The National Testing Agency (NTA) has not yet released the full official notification for JEE Main 2026, but a key advisory was issued on September 29, 2025, confirming the tentative schedule and urging candidates to update essential documents ahead of registration.
The JEE Main 2026 exam will follow the bi-annual format with Session 1 in January 2026 and Session 2 in April 2026. JEE Main 2026 registrations for Session 1 is set to begin in October 2025 (likely mid-to-late month, based on past trends).
No changes to JEE Main 2026 eligibility or pattern have been announced, but expect the detailed brochure soon on jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Paper 1 (B.Tech/B.E.) will be conducted in a Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode, while Paper 2 has different modes depending on the specific course.
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JEE Main 2026 Live Update Feed
| Date | Particulars |
| Sep 29, 2025Evening | Tentative Schedule Confirmed: NTA releases public notice announcing that JEE Main 2026 will be held in two sessions—January (Session 1) and April (Session 2). Registration will open in October 2025. Official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in. Quote: “The authority will commence the JEE Main registration 2026 in October 2025.” |
| Sep 29, 20258:00 PM | Document Update Advisory Issued: NTA reminds candidates to update Aadhaar Card (name, DOB, photo, address, father’s name), UDID Card (for PwD), and Category Certificate (EWS, SC, ST, OBC-NCL) before applying. Mismatches may lead to rejection. The NTA notification states: “To streamline the process… ensure that the following documents are updated well in advance.” |
| Sep 30, 2025Morning | Application Process Teaser: Follow the steps given below for registration: Visit JEE Main 2026 exam portal – jeemain.nta.nic.in Complete basic details Upload docs (photo/signature: 10-200 KB), Pay fee (₹1,000 boys/general; ₹800 girls/SC/ST/PwD/Transgender) Submit the application form Correction window expected post-registration. |
| Oct 1, 202510:20 AM | JAB Reconstituted: Ministry of Education has formed a new JEE Apex Board (JAB) for 2026-2027, chaired by Prof. S.K. Jain, to handle policies and coordination. No impact on schedule, but seeks to ensure smooth conduct. |
| Oct 1, 202511:48 AM | Registration Reminder: NTA advisory reiterated—update docs now to avoid grievances. Session 1 apps expected by mid-October; full notification imminent. |
| Oct 2, 20256:30 AM | Prep Tip: Practice previous year questions (PYQs) from 2025 (cutoffs: UR 93.10, Gen-EWS 80.38). PDFs available on Shiksha.com. No syllabus changes announced yet—expected NCERT-based for Class 11-12. |
| Oct 2, 20258:35 AM | Eligibility Snapshot: No age limit; Class 12 pass/appearing in 2024-2026. Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech): Physics + Math compulsory + Chemistry/Biology/Biotech/Vocational. Paper 2A (B.Arch): Math + Aptitude + Drawing. Paper 2B (B.Plan): Math + Aptitude + Planning. |
| Oct 2, 202510:05 AM | Exam Pattern Unchanged: 90 questions (75 to attempt), 300 marks, 3 hours. +4 correct, -1 incorrect. No optional Section B (as per 2025 update). Computer-based except for the Drawing test. |
| Oct 2, 202511:01 AM | NTA confirms no IIT sets papers—teams from multiple IITs/experts rotated for fairness. Check jeemain.nta.nic.in daily for exact start date. |
JEE Main 2026 – Important Dates
The tentative schedule for the JEE Main 2026 exam is given below:
| Event | Tentative Date |
| Release of Official JEE Main 2026 Exam Notification | Early October 2025 |
| Session 1 – START of Registrations | Mid-October to Early November 2025 |
| JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exam | Late January 2026 (multi-day window) |
| Declaration of results | February 2026 |