The dates for the JEE Main 2026 examination have been officially released for both Session 1 and Session 2. Session 1 is scheduled to take place from January 22 to January 31, 2026. The announcement regarding the JEE Main 2026 exam dates was made through online channels. The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main) is a national-level assessment.

JEE Main 2026 Exam Dates 

This examination is structured to facilitate admission into NITs, IIITs, and other centrally funded institutions. It comprises three sections: Paper 1 for B.E./B.Tech, Paper 2 for B.Arch, and Paper 3 for B.Planning. The JEE Main 2026 examination will be administered in both computer-based and pen-and-paper formats. It will take place in separate sessions.

For session I, it will be held between 22nd January to 31st January 2026 & for session II from 1st April to 8th April 2026. Here in this article, we have provided information about JEE Main Exam Dates 2026.

Official JEE Main 2026 Exam Dates:

Candidates are required to complete the JEE Main 2026 application form for Session 1 exclusively through online means. It is imperative that candidates fill out the application form with great care. Additionally, candidates are advised to meticulously review the events listed in the table along with their corresponding dates. Adhering to the specified dates for these events is essential to prevent the rejection of the application form.

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JEE Main 2026

JEE Main exam is organised by NTA (National Testing Agency). Exam is conducted through online mode. Through JEE Main scores, students can apply for B.Tech, B.E, B.Planning & B.Arch courses.

JEE Main 2026 Exam Schedule

Candidates can check here the pre & post examination schedule:

Pre Exam Schedule:

The application form for JEE Main 2026 was made available on October 28, 2024. Candidates are required to complete and submit their application for the first session by November 22, 2024. Registration for the second session will commence on January 31, 2026, with the final submission date set for November 22, 2024, for the first session and February 24, 2026, for the second session. The payment link for the application fee will be accessible for a limited period.

A correction facility for the JEE Main 2026 application form will be available during the second week of December 2024 for the first session, allowing candidates to amend certain editable details. For the second session, the correction window will be open during the first week of March 2026.

It is imperative for students to accurately complete their application forms to prevent any potential rejection. The JEE Main 2026 Admit Card is scheduled for release in the second week of January 2026, three days prior to the first session exam, and in the first week of April 2026 for the second session.

The JEE Main examination will take place from January 22 to January 31, 2026, for Paper 1 (B.E/B.Tech) and Papers 2A and 2B (B.Arch/B.Plan) for the first session. The second session exams are scheduled from April 1 to April 8, 2026. The examination will be conducted in two shifts: the first shift from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and the second shift from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, utilizing an online format.

Post Exam Schedule:

Upon the conclusion of the examination, the governing body will publish the JEE Main 2026 Answer Key during the second week of February 2026 for the first session, with the answer key for Session 2 to be made available in the last week of April 2026. Various coaching institutions will initially release their own institutional answer keys separately. The governing body will first issue a provisional answer key, followed by a final answer key, which will incorporate any objections or modifications submitted by the candidates.

Candidates will have the opportunity to challenge the answer key within a specified timeframe established by the governing body. The results for JEE Main Session 1 will be announced on 12th February 2026, while the results for Session 2 will be declared on 17th April 2026. Candidates will be able to access their JEE Main results exclusively through online means. The JEE Main 2026 Cut Off will also be available online at the time of the result announcement.

The counselling process is set to commence in May 2026, with seat allotments to be conducted by JoSAA and CSAB following the initiation of the counselling process.

JEE Main Exam City Code

NTA will release the JEE Main 2026 exam city list. The list of state, district, exam cities and centre code in India will be as given below:

In the preceding article, we have presented the official examination dates for JEE Main 2026 pertaining to both sessions. These dates have been revised in our article as officially announced by the NTA.