JEE Main 2026 is an important national-level entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for students who want to study engineering. It will be held in two sessions – one in January and another in April 2026. Students who have passed or are appearing for their Class 12 exams with subjects like Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from a recognised board can apply for this exam. The application form will be available online on the official website – jeemain.nta.nic.in.
JEE Main helps students get admission into top engineering colleges in India like NITs (National Institutes of Technology), IIITs (Indian Institutes of Information Technology), and other centrally funded institutions (CFTIs). It is also the first step for those who want to appear for the JEE Advanced exam, which is required to get into the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). Students must qualify JEE Main to be eligible for JEE Advanced and secure a good engineering seat.
Latest Updates in JEE Main 2026
Any updates for JEE Mains 2026 will be shared below. Here are some changes that were made last year:
- The official website was changed to jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- Some topics were removed from the Physics syllabus.
- The number of optional questions in Section B of both Paper 1 and Paper 2 was reduced.
- The number of test cities went down from 301 to 284.
JEE Main 2026 Highlights
Here are the key highlights of JEE Main 2026, including details about the exam name, conducting body, frequency, mode, courses offered, languages, and participating institutes. This section gives you a quick overview of the exam.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Joint Entrance Examination (Main) or JEE Main 2025 |
| Conducting body | National Testing Agency |
| Exam Level | Undergraduate Level |
| Exam Frequency | Twice a year in January and April |
| Exam Mode | Online (CBT Mode) |
| Courses offered | BTech, BArch and BPlan |
| Exam Paper Language | 13 languages (English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu) |
| Accepting Institutions | All NITs, IIITs and CFTIs |
| Number of test cities | 290 Indian Test Cities, 20 Foreign Test Cities |
| JEE Main 2025 official website | jeemain@nta.ac.in |
JEE Main 2026 Exam Dates
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct JEE Main 2026 in two sessions. Check the important dates for registration, exam, admit card, result, and more in the table below.
| Event | Session 1 Date (Tentative) | Session 2 Date (Tentative) |
|---|---|---|
| JEE Main 2026 official notification | November 2025 | November 2025 |
| JEE Main 2026 registration | November 2025 | February 2026 |
| JEE Main 2026 registration last date | December 2025 | March 2026 |
| JEE Main admit card release date | January 2026 | March 2026 |
| JEE Main 2026 exam date | January 2026 | April 2026 |
| JEE Main result release date | February 2026 | April 2026 |
JEE Main 2026 Eligibility
To appear for JEE Main 2026, candidates must follow the rules set by the National Testing Agency (NTA). These rules determine who is eligible to apply for the exam. The eligibility criteria are listed below in simple language:
- Candidates who passed Class 12 in 2024 or 2025, or will appear in 2026, are eligible.
- Candidates must have completed Class 12 from a recognised board or university.
- Candidates from NIOS must pass with a minimum of five subjects.
- Candidates enrolled in a two-year Pre-University or Intermediate course can apply.
- Diploma holder candidates are also eligible for JEE Main 2026.
- Candidates from NIOS must select the correct state while filling the application form.
JEE Main 2026 Application Form
The JEE Main 2026 application form will be available online on the official website. Students who meet the basic eligibility rules can apply. The process is done step by step: first, register with your details, then fill the form, upload your documents, and finally pay the fee. Make sure to follow each step carefully to complete your JEE Main application successfully.
Steps to Fill the JEE Main 2026 Application Form
Step 1: Registration
Go to the official website and register by entering your name, parents’ name, mobile number, email ID, and other basic details.
Step 2: Fill out the Application Form
Enter your personal details, contact address, Aadhar number, school information, and exam centre preferences.
Step 3: Upload Documents
Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, address proof, category certificate, and PwD certificate (if needed).
Step 4: Pay the Application Fee
Pay the fee using a credit card, debit card, net banking, or UPI. After payment, your application will be submitted.
JEE Mains 2026 Registration Fees
JEE Mains 2026 registration fees vary based on the candidate’s category, gender, and exam centre location. Below is a detailed fee structure for Indian and foreign exam centres for all paper combinations.
| Category | Exam Centre | BE/ B.Tech or B.Arch or B.Planning | BE/ B.Tech & B.Arch or B.Planning or All 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| General (Male) | Indian | INR 1,000 | INR 2,000 |
| Abroad | INR 5,000 | INR 10,000 | |
| General (Female) | Indian | INR 800 | INR 1,600 |
| Abroad | INR 4,000 | INR 8,000 | |
| EWS/OBC-NCL (Male) | Indian | INR 900 | INR 2,000 |
| Abroad | INR 4,500 | INR 5,000 | |
| EWS/OBC-NCL (Female) | Indian | INR 800 | INR 1,600 |
| Abroad | INR 4,000 | INR 5,000 | |
| SC/ST/PwD/Transgender | Indian | INR 500 | INR 1,000 |
| Abroad | INR 2,500 (Male/Female), INR 3,000 (Transgender) | INR 5,000 |
JEE Main 2026 Syllabus
The syllabus for JEE Main 2026 is based on topics from Classes 11 and 12. It includes Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics for Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech), along with additional sections for B.Arch (Paper 2A) and B.Plan (Paper 2B). Candidates should prepare each subject carefully to cover all the important concepts and enhance their exam readiness.
JEE Main Chemistry Syllabus
| Units | Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| Unit 1: Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry | Mole concept, laws of chemical combination, stoichiometry. |
| Unit 2: Atomic Structure | Hydrogen spectrum, Bohr model, quantum numbers, orbitals, electronic configuration. |
| Unit 3: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure | Ionic & covalent bonding, VSEPR theory, hybridisation, molecular orbitals, metallic bonding. |
| Unit 4: Thermodynamics | Enthalpy, entropy, Gibbs energy, Hess’s law. |
| Unit 5: Solutions | Concentration methods, Raoult’s law, colligative properties, van’t Hoff factor. |
| Unit 6: Equilibrium | Chemical equilibrium, Le Chatelier’s principle, acid-base equilibria. |
| Unit 7: Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry | Oxidation number, electrochemical cells, Nernst equation. |
| Unit 8: Chemical Kinetics | Rate laws, Arrhenius equation, activation energy. |
| Unit 9: Classification of Elements and Periodicity | Periodic properties, trends in atomic size, ionization energy. |
| Unit 10: p-Block Elements | General properties, compounds of Boron, Carbon, Nitrogen, Sulfur, Halogens. |
| Unit 11: d- and f-Block Elements | Transition elements, coordination chemistry. |
| Unit 12: Coordination Compounds | Werner’s theory, ligand field theory. |
| Unit 13: Organic Chemistry - Basic Principles | Nomenclature, inductive/resonance effects, reaction mechanisms. |
| Unit 14: Hydrocarbons | Alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, aromatic hydrocarbons. |
| Unit 15: Organic Compounds Containing Halogens | Preparation, reactions, environmental effects. |
| Unit 16: Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen | Alcohols, phenols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids. |
| Unit 17: Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen | Amines, diazonium salts. |
| Unit 18: Biomolecules | Carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, nucleic acids. |
| Unit 19: Principles of Practical Chemistry | Detection of functional groups, titration principles, and salt analysis. |
JEE Main 2026 Physics Syllabus
| Unit | Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| Unit 1: Units and Measurements | SI Units, fundamental & derived units, least count, significant figures, errors, dimensional analysis. |
| Unit 2: Kinematics | Motion in a straight line, speed, velocity, acceleration, projectile motion, circular motion. |
| Unit 3: Laws of Motion | Newton’s laws, momentum, impulse, equilibrium, friction, and uniform circular motion dynamics. |
| Unit 4: Work, Energy and Power | Work done, kinetic & potential energy, power, conservation principles, elastic & inelastic collisions. |
| Unit 5: Rotational Motion | Centre of mass, torque, angular momentum, moment of inertia, rotational equations. |
| Unit 6: Gravitation | Universal gravitation, satellite motion, escape velocity, and gravitational potential energy. |
| Unit 7: Properties of Solids and Liquids | Elasticity, Hooke’s Law, viscosity, Bernoulli’s principle, surface tension, heat transfer. |
| Unit 8: Thermodynamics | Laws of thermodynamics, heat, entropy, reversible & irreversible processes. |
| Unit 9: Kinetic Theory of Gases | Equation of state, gas laws, pressure, temperature, RMS velocity, and mean free path. |
| Unit 10: Oscillations and Waves | Simple harmonic motion, wave motion, reflection, superposition, beats, and standing waves. |
| Unit 11: Electrostatics | Coulomb’s law, electric field & potential, capacitance, Gauss's law. |
| Unit 12: Current Electricity | Ohm’s law, resistance, Kirchhoff’s laws, Wheatstone bridge, metre bridge. |
| Unit 13: Magnetic Effects and Magnetism | Biot-Savart law, Ampere’s law, solenoids, torque on current loops, and galvanometer. |
| Unit 14: Electromagnetic Induction and AC | Faraday’s law, transformers, alternating current, resonance, LCR circuits. |
| Unit 15: Electromagnetic Waves | Displacement current, spectrum applications. |
| Unit 16: Optics | Reflection, refraction, interference, diffraction, and total internal reflection. |
| Unit 17: Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation | Photoelectric effect, de Broglie hypothesis. |
| Unit 18: Atoms and Nuclei | Rutherford & Bohr models, radioactivity, nuclear fission/fusion. |
| Unit 19: Electronic Devices | Semiconductor diode, LED, logic gates, rectifiers. |
JEE Main 2026 Maths Syllabus
| Unit | Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| Unit 1: Sets, Relations and Functions | Sets representation, union, intersection, complement of sets, power set, types of relations, equivalence relations, functions (one-one, onto), composition of functions. |
| Unit 2: Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations | Representation as ordered pairs, Argand diagram, modulus and argument, algebra of complex numbers, quadratic equations in real and complex number systems, relation between roots and coefficients, formation of quadratic equations. |
| Unit 3: Matrices and Determinants | Types of matrices, determinant evaluation (order 2 & 3), area of triangles, adjoint & inverse, solving simultaneous equations using matrices. |
| Unit 4: Permutations and Combinations | Fundamental principle of counting, meaning of P(n,r) and C(n,r), and simple applications. |
| Unit 5: Binomial Theorem and Applications | Binomial theorem for positive integral index, general term, middle term, and simple applications. |
| Unit 6: Sequence and Series | Arithmetic & Geometric progressions, insertion of means, relation between A.M & G.M. |
| Unit 7: Limits, Continuity and Differentiability | Functions (polynomial, rational, trigonometric, logarithmic, exponential), inverse functions, limits, continuity, differentiability, derivatives (sum, product, quotient, composite & implicit functions), applications (rate of change, monotonicity, maxima/minima). |
| Unit 8: Integral Calculus | Fundamental integrals, integration techniques (substitution, parts, partial fractions, trigonometric identities), definite integrals, areas bounded by curves. |
| Unit 9: Differential Equations | Ordinary differential equations, order & degree, separation of variables, homogeneous & linear differential equations. |
| Unit 10: Coordinate Geometry | Cartesian system, locus, slope, parallel & perpendicular lines, straight-line equations, intersection, angles, concurrence conditions, distance formulas, centroid, orthocenter, circumcenter, equations of circles and conics (parabola, ellipse, hyperbola). |
| Unit 11: Three-Dimensional Geometry | Distance, section formula, direction cosines & ratios, angle between lines, skew lines, shortest distance. |
| Unit 12: Vector Algebra | Scalars & vectors, vector addition, components, scalar & vector products. |
| Unit 13: Statistics and Probability | Measures of dispersion (mean, median, mode, standard deviation, variance), probability concepts, Bayes' theorem, probability distributions. |
| Unit 14: Trigonometry | Trigonometric identities, functions, inverse trigonometric functions & their properties. |
JEE Main 2026 BArch Syllabus (Paper 2A)
| Section | Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | Sets, Relations & Functions, Complex Numbers & Quadratic Equations, Matrices & Determinants, Permutations & Combinations, Binomial Theorem, Sequence & Series, Limits, Continuity & Differentiability, Integral Calculus, Differential Equations, Coordinate Geometry, Three-Dimensional Geometry, Vector Algebra, Statistics & Probability, Trigonometry. |
| Aptitude Test | Awareness of persons, buildings, materials, objects, and textures related to architecture and the built environment, visualising three-dimensional objects from two-dimensional drawings, analytical reasoning, mental ability (visual, numerical, and verbal). |
| Drawing Test | Sketching of scenes and activities from memory (urban spaces, markets, festivals, monuments, landscapes, rural life), designing and drawing geometric or abstract shapes, transformation of forms in 2D and 3D, generation of plans, elevations, and 3D views of objects. |
JEE Main 2026 BPlan Syllabus (Paper 2B)
| Section | Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | Sets, Relations & Functions, Complex Numbers & Quadratic Equations, Matrices & Determinants, Permutations & Combinations, Binomial Theorem, Sequence & Series, Limits, Continuity & Differentiability, Integral Calculus, Differential Equations, Coordinate Geometry, Three-Dimensional Geometry, Vector Algebra, Statistics & Probability, Trigonometry. |
| Aptitude Test | Awareness of persons, buildings, materials, objects, textures related to architecture and built environment, visualising three-dimensional objects from two-dimensional drawings, analytical reasoning, mental ability (visual, numerical, and verbal). |
| Planning Section | General awareness (prominent cities, development issues, government programs), social sciences (nationalism, colonialism, industrialisation, resources, economy, human settlements, democracy, constitution), thinking skills (comprehension, map reading, statistics, reasoning, charts, graphs). |
JEE Main 2026 Paper 1 (B.Tech) Exam Pattern
JEE Main 2026 Paper 1 is for candidates applying to B.Tech programs. The paper includes Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, divided into two sections—A and B—with a total of 75 questions and 300 marks.
| Subject | Section A | Section B | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | 20 | 5 | +4 for correct, -1 for wrong | 100 |
| Chemistry | 20 | 5 | +4 for correct, -1 for wrong | 100 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 5 | +4 for correct, -1 for wrong | 100 |
| Total | 60 | 15 | 300 Marks | |
JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 (B.Arch/ B.Plan) Exam Pattern
JEE Main also conducts Paper 2 for aspirants interested in B.Arch (Bachelor of Architecture) and B.Plan (Bachelor of Planning).
JEE Main Paper 2A (B.Arch) Pattern
| Subject | Total Questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 25 | +4 for correct, -1 for wrong | 100 |
| Aptitude Test | 50 | +4 for correct, -1 for wrong | 200 |
| Drawing Test | 2 (Offline) | 50 per question | 100 |
| Total | 77 | 400 Marks | |
JEE Main Paper 2B (B.Plan) Pattern
| Subject | Total Questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 25 | +4 for correct, -1 for wrong | 100 |
| Aptitude Test | 50 | +4 for correct, -1 for wrong | 200 |
| Planning-Based Questions | 25 | +4 for correct, -1 for wrong | 100 |
| Total | 100 | 400 Marks | |
JEE Main 2026 Admit Card
NTA will release the JEE Main 2026 admit card on its official website for all registered candidates. It is a very important document and must be carried to the exam centre. The admit card will contain details such as the exam date, time, centre address, and important instructions.
Steps to Download JEE Main 2026 Admit Card:
- Visit the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in
- Click on the “JEE Main 2026 Admit Card” link
- Log in using the application number and password
- The admit card will appear on the screen
- Download and take a printout for the exam day
JEE Main 2026 Result
NTA will announce the JEE Main 2026 result separately for each session on the official website. The result will show the percentile scores for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. If a candidate appears in both sessions, the better score will be used for the final result and All India Rank (AIR).
Steps to Download JEE Main 2026 Result:
- Visit the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in
- Click on the “JEE Main 2026 Result” link.
- Log in with the application number and date of birth/password.
- The result and scorecard will appear on the screen.
- Download and print the scorecard for future use.
JEE Main 2026 FAQs
Ques. What is JEE Main 2026 and who conducts it?
Ans. JEE Main 2026 is a national-level entrance exam for engineering, architecture, and planning courses, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
Ques. How many sessions will JEE Main 2026 be conducted in?
Ans. JEE Main 2026 will be held in two sessions – the first in January 2026 and the second in April 2026.
Ques. Who can apply for JEE Main 2026?
Ans. Candidates who passed Class 12 in 2024 or 2025 or are appearing in 2026 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from a recognised board can apply.
Ques. What is the mode of the JEE Main 2026 exam?
Ans. JEE Main 2026 will be conducted in online Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.
Ques. What courses are offered through JEE Main 2026?
Ans. JEE Main 2026 offers admission to B.Tech, B.Arch, and B.Plan courses in top engineering institutes like NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs.
Ques. What is the syllabus of JEE Main 2026 based on?
Ans. The JEE Main 2026 syllabus is based on topics from Class 11 and Class 12 in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
Ques. What is the exam pattern for JEE Main 2026 Paper 1?
Ans. JEE Main Paper 1 includes Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics with 90 questions (75 to be attempted) for a total of 300 marks.
Ques. How to download the JEE Main 2026 admit card?
Ans. Candidates can download the admit card by logging in at jeemain.nta.nic.in using the application number and password.
Ques. How will the JEE Main 2026 result be declared?
Ans. The result will be declared on the official website with percentile scores. The best score of the two sessions will be considered for the final result.
Ques. What is the official website for JEE Main 2026 updates?
Ans. The official website for JEE Main 2026 is jeemain.nta.nic.in.