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JEE Main 2026

Joint Entrance Examination (Main)

Conducted by: National Testing Agency (NTA)Exam Date:
B.TechB.E.B.ArchB.Planning
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Exam Date
TBA
Total Marks
300
Duration
3 hours
Frequency
Twice a year (January & April)

About JEE Main 2026

Joint Entrance Examination (Main) (JEE Main 2026) is the single national-level entrance examination for admission to undergraduate medical courses in India. Conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), it is mandatory for admissions to B.Tech, B.E., B.Arch, B.Planning and other medical/dental programs across all government and private colleges in India.

The exam is conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) format and is available in English, Hindi + 12 Regional Languages. The total duration is 3 hours with a maximum score of 300 marks. The syllabus is based on NCERT Class 11 and 12 curriculum covering Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

Every year, over 20 lakh students register for NEET making it one of the most competitive exams in India. The exam score is used for admission to approximately 1,10,000+ MBBS and BDS seats across the country, including AIIMS and JIPMER institutes.

Last updated: March 2026Reviewed by: AdmissionMilega Counseling Team
Sources:National Testing Agency
Conducted By
NTA
Mode
Computer & Paper
Frequency
Twice a year (January & April)
Total Marks
300
Duration
3 hours
Courses
4+ programs

JEE Main 2026 Important Dates

Event
Date
Status
Session 1 Registration Start
November 2025
Completed
Session 1 Admit Card
January 2026
Upcoming
Session 1 Exam Date
22–31 January 2026
Upcoming
Session 1 Result
February 2026
Upcoming
Session 2 Registration Start
February 2026
Upcoming
Session 2 Admit Card
March 2026
Upcoming
Session 2 Exam Date
1–15 April 2026
Upcoming
Session 2 Result
April 2026
Upcoming

*Dates are tentative and subject to change. Check official website for confirmed dates.

JEE Main 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

  • Passed 12th or equivalent with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects
  • Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology / Technical Vocational subject as optional
  • Minimum 75% aggregate in 12th board (65% for SC/ST) or top 20 percentile in respective board for NITs/IIITs/CFTIs
  • Students appearing in 12th board exams in 2026 are also eligible
Age Criteria
No age limit. Candidates who passed 12th in 2024, 2025, or appearing in 2026 are eligible
Attempts
A candidate can attempt JEE Main for 3 consecutive years. Best of two session scores in a year is considered
Nationality
Indian Nationals, NRIs, OCIs, PIOs, and Foreign Nationals are eligible
Application Fee
General / EWS (Boys)₹1,000
General / EWS (Girls)₹800
SC / ST / PwD₹500
Transgender₹500

JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern

Subject
Questions
Marks
Physics
30
100
Chemistry
30
100
Mathematics
30
100
Total
90
300

Marking Scheme

+4 for correct, -1 for incorrect (MCQ), no negative marking for numerical value questions. Each subject has 20 MCQs + 10 numerical (attempt any 5 out of 10).

+4
Correct Answer
-1
Wrong Answer
0
Unanswered
Duration: 3 hours (180 minutes)

JEE Main 2026 Syllabus

Physics
Physics & Measurement
Kinematics
Laws of Motion
Work, Energy & Power
Rotational Motion
Gravitation
Properties of Solids & Liquids
Thermodynamics
Kinetic Theory of Gases
Oscillations & Waves
Electrostatics
Current Electricity
Magnetic Effects of Current & Magnetism
Electromagnetic Induction & Alternating Currents
Electromagnetic Waves
Optics
Dual Nature of Matter & Radiation
Atoms & Nuclei
Electronic Devices
Communication Systems
Chemistry
Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry
Atomic Structure
Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure
Chemical Thermodynamics
Equilibrium
Redox Reactions & Electrochemistry
Chemical Kinetics
States of Matter
s-Block Elements
p-Block Elements
d-Block & f-Block Elements
Coordination Compounds
Purification & Characterisation of Organic Compounds
Hydrocarbons
Organic Compounds Containing Halogens, Oxygen & Nitrogen
Polymers
Biomolecules
Environmental Chemistry
Chemistry in Everyday Life
Surface Chemistry
Solid State
Solutions
General Principles of Organic Chemistry
Mathematics
Sets, Relations & Functions
Complex Numbers & Quadratic Equations
Matrices & Determinants
Permutations & Combinations
Binomial Theorem
Sequences & Series
Limits, Continuity & Differentiability
Integral Calculus
Differential Equations
Coordinate Geometry
Three Dimensional Geometry
Vector Algebra
Statistics & Probability
Trigonometry
Mathematical Reasoning
Mathematical Induction

JEE Main 2026 Cutoff (Previous Years)

Year
General
OBC
SC
ST
2025
100-85
84-70
54-40
44-30
2024
93-82
81-67
52-38
42-28
2023
95-85
84-68
50-37
40-27
2022
90-75
74-60
48-35
38-25

*Cutoff shown as marks range (highest-lowest qualifying). Source: NTA official data.

JEE Main 2026 Preparation Tips

1
Strengthen Fundamentals
Focus on NCERT Class 11 & 12 for Physics and Chemistry. Build a rock-solid foundation before moving to advanced problems.
2
Mathematics — Practice Daily
Solve at least 30-40 problems daily covering Calculus, Algebra, and Coordinate Geometry. These three topics carry over 60% weightage.
3
Previous Year Papers
Solve JEE Main papers from the last 10 years. NTA frequently repeats concepts and question patterns from previous years.
4
Time Management in CBT
Practice on the NTA Abhyas App to get comfortable with the computer-based interface. Allocate 60 minutes per subject during the exam.
5
Numerical Value Questions
Focus on numerical-type questions as they have no negative marking. These can be score-boosters if practiced well.
6
Attempt Both Sessions
Register for both January and April sessions. The better of the two scores is considered, giving you two chances to improve.

Top Colleges Accepting JEE Main 2026 Score

1
NIT Trichy
2
NIT Warangal
3
NIT Surathkal
4
NIT Rourkela
5
NIT Calicut
6
NIT Nagpur
7
IIIT Hyderabad
8
IIIT Allahabad
9
NIT Durgapur
10
NIT Jamshedpur

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is JEE Main 2026?
JEE Main 2026 is a national-level entrance exam conducted by NTA for admission to B.Tech, B.E., B.Arch, and B.Planning programs at NITs, IIITs, CFTIs, and other participating institutions. It also serves as the qualifying exam for JEE Advanced (IIT admission).
When is JEE Main 2026 exam date?
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 is expected in January 2026 (22–31 Jan) and Session 2 in April 2026 (1–15 Apr). NTA releases exact dates on jeemain.nta.nic.in.
How many times is JEE Main conducted in a year?
JEE Main is conducted twice a year — Session 1 in January and Session 2 in April. Candidates can appear in one or both sessions. The better of the two NTA scores is used for ranking.
What is the JEE Main 2026 exam pattern?
JEE Main Paper 1 (B.Tech/B.E.) has 90 questions — 30 each in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Each subject has 20 MCQs (+4/-1) and 10 numerical value questions (attempt any 5, no negative marking). Total marks: 300. Duration: 3 hours.
What is the qualifying cutoff for JEE Advanced?
Approximately the top 2,50,000 rank holders in JEE Main qualify for JEE Advanced. The exact cutoff percentile varies each year — typically around 85-90 percentile for General category.
Is there negative marking in JEE Main?
Yes, for MCQ-type questions there is -1 negative marking for each wrong answer. However, numerical value type questions have no negative marking, making them important score-boosters.
Can I give JEE Main after a gap year?
Yes. Candidates who passed 12th in 2024 or 2025 are eligible for JEE Main 2026. You can attempt JEE Main for 3 consecutive years from the year of passing 12th.
How to apply for JEE Main 2026?
Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in during the registration window. Register, fill the application form, upload documents, and pay the fee online. For complete guidance, contact AdmissionMilega.

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