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About the Post

The Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India, has entrusted the National Testing Agency (NTA) with the responsibility of conducting the Joint Entrance Examination (Main) since 2019.

The JEE (Main) 2026 will be held in two sessions – Session 1 (January 2026) and Session 2 (April 2026).
This examination serves as an entry for admission to Undergraduate Engineering (B.E./B.Tech.) programmes in NITs, IIITs, and other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs), as well as a qualifying test for JEE (Advanced) for admission to IITs.
Paper 2 is conducted for admission to B.Arch and B.Planning programmes across the country.

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Examination Details

Paper Type	Subjects	Mode of Examination	Duration
Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.)	Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics	Computer-Based Test (CBT)	3 hours
Paper 2A (B.Arch.)	Mathematics (Part I), Aptitude Test (Part II), Drawing Test (Part III)	Part I & II – CBT Part III – Pen & Paper (Offline)	3 hours
Paper 2B (B.Planning)	Mathematics (Part I), Aptitude Test (Part II), Planning-Based Questions (Part III)	Computer-Based Test (CBT)	3 hours

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Eligibility Criteria

Criteria	Details
Educational Qualification	Candidates must have passed Class 12 or equivalent examination in 2024 or 2025, or be appearing in 2026.
Age Limit	There is no age limit. However, candidates must satisfy the age criteria of the institute(s) they wish to join.
Number of Attempts	Candidates can appear in JEE (Main) for three consecutive years.
Subjects in Qualifying Exam	Physics, Mathematics, and one subject among Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology/Technical Vocational Subject.

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Examination Language

The JEE (Main) 2026 will be conducted in 13 languages:
English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.

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Application Fee

Category	Fee per Session (Paper 1 or Paper 2A or Paper 2B)	Fee for Both Papers
General (Male)	₹1,000	₹2,000
Female / SC / ST / PwD / Transgender	₹500	₹1,000
Foreign Candidates	₹4,500	₹9,000

Mode of Payment: Online through Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.

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Important Instructions

1. Candidates can apply only once. Multiple applications will lead to cancellation.
2. The application form must be submitted online only.
3. All candidates must read the Information Bulletin carefully before applying.
4. Any discrepancy found in the application form will result in disqualification.
5. For assistance, candidates may contact NTA Helpdesk at 011-40759000 / 011-69227700 or email at [email protected].

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Examination Pattern (Summary)

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• Type of Questions: Objective (Multiple Choice)
• Total Questions: 90 (75 to be attempted)
• Marking Scheme:
  • +4 marks for each correct answer
  • -1 mark for each incorrect answer
• Total Marks: 300
• Duration: 3 hours

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How to Apply for JEE (Main) 2026 Session 1?

Interested and eligible candidates must apply online only through the official NTA JEE website. No other mode of application will be accepted.

Steps to Apply:

1. Visit the official website https://jeemain.nta.ac.in.
2. Click on “Apply for JEE (Main) 2026 Session 1”.
3. Complete the registration with a valid email ID and mobile number.
4. Fill in the application form with personal and educational details.
5. Upload scanned images of your photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
6. Pay the application fee through online payment methods.
7. Submit the application and download the confirmation page for future reference.

Note:
Candidates must ensure that the email address and mobile number provided in the form are their own or their parents/guardians’, as all official communications will be sent via these.

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Important Dates

Event	Dates
Online submission of Application Form	31st October 2025 to 27th November 2025 (up to 9:00 PM)
Last date for payment of fee	27th November 2025 (up to 11:50 PM)
Announcement of Examination City	By the first week of January 2026
Downloading of Admit Card	To be announced on the NTA website
Date(s) of Examination	Between 23rd January to 30th January 2026
Display of Answer Key	To be announced later
Declaration of Result	By 12th February 2026 (Tentative)

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Important Links

Description	Link
Online Application Form	Click Here
Information Bulletin	Click Here
Correction Window	To be activated later
Official Website	Click Here
NTA Website	Click Here

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FAQs of JEE (Main) 2026

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