As of February 4, 2026, the JEE Main landscape is in a high-activity phase. Session 1 has concluded, and Session 2 registration is now open. Here is the complete, detailed breakdown of everything you need to know about JEE Main 2026.
๐ Important Dates (2026 Cycle)
| Event | Session 1 (January) | Session 2 (April) |
|---|---|---|
| Registration | Ended (Nov 27, 2025) | Feb 1 – Feb 25, 2026 |
| Correction Window | Ended | 1st week of March 2026 |
| Admit Card | Released in Jan | ~3 days before exam |
| Exam Dates | Jan 21 – Jan 30, 2026 | April 2 – April 20, 2026 |
| Answer Key | OUT NOW (Feb 4) | Late April 2026 |
| Results | Expected Feb 12, 2026 | Early May 2026 |
๐ Eligibility & Admission Requirements
- Academic Qualification: You must have passed Class 12 in 2024, 2025, or be appearing in 2026.
- Subject Requirement:
- B.E./B.Tech: Physics, Mathematics, and one of (Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, or Technical Vocational subjects).
- B.Arch: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics are mandatory.
- The "75% Rule": While there is no minimum mark to appear for JEE Main, to get admission into NITs, IIITs, or GFTIs, you need:
- General/OBC/EWS: 75% in Class 12 (or top 20 percentile).
- SC/ST: 65% in Class 12.
⚡ Exam Pattern & Marking (Paper 1 - B.Tech)
The NTA has reverted to the "compulsory" format for Section B, meaning there is no internal choice in the numerical questions this year.
- Total Questions: 75 (25 questions each for Physics, Chemistry, and Maths).
- Section A (MCQs): 20 questions per subject.
- Section B (Numerical): 5 questions per subject (All mandatory).
- Marking Scheme:
- +4 for every correct answer.
- -1 for every incorrect answer (Applies to both MCQs and Numerical questions).
- 0 for unattempted questions.
๐ฐ Application Fees (Per Session)
| Category | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC-NCL | ₹1,000 | ₹800 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Transgender | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| Outside India | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 |
๐ Required Documents for Registration
If you are applying for Session 2 now, keep these ready:
- Photograph: 10kb to 200kb (80% face visible, white background).
- Signature: 4kb to 30kb (Clear black ink).
- Class 10 Certificate: 50kb to 300kb (PDF format).
- Category Certificate: (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) if applicable.
- Aadhaar/Identity Proof: Used for biometric verification at the center.
Note: If you already appeared for Session 1, you do not need to register again. Just log in with your Session 1 credentials, select "Session 2," and pay the fee.
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