The NTA has officially announced the JEE Main 2026 exam dates for both Session 1 and Session 2. NTA has published a public notice on 19th October 2026 where it mentions JEE Main exam date for both the January 2026 and April 2026 sessions. The JEE Main exam is one of the toughest engineering entrance exams in India along with this, the exam is the basic eligibility to sit for the JEE Advanced.
According to the latest notice announced by NTA, the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exam will be conducted between 21 – 30 January 2026 whereas the exam schedule for the JEE Main Session 2 exam will be held between 1 – 10 April 2026. Candidates need to visit the official website of NTA to check the JEE Main exam dates in a detailed manner. In this blog, we will be talking about the key highlights of JEE Main 2026, JEE Main exam dates announced by NTA for both the sessions, how to apply for JEE Main 2026, preparation strategy and more.
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Overview of JEE Main 2026
JEE Main stands for the Joint Entrance Examination and conducted by the National Testing Agency. The JEE Main 2026 will going to be conducted in a CBT mode where the exam is held twice a year. The NTA has announced Session 1 & Session 2 exam dates for JEE Main 2026 in its pubic notice. The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exam held between 21 – 30 January 2026 whereas the Session 2 exam will held in between 01 – 10 April 2026. The complete information about the JEE Main 2026 is mentioned in the table below.
| Key Aspects | Details |
| Exam Name | Joint Entrance Examination (Main) – 2026 |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Exam Frequency | Twice a year (January & April Sessions) |
| Session 1 Exam Dates | Between 21 – 30 January 2026 |
| Session 2 Exam Dates | Between 01 – 10 April 2026 |
| Application Form (Session 1) | October 2025 onwards |
| Application Form (Session 2) | Last week of January 2026 onwards |
| Official Website | https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/ |
| Eligibility | Candidates who have passed or are appearing for Class 12 (2024–25) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics |
| Purpose of Exam | Admission to NITs, IIITs, GFTIs Eligibility for JEE Advanced Exam |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours (180 Minutes) |
| Paper Pattern | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) Numerical Type Questions |
| Subjects Covered | Physics Chemistry Mathematics |
JEE Main Exam Date Announced by NTA for Session 1 & Session 2
The table mentioned below covers the detailed information about the JEE Main 2026 important events where the online submission of application form for Session1 (January 2026) will be October 2025 onwards whereas for Session 2 (April 2026) will be the last week of January 2026 onwards. Check the complete information below.
| JEE Main 2026 Important Events | Important Dates |
| Session 1 (January 2026) | |
| Online Submission of Application Form | October 2025 onwards |
| Dates of Examination | Between 21 – 30 January 2026 |
| Session 2 (April 2026) | |
| Online Submission of Application Form | Last week of January 2026 onwards |
| Dates of Examination | Between 01 – 10 April 2026 |
How To Apply for JEE Main 2026?
- First candidates need to visit the official website of NTA JEE Main – https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/.
- Then the candidate needs to choose the session they want to apply for Session 1 or Session 2.
- Register as a new candidate by filling in the basic details like name, email ID, phone number, and also create a password and security pin to generate the respective application number.
- Fill the online application form by providing personal details, academic details, Aadhar number, exam city preferences and more.
- Upload the required documents like passport size photograph, signature of candidate and PwD certificate (if applicable).
- Pay the application fees through the Credit/Debit card, Net Banking or UPI.
- After the payment gets successful, download the confirmation page for the future references.
Note: It is important for candidates to keep password as well as application number safe for future login.
JEE Main 2026: More Exam Cities Announced !
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Application Form Date for the JEE Main 2026
The online submission of the application form for Session 1 (January 2026) and Session 2 (April 2026) is mentioned in the table below.
| JEE Main 2026 Important Events | Important Dates |
| Session 1 (January 2026) | |
| Online Submission of Application Form | October 2025 onwards |
| Session 2 (April 2026) | |
| Online Submission of Application Form | Last week of January 2026 onwards |
Preparation Strategy for JEE Main 2026
There are few points mentioned below which are required to cover the preparation strategy for JEE Main 2026:
- Candidates should build a strong foundation in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. The basic requirement to improve fundamentals are NCERT Textbooks along with advanced reference books.
- It is important to understand the logic in-depth behind every important concept and formula which avoids learning the similar concept again and again. Conceptual understanding of concepts is very important to improve scores in the JEE exam.
- Candidates should attempt the online mock test series and PYQs to understand the actual reflection of the JEE exam environment.
- Follow and revise important formulas regularly with dedicated schedules, analysis and practice.
- Prepare notes topic-wise and regularly maintain short notes or formula sheets to quickly revise the concepts before the actual exam i.e, JEE Main 2026.
JEE Main 2026: Expected Admit Card Date
Admit Card for the JEE Main exam will be released to the candidates few days before the actual exam. It is very important for the candidates to carry their respective admit cards while visiting the exam centre. The Admit Card of a candidate contains important information like the roll number, exam dates, exam centre information and more. Without carrying the admit card, candidates will not allowed to enter in the exam hall for giving the JEE Main 2026 exam.
Conclusion: JEE Main 2026 Exam Date Announced !
JEE Main 2026 exam date for Session 1 (January 2026) and Session 2 (April 2026) has officially announced by National testing Agency in its public notice which has released on 19th October 2025. Candidates should keep a track on the official exam dates for the JEE Main 2026 and visit the official website of JEE Main NTA for the further information related to the JEE Main 2026.
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FAQs: JEE Main Exam Date Announced by NTA
The date of examination for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 (January 2026) is between 21 – 30 January 2026
The date of examination for JEE Main 2026 Session 2 (April 2026) is between 01 – 10 April 2026
The exam duration for the JEE Main 2026 is 3 hours (180 minutes) and the major subjects covered is Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
