE Main 2026 Registration?

Refer to the following table to check out JEE Main eligibility criteria for 2026 academic year.

Eligibility Parameter

Details

Nationality

Indian Nationals, NRI, OCI, PIO, and foreign nationals

Age Limit

No age limit (as per NTA guidelines)

Qualifying Exam

Class 12 or equivalent (recognized board/university)

Year of Passing

Candidates must have passed Class 12 in 2024, 2025, or appearing in 2026

Subjects Required

Physics and Mathematics are mandatory; Chemistry/Biology/Technical Vocational subject may be required for some courses

Number of Attempts

Maximum 3 consecutive attempts allowed

Minimum Marks (Qualifying)

As per board requirements (no specific cutoff; qualifying is required for admission)

Paper-wise Eligibility

  • Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech): Physics + Mathematics + Any one other subject
  • Paper 2A (B.Arch): Mathematics + Physics/Chemistry/English + Drawing aptitude
  • Paper 2B (B.Planning): Mathematics + Aptitude + Planning

JEE Main 2026 Dates

To check out all the crucial dates for JEE Main 2026, students may refer to the following table.

Events

Session 1 Dates

Session 2 Dates

Online Submission of Application Forms

October 2025

February 2026

Application form correction window

November 2025

February 2026

Display of Admit card

3 days before the actual date of the examination

3 days before the actual date of the examination

Exam Date

January 2026

April 2026

Display of Provisional Answer Key with OMR & Responses

February 2026

April 2026

Display of Final Answer Key

February 2026

April 2026

Result Declaration (Cut-off, Scorecard)

February 2026

April 2026

Counselling Process

July/August 2026

July/August 2026

Final Note: Students are advised to visit the official website of the JEE Main frequently to stay updated regarding all the upcoming events. To be familiar with the same, students may also follow the social media handles of NTA or JEE Main 2026.

Since exam-related information such as application dates, corrections, JEE Main admit card release, and results are released in phases, frequent checking ensures that no critical updates are missed.

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