The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the calendar for JEE Main 2026. JEE Main is the main pathway for admission to top B.Tech courses at NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and is applicable for the IIT entrance, which will be held twice. The first one will be in January, then in April. The candidates who are required to finish Class 12 (or will in 2026) can sit for this year’s computer-based test.
Key dates and how the sessions work
The first Session of JEE Main 2026 is estimated in the final week of January, wrapping up just before the CBSE Class 12 boards. The second Session is planned for early April, post the conclusion of board exams. The scheduling promises little overlap for students and plans the exam seasons so that aspirants get opportunities at both school and the entrance examination.
Step-by-step application guide
1. Register: The candidates must go to jeemain.nta.nic.in, and enter basic details to generate an application number.
2. Fill the form: The candidates are required to enter personal info, contact information, educational background, and choose their preferred exam cities/languages.
3. Upload documents: The candidates must upload scans of their photo, signature, and any category certificates (JPG/JPEG recommended).
4. Pay fees: The candidates must pay the fee, which varies by category (INR 1000 for General/EWS/OBC-NCL boys, INR 800 for girls, INR 500 for SC/ST/PwD/Transgender).
5. The candidates are advised to print the confirmation page and keep all credentials safe for future logins.
Results and answer keys
Answer keys will be published online in two stages: the tentative and the final, to help candidates predict their marks before the results. JEE Main results will be released after each session, which can be accessed with the application number and password. NTA’s normalization method allows fairness across all shifts.
JEE Main 2026 ensures a new chapter for engineering aspirants with its updated calendar and swift online processes. Precision, preparation, and early awareness will be key as thousands gear up for India’s premier entrance exam.
