JEE Main 2026 Notification to be Out Soon

The JEE Mains 2026 for Paper 1(B.Tech) will take place in January 2026 (tentative). On the other hand, it’s expected that the Paper 2A (B.Arch) and Paper 2B (B.Plan) are expected to be conducted around April 2026. So far, there has been no official confirmation about the JEE Mains 2026 on the NTA’s official website. Tentatively, it will release the notification for JEE Mains during October 2025. With more than 14,0000-15,0000 aspirants, it’s going to be cut-throat competition for Session 1 and Session 2A and Session 2B. Those candidates who are striving to appear for the JEE (Joint Entrance Examination) in 2026 must check the official website every day until there’s an official announcement. 

Once you visit the website, you will be able to obtain relevant information about the JEE Mains 2026 Registration Start Date, last date to pay the application fee, marking scheme, test centres and other additional exam highlights. Later on, you can also check your results there. Shortlisted candidates can apply for the JoSSA counselling process 2026 as well through the same portal. In this blog, we will brief you about the important events and their tentative schedule for JEE Mains. By looking at this data, you will get a fair idea of when you need to monitor the official website for new updates. 

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Where Can I Check the Official Notification For the JEE Main 2026?

You must visit the NTA official website:jeemain.nta.ac.in to check for the latest notifications regarding the JEE Mains 2026. It’s a government-authorised conducting body for JEE Mains and is responsible for making all the fundamental decisions for this exam. It conducts the JEE exam across two different stages for B.Tech, B.Arch and B.Plan.

In the first stage, candidates can appear for the B.Tech (Paper 1). Students interested in making a career in B.Plan or B.Arch. must register for the Paper 2A and Paper 2B. Soon, NTA will be sharing a formal declaration about all the necessary events, date and time on their official website. If you’re a JEE 2026 aspirant, you must monitor the online portal regularly to stay updated and never miss out on any information. 

JEE Main 2026: Important Events, Dates and Tentative Schedule 

JEE Main 2026-Paper 1 (B.Tech)
JEE Main 2026 Main Events	Expected Date
JEE Main 2026 Official Notification	October 2025 (Last Week)
JEE Main 2026 Registration Start Date	End of October 2025
Last Date To Register For JEE Mains 2026	November 2025
JEE Mains Application Correction Window Opens	November 2025
Last Date To Correct JEE Main 2026 Application Form	December 2025
Download JEE Mains 2026 Admit Card	January 2026
JEE Main 2026 Exam Date	January 2026
JEE Main 2026 Provisional Answer Key Release Date	February 2026
JEE Main 2026 Final Answer Key	February 2026
JEE Main 2026 Result Announcement –	February 2026
JEE Main 2026 Counselling Session Starts From	July 2026 or August 2026

JEE Mains 2026- Paper 2A (B.Arch) and Paper 2B (B.Plan)
JEE Main 2026 Main Events	Expected Date
JEE Main 2026 Official Notification	November 2025 ( First Week)
JEE Main 2026 Registration Start Date	February 2026
Last Date To Register For JEE Mains 2026	February 2026
JEE Mains Application Correction Window Opens	February 2026
Last Date To Correct JEE Main 2026 Application Form	February 2026
Download JEE Mains 2026 Admit Card	March 2026
JEE Main 2026 Exam Date	April 2026
JEE Main 2026 Provisional Answer Key Release Date	April 2026
JEE Main 2026 Final Answer Key	April 2026
JEE Main 2026 Result Announcement	April 2026
JEE Main 2026 Counselling Session Starts From	July 2026 or August 2026

What Will Be the Eligibility Criteria For JEE Mains 2026? 

The NTA has established specific rules and regulations for appearing in the JEE Mains 2026. Check out the following standard admission guidelines if you’re thinking of appearing for this entrance examination, which takes place for admission into the B.Tech. B.Arch and B.Plan courses at the leading engineering institutes in India, such as IITs, NITs, etc. If you successfully pass all these parameters, then you can register for the JEE Mains via the official website. 

• If you’re a UR candidate, you must have completed your 10+2 examination or an equivalent degree from a recognised school with a minimum of 75% marks.
• SC/ST candidates will get a 10% relaxation for the 10+2 examination marks. The minimum percentage is 65% to apply for this exam.
• You must have Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as your compulsory subjects.
• You must hold an Indian citizenship or be a Foreign National, NRI, PIO, or OCI citizen to register for this exam. 
• Foreign Nationals can directly apply for the JEE Advanced 2026 if they meet the basic requirements.
• There is no age limit.

List Of Important Documents For JEE Main 2026

You cannot submit your JEE Mains application if you haven’t made the payment for the online application form. Other than that, you will also have to upload scanned copies of a few documents, which are mandatory for the candidate verification. Here’s the document checklist for the JEE Mains for your reference. 

• A valid government ID proof ( Aadhar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID
• Driving License, Passport, etc.) 
• Class 10th and 12th marksheet and passing certificate
• Reservation certificate (SC/ST/OBC/PwD)
• Physical Disability certificate (if applicable)
• Scanned passport-size photograph (Format: JPEG/JPG, Dimension: 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm, Size:10 KB to 200 KB )
• Scanned signature (Format: JPEG/JPG, Dimension: 3.5 cm x 1.5 cm, Size:4 KB to 30 KB )
• A 10-digit registered phone number 
• Valid email address
• Payment details (Bank account, Debit Card/Debit Card/UPI) 

3 Months Preparation Strategy For JEE Mains 2026

With 3 months in hand, JEE Main candidates must gear up their preparation roadmap. It’s the time for strengthening your concepts, improving weaker topics, practising endless assignments, appearing for full-length mocks, etc. Though there are possibilities that you might feel overwhelmed or take unnecessary stress during this timeline. Don’t worry! iQuanta has come up with a well-balanced preparation checklist for the JEE Mains 2026. These tips are straight from the topper’s desk and will smooth your learning pattern. 

• Gain Conceptual Understanding: Competitive exams like JEE Mains ask for a good understanding of problem-solving and logical reasoning. You must clear your basics on every topic to avoid confusion in the actual exam. 
• Don’t Skip Any Topic From JEE Mains Syllabus: Utilise the first month to develop a proper understanding of the crucial topics that hold a substantial portion (80%) in JEE Mains Paper 1 and Paper 2A, and Paper 2B. 
• Solve JEE Mains PYQs (Last 10 Years): Every year, a certain number of questions appear from the past years. iQuanta experts and toppers also suggest that JEE aspirants must pay attention to solving PYQs at 3x. As a result, you will develop confidence while solving similar questions in the mocks or the original exam. 
• Set Daily Target To Solve 50+ Questions: Set a target to complete your syllabus early. Doing so will give you time to revise the syllabus daily for 2-3 hours. Apart from studying the topics, you must also practice a minimum of 50+ questions daily for analysing your performance. Constant practice will also boost your speed, confidence and accuracy. 
• Appear for Mocks & Analyse: Most toppers state that practising 25-40+ full-length mocks is the right pathway to score 99%+ in the JEE Mains. Your mock scores will help you understand your strong and weak topics. Maintain an error log book for mocks and note down the repetitive errors for improvement.  
• Prioritise High-Weightage Topics: Certain topics from Physics (Modern Physics, Mechanics, Optics); Chemistry (Physical, Organic, Inorganic) and Mathematics ( Calculus, Geometry, Probability and Statistics) are non-negotiable. Aim to cover them first to attain a high score in JEE Mains 2026. 
• Practice Meditation: Develop a regular habit of waking up daily by 5:00 AM-6:00 AM. Ensure to make the best use of early mornings. Start your day with positive meditation in a peaceful environment. Communicate with nature and perform physical exercises like running, jogging, etc. 
• Eat a Rich and Balanced Diet: Throughout your preparation journey, opt for sattvic food habits. Avoid unnecessary junk and oily food. A clean diet full of proteins, vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates and fats will keep your mind active. Your body will feel energetic during the study hours. 

Final Words 

It’s expected that NTA (National Testing Agency) will make an official announcement about the JEE Mains in October 2025 for Paper 1. Updates regarding Paper 2 is expected to be available around November 2025. It will release the dates for the registration, application correction, admit card download, provisional answer key release, final answer key, results, JoSSA counselling process schedule, etc. Additionally, you will also have to visit the official website to fill out the application form, pay the application fees, and confirm your participation in the JEE Mains next year. 

If you make any mistakes in the online registration form, then you can make the changes via the application correction window. Please note that you can only change your photo, signature, parent’s name, test centre, medium of language, reservation category, sub-category and class 10th and 12th academic qualifications. Henceforth, be cautious while entering your details in the JEE 2026 application form. Monitor the official website regularly to get fresh updates about this competitive entrance exam held at a global level. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who will release the official announcement for the JEE Main 2026?

NTA (National Testing Agency is the official conducting body for the JEE Mains in 2026. It’s expected that within the last week of October 2025, they will make an official announcement on their website about this entrance exam. Keep visiting the official portal to get authentic information about the registration start date, last registration date, admit card download, marking scheme, etc. 

Which is the official website to check for JEE Mains information?

To get the latest announcements about the JEE Mains 2026, you can visit the official website of NTA: jeemain.nta.ac.in sometime around October 2026. Complete details regarding Paper 1 and Paper 2A, and Paper 2B  will be available on the official website. Keep a track of the official website to know the registration start date, last date for JEE registration,  essential documents, JEE Mains 2026 application fee, result declaration, etc.c 

What will be the application fee for JEE Mains 2026? 

The JEE Mains 2026 application fee is dependent on the gender of the candidate, reservation category, and chosen test centre (India/outside India). It also varies for General/ST/SC/OBC/PwD candidates. The registration fee for the UR male candidates is Rs 1000. For female candidates, the fee is Rs 800. If you’re a male candidate from the Gen-EWS / OBC category, then the application fee will be Rs 900 and females in the same category will have to pay Rs 800. SC/ST/PwD male and female candidates will have to pay Rs 500 as the JEE Mains 2026 registration fee. 

Will there be any seat reservation in the JEE Mains next year?

Yes, like every other year, there will be a reservation seat matrix in the JEE Mains 2026. There will be a 10% reservation for the GEN-EWS candidates. 27% seat reservation will be for OBC-NCL candidates. 15% of seats will be reserved for candidates from the Scheduled Caste. At least 7.5% seat reservation will be there for Scheduled Tribe candidates. 5% seat reservation criteria is followed for the PwD candidates from every category. 

What will be the expected cut-off in the JEE Mains Paper 1 and Paper 2?

Until now, there has been no official information about the JEE Mains 2026 cut-off score and percentile. However, estimated reports suggest that around 14-15 lakh+ students will be appearing in 2026 for the JEE Mains. Due to this, the cut-off score will accelerate. The minimum cut-off for the General category candidates will range around 95% to 99%. Candidates who come from the EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, and PwD categories will get a relaxation in comparison to the UR candidates.