National Testing Agency (NTA) will soon release the official notification for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main 2026). Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online through the official portal once the application link is active.
The Joint Entrance Examination (Main) is one of the most important national-level exams in India, conducted for admission into BTech, BArch, and BPlan courses at NITs, IIITs, and other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs). The JEE Main score is also used as an eligibility test for JEE Advanced, the gateway to IITs.
JEE Main 2026 Overview
| Exam Name | Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main 2026) |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Level of Exam | Undergraduate |
| Exam Frequency | Twice a year (January & April) |
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Courses Offered | BTech, BArch, BPlan |
| Duration of Exam | 3 hours (4 hours for PwD candidates) |
| Total Marks | 300 (Paper-1), 400 (Paper-2A), 400 (Paper-2B) |
| Exam Language | English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu & Urdu |
| Accepting Colleges | NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs |
| Official Website | jeemain.nta.ac.in |
JEE Main Contact Details
- Telephone: 011-40759000
- Email: jeemain@nta.ac.in
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Eligibility Criteria for JEE Main 2026
Age Limit
There is no age limit for appearing in JEE Main 2026. Candidates who have passed Class 12 or equivalent in 2024, 2025, or are appearing in 2026 can apply.
Note: Candidates must meet the age criteria of the institution they wish to join.
Educational Qualification
- Candidates who passed or are appearing in Class 12/equivalent examination in 2024, 2025, or 2026 are eligible.
- Those who passed in 2023 or before are not eligible for JEE Main 2026.
State of Eligibility
- The state code of eligibility is based on where the candidate passed their Class 12 exam.
- It does not depend on the candidate’s place of residence or birth.
- Example: If you studied in Delhi but live in Noida, your state code of eligibility will be Delhi.
Application Fee for JEE Main 2026
The application fee for JEE Main 2025 is shown below for reference. The updated fee for 2026 will be published soon.
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How to Apply for JEE Main 2026
Candidates can follow these steps to apply online for JEE Main 2026:
- Scroll down to the Important Web-Links section.
- Click on the Online Application Form link and register yourself.
- Log in using your registered credentials.
- Fill in personal, academic, and communication details.
- Upload scanned documents as required.
- Pay the application fee according to your category.
- Submit the application form.
- Take a printout of the form for future use.
Important Dates for JEE Main 2026
Session 1 (January 2026)
- Start of Registration: October 2025 onwards
- Last Date to Apply: To be announced
- Exam Dates: Between 21 – 30 January 2026
Session 2 (April 2026)
- Start of Registration: Last week of January 2026 onwards
- Last Date to Apply: To be announced
- Exam Dates: Between 01 – 10 April 2026
Important Web-Links for JEE Main 2026
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| 👉 Online Application Form | Click Here |
| 👉 Official Notification | Click Here |
| 👉 Information Bulletin | Click Here |
| 👉 Student Advisory | Click Here |
| 👉 Official Website | jeemain.nta.ac.in |
Conclusion
The JEE Main 2026 exam is the first step for students aiming to study engineering or architecture in India’s top institutes like IITs, NITs, and IIITs. With no age limit and twice-a-year opportunities, it gives students flexibility and a fair chance to perform their best. Candidates should start preparing early and keep checking the official NTA website for updates regarding the application form, dates, and syllabus.
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