JEE Main 2026

Website: https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/ The Helpline No.- 011-40759000 Email: jeemain@nta.ac.in

Instructions to apply online for JEE (Main)-2026 are available in the Information Bulletin available on NTA website under the heading Important Information at Glance.

The Choice of exam cities will be displayed to the candidates based on the permanent and present address filled during registration. Four choices of cities are given to the candidates.

AADHAR authentication will be done for the candidates and it will be an optional field. Candidates are advised to update their Aadhaar Card for verification at the Exam Centre.

Candidates are advised to follow the instructions of RPwD Act, 2016 and guidelines as notified in Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India.

For availing the scribe facility, candidates should follow guidelines given in the Chapter 4 of Information Bulletin and public notice dated 25 Oct 2024.

JEE (Main) - 2026 will be conducted in English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.

Category certificate is not to be uploaded in the application form. Details like certificate number, date of issue, and issuing authority are required.

JEE Main 2026 was conducted in two sessions - Session 1 in January 2026 and Session 2 from April 2 to 8, 2026 (Paper 1), with Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Plan) on April 7, 2026.

No, candidates are not required to send/submit any documents including the Confirmation Page to NTA.

Yes, a candidate who missed the January session can apply for the April session when the portal is open.

No, the NTA cannot allot a center manually.

NTA will not change the allotted examination date in case of clashes with other examinations.

The date, shift, and slot are allotted randomly by the system for the normalization process and cannot be selected by the candidate.

Yes, the application will not be rejected due to this mistake.

A one-time correction facility will be provided for selected fields only. A public notice will be issued for this.

Once submitted, online application forms cannot be cancelled or withdrawn.

Candidates should download the admit card from the NTA website. For assistance, contact the NTA Helpline or email jeemain@nta.ac.in.

The city of the allotted Examination Centre cannot be changed.

Candidates appearing for the JEE Main exam need to bring several essential items to the exam center. These include a printed copy of their JEE Main Admit Card, which is required for entry. A valid photo ID proof such as an Aadhaar card, passport, or voter ID is also mandatory for identity verification. Candidates should also carry a passport-sized photograph that matches the one uploaded during the application process. Additionally, a blue or black ballpoint pen is necessary for marking responses on the exam sheet. It is important to note that electronic devices, including mobile phones, calculators, and smartwatches, are strictly prohibited in the exam center.

No, candidates will not be allowed to leave the Examination Centre before the test concludes.

Refer to Para 2.4 of the Information Bulletin available on NTA website.

There will be negative marking for both Section A (MCQs) and Section B (numerical value questions).

The duration of the examination is 03:30 hrs for candidates appearing for both B. Arch and B. Planning.

Duration, shift, and timing details are available in the Information Bulletin under 'Important Information at a Glance.'

Candidates are required to select only Five (5) subjects, including mandatory Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

Candidates cannot utilize the category certificate of their parents or siblings for registration.

JEE (Main) 2026 score is valid for admission to IITs, NITs, and other institutes participating in the Joint Entrance Examination System.

NTA scores will be calculated based on the normalized scores of candidates using the percentile method.

JEE (Main) 2026 is for admission to various undergraduate courses like B.E/B. Tech and B.Arch.

Candidates should focus on understanding concepts, solving mock tests, and revising frequently asked questions from each subject.