The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the exam dates for JEE Main 2026. This important entrance exam for engineering and architecture colleges in India will be held in two sessions. Session 1 is scheduled for January 21 to 30, 2026 . Session 2 will take place from April 1 to 10, 2026 . Both exams will be conducted online at various centers across India. Students planning to appear for JEE Main 2026 must prepare for these dates.
The online registration for Session 1 is expected to start by the last week of October 2025 . Registration for Session 2 is likely to begin by the last week of January 2026 . Students must apply online during these periods to take the exam.
Key Dates for JEE Main 2026
Here are the important dates for JEE Main 2026:
| Event | Dates |
| JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exam | January 21 to 30, 2026 |
| Online registration starts for Session 1 | Expected by last week of October 2025 |
| JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Exam | April 1 to 10, 2026 |
| Online registration starts for Session 2 | Expected by last week of January 2026 |
| Session 2 Results | Expected by last week of April 2026 |
How the Exam Works
The JEE Main exam is held in two shifts each day:
- Morning Shift: 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
- Afternoon Shift: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
The exam for Paper 2A (B.Arch) and Paper 2B (B.Planning) will last for 3.5 hours. These papers are for students who want to study Architecture or Planning courses.
What is JEE Main?
The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main is a national-level entrance exam. It is for admission to undergraduate engineering programs (B.E./B.Tech) at NITs, IIITs, other central government-funded technical institutions, and many state government universities. It is also the first step for JEE Advanced, which leads to admission into IITs.
How to Register
When the registration opens, students must visit the official JEE Main website. They will need to:
- Go to the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in .
- Find the link for JEE Main 2026 registration.
- Fill in the online application form with personal and academic details.
- Upload required documents, such as photographs and signatures.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
Results and Further Information
The NTA expects to release the results for JEE Main 2026 Session 2 by the last week of April 2026 . Students can check their results on the official website once they are declared. For more details about the registration process, important guidelines, and the complete information brochure, students should regularly check the official JEE Main website: jeemain.nta.nic.in . This website will have all the official updates and notices from NTA.
