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    Maniprabha SinghUpdated on May 18, 2026 04:29 PM

    About JEE Main 2026

    JEE Main 2026:  The  National Testing Agency has released the JEE Main 2026 admit card for April 2 and 4 on March 29. The JEE Main 2026 exam admit card download link for session 2 has been updated on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. To download the admit card for JEE Main, candidates need their application number and password. The complete details regarding the exam centre details are mentioned in the JEE Main admit card.  The JEE Main session 2 2026 exam will be held from April 2 to 8, 2026.

    The JEE Main 2026 session 2 city intimation slip for Kuwait, Dubai and Bahrain was released on March 26, 2026. The authority has also released the JEE Main city slip 2026 for session 2 on March 21, 2026. Candidates must check the JEE Main exam syllabus for the JEE session 2 preparation. The JEE Main 2026 photo verification for session 2 was through login. Those who registered without Adhaar were required to upload an attested copy of the JEE Main photo verification 2026 form.

    The JEE Main 2026 toppers List for session 1 has been released along with the result. This year, the number of JEE Main exam centres has increased. NTA JEE Mains 2026 examination is an online entrance test to get admission in B.E./B.Tech/B.Arch/B.Plan courses. Below are the important highlights of the JEE Main 2026 examination. The National Testing Agency has uploaded the detailed JEE Main 2026 information bulletin online.

    JEE Main 2026 Exam: Key Points 

    SectionsDetails

    No. of sessions/attempts

    2

    Languages

    English, Hindi, Urdu, and 11 other regional languages

    JEE Main exam pattern for B.Tech

    • Section A: 20 (MCQs) for each subject
    • Section B: 5 (numerical questions) for each subject

    JEE Mains paper pattern for B. Arch / B Planning

    • Part-I: Mathematics- 20 MCQs + 5 (numerical questions)
    • Part-II: Aptitude Test-    50
    • Part-III: Planning-Based Objective Type MCQs -   25

    Tie Resolving Methodology for B.Tech

    For candidates obtaining equal NTA scores, the JEE Main 2026 tie-breaker policy is given below

    • NTA score in Mathematics
    • NTA score in Physics
    • NTA score in Chemistry

    Candidates having a lesser number of negative responses in the paper

    NTA JEE Main 2026 Forms

    • Candidates have to apply separately for both sessions in the JEE Main 2026 application form. 
    • Candidates can choose different exam centres for different sessions while filling out the JEE Main Application Form 2026

    Application fee refund

    In case a candidate does not want to appear in the session for which the fee has already been paid, it will be refunded

    JEE Main exam total marks300 - Paper 1
    400 - Paper 2

    JEE Main Exam timing

    • 9 am – 12 pm
    • 3 pm – 6 pm

    NTA JEE Main 2026 official website

    jeemain.nta.nic.in

    JEE Main exam centres 

    323 cities (including 15 cities abroad)

    What is the JEE Mains exam for?

    The full form of the JEE Main is the Joint Entrance Exam Main (JEE Main). The exam is a national-level entrance test conducted as a computer-based test for admission to B.E/B.Tech/B.Planning/B.Arch courses. The authorities conduct the JEE Main exam for 2 papers. Paper 1 is conducted for B.E./B. Tech course admission at NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs, while paper 2 is conducted for admission to B.Arch and B.Planning courses at various institutes accepting JEE Main exam scores for admission. The top 2,50,000 rank holders listed in the rank list of the JEE Main 2026 exam will be eligible to appear for the JEE Advanced exam.

    Browse Top Engineering Colleges Accepting JEE Main Score - Location Wise

    NTA JEE Main Help Line

    Address: Block C-20 1A/8, Sector- 62, IITK Outreach Centre, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Noida-201309, Uttar Pradesh (India)

    • Contact Number: +91-11-40759000/0120 6895200
    • E-Mail- jeemain@nta.nic.in
    • Website: jeemain.nta.nic.in 

    How many students took the JEE Main 2026 exam?

    National Testing Agency has released the JEE Main 2026 statistics on the official website. Candidates can check the JEE Main statistics to know how many students appeared for the JEE Main exam.

    How many students appeared for JEE Mains - Past Year Analysis 

    Year Students RegisteredStudents Appeared
    2026January - 13,55,293January - 13,04,653
    2025January - 13,11,544
    April - 10,61,840
    January -12,58,136
    April -9,92,350
    2024January - 12,21,624
    April - 11,79,569
    January - 11,70,048
    April - 10,67,959

    2023

    January - 860064

    April - 931334

    January - 823967

    April - 883367

    2022

    June - 872970

    July - 622034

    June - 769604

    July - 540242

    2021

    February - 652628

    March - 619641

    July - 709611

    August - 767700

    February - 621033

    March - 556248

    July - 543553

    August - 481419

    2020

    11.74 Lakhs

    10,23 Lakhs

    2019

    January - 9,29,198

    April - 9,35,755

    January - 8,74,469


    April - 8,81,096

    2018

    11,48,000

    10,43,739

    2017

    1186454

    Online - 165635

    Offline - 956716

    2016

    12,07,257

    Online - 10,22,808

    Offline - 1,72,058

    2015

    13,04,646

    Online - 11,05,135

    Offline - 1,87,782

    2014

    13,56,805

    Online - 11,72,538

    Offline - 1,72,369

    2013

    12,60,219

    11,89,777

    2012

    11,45,353

    10,70,276

    2011

    11,14,880

    10,53,833

    2010

    11,18,147

    10,65,100

    2009

    10,10,061

    9,62,119

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    JEE Main Exam 2026 - Session 2 Answer Key (Out), Result, Cutoff, Admission Process
    JEE Main Exam 2026 - Session 2 Answer Key (Out), Result, Cutoff, Admission Process

    JEE Main 2026 Highlights

    Full Exam Name
    Joint Entrance Examination (Main)
    Short Exam Name
    JEE Main
    Conducting Body
    targeted stated
    Frequency Of Conduct
    Twice a year
    Exam Level
    National Level Exam
    Languages
    Chinese +3 more
    Mode Of Counselling
    online
    Participating Colleges
    1955
    Exam Duration
    3 Hours

    JEE Main PAPER 1

    JEE Main Paper 2

    JEE Main Important Dates

    JEE Main Joint Entrance Examination (Main) (session 2026)

    JEE Main Joint Entrance Examination (Main) (session 2026)

    The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the answer key for JEE Main 2026 examination within a week of conducting the exam. The final JEE Main 2026 answer key will be uploaded on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. The provisional JEE Main exam answer key will be released prior to the final answer key pdf. Moreover, the authority will also release the JEE Main 2026 response sheet and question paper along with the answer key. Candidates can use the JEE Mains exam answer key to verify their answers and predict probable scores. Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to download the JEE Main answer key 2026.

    How to download the JEE Main 2026 answer key?

    • Visit the JEE Mains 2026 official website- jeemain.nta.nic.in
    • Click on the JEE Main answer key 2026 download link
    • Enter the required credentials namely JEE Main application number and date of birth/password and click on the login button.
    • The answer key of JEE Main 2026 will be displayed on the screens
    • Match the IDs with the JEE Mains 2026 question paper provided on the candidate's login.
    • Take a printout and with the help of JEE Main response sheet 2026, calculate the probable marks.

    How to cross-check JEE Main answer key with the questions?

    NTA published the answer option with the question ID and not the actual question asked. So what is the JEE Main 2026 question ID? This is the number given to each question asked in the NTA JEE Mains question paper and also given in the candidate's response sheet. 

    So the first step candidates must do is to download the JEE Main exam question paper. This means that they will have all the question Ids on hand. Then they must check the JEE Main provisional answer key 2026 for the questions and match them. In case of discrepancy, they must note the NTA JEE Main question ID and the answer ID to keep track of the same.

    JEE Main 2026 answer key challenge

    The authorities will allow the candidates to challenge the provisional JEE Main 2026 answer key. Candidates have to pay a processing fee of Rs. 200 per question to challenge the provisional JEE Mains 2026 answer key. This processing fee will be refunded if the challenge of the candidate is accepted by the authorities. The final JEE Main answer key 2026 will be released after considering the objections raised by the candidates.

    How to challenge the JEE Main answer key?

    • Go to  the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in
    • Click on the "challenge answer key" link displayed
    • Go to the question to be challenged and click on the answer ID option that is correct.
    • Save and pay Rs 200 per question challenged.

    JEE Main 2026 Candidate Response Sheets

    Along with the NTA JEE Main exam answer key, the authorities will release the response sheet. The response sheet consists of the details of the answers marked by a candidate. The NTA JEE Main 2026 candidate response sheets also allow candidates to go through their responses and raise any objection to the official answer key.

    Related links:
    JEE Main Answer Key by Aakash Institute
    JEE Main  Answer Key by FIITJEE
    JEE Main  Answer Key by Sri Chaitanya

    Paper 2

    The National Testing Agency will issue the final JEE Main answer key 2026 for paper 2 on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. The provisional answer key of JEE Main paper 2 will be released in February for session 1. The authority also allowe candidates to challenge the JEE Mains provisional answer key.

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    National Testing Agency will release the JEE Main exam eligibility along with the official notification. Candidates who qualify the class 10+2 exam from a recognized board can apply for the JEE Mains 2026 exam. Moreover, it is informed that JEE Main eligibility marks in 12th are not required for appearing in JEE Mains exam 2026. The 75% mark is required while taking admission to the participating institutes. For SC / ST candidates, the qualifying marks should be 65%.

    NTA JEE Main 2026 eligibility criteria consist of age limit, compulsory academic details, mandatory subject in class 12, minimum percentage, and more. Candidates appearing in class 12 with results awaiting are also eligible to apply. Besides, candidates must be among the top 2,50,000 in NTA JEE Main Paper-1 to be eligible for JEE Advanced 2026.
    Also check: Eligibility for JEE Advanced

    JEE Main Eligibility Criteria 2026

    Particulars Details

    Age limit to appear for JEE Main 2026

    No age limit prescribed

    Qualifying Examination

    Candidates must have cleared class 12 or equivalent exams in 2024, 2025 or appearing in 2026 are also eligible. 

    Required subject in class 12 

    A minimum of 5 subjects with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry as mandatory subjects. Along with a language, one vocational subject shall have been studied.

    Minimum percentage required in class 12 

    Candidates should have secured at least 75% in the class 12 for admission. For BArch admissions, at least 50% marks should have been secured.

    Maximum attempts 

    A candidate can attempt JEE Main two times a year for three years consecutively. Hence, a candidate can appear for the JEE Main exam in 6 attempts.

    NTA JEE Mains Eligibility 2026 Paper-wise 

    CourseRequired Criteria

    B.E/B.Tech.

    Passed 10+2 exam with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology/Technical Vocational subjects.

    Candidates must have a required percentage of 75% marks in board exams. For SC/ST, the required percentage is 65%.

    B.Arch

    Passed 10+2 exam with Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or 10+3 Diploma with Maths.

    Candidates must have a required percentage of 50% marks.

    B.Planning

    Passed 10+2 exam with Mathematics

    NTA JEE Main 2026 Reservation Criteria

    CategoryReservation

    Other Backward Classes (OBC) if they belong to Non-Creamy Layer (NCL)

    27%

    Scheduled Castes (SC)

    15%

    Scheduled Tribes (ST)

    7.5%

    Persons with Disability (PwD) with 40% or more disability

    3% horizontal

    Female Category (supernumerary) only in NITs

    8 to 14 %

    EWS (Supernumerary)

    10%

    Note: Reservation for the NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs will be as per the central list and not as per the state of eligibility.

    Background wave

    NTA will release the JEE Main 2026 application form in November 2025. Eligible candidates will be able to fill the JEE Main exam registration form at jeemain.nta.nic.in. The application process consisted of online JEE Mains registration, form filling, uploading documents, and payment of registration fees. After the payment of the JEE registration fee, the form was submitted successfully.

    Steps involved in filling JEE Main exam form 2026 

    • JEE Mains Registration 2026.
    • Fill out the JEE Main exam form.
    • Uploading photograph, signature, and other required certificates.
    • Pay the JEE Mains 2026 registration fee.
    • Print the JEE Main Exam Confirmation Page.

    How to fill JEE Main Application Form 2026?

    Below are the steps to fill out the JEE Main 2026 application form.

    Step 1: JEE Main 2026 Registration - Initially, candidates need to complete the JEE Mains registration by providing details such as name, father's name, mother's name, gender, and more. Once completed, the JEE Main exam application number will be mailed and texted to the registered email ID and mobile number, respectively. 

    JEE_Main_Personal_details

    Step 2: Fill JEE Main 2026 Application Form – Next, candidates have to log in with the help of the allotted credentials to complete the application process. Candidates will be able to apply for Paper 1 or Paper 2 or both. While filling out the JEE online form, candidates must enter 4 preferred examination centres, their academic details, and further details as required. 

    JEE_Main-_Application_status

    Step 3: Upload Scanned Images  – Next, candidates have to upload the scanned images of required documents namely photo, signature and other documents as per the specified format.

    JEE_Main_Document_upload

    Document Required for JEE Main Application Form 2026

    Below is the list of important documents that each applicant must upload along with the JEE Main registration form. No JEE application will be accepted without these documents or fee.

    JEE Mains 2026 Important Documents

    Image to be uploaded for JEE Main 2026

    File Size & FormatDimensions

    Recent photograph with candidate's name (colour or black & white with 80% face without mask visible including ears against a white background)

    10 KB to 200 KB & JPEG/JPG

    3.5 cm x 4.5 cm

    Signature

    4 KB to 30 KB & JPEG/JPG

    3.5 cm x 1.5 cm

    Category certificate
    50 KB to 300 KB & JPEG/JPG
    -
    PwD certificate
    50 KB to 300 KB & JPEG/JPG
    -


    Step 4: Pay JEE Main application fee - Finally, candidates have to pay the JEE Main registration fee 2026 online. The required modes of payment are Debit card/Credit card, Net Banking or UPI. 

    JEE_Main_Application_Fee_Payment

    NTA JEE Main 2026 Application Fees

    JEE Main Exam Paper (s) Appearing

    General/OBC

    SC/ST/PWD

    JEE Paper I or Paper II

    1000 (Boys)

    800 (Girls)

    500 (Boys)

    500 (Girls)

    Both JEE Main Paper I or Paper II 

    2000 (Boys)

    1600 (Girls)

    1000(Boys)

    1000 (Boys)

    Foreign Exam Centres 

    JEE Main Paper I or Paper II 

    5000 (Boys)

    4000 (Girls)

    2500 (Boys)

    2500 (Girls)

    Both JEE Main Paper I or Paper II 

    10000 (Boys)

    8000 (Girls)

    5000 (Boys)

    5000 (Girls)

    NOTE: If a candidate does not want to appear in any of the JEE Main 2026 sessions for which the fee has already been paid, it will be refunded by NTA. The candidate will have to request during the application form process of the IIT JEE Mains 2026 session for which they want to withdraw.

    Step 5: Print out of JEE Main Exam Confirmation Page: Once the application form is submitted, take printouts of the JEE Main exam 2026 confirmation page and keep them safe for future use. 

    JEE_Main_Confirmation_Page

    NOTE: It is necessary to note down the application number printed on the confirmation page.

    Check JEE Main 2026 Payment Status -  Candidates may log in to see if their payment status is "OK". Only then can they print the NTA JEE Main confirmation page. The following steps have to be followed if the payment status is not "OK":

    • In case of online payment: This means that the transaction has been cancelled. While the amount will be refunded automatically within 7 to 10 days, candidates have to pay the fees once again.

    JEE Mains 2026 Application Status - This is a window inside the JEE Main login of the candidate which gives the status of the application form as the candidate fills the same.

    JEE_Main_Application_Form_Status

    Remove Image Discrepancy - Candidates can correct the image uploaded during JEE Main application form correction 2026. Candidates have to use the JEE login details to remove any image discrepancy in the application form. They will have to upload the correct images in the prescribed format.

    Forgot Password or JEE Mains application number?

    1. To reset the JEE Main 2026 password, click on the option given on the login window, choose one of the following options and rest the same after filling in the required information

    • Using the Security Question & its Answer you have chosen during Form filling 
    • Using a verification code sent via text message (SMS) to your Registered Mobile No.
    • Using a reset link sent via Email to your Registered Email address

    JEE_Main_Forget_Password_Window

    2. To retrieve the NTA JEE Main 2026 application number, candidates must click on the option for the same on the login window. They must enter the following details

    • Application Form    
    • Candidate Name
    • Father Name
    • Mother Name
    • Date of Birth
    • Security Pin (Case Sensitive)

    JEE Main Statistics of previous years

    JEE_Main_registration_stats


    JEE Main 2026 College Predictor

    Discover your college admission chances with the JEE Main 2026 College Predictor. Explore NITs, IIITs, CFTIs and other institutes based on your percentile, rank, and details.

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    Documents Required at Exam JEE Main 2026

    Joint Entrance Examination (Main) 2026

    Date of birth proof
    Photo identity card
    3 passport size photographs (the same as uploaded during registration)

    Paper 1

    NTA will release the JEE Main 2026 exam pattern on the official website. The authority has removed the option of selecting 5 out of 10 questions in paper 1, in 2025. The JEE Main paper pattern 2026 states that there will be 5 compulsory numerical questions in section B of paper 1. Aspirants appearing for JEE Main Paper 1 must be conversant with the exam pattern. Students can know what to expect in the exam in terms of types of questions, marking scheme, language, mode, and more. Candidates can check the exam pattern of JEE Main 2026 Paper 1 below.

    JEE Main Exam Pattern 2026: Paper 1 (B.E/B.Tech)

    Particulars

    Details

    Exam Mode

    Computer-based examination

    Test Duration

    Three hours

    Language of Examination

    English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.

    Type of Questions

    • Multiple choice questions (MCQs)

    • Questions with numerical values as answers

    No. of Sections

    Three are three sections:

    • Mathematics

    • Physics

    • Chemistry

    JEE Mains Total questions

    Mathematics: 25 (20+5) 5 Questions with answers as a numerical value. All 5 questions are compulsory.


    Physics: 25 (20+5) 5 Questions with answers as a numerical value. All 5 questions are compulsory.


    Chemistry: 25 (20+5) 5 Questions with answers as a numerical value. All 5 questions are compulsory.


    Total: 75 Questions (25 questions each)

    JEE Mains total marks

    300 Marks (100 marks for each section)

    JEE Main Marking Scheme

    MCQs: Four marks will be awarded for each correct answer and there will be a negative marking of one mark on each wrong answer.

    Questions with numerical value answers: Candidates will be given four marks for each correct answer and there will be a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer.

    Paper 2

    NTA has announced significant JEE Main exam pattern changes for the year 2025. The authority has discontinued optional questions in Section B, which were previously introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Candidates will now be required to answer all 5 questions in this section, eliminating the choice of selecting questions. B.Arch or B.Plan aspirants appearing for JEE Main Paper 2 must be conversant with the exam pattern. 

    With the help of JEE Main exam pattern 2025 for paper 2 , candidates can know details on types of questions, marking scheme, language, mode, and more. Paper 2 of JEE Main is separate for B.Arch and B.Plan applicants. While both have aptitude and mathematics in common, B.Arch students must take up the drawing test while the B.Plan applicants must answer JEE Main 2025 questions on planning.  Candidates can check the exam pattern of JEE Main 2025 below.

    JEE Main Exam Pattern (Paper 2) - B.Arch

    Exam modeComputer-based
    Exam duration3 hours
    Languages/ MediumCandidates can answer JEE main 2024 questions in 13 languages. The details and guidelines for languages are the same as for Paper 1.
    Duration3 hours
    JEE main 2024 Number of shiftsTwo shifts per day:
    (9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm)
    Type of Questions in JEE Main 2024For Maths and Aptitude -Multiple choice questions (MCQs) and Numerical Questions (NQs)
    Drawing - questions requiring drawing
    JEE Main Question Paper detailsSubject No of Questions Marks
    Part 1 - Mathematics 20 MCQs + 5 Numerical (all 5 are compulsory)100
    Part 2 - Aptitude50 MCQs200
    Part 3 - Drawing2100
    Total77400
    Marking Scheme for MCQs Mathematics-Part I
    Aptitude Test-Part II
    Correct Answer  Four marks (+4) 
    Incorrect Answer/Multiple AnswerMinus one mark (-1). No negative marks for NQs
    Unanswered  No mark (0)
    Drawing Test – Part IIITwo questions to be evaluated out of 100 marks
    Difficulty levels of questionsMaths and Aptitude - Class 11 and Class 12  standard

    JEE Main Exam Pattern (Paper 2B) - B.Plan

    Parameters

    Particulars

    Exam Mode

    Computer-based test (CBT)

    Exam Duration 

    3 hours (3.00 pm to 6.00 pm)

    Subjects

    Mathematics, General Aptitude, and Planning

    Total number and type of questions

    Maths - 20 MCQ questions and 5 numerical questions (all 5 questions are compulsory)

    Aptitude - 50 MCQs 

    Planning - 25 questions.

    Total Questions - 100

    Marking Scheme

    4 marks for a correct answer

    -1 for an incorrect answer. No negative marks for numerical questions

    Maximum Marks

    400


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    Practice is the key to improving what one has studied. This is possible with constant practice with the help of past question papers, mock tests, and such for NTA JEE Main 2026. NTA will activate the JEE Main 2026 mock tests link on the official website. Candidates can download the same or practice online. Aspirants could even register and book JEE Main mock tests and go to the nearest Test Practice Centres (TPCs) for practice. Practising the JEE Main mock will help the candidates to get familiar with the online exam and improve their time management skills. Moreover, candidates will also know how to use the JEE Main virtual calculator.

    To practice on the JEE Main Mock Test on the NTA website

    National Test Abhyas App: NTA released its National Test Abhyas in English and Hindi for JEE Main 2026 aspirants. Candidates can download the app and simply practice for IIT JEE Main exam 2026 at their convenience with daily tests uploaded for their benefit. NTA will release sample numerical questions of the JEE Mains exam 2026. Candidates can use these to understand the type of questions that may be asked in the actual IIT NTA JEE exam.

    JEE Main Question Papers of Past Years:  It is important to check all previous year's JEE Main question papers to gauge the important topics, understand what the exam will be like, improve time management skills as well as increase the speed of answering on the JEE Main exam day.

    Aspirants preparing for the JEE Mains exam are advised to follow proper JEE Main 2026 preparation tips to ace the exam with good marks. A good knowledge of JEE Main preparation tips 2026 will help candidates secure marks above the qualifying and admission cutoff. Since the JEE Main exam 2026 is one of the largest entrance exams in the country, its preparation level has to be the best. Every year approximately 10 lakh candidates appear for the JEE Main entrance exam willing to get admission to top IITs, NITs and IIITs of the country. Hence, provided below are the tips and tricks to crack the Joint Entrance Examination with flying colours:

    JEE Main Preparation Tips 2026

    • Knowing JEE Main exam pattern and syllabus- The first step towards JEE Main preparation is to know the syllabus and exam pattern. With the help of the NTA JEE Main 2026 syllabus and exam pattern, candidates will be able to know what topics to study and the structure of the question paper.

    • Creating a study timetable- It is always advisable to create a study timetable. Since the JEE Main exam has a lot of syllabi from classes 11 and 12, candidates are required to create a timetable providing time for each subject. Candidates have to focus more on their weaker areas during their preparation. 

    • Study material- To get admission to top NITs or IITs of India, or to qualify for JEE Advanced, candidates have to make sure they understand the fundamentals of the topics asked in JEE Main exam 2026. For that, referring to JEE Mains best books is essential. Moreover, candidates can also refer to the previous year JEE Main question paper, and mock test to enhance their preparation.

    • Attempt JEE Mains Mock Test - The mock test of JEE Main helps to boost confidence as well as provide knowledge of the type of questions asked in the exam. Candidates who solve the mock tests of JEE Mains have a high chance of getting good marks in the entrance exam. 

    • Revision notes- During studying, candidates should make sure they create short notes/revision notes. With the help of the JEE Main revision plan, candidates will be able to revise the important points quickly. 

    Related links:

    Best books for JEE Main 2026

    Candidates are advised to clear the fundamentals of JEE Main topics from NCERT. However, as per the experts, to crack the JEE Main exam, merely completing NCERT is not sufficient. Hence, candidates can refer to the following best study material for the JEE Main 2026 exam.

    Best Books for JEE Main Chemistry 2026

    Best BooksAuthor
    Modern Approach to Chemical CalculationsR.C. Mukherjee
    Organic ChemistryO P Tandon
    Concept of Physical ChemistryP Bahadur
    Concise Inorganic ChemistryJ D Lee
    Physical ChemistryP.W. Atkins
    Organic ChemistryMorrison & Boyd

    Best Books for JEE Main Maths 2026

    Maths BooksAuthor
    Objective MathematicsR D Sharma
    Plane TrigonometryS L Loney
    The Elements Of Coordinate GeometryS L Loney
    Algebra by Dr. S K GoyalArihant Publications
    Play with GraphsAmit M Agarwal (Arihant Publications)
    Differential CalculusAmit M Agarwal (Arihant Publications)
    Integral CalculusAmit M Agarwal (Arihant Publications)
    Complete mathematicsJEE Main TMH

    Best Books for JEE Main Physics 2026

    Physics books Author
    Concepts of physics (Vol. 1 and 2)H.C Verma
    Fundamentals of PhysicsHalliday, Resnick & Walker
    Understanding PhysicsD C Pandey (Arihant Publications)
    Problems in General PhysicsI.E Irodov
    Understanding physicsFreedman and Young
    Problems in physicsSS Krotov
    Problems and solutions of physicsShashi Bhushan Tiwari

    JEE Main 2026 Preparation Tips by Experts and Toppers

    Some of the preparation tips for JEE Main 2026 suggested by experts and toppers are

    • Use the JEE Main 2026 syllabus and study all topics thoroughly
    • Understand and know the NTA JEE Main exam pattern well
    • Prepare a JEE Main study plan and adhere to it well
    • Check and refer to important books and topics recommended by experts and toppers
    • Prepare short notes while studying to use as a reference at the last minute
    • Practice well by solving the previous year's sample papers
    • Revise and analyze after each test
    • Attempt the NTA JEE Main mock test to feel the actual exam environment
    • Check out JEE Main Topper Tips to know their strategies. One may work for you
    • Look at the exam analysis from past exam sessions to know the weightage of topics and such.
    • Revise regularly to avoid missing or forgetting any topic
    • Go for small breaks to avoid monotony and tiredness
    • Stay positive and be confident; avoid comparisons with others
    • Keep healthy and fit

    Last-minute tips to crack JEE Main 2026

    The National Testing Agency will release the admit card for JEE Main 2026 at least 3 days before the exam. However, JEE exam city slip containing the test city will be issued around 10 days prior to the JEE Mains examination. Only registered candidates will be able to download the JEE Main exam hall ticket 2026 from the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. To download the JEE Main 2026 admit card, candidates have to provide their application number and password. JEE admit card 2026 will comprise of candidates' details, exam date, exam centre venue, important guidelines, and self-declaration form. Candidates must verify the details mentioned in the NTA JEE 2026 admit card.

    How to download the JEE Main Exam Admit Card 2026?

    Below are the steps to download the JEE Main hall ticket 2026.

    • Visit the JEE Main exam 2026 official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in
    • Click on the JEE Main admit card download link
    • On the candidate login page, enter the application number and date of birth and click on the submit button.
    • The hall ticket for JEE Mains 2026 exam will be displayed on the screen.
    • Preview the details and take a printout of the NTA JEE Main admit card 2026 for future use.

    Details Mentioned on the JEE Mains Admit Card 2026

    The following details will be mentioned in the admit card of JEE Main 2026: 

    • Name of Candidate
    • Father's Name
    • Date of Birth
    • Gender
    • Category
    • State of Eligibility
    • JEE Main Roll Number
    • Paper for which appearing
    • JEE Main Application Number
    • JEE Main Exam 2026 Centre Name and Address
    • Photograph and Signature of Candidate
    • Parent's signature
    • JEE Main Exam Date and Time (Shift)

     Things to carry to JEE Main 2026 Exam Centres

    • IIT JEE Admit Card along with Self Declaration (Undertaking) downloaded from the NTA website (a clear printout on A4 size paper) duly filled in.
    • A simple transparent Ball Point Pen
    • A valid photo ID proof
    • A passport-size photograph (same as in the application form)
    • PwD certificate if applicable
    • Personal hand sanitiser (50 ml)

    NTA JEE Main Admit Card Image

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    IIT JEE Admit Card 2026: Unable to download the admit card?

    Candidates who are unable to download their admit card must call the JEE Main helpline numbers from 10 am to 5 pm at 0120 6895200 OR send an email to jeemain-nta@nic.in giving their NTA JEE Mains 2026 application number and the confirmation page.

    JEE Main Admit Card 2026 - Exam Day Guidelines

    Candidates have to read and adhere to the following JEE Mains 2026 exam day guidelines during the exam: 

    • Candidates have to carry the NTA JEE Mains admit card along with a valid ID proof to appear for the entrance exam. 
    • No candidate will be allowed to enter or leave the JEE Main exam centre before and after the gate closing time. 
    • Candidates have to make sure they follow the JEE Main dress code 2026 to appear for the exam. They are advised to wear light and simple clothes at the exam centre. 
    • The authorities will provide the scribble paper to each candidate at the centre. Hence, candidates need not take any paper with them to the centre. 
    • Candidates with PwD reservation have to carry a PwD certificate issued by the competent authority. 
    • The authorities also suggested that candidates must carry their transparent water bottle along with the face mask and hand sanitiser in lieu of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. 

    JEE-Main-COVID-GuidelinesJEE-Main-covid-19-guidelines'

    Candidates will be able to check the student reactions on JEE Main 2026 after the conclusion of the exam. Careers360 team will cover all JEE Main 2026 sessions and all the student reactions, reviews, and responses will be updated here. In the meantime, candidates can check the previous year JEE Main student's reactions. 

    Previous Year's JEE Main Student's Reactions

    JEE Main 2024 April 5 - Students Reactions

    Shift 1 students reactions -

    • Maths moderate, Physics and Chemistry easy
    • The exam was tough compared to the January session
    • The physics question was based on Modern physics, kinetic energy (2-3 ques.), gravitation, work done, semiconductor
    • Chemistry - Organic (NCERT-based questions), biomolecules, electrochemistry,
    • Maths - vector, 3d, calculus, integration, differential equations,

    JEE Main 2024 April 4 - Students Reactions

    Shift 2 students reactions - 

    • JEE Main 2024 April 4 shift 2 exam was tough compared to the January session
    • Papers were equally balanced
    • The overall difficulty level of the paper was moderate
    • Physics and chemistry were easy Maths was tough

    Shift 1 students reactions -

    • The overall difficulty level of the exam is moderate
    • Physics and chemistry were easy compared to Mathematics
    • Solving the JEE Main PYQ will help to solve the question easily.

    JEE Main 2024 January 29- Students Reactions

    NTA has conducted the JEE Mains 2024 29 January paper shift 1. The authorities concluded the JEE Main 29 January shift 2 at 6 PM. Candidates can check the student's reaction for JEE Main January 29 shift 1 here.

    Shift 1 - Students found the Physics and Mathematics sections moderately challenging. The chemistry section was easy. The paper covered topics from both classes 11 and 12, however, students found that the Physics section had more questions from class 12.

    JEE Main 2024 January 27- Students Reactions

    Candidates can check here the JEE Main exam January 27 students' reactions for both shifts 1 and 2.

    • Shift 1- Numerical questions were found to be easy. Candidates rate Mathematics as moderate to difficult. While the Physics section was easy. Overall the paper was moderately challenging.
    • Shift 2 - It was a balanced paper that covered all chapters of classes 11 and 12. Students found the paper easy to moderately challenging.

    Candidates will be able to check the JEE Main 2026 exam analysis after the exam. The exam analysis of JEE Main 2026 will be updated as per the student’s reaction. Details on the JEE Main difficulty level and most asked topics will be available through the JEE Mains 2026 paper analysis.

    Previous Year JEE Main Exam Analysis

    JEE Main Exam Analysis 2023 - April Session

    JEE Main 2023 Exam Date IIT JEE Main shift 1 difficulty levelNTA JEE Main shift 2 difficulty level 
    JEE Main 2023 analysis for April 6Physics- Easy (formula based)
    Chemistry- Easy
    Mathematics- Moderate to Tough
    Physics- Easy to moderate (Formula based)
    Chemistry- Easy
    Mathematics- Moderate to tough (Calculative and lengthy)

    JEE Main 2023 analysis for April 8
    Physics- Moderate
    Chemistry- Easy (NCERT Based)
    Mathematics- Moderate
    Physics- Easy (formula based)
    Chemistry- Easy (NCERT Based)
    Mathematics- Moderate to Tough
    JEE Main 2023 analysis for April 10Physics-Easy
    Chemistry- Easy (NCERT Based)
    Mathematics- Moderate, lengthy
    Physics- Moderate
    Chemistry- Moderate (NCERT Based)
    Mathematics-Lengthy, calculative
    JEE Main 2023 analysis for April 11Physics-Easy
    Chemistry- Moderate (NCERT Based)
    Mathematics- Moderate, lengthy
    Physics-Moderate
    Chemistry- Moderate(NCERT Based)
    Mathematics- Moderate, lengthy
    JEE Main 2023 analysis for April 12Physics-Easy
    Chemistry- Easy(NCERT Based)
    Mathematics- Tough, lengthy

    JEE Main 2023 analysis for April 13Physics-Moderate
    Chemistry- Easy (NCERT Based)
    Mathematics- Moderate, lengthy
    Physics-Easy
    Chemistry- Easy (NCERT Based)
    Mathematics- Easy, lengthy
    JEE Main 2023 analysis for April 15

    JEE Main Exam Analysis 2023 - January Session

    JEE Main 2023 Exam Date IIT JEE Main shift 1 difficulty levelNTA JEE Main shift 2 difficulty level 
    JEE Main 2023 analysis for January 24Physics- Easy
    Chemistry- Moderate
    Mathematics- Moderately Tough
    Physics- Easy
    Chemistry- Easy
    Mathematics- Moderate

    JEE Main 2023 analysis for January 25

    Physics- Easy
    Chemistry- Easy
    Mathematics - Moderate

    Physics- Moderate
    Chemistry- Easy
    Mathematics - Easy
    JEE Main 2023 analysis for January 28Aptitude- Moderate
    General Aptitude- Easy
    Mathematics- Moderate
    JEE Main 2023 analysis for January 29
    Physics- Moderate
    Chemistry- Easy
    Mathematics- Easy to Moderate

    Physics- Easy
    Chemistry- Easy
    Mathematics- Tough
    JEE Main 2023 analysis for January 30
    Physics- Easy
    Chemistry- Easy
    Mathematics-Moderate

    Physics- Easy
    Chemistry- Easy
    Mathematics- Moderate
    JEE Main 2023 analysis for January 31
    Physics- Easy
    Chemistry- Moderate
    Mathematics- Moderate
    Physics- Easy
    Chemistry- Moderate
    Mathematics- Moderate
    JEE Main 2023 analysis for February 1
    Physics-Easy
    Chemistry- Easy
    Mathematics- Moderate
    Physics- Easy
    Chemistry- Easy
    Mathematics- Moderate

    JEE Main Exam Analysis by Coaching Institutes

    Paper 2

    JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 will be held in 2 shifts. Candidates will be able to check the JEE Main 2026 exam analysis for paper 2 once the examination concludes. 

    The National Testing Agency will release the JEE Main result 2026 in January & April for session 1 and 2, respectively. The JEE result link is activated on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. The paper 2 result will be released in the first week of May 2026. Candidates have to provide their application number and password to check the result of JEE Main 2026. With the help of JEE Main scorecard 2026, candidates will be able to check the subject-wise scores, total NTA scores, personal details, All India Rank and more. NTA uses the normalisation process while making JEE Main exam results to equalise the difficulty level of various shifts. 

    Steps to download JEE Main 2026 result

    • Visit JEE Main 2026 official website - jeemain.nta.nic.in.
    • Click on the direct link to download JEE Mains 2026 results.
    • Enter the required credentials namely application number and password and click on the submit button.
    • Preview the details mentioned in the JEE Main scorecard.
    • Download JEE Main result 2026 and take a printout for future reference.

    JEE Main 2026 result: Details mentioned

    • Name of the candidate
    • Roll number
    • Date of birth
    • Name of the candidate’s parents
    • State code of eligibility
    • Category and Nationality
    • Subject-wise NTA JEE Main scores
    • Total NTA scores obtained in the first attempt
    • The JEE Main exam scores of all attempts or a single attempt have been released along with the rank allotted on the better of the two scores.

    JEE Main 2026 Rank List

    The National Testing Agency will release the rank list for JEE Main 2026 along with the JEE exam result. The authorities follow a tie-breaking rule in case two or more candidates receive the same marks. 

    Tie-Breaking for JEE Mains 2026 Paper 1

    For JEE  Main 2026 Paper 1 - The tie between candidates obtaining equal total NTA scores in Paper 1, will be resolved as follows:

    • NTA score in Mathematics
    • NTA score in Physics
    • NTA score in Chemistry
    •  Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in all the subjects in the Test
    • Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Mathematics.
    • Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Physics
    • Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Chemistry 
    • If there is a tie even after this, candidates will be assigned the same rank.

    Tie-Breaking for JEE Mains 2026 Paper 2

    For JEE  Main Paper 2 - The tie between candidates obtaining equal total NTA scores in Paper 2 will be resolved as follows

    • NTA score obtained in Mathematics
    • NTA score obtained in Aptitude Test
    • NTA score obtained in Drawing Test
    • Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in all the subjects
    • Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Mathematics(Part-I)
    • Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Aptitude Test (Part-II)
    •  If there is a tie even after this, candidates will be assigned the same rank.

    JEE Main 2025 Toppers

    Candidate Name

    State

    MD ANASRAJASTHAN
    AYUSH SINGHALRAJASTHAN
    ARCHISMAN NANDYWEST BENGAL
    DEVDUTTA MAJHIWEST BENGAL
    AAYUSH RAVI CHAUDHARIMAHARASHTRA
    LAKSHYA SHARMARAJASTHAN
    KUSHAGRA GUPTAKARNATAKA
    HARSSH A GUPTATELANGANA
    AADIT PRAKASH BHAGADEGUJARAT
    DAKSHDELHI
    HARSH JHADELHI
    RAJIT GUPTARAJASTHAN
    SHREYAS LOHIYA

    UTTAR PRADESH

    SAKSHAM JINDALRAJASTHAN
    SAURAV

    UTTAR PRADESH

    VANGALA AJAY REDDYTELANGANA
    SANIDHYA SARAFMAHARASHTRA
    VISHAD JAINMAHARASHTRA
    ARNAV SINGHRAJASTHAN
    SHIVEN VIKAS TOSHNIWALGUJARAT
    KUSHAGRA BAINGAHA

    UTTAR PRADESH

    SAI MANOGNA GUTHIKONDA

    ANDHRA PRADESH

    OM PRAKASH BEHERARAJASTHAN
    BANI BRATA MAJEETELANGANA



    Paper 2

    NTA will announce the JEE Main paper 2 result for session 1 online at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates should have their application number and date of birth to download the result of JEE Mains 2026 paper 2.

    NTA will release the JEE Main 2026 cutoff along with the result. The minimum score required to qualify the NTA JEE Main exam is the cutoff of JEE Main 2026. Candidates must know that the qualifying cutoff and admission cutoff for JEE Main 2026 are different. The minimum mark required to fetch a seat in the JEE Main participating institutes is the admission cutoff. JEE Main 2026 cutoff will vary for several categories, branches, and institutes.

    Previous Year JEE Main Qualifying Cutoff (2025)

    Category

    JEE Main cutoff 2025

    General93.1023262
    Persons with Disability0.0079349
    EWS80.3830119
    OBC-NCL79.4313582
    SC61.1526933
    ST47.9026465

    JEE Main cutoff 2024

    CategoryCutoff
    General93.2362181
    General-PWD0.0018700
    EWS81.3266412
    OBC79.6757881
    SC60.0923182
    ST46.6975840

    JEE Main 2023 Cutoff

    Category

    Cutoff

    General

    90.7788642

    EWS

    75.6229025

    OBC

    73.6114227

    SC

    51.9776027

    ST

    37.2348772

    PwD

    0.0013527

    JEE Mains Cutoff Trends

    To understand and know the qualifying JEE Main cutoff, check the table below.

    Category

    2022202120202019
    OBC-NCL67.009029768.0234447 72.888796974.3166557
    SC43.082095446.882533850.176024554.0128155

    General

    88.412138387.8992241

    90.3765335

    89.7548849
    ST        26.777132834.6728999 39.069610144.3345172
    PwD0.00310290.0096375 (UR PH)0.06185240.11371730
    GEN-EWS63.111414166.221484570.243552878.2174869

    JEE Main Cutoff for NITs (2020, 2019, 2018,2017, 2016)

    Institute Name

    Cutoff Details

    National Institute of Technology Calicut, Kerala

    NIT Calicut Cutoff

    National Institute of Technology Raipur, Chhattisgarh

    NIT Raipur Cutoff

    National Institute of Technology Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh

    NIT Hamirpur Cutoff

    National Institute of Technology, Manipur

    NIT Manipur Cutoff

    National Institute of Technology, Delhi

    NIT Delhi Cutoff

    Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

    MANIT Bhopal Cutoff

    National Institute of Technology Sikkim

    NIT Sikkim Cutoff

    National Institute of Technology, Mizoram

    NIT Mizoram Cutoff

    National Institute of Technology Agartala, Tripura

    NIT Agartala Cutoff

    National Institute of Technology Durgapur, West Bengal

    NIT Durgapur Cutoff

    National Institute of Technology, Goa

    NIT Goa Cutoff

    National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra, Haryana

    NIT Kurukshetra Cutoff

    National Institute of Technology, Uttrakhand

    NIT Uttarakhand Cutoff

    National Institute of Technology Patna, Bihar

    NIT Patna Cutoff

    National Institute of Technology Puducherry

    NIT Puducherry Cutoff

    National Institute of Technology Surathkal, Karnataka

    NIT Surathkal Cutoff

    National Institute of Technology, Andhra Pradesh

    NIT Andhra Pradesh Cutoff

    Malviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, Rajasthan

    MNIT Jaipur Cutoff

    Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology Surat, Gujarat

    SVNIT Surat Cutoff

    National Institute of Technology Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu

    NIT Trichy Cutoff

    Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar, Punjab

    NIT Jalandhar Cutoff

    Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh

    MNNIT Allahabad Cutoff

    National Institute of Technology Silchar, Assam

    NIT Silchar Cutoff

    National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Odisha

    NIT Rourkela Cutoff

    National Institute of Technology, Nagaland

    NIT Nagaland Cutoff

    National Institute of Technology Arunachal Pradesh

    NIT Arunachal Pradesh Cutoff

    Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology Nagpur, Maharashtra

    VNIT Nagpur Cutoff

    National Institute of Technology Warangal, Telangana

    NIT Warangal Cutoff

    National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur, Jharkhand

    NIT Jamshedpur Cutoff

    National Institute of Technology Hazartbal, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir

    NIT Srinagar Cutoff

    National Institute of Technology, Meghalaya

    NIT Meghalaya Cutoff

    JEE Main Cutoff for IIITs (2020, 2019, 2018,2017, 2016)

    Institute Name

    Cutoff Details

    Indian Institute of Information Technology, Kota, Rajasthan

    IIIT Kota Cutoff

    Indian Institute of Information Technology(IIIT) Kilohrad, Sonipat, Haryana

    IIIT Sonepat Cutoff

    Indian Institute of Information Technology, Vadodara, Gujarat

    IIIT Vadodara Cutoff

    Indian Institute of Information Technology Srirangam, Tiruchirapalli

    IIIT Srirangam Cutoff

    Indian Institute of Information Technology Kalyani, West Bengal

    IIIT Kalyani Cutoff

    Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Pune

    IIIT Pune Cutoff

    Indian Institute of Information Technology, Guwahati, Assam

    IIIT Guwahati Cutoff

    Indian Institute of Information Technology(IIIT) Una, Himachal Pradesh

    IIIT Una Cutoff

    Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Nagpur

    IIIT Nagpur Cutoff

    Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Ranchi

    IIIT Ranchi Cutoff

    Indian Institute of Information Technology, Jhalwa, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh

    IIIT Allahabad Cutoff

    Indian Institute of Information Technology Lucknow

    IIIT Lucknow Cutoff

    Indian Institute of Information Technology, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh

    IIITDM Kurnool Cutoff

    Indian Institute of Information Technology Sri City, Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh

    IIIT Sri City Cutoff

    Pandit Dwarka Prasad Mishra Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design & Manufacturing, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh

    IIITDM Jabalpur Cutoff

    Indian Institute of Information Technology(IIIT) Kottayam

    IIIT Kottayam Cutoff

    Indian Institute of Information Technology Manipur Mantripukhri, Imphal

    IIIT Manipur Cutoff

    Indian Institute of Information Technology Dharwad

    IIIT Dharwad Cutoff

    Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design & Manufacturing, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu

    IIITDM Kancheepuram Cutoff

    Paper 2

    The cut off marks of JEE Main paper 2 will be released along with the session 2 results. The NTA has declared the JEE Main paper 2 result for session 1 and session 2.

    JoSAA will release the JEE Main 2026 counselling notification on the official website, josaa.nic.in. Candidates qualifying the JEE Main exam 2026 will have to complete the JoSAA counselling registration and choice filling process online. The authorities will conduct the seat allotment process based on the number of students who applied for a particular course, the number of seats available, and the rank of the candidates.

    JEE Main Counselling and choice filling process 2026

    Candidates have to follow the below mentioned steps for the JEE Main 2026 counselling and choice-filling process: 

    • Firstly, visit the JoSAA official website - josaa.nic.in
    • Click on the JoSAA counselling registration link 
    • On the candidate login page, enter the JEE Main 2026 application number and password. 
    • Once registered, the candidate's details will be available on the screens 
    • Preview the details and complete the initial registration. 
    • After registration, candidates have to fill in choices of college and course as per their preference. 
    • Candidates are advised to fill as many choices as possible. 
    • Once the choice filling is completed, candidates have to lock their filled choices before the last date. 
    • The authorities will release the JoSAA seat allotment result round-wise on the official website. 

    NOTE: After the last round is completed, candidates must report to the institutes to complete their admission formalities by paying the balance fee and submitting the requisite documents to the allotted institute.

    JEE Main Participating Institutes 2026

    Candidates can apply for 31 NITs, IIEST Shibpur, 26 IIITs and 33 GFTIs based on JEE Main 2026 ranks. Candidates can check the complete list of the NTA JEE Main participating institutes from the following tables-

    JEE Main Participating Institutes - NITs

    Name of the Institute

    Total Number of Seats

    Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar

    786

    Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur

    710

    Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal

    937

    Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad

    811

    National Institute of Technology, Agartala

    867

    National Institute of Technology, Andhra Pradesh

    480

    National Institute of Technology, Arunachal Pradesh

    184

    National Institute of Technology, Calicut

    937

    National Institute of Technology, Delhi

    180

    National Institute of Technology, Durgapur

    725

    National Institute of Technology, Goa

    150

    National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur

    714

    National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur

    565

    National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra

    832

    National Institute of Technology, Manipur

    180

    National Institute of Technology, Meghalaya

    150

    National Institute of Technology, Mizoram

    135

    National Institute of Technology, Nagaland

    155

    National Institute of Technology, Patna

    638

    National Institute of Technology, Puducherry

    235

    National Institute of Technology, Raipur

    955

    National Institute of Technology, Rourkela

    850

    National Institute of Technology, Sikkim

    200

    National Institute of Technology, Silchar

    660

    National Institute of Technology, Srinagar

    632

    National Institute of Technology, Surathkal

    740

    National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli

    814

    National Institute of Technology, Uttarakhand

    150

    National Institute of Technology, Warangal

    800

    Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat

    873

    Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur

    922

    JEE Main 2026 Participating Institutes - (IIITs)

    Candidates can check the JoSAA Participating Institutes from the below table:

    Name of Institutes

    Total Number of Seats

    Atal Bihari Vajpayee Indian Institute of Information Technology & Management, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh

    248

    Indian Institute of Information Technology Kota, Rajasthan

    180

    Indian Institute of Information Technology Guwahati, Assam

    200

    Indian Institute of Information Technology Kalyani, West Bengal

    130

    Indian Institute of Information Technology Kilohrad, Sonepat, Haryana

    90

    Indian Institute of Information Technology Una, Himachal Pradesh

    160

    Indian Institute of Information Technology Sri City, Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh

    270

    Indian Institute of Information Technology Vadodara, Gujarat

    200

    Indian Institute of Information Technology, Jhalwa, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh

    300

    Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design & Manufacturing, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu

    420

    Pandit Dwarka Prasad Mishra Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design & Manufacturing, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh

    300

    Indian Institute of Information Technology Manipur

    100

    Indian Institute of Information Technology Srirangam, Tiruchirapalli

    60

    Indian Institute of Information Technology Lucknow

    75

    Indian Institute of Information Technology Dharwad

    180

    Indian Institute of Information Technology, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh

    120

    Indian Institute of Information Technology, Kottayam, Kerala

    90

    Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Ranchi

    120

    Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Nagpur

    210

    Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Pune

    120

    Indian Institute of Information Technology Bhagalpur

    150

    Indian Institute of Information Technology Bhopal

    180

    Indian Institute of Information Technology Surat

    120

    Indian Institute of Information Technology, Agartala

    38

    Indian Institute of Information Technology, Raichur, Karnataka

    30

    JEE Main Participating Institutes 2026 (CFTIs)

    Name of the Institute

    Total Number of Seats

    Assam University, Silchar

    135

    Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi

    762

    Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar

    368

    Indian Institute of Carpet Technology, Bhadohi

    60

    Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research and Management-Ahmedabad

    90

    Institute of Technology, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (A Central University), Bilaspur, (C.G.)

    400

    J.K. Institute of Applied Physics & Technology, Department of Electronics & Communication, University of Allahabad- Allahabad

    92

    National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Aurangabad (Maharashtra)

    60

    National Institute of Foundry & Forge Technology, Hatia, Ranchi

    120

    Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology

    249

    Mizoram University, Aizawl

    95

    School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napalm, Tezpur

    116

    School of Planning & Architecture, Bhopal

    105

    School of Planning & Architecture, New Delhi

    137

    School of Planning & Architecture: Vijayawada

    105

    Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, Jammu & Kashmir

    194

    Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur

    590

    HNB Garhwal University Srinagar (Garhwal)

    84

    International Institute of Information Technology, Naya Raipur

    42

    University of Hyderabad

    421

    Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh

    608

    Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi

    100

    International Institute of Information Technology, Bhubaneswar

    150

    Central Institute of Technology Kokrajar, Assam

    18

    Pondicherry Engineering College, Puducherry

    240

    Ghani Khan Choudhary Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda, West Bengal

    114

    Central University of Rajasthan, Rajasthan

    30

    National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management Sonipat, Haryana

    169

    Fee Structure of JEE Main Participating Institutes

    Institute Type
    National Institutes of Technology Fee Structure
    Indian Institutes of Information Technology Fee Structure
    Government-Funded Technical Institutes Fee Structure

    NTA will release the JEE Main question paper on the official website. Candidates have to provide the application number and date of birth to download the question paper of JEE Main 2026. The question paper will be released along with the answer key. In the meantime, candidates who are going to appear for the IIT JEE 2026 exam can attempt the JEE Main PYQ to get an idea of the pattern and difficulty level.

    How to download the JEE Main Question Paper 2026?

    Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below for downloading the JEE Main question paper.

    •  Visit the JEE Main official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in
    • Click on the JEE Main question paper link
    • Access the candidate login using the application number and password
    • Check for the JEE Main question paper and download it

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the date of JEE Main 2026?
    A:

    The JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam was held on April 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, 2026. The authority has rescheduled the JEE Main session 2 exam on April 5 for those who had requested a change due to Easter celebrations or due to a clash with other exams. While session 1 was held on January 21, 22, 23, 24, 28 and 29, 2026,

    Q: Is JEE Main 2026 syllabus reduced?
    A:

    The detailed JEE Mains 2026 syllabus was issued on October 31, 2025.

    Q: Has the JEE Main 2026 application form correction commenced?
    A:

    Yes, the JEE Main 2026 form correction for the April session was conducted from February 27 to 28, 2026. 

    Q: How can I download the JEE Main 2026 admit card?
    A:

    Candidates can download the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 admit card using the application number and password.

    Q: What is the JEE Main 2026 application form release date for April session?
    A:

    JEE Main 2026 application form release date for session 2 was February 1, 2026.

    Q: Is the JEE Mains result out 2026?
    A:

    No, the JEE Main 2026 session 2 result will be declared on April 20, 2026.

    Q: JEE Main exam 2026 will be be held in how many languages?
    A:

    JEE Main 2026 was conducted in 13 languages including English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.

    Q: Who will conduct JEE Main 2026?
    A:

    National Testing Agency is conducting JEE Main exam 2026.

    Q: Does IEM accept JEE Mains score?
    A:

    Yes, a candidate can get into IEM Kolkata through JEE Mains; based on previous year cutoffs, your likely rank will be around 40,000 or below. JEE Mains is also an option for admission to Heritage College. 

    Q: When will JEE syllabus release?
    A:

    NTA has released JEE Main exam syllabus online at, jeemain.nta.nic.in.

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