JEE Main 2026 Exam Schedule Announced by NTA; Registration to Begin in October 2025

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially announced the tentative schedule for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026. According to the public notice, the registration process will begin in October 2025, while the exam will be conducted in two sessions, January and April 2026.

NTA has also released an advisory for students who will be applying for JEE Main 2026. As per the advisory, an updated Aadhar Card or valid government ID, UDID card (if applicable), and Caste/Category certificates are mandatory for eligible candidates. The notice also warns that any discrepancy in the validity of documents can lead to rejection of the application form.

Candidates aspiring for admission into B.E./B.Tech programs at NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and as a qualifying step for IITs, can apply for either one session or both. The detailed information brochure will be released soon on the official website.

JEE Main 2026 Exam Dates

As per the official announcement, JEE Main 2026 will continue in its bi-annual format. The tentative schedule is:

The exact dates will be confirmed once the information bulletin is published on the JEE Main portal.

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JEE Main 2026 Official Website

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has designated jeemain.nta.nic.in as the official portal for JEE Main 2026. All registrations, official notifications, admit cards, answer keys, and results will be published on this site.

The JEE Main 2026 registration link is also available on NTA’s official website, nta.ac.in, giving students direct access to the active portal for all updates. Aspirants are advised to rely solely on these official websites and avoid unofficial sources for accurate information.

Is there any change in JEE Mains 2026 Exam Pattern?

In 2025, the National Testing Agency (NTA) introduced a major change in the JEE Main Exam Pattern by removing the optional choice in Section B, which includes numerical questions.

Previously, candidates were allowed to attempt any five out of ten questions, but under the revised format, all five numerical questions in each subject are now compulsory. According to some sources, this change is likely to continue in JEE Main 2026 as well.

Apart from this, the exam mode is expected to remain the same, with most sections being conducted in computer-based mode, while the Drawing section in the B.Arch paper will still be held in pen-and-paper format.

The overall structure of the exam is also expected to continue without alterations, with Paper 1 for B.E./B.Tech aspirants, Paper 2A for B.Arch, and Paper 2B for B.Planning.

Document Required for JEE Main 2026

Candidates applying for JEE Main 2026 must keep certain documents ready to avoid rejection of their forms. As per the advisory, an updated Aadhar Card or valid government ID, UDID card (if applicable), and Caste/Category certificates are mandatory for eligible candidates.

In addition, a scanned passport-sized photograph and signature in the prescribed format must be uploaded while filling the application. Any discrepancy in these documents may lead to cancellation of the application. 

Also Read:

• JEE Main Previous Years Question Papers (Available): Download Solution PDF with Answer keys
• Download JEE Main 2026 Syllabus PDF, Marking Scheme, Latest Changes here