JEE Main 2026: Latest Exam Pattern, Important Dates, Syllabus

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the JEE Main 2026 exam in two sessions- likely in January and April 2026. The official announcement would probably be published in November of 2025 on the NTA site. JEE Main provides admission to the best engineering institutions such as NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. The willing candidates are required to keep themselves updated and begin the preparation early in order to get a good rank and college of their choice.

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JEE Mains 2026 Exam Dates

Here we have mentioned the JEE Mains 2026 exam dates in the table below:

JEE Mains 2026 Syllabus

JEE Mains 2026 syllabus includes Physics and Mathematics of Class 11 and 12 and Chemistry of Class 12. Here's a concise summary:

JEE Mains Cutoff Scores for Last 3 Years

Here is the JEE Main cutoff scores. Candidates can check the below.

JEE Mains 2026  Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for JEE Mains 2026 are as follows:

1. Educational Qualification: The candidates should have cleared the Class 12th from a recognized board.

2. Mandatory Subjects: Physics and Mathematics are mandatory, while Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology or Technical vocational Subject must be taken to Class 12.

3. Age Limit: According to the current eligibility criteria of JEE Main there is no upper as well as lower age limit for the applicants. The age requirement should also be met by candidates as that involves the institutes they are in.

4. Number of Attempts: A candidate can sit for JEE Main for a maximum of six occasions in three years, and the attempt can be two in a year.

5. Qualifying Marks: There is no minimum percentage stipulated by JEE Main but a candidate must_scores at least 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics aggregate together in their qualifying examination. But to get into NITs/IIITs/CFTIs minimum 75 percentage marks (65% for SC/ST) in class XII or candidate must be in the top 20 percentile of their board.

6. Nationality: It’s open for Indian citizens, PIO/OCI cardholders and foreign nationals therefore.

JEE Mains 2026  Exam Pattern

In the below section, we have mentioned the JEE Mains exam pattern.

Jee Main Exam Pattern 2026 Marking Scheme

Understanding the exam pattern and marking scheme helps you prepare better and score higher in the exam.

Mode of Exam:

Paper 1 (for B.E/B.Tech): Computer-Based Test (CBT).

Paper 2A (for B.Arch): Mathematics and Apttitude Test (CBT), - Drawing Test - Pen and Paper Mode.

Paper 2B (for B.planning): CBT.

Available in 13 language including English, Hindi, Gujarati etc. 

JEE Main 2026 Admit Card

The JEE Main 2026 Admit Card is an important docket that is needed to sit for the exam. Here's all the important information:

 Release Date:

January session admit cards will be ready few weeks before exam while for April session there will be admit cards.

How to Download:

• Visit the official JEE Main website: nta.ac.in
• Application Login please log in using your Application Number and Password/Date of Birth.
• Collect and take a printout of the hall ticket for the examination.

Details on the Admit Card:

• Candidate Name and Roll no.
• Photograph and Signature
• Details of the Exam Date, Time and the Exam Center
• Instructions for the exam day

Important Instructions:

• Students must check every detail written on the admit card.
• Always take a print out of the admit card and a photo Id to the exam hall/place of examination.
• If there is a conflict, call this NTA helpline without any delay

JEE Main Preparation Tips

Here is the preparation tips for the jee mains.

• It is better to go through the syllabus and the question pattern of JEE of last year so that one gets an idea about what to expect.
• Create an intelligent timetable of study according to the new JEE Main syllabus.
• Take more time on those topics which are not easy to you. That too on the crucial topics having higher marks in Physics, Chemistry and Maths.
• Gather helpful study resources such as books, past years papers and notes to aid your preparation.