JEE MAIN 2026 EXAM DATE, SYLLABUS, ELIGIBILITY & PYQ's:
The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) is a national-level entrance exam in India for engineering programs. It consists of two stages: JEE Main and JEE Advanced. JEE Main is a screening exam used for admission to various engineering colleges including NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs, and it also serves as a prerequisite for JEE Advanced. JEE Advanced is the final exam used for admission to the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).
Exam Details:
Level: National Level Exam.
Exam Conducting Body : National Testing Agency (NTA). [ https://nta.ac.in/ & jeemain.nta.nic.in/].
Exam Medium: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Punjabi. [13]
Application Fee:
- General/OBC/EWS (Male): ₹1000 (for a single paper)
- General/OBC/EWS (Female): ₹800 (for a single paper)
- SC/ST/PwD/Transgender: ₹500 (for a single paper)
- Foreign Nationals: ₹3000 for a single paper, ₹5000 for multiple papers (INR)
For Foreign Nationals:
- Single Paper (B.E./B.Tech or B.Arch or B.Planning): INR 3000 for General/EWS/OBC-NCL, and INR 3000 for SC/ST/PwD, according to one source.
- Multiple Papers (e.g., B.E./B.Tech + B.Arch): INR 5000 for General/EWS/OBC-NCL, and INR 5000 for SC/ST/PwD.
Duration & Mode:
| Paper | Exam Duration | Mode of Examination |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.) | 3 hours (4 hours for PwD candidates) | Online (Computer-Based Test) |
| Paper 2A (B.Arch.) | 3 hours (4 hours for PwD candidates) | - Mathematics & Aptitude: Online (CBT) - Drawing Test: Offline (Pen & Paper) |
| Paper 2B (B.Planning) | 3 hours (4 hours for PwD candidates) | Online (Computer-Based Test) |
Paper-2A (B.Arch.) & Paper-2B (B.Planning) | 3 hours, 30 minutes (4 hours, 10 minutes for PwD candidates) | Online (Computer-Based Test) |
Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme:
| Paper | Subject | Section/Part | Total No. of Questions | Marks per Correct Answer | Marks per Wrong Answer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-1 (B.E./B.Tech.) | Physics | Section-A (MCQ) | 20 | 4 | -1 |
| Section-B (Numerical Answer Type) | 5 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Chemistry | Section-A (MCQ) | 20 | 4 | -1 | |
| Section-B (Numerical Answer Type) | 5 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Mathematics | Section-A (MCQ) | 20 | 4 | -1 | |
| Section-B (Numerical Answer Type) | 5 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Paper-2A (B.Arch.) | Mathematics | Part-I (MCQ) | 20 | 4 | -1 |
| Part-I (Numerical Answer Type) | 5 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Aptitude Test | Part-II (MCQ) | 50 | 4 | -1 | |
| Drawing Test | Part-III (Drawing Aptitude) | 2 | As per rubric | – | |
| Paper-2B (B.Planning) | Mathematics | Part-I (MCQ) | 20 | 4 | -1 |
| Part-I (Numerical Answer Type) | 10 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Aptitude Test | Part-II (MCQ) | 50 | 4 | -1 | |
| Planning Test | Part-III (MCQ) | 25 | 4 | -1 |
JEE Main 2026 date:
Important dates...
| Events | Session 1 Dates | Session 2 Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Online Submission of Application Forms | October 2025 | February 2026 |
| Application Form & Correction Window | November 2025 | February 2026 |
| Release of Admit Card | 3 days before exam date | 3 days before exam date |
| Exam Date | January 2026 | April 2026 |
| Release of Provisional Answer Key with OMR & Responses | February 2026 | April 2026 |
| Release of Final Answer Key | February 2026 | April 2026 |
| Result | February 2026 | April 2026 |
| Counselling Process | July/August 2026 | July/August 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria:
The JEE Eligibility Criteria for 2026 is likely to align with the established norms from previous years. Here’s a brief overview of the common eligibility standards for undergraduate (UG) law program:
Official website source: https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Completed Class 12 or Equivalent from a Recognized Board/University or a 3-Year Diploma Recognized by AICTE.
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| Age Limit | No specific age limit. Candidates who completed Class 12 in 2024/2025 or are appearing in 2026 are eligible. |
| Subject Requirements |
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| Nationality | Indian Citizens, NRIs, PIOs, and OCIs are eligible. |
| Number of Attempts | Applicants can attempt IIT JEE Main twice (January and April 2026 sessions). |
Syllabus:
Syllabus from official website ( jeemain.nta.nic.in/document/syllabus- )
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Maths | Sets, Relations, and Functions, Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations, Matrices and Determinants, Permutation and Combination, Binomial Theorem and Its Applications, Sequence and Series, Limit, Continuity, and Differentiability, Integral Calculus, Differential Equations, Coordinate Geometry, Three-Dimensional Geometry, Vector Algebra, Statistics and Probability, Trigonometry |
| Physics | Physics and Measurement, Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Work, Energy and Power, Rotational Motion, Gravitation, Properties of Solids and Liquids, Thermodynamics, Kinetic Theory of Gases, Oscillation and Waves, Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetic Effect of Current and Magnetism, Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current, Electromagnetic Waves, Optics, Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation, Atoms and Nuclei, Electronic Devices, Experiment Skills |
| Chemistry | Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry, Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure, Chemical Thermodynamics, Solutions, Equilibrium, Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics, Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties, p-block elements, d- and f-block elements, Coordination Compounds, Purification and Characterization of Organic Compounds, Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry, Hydrocarbons, Organic Compounds containing Halogen, Organic Compounds containing Oxygen, Organic Compounds containing Nitrogen, Biomolecules, Principles Related to Practical Chemistry |
PYQ's :
To be uploaded soon..
