The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to begin the registration process for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Mains 2026 this month. According to an official notice, registrations will open in October 2025, though the NTA has not yet released the specific dates. Aspiring candidates should keep a close watch on the official JEE website, jeemain.nta.nic.in, for the latest announcements.
JEE Mains 2026 Exam Schedule
The highly anticipated engineering entrance exam will be conducted in two separate sessions to provide students with multiple opportunities.
• First Session: January 2026
• Second Session: April 2026
The examination will likely be held in two shifts per day: a morning shift from 9 am to 12 noon and an afternoon shift from 3 pm to 6 pm.
Understanding the JEE (Main) Examination
The JEE (Main) is a critical national-level examination that serves multiple purposes for students aspiring to join premier technical institutes. The exam is composed of two distinct papers:
• Paper 1: This paper is the gateway for admission to Undergraduate Engineering Programs (B.E./B.Tech.) at institutions including the National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs). Crucially, JEE (Main) is also the qualifying eligibility test for the JEE (Advanced), which is required for admission to the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).
• Paper 2: This paper is specifically conducted for students seeking admission to B. Arch (Architecture) and B. Planning courses across the country.
Students are advised to regularly check the official NTA JEE website for the release of the information brochure and the exact registration dates. All official updates and application links will be made available only on jeemain.nta.nic.in.
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