The JEE Main 2026 Exam Session 2 will be held on 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 April 2026, by NTA for admission into NITs, IIITs and other top engineering colleges, and also to become eligible for JEE Advanced 2026.
- The JEE Main 2026 Application process for Session 2 was started on February 1 and lasted till February 25 on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- The JEE Mains form correction window was opened for 2 days i.e. 27 and 28 February, to edit the JEE Main session 2 application form.
- The JEE Main City intimation slip for session 2 has been released on March 21 for candidates to check the city of their exam centre.
The JEE Main session 2 admit cards have been released on March 29th for the papers scheduled on April 2 and April 4, 2026. Candidates can download their admit card using their application number and password.
Around 10 lakh candidates are expected to appear for the JEE Main session 2. In the January session, 13,55,293 candidates registered and 13,04,653 candidates appeared with an attendance rate of 96.26%.
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Key Summary
- JEE Main is conducted twice in a year, i.e. January session and April session.
- JEE Main session 1 has been concluded in January, with its results released on February 16.
- JEE Main session 2 will begin on April 02, 2026 and will last till April 08, 2026.
- JEE Main session 2 answer key is expected to be released around 1 week before the final result.
- As per the NTA guidelines, the JEE Main session 2 result will be released by 20th April.
- JoSAA counselling to facilitate admissions to the NIT+ system is expected to start in June 2026.
JEE Main Exam Dates 2026
The JEE Main Exam Schedule 2026 has been officially released by NTA. The JEE Main 2026 session 1 has concluded between 21 to 30th January 2026.
JEE Main session 2 will start on 2nd April and will last till 8th April 2026. The exam will be conducted in two shifts, i.e. First and Second.
Below is the detailed schedule of JEE Main 2026 Session 1 and Session 2 as per the latest NTA notification:
| JEE (Main) - 2026 Session 2 (April) | |
|---|---|
| Event | Date |
| Online Submission of Application Form | 1 Feb to 25 Feb (Closed) Registration Re-Open 12 to 13 March |
| Last date for successful transaction of the prescribed Application Fee | February 25 Re-open window-up to 13 March |
| Correction in Particulars of the Online Application Form | 27-28 February (Closed) |
| City Intimation Slip | 21 March (Out) |
| Downloading Admit Cards from the NTA website | 29 March (Out) |
| Dates of Examination | 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 April |
| Display of Question Paper & Answer Keys for inviting challenges | 1 week before the final result |
| Declaration of Result | By 20 April 2026 |
JEE Main Exam Date and Time 2026
NTA has released the JEE Main 2026 exam date and timings on its official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
The JEE Main exam is conducted in 2 sessions every year:
- JEE Main 2026 Session 2: scheduled from 2nd to 8th April 2026.
The JEE Main session 1 has been concluded in January 2026. 13,04,653 candidates appeared for the exam in this session.
What is the timing of the JEE Mains exam?
The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Paper 1 will be conducted across 5 days with 2 shifts each day, whereas the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Paper 2 is scheduled for 7 April, most probably in a single shift.
| Exam date | Paper | Shift timings |
|---|---|---|
| 02 and 04 April 2026 | Paper 1 (B.E./B. Tech) | First Shift (09:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon) Second Shift (03:00 P.M. to 06:00 P.M.) |
| 05, 06, 07, and 08 April 2026 | Paper 1 (B.E./B. Tech)Paper 2A (B. Arch)Paper 2B (B. Planning) Paper 2A & 2B Both | First Shift (09:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon) Second Shift (03:00 P.M. to 06:00/06.30 P.M.) |
If a candidate chooses B. Arch & B. Planning (Both), the total duration of the paper would be 3 hours and 30 minutes. And the shift timing will be as follows:
- First Shift - 9 AM to 12:30 PM
- Second Shift - 3 PM to 6:30 PM
Source: jeemain.nta.nic.in
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Reporting Time
The NTA has scheduled a strict and well-structured timeline that candidates must follow.
- Entry closes well before the exam begins, highlighting the importance of reaching early to avoid last-minute issues.
- The 20-minute window given for instructions and login ensures students can settle down calmly and understand the exam interface before starting.
| Session | Morning Shift | Afternoon Shift |
|---|---|---|
| Entry to the examination centre | 7.30 AM to 8.30 AM | 02.00 PM to 2.30 PM |
| Instructions by the invigilator(s) | 8.30 AM to 8.50 AM | 2.30 PM to 2.50 PM |
| Candidates log in to read instructions | 8.50 AM | 2.50 PM |
| Test commences | 9.00 AM | 3.00 PM |
Is JEE Mains conducted twice a year?
Yes, JEE Main is conducted twice a year, generally in January and April, to provide flexibility for the candidates. The aspirants get two opportunities per year to attempt the JEE Main exam.
The candidates can appear for the JEE Main exam up to 6 times over 3 consecutive years (2 attempts per year across 3 years after class 12)
This helped in increasing the participation for the JEE Main exam, as in JEE Main session 1 2026, 13,04,653 candidates appeared, as compared to approximately 12,58,136 students who appeared in JEE Main Session 1 in 2025.
JEE Main 2026 Registration Dates
The JEE Main session 2 registration has concluded on February 25, 2026. NTA had opened the registration for 2 days from March 12-13, which has also been closed.
- The last to pay the application fee was also 25 February, but reopened for 2 days same as the application window.
- The JEE Main application form submissions typically close by 9:00 PM, and fee payments by 11:50 PM.
- The JEE Main form correction window was provided for 2 days i.e. February 27-28.
JEE Main Session 2 (April 2026) Registration
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration started | February 1 |
| Registration Last date | February 25 Re-open (12-13 March) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | February 25 Re-open (12-13 March) |
| Correction Window | 27-28 February |
Source: JEE Main Official Public Notice
JEE Main City Intimation Slip 2026
The JEE Main city intimation slip provides information about the exam city allotted to each candidate, while the exact address of the exam centre and seat details are provided in the admit card.
The JEE Main session 2 city intimation slip has been released on 21st March, 2026. Candidates can download it using their login credentials.
| Event | Dates | |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | Session 2 | |
| Exam Dates | Jan 21 – Jan 29, 2026 | April 2 – April 8, 2026 |
| City Intimation Slip | 8 January 2026 | 21 March 2026 |
Source: JEE Main Official Public Notice
Also Read: JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip
JEE Main Admit Card 2026
The NTA has released the JEE Main session 2 admit card for the papers scheduled for April 2 and April 4 on its official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. The JEE Main admit card for other dates, i.e. April 5-8, will be released by NTA in due course.
This document provides information like the candidate’s name, roll number, exam day, shift timings, and address of the exam centre.
| Event | Dates | |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | Session 2 | |
| Exam Dates | Jan 21 – Jan 29, 2026 | April 2 – April 8, 2026 |
| Admit Card | 17 January 2026 | 29 March 2026 |
Source: JEE Main Official Public Notice
Also check: JEE Main session 2 Admit Card
JEE Main Answer Key 2026
The NTA will release the JEE Main session 2 answer key around 1 week before the session results on the official website - jeemain.nta.nic.in.
The candidate will be provided a chance to challenge any errors in the answer key for 2-3 days, and objections can be raised by paying ₹200 per question (refunded if accepted), followed by the release of the final JEE Main Answer key.
| Event | Session 1 | Session 2 (Expected) |
|---|---|---|
| Provisional Answer Key Release | 4 February | 1 Week before the final result |
| Objection Window | 4-6 February | 1 Week before the final result |
| Final Answer Key | 16 February | By 20th April |
| Objection Fee | ₹200/question | ₹200/question |
Also Check: JEE Main 2026 Answer Key
JEE Main Result Dates 2026
JEE Main session 2 result will be declared by April 20th based on the NTA guidelines. NTA has released the JEE Main session 1 result on February 16 for paper 1 (B.E. / B. Tech.) on its official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- JEE Main session 1 Paper 2A and 2B result was declared on February 24, 2026.
| Event | Session 1 | Session 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 Result | 16 February | By 20th April |
| Paper 2A Result | 24 February | By 20th April |
| Paper 2B Result | 24 February | By 20th April |
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JEE Main Results 2026
The candidates can check their JEE Main 2026 Result on the official website - jeemain.nta.nic.in, by entering their Application No. and Date of Birth/Password
If the candidate has appeared in both sessions, then the best of the two JEE Main sessions will be considered.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Result Mode | Online only |
| Official Website | jeemain.nta.nic.in |
| Login Credentials Needed | Application No. and Date of Birth/Password |
| Rank Basis | Best of two sessions (if appeared in both) |
| Details in Scorecard | Subject-wise percentile + Overall percentile + AIR |
| Use of Result | JoSAA Counselling, NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and eligibility for JEE Advanced |
| Result Processing Time (Avg) | 12–15 days after the exam |
JEE Main 2026 Counselling Schedule (JoSAA)
The JoSAA Counselling 2026 is expected to start on 3rd June 2026 after the release of JEE Advanced results, following the JEE Main 2025 pattern.
- The JoSAA Counselling is divided into 6 rounds of seat allotment, with round 6 only for the IITs.
- The Mock Allotments are expected to start from 9 and 11 June 2026, where Round 1 of seat allotment helps students in refining their choices early.
- Each allotment round has around a 4–5 day reporting window for fee payment and document upload.
- The Choice Filling window will start from 3 to 12 June 2026.
- The CSAB special rounds for NIT+ seats will follow in August for the vacant seats.
| Event | Tentative Timeline (2026) | Insights from 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| JEE Main & Advanced Results Declared | Feb 16 (Session 1 result), April (Session 2 result) | 2025: JEE Advanced result on June 2; Session 2 result ~April 18 |
| JoSAA Registration & Choice Filling Opens | June 3, 2026 (from 5 PM IST) | Identical to 2025 start date; registration ran June 3–12, 2025 |
| Choice Filling Closes | June 12, 2026 (by 5 PM) | Mock seat allotments held within window (June 9, June 11 in 2025) |
| Mock Allotment Round 1 | About June 9, 2026 | Mock‑1 June 9, 2025 |
| Mock Allotment Round 2 | About June 11, 2026 | Mock‑2 June 11, 2025 |
| Final Seat Allotment – Round 1 | ~June 14, 2026 (10 AM IST) | First seat allotment on June 14, 2025 |
| Round 1 Fee Payment & Reporting | June 14–18, 2026 | Reporting period June 14–18, 2025 |
| Round 2 Seat Allotment | ~June 21, 2026 | June 21, 2025 |
| Round 2 Reporting & Fee Payment | June 21–25, 2026 | June 21–25, 2025 |
| Round 3 Seat Allotment | ~June 28, 2026 | June 28, 2025 |
| Round 3 Reporting & Fee Payment | June 28 – July 2, 2026 | June 28 – July 2, 2025 |
| Round 4 Seat Allotment | ~July 4, 2026 | July 4, 2025 |
| Round 4 Reporting & Fee Payment | July 4–8, 2026 | July 4–8, 2025 |
| Round 5 Seat Allotment | ~July 10, 2026 | July 10, 2025 |
| Round 5 Reporting & Fee Payment | July 10–14, 2026 | July 10–14, 2025 |
| Final Round for IITs (Round 6) | ~July 16, 2026 | Final round on July 16, 2025 |
| Round 6 Reporting & Fee Payment | July 16–21, 2026 | July 16–21, 2025 |
| Withdrawal Window & Partial Admission Fee (NIT+ only) | July 23–27, 2026 | Partial acceptance window July 23–27, 2025 |
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FAQs
Ques. The JEE Main April 2026 exam dates were revised recently. What is the final confirmed schedule for Session 2?
Ans. NTA has revised the JEE Main session 2 schedule as the exam was earlier scheduled for April 2 -9, but now the dates have been changed to April 2-8.
Ques. I have a clash with my Class 12 board practicals or another entrance exam on one of the April dates. Will NTA change my exam date?
Ans. No, NTA has made it clear that it will not change the JEE Main session 2 exam dates due to any clash with other national or state exams.
Source: JEE Main 2026 Official FAQs
Ques. How many days before the exam should I reach my allotted city, and what should I check in the JEE Main city slip?
Ans. Candidates should reach the examination city at least one day before the exam date to avoid last-minute travel issues. Candidates should verify the exam city, date and exam shift mentioned in the city slip as well as in the JEE Main session 2 admit card.
Ques. Has NTA announced the JEE Main session 2 admit card issue date for the paper scheduled on April 5-8?
Ans. No, NTA has not announced a specific date as of March 31, 2026, for the release of JEE Main session 2 admit cards for the paper scheduled between April 5 -8. However, JEE Main admit cards for the rest of the dates are expected to be released on April 2.
Ques. What is the date for the announcement of the JEE Main session 2 result?
Ans. As per the NTA guidelines, the JEE Main session 2 result will be released by 20th April. Candidates will be able to download their scorecards using their application number and password. You can download the JEE Main session 1 result from the official website.
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