JEE Main 2026
Joint Entrance ExaminationJEE Main 2026 - Engineering Entrance Exam
National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main) 2026 for admission to BTech, BArch and BPlan courses at NITs, IIITs and other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions.
Apply Online (Oct 2025)Exam Overview
Conducting Body
National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam Frequency
Twice a year (January & April)
Exam Mode
Computer Based Test (CBT)
Exam Duration
3 hours (4 hours for PwD)
Exam Details
| Paper | Courses | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | BE/BTech | 300 marks |
| Paper 2A | BArch | 400 marks |
| Paper 2B | BPlan | 400 marks |
Important Dates
Registration Starts
Online application form available
Registration Ends
Last date to submit application
Admit Card
Download hall ticket
Exam Date
JEE Main 2026 Session 1
Registration Starts
Online application form available
Registration Ends
Last date to submit application
Admit Card
Download hall ticket
Exam Date
JEE Main 2026 Session 2
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
No age limit for appearing in JEE Main 2026. Candidates who passed Class 12 in 2024, 2025, or appearing in 2026 are eligible.
Educational Qualification
Passed Class 12/equivalent in 2024, 2025, or appearing in 2026. Candidates who passed before 2024 are not eligible.
State of Eligibility
Based on the state from where the candidate passed Class 12, not on native place or residence.
Application Fee
Fee Structure (Expected)
Based on previous year's pattern. Actual fees for JEE Main 2026 will be updated when officially announced.
| Category | Paper 1 (BTech) | Paper 2 (BArch/BPlan) | Both Papers |
|---|---|---|---|
| General/Gen-EWS/OBC | ₹1000 (Male) ₹800 (Female) |
₹1000 (Male) ₹800 (Female) |
₹2000 (Male) ₹1600 (Female) |
| SC/ST/PwD | ₹500 (Male) ₹400 (Female) |
₹500 (Male) ₹400 (Female) |
₹1000 (Male) ₹800 (Female) |
How to Apply
Registration
Visit the official website and register with basic details to generate application number.
Fill Application
Login and fill the application form with personal, educational, and other required details.
Upload Documents
Upload scanned photograph, signature, and other required documents as per specifications.
Fee Payment
Pay the application fee online through debit/credit card, net banking, or UPI.
Submit & Print
Submit the form and take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.
