JEE Main Exam Dates 2026 (Out): Important Dates for Session 1 & 2, Answer Key (Out), Result

The JEE Main answer key for session 1 paper 1 has been released on Feb 04, 2026, along with the response sheet. You can download the provisional answer key from the official website. The Provisional answer key challenge window is made available from Feb 04-05, 2026. The session 1 JEE Main result is expected to be released by Feb 12, 2026. The JEE Main session 2 registration started from Feb 01, 2026, and the last date to apply for the session 2 exam is Feb 25, 2026. 

The admit card for Jan 21, 22, 23 and 24, 2026 exams was released on Jan 17, 2026, on the official website.  You can log in and download your admit card from the official website. NTA released the JEE Main exam dates on the official website. The JEE Main Paper 1 exam will be conducted from Jan 21-24, and 28, 2026, in 2 shifts. The JEE Main Paper 2 exam will be conducted in 2 shifts on Jan 29, 2026.  The Authorities have rescheduled the JEE Main Jan 23, 2026, exam for West Bengal students, and a new date will be released soon. The JEE Main Exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in two sessions every year. JEE Main session 1 application form was released on October 31, 2025, on the official website.

The JEE Main exam date 2026 schedule was released on Oct 19, 2025. The JEE Main sessions 1 and 2 exams will be held from January 21-30, 2026 and April 01-10, 2026, respectively. The JEE Main 2026 exam will be conducted as a computer-based test (CBT), with a duration of 3 hours for each paper.

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JEE Main Important Dates 2026: A Comprehensive Schedule

The JEE Main important dates will be announced in October 2026. The JEE Main exam date 2026 for both sessions 1 and 2 will be released by the authorities. You can check the JEE Main important dates in this table:

JEE Mains 2026 Exam Date Session 1

The JEE Main session 1 exam dates have been released. The exam is scheduled to commence on January 21-24, 28 and 29, 2026. This examination comprises two distinct papers:

• Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech): This paper, covering Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, is conducted over multiple days in a computer‑based format. 
• Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Planning): Designed for you if you are seeking
  admission to architecture or planning programs, this paper is conducted in a single day. The B.Arch variant includes Mathematics, Aptitude, and a pen‑and‑paper drawing test, while the B. Planning comprises Mathematics, Aptitude, and Planning‑based questions.

The JEE Main session 1 exam dates details have been added below:

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JEE Mains 2026 Exam Date Session 2

The JEE Main 2026 January session 2 is scheduled to commence in April 2026. The admit card for the same will be released in March 2026. The tentative JEE Main session 2 exam dates schedule has been added below:

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NTA JEE Main 2026 Notification Release Date

The JEE Main 2026 official notification, i.e., the information brochure, is released by the NTA. The JEE Main session 1 exam dates notification is released on the official website in October 2026.

The official notification for the JEE Main Session 2 exam dates was released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on the official website. If you are preparing for the exam, you should closely check the details provided in the notification. 

Key Details Included in the JEE Main 2026 Notification:

The JEE Main notification includes exam components like:

• Eligibility Criteria
• Exam Dates & Schedule
• Application Process
• Mode of Examination 
• Syllabus
• Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
• Language Options
• Reservation Criteria
• Test Cities & Centres
• Helpdesk Information

JEE Main 2026 Application Form Date

The JEE Main 2026 application form was released on the official website. The session 1 application started on Oct 31, 2025 and concluded on Nov 27, 2025. If you are willing to take the exam, you can check the eligibility criteria and fill out the form for the  JEE Main registrations 2026.

The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 application form has been released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on Feb 01, 2026.

JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Release Date

The JEE Main 2026 admit card is an important document that allows registered candidates to appear for the exam. The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exam is expected to be held between January 21-30, 2026, and the admit card for the same will be released around 3 days before the actual JEE Main exam date, as per the previous year's trends. The details present on the JEE Main admit card include the candidate’s name and personal details, exam date, shift timings and the exam centre details.

NTA JEE Main 2026 Answer Key Date

The JEE Main answer key has been released for the session 1 Paper 1 exam on Feb 04, 2026. After each session of the JEE Main 2026, the National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the provisional answer key. The answer key is released along with the response sheet and the question paper. The provisional answer key can be challenged by you if there is any discrepancy in it. The release of the JEE Main answer key is an important event for you as it provides you with an early insight into your performance before results are officially released. 

After the review of objections to the provisional answer keys, the final answer key is released by the authorities on the official website. After the completion of JEE Main 2026 Session 2, the National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the provisional answer key on its official website. Based on previous years' trends, the provisional answer key for Session 2 is expected to be released in the third week of April 2026, followed by the final answer key. 

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NTA JEE Main 2026 Result Date

The JEE Main Session 1 results are anticipated to be released on Feb 12, 2026. The JEE Main result 2026 is released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in the form of a scorecard. You can check your NTA Score, percentile, and All India Rank (AIR) using your application number and date of birth. The AIR will be released after the release of the session 2 results. The JEE Main result will be released after the release of the final answer key.

The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 result is expected to be released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in the last week of April 2026, shortly after the final answer key is published. Based on past year timelines, the result typically comes out within 2–3 days after the release of the final answer key.

JEE Main 2026 Counselling Date

The JEE Main 2026 counselling is conducted by JoSAA on their official website, together for both sessions after the declaration of JEE Advanced results. The JEE Main counselling will begin in May–June 2026. The JEE Main admissions will be based on the best score from the two JEE Main 2026 sessions. The JEE Main 2026 counselling process is conducted in 6 to 7 rounds, allowing you to get admission into 31 NITs, 25 IIITs, 28 GFTIs (Government-funded Technical Institutes), and 23 IITs. The Seat allotment result is based on JEE rank, category, preferences, and availability of seats.

JEE Main exam is an important national-level examination that acts as a gateway for admission into top engineering colleges. To take the JEE Main exam 2026, you should be well aware of the JEE Main important dates. Once the notification is released,  the JEE Main exam schedule will be released with it. Make sure you check the official website regularly and stay up to date with the latest updates on this page.