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JEE Main session 1 exam dates will be released soon by the authorities. The JEE Main session 1 exam will be conducted in January, and the session 2 exam will be conducted in April. The JEE Main 2026 exam dates are released along with the information brochure. The registration will start in October and conclude in the first week. of December.
The JEE Main session 2 exam will be held in April for the B.Tech and BArch. papers. The official notification will be released by the National Testing Agency. You can check the important dates for the JEE Main exam here. If you are planning to appear for your exam , you must keep track of the important dates for the JEE Main so you can attend any event related to the exam.
JEE Main Session-wise Exam Dates
The JEE Main dates for sessions 1 and 2 have been released by the conducting authorities on the official website. The session 2 exam will begin on Apr 01. Check the detailed exam schedule for JEE Main in the tables provided below:
JEE Main Session 1 Exam Dates
Here's the detailed schedule for JEE Main session 1 exam:
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Events |
Session 1 |
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Paper 1 JEE Main (B.E./B.Tech) |
Jan 22, 23, 24, 28 & 29 |
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Paper 2A (B.Arch), Paper 2B (B.Plan), Paper 2 A & B (B.Arch & B.Plan Both) |
Jan 30 |
JEE Main Session 2 Exam Dates
The National Testing Agency has released the subject-wise dates for the session 2 JEE Main exam . Here's the tentative schedule for JEE Main session 2:
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Events |
Session 2 |
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JEE Main Session 2 exam (BTech/BE) |
Apr 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 |
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JEE Main Session 2 exam (BArch/BPlan) |
Apr 9, |
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JEE Main Answer Key Dates
The JEE Main answer key for session 1, paper 2 was released on Feb 15. The key is provided on the authorized website at jeemain.nta.nic.in. The paper 1 answer key was provided on Feb 11.
Candidates are also provided a window to raise objections against the published answer keys. Students can check the answer key-related information and other important dates below:
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Event |
Date |
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JEE Main Session 2 Provisional Answer Key for B.Arch and B.Plan |
May 14 |
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JEE Main Session 2 Answer Key Objection for B.Arch and B.Plan |
May 14 to May 16 (up to 11:50 PM) |
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Past Events |
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JEE Main Session 1 Provisional Answer Key |
Feb 04 |
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JEE Main Session 1 Answer Key Objection |
Feb 04 to Feb 06 (Till 11:50 PM) |
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JEE Main Session 1 Final Answer Key |
Paper 1: Feb 11 |
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JEE Main Session 1 Provisional Answer Key |
Paper 2: Feb 15 (Out) |
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JEE Main Session 1 Answer Key Objection Window |
Paper 2: Feb 15 to Feb 16 (Till 11:50 PM) |
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JEE Main Session 1 Final Answer Key |
Paper 2: Feb 18 |
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JEE Main Session 2 Provisional Answer Key for B.E and B.Tech |
Apr 11 |
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JEE Main Session 2 Answer Key Objection for B.E and B.Tech |
Apr 11 to Apr 13 |
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JEE Main Session 2 Final Answer Key for B.E and B.Tech |
Apr 19 |
JEE Main Result Dates
NTA has declared the JEE Main Result for B.Tech, B.Plan and B.Arch exams on Feb 11 or before, for session 1 and Apr 19 for session 2. Candidates can use their login information to check and download their results.
JEE Main final score will include the aggregate percentile score for all three topics and the normalized percentile scores for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. The important dates relevant to the JEE Main results are below:
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Events |
Dates |
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JEE Main Results Date Session 1 for B.E/B.Tech/B.Arch/B.Plan |
Feb 11 |
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JEE Main Results Date Session 1 Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Plan) |
Feb 23 |
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JEE Main Results Date Session 2 Paper 1 |
Apr 19 |
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JEE Main Results Date Session 2 Paper 2 |
Apr |
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JEE Main Counselling Dates
Candidates should note that different authorities conduct JEE Main counselling processes for different colleges. The official schedule for the JEE Main counselling will be released after the JEE Main results are out. Till then, applicants must check the tentative date list shared in the table below:
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Events |
Dates (Tentative) |
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Registration & Filling Choices Begins |
Jun - Third Week |
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Registration & Filling Choices (for AAT) Begins |
Jun - Third Week |
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Mock Seat Allocation - 1 |
Jun - Fourth Week |
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Mock Seat Allocation - 2 |
Jun - Third Week |
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Last Date for Registration & Filling Choices |
Jun - Last Week |
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Reconciliation of Data, Seat Allocation, Verification & Validation |
Jun - Last Week |
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Seat Allocation - Round 1 |
Jun - Last Week |
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Document Verification and Acceptance of Seat by Reporting at Reporting Centres - Round 1 |
Jun - Last Week |
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Seat Allocation - Round 2 |
Jul - First Week |
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Document Verification and Acceptance of Seat by Reporting at Reporting Centres - Round 2 |
Jul - First Week |
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Seat Allocation - Round 3 |
Jul - Second Week |
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Document Verification and Acceptance of Seat by Reporting at Reporting Centres - Round 3 |
Jul - Second Week |
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Seat Allocation - Round 4 |
Jul - Second Week |
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Document Verification and Acceptance of Seat by Reporting at Reporting Centres - Round 4 |
Jul - Second Week |
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Seat Allocation - Round 5 |
Jul - Third Week |
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Document Verification and Acceptance of Seat by Reporting at Reporting Centres - Round 5 |
Jul - Third Week |
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Seat Allocation - Round 6 |
Jul - Fourth Week |
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Document Verification and Acceptance of Seat by Reporting at Reporting Centres - Round 6 |
Jul - Last Week |
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Admission Process for NIT + System Only |
Jul - Last Week |
Top Colleges in India Offering Engineering Courses
Applicants must check the list of top colleges offering engineering courses in India based on the JEE mains result shared below:
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Top Colleges in India Offering Engineering Courses |
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JEE Main Application Form Dates
National Testing Agency (NTA) released the JEE Main application form Phase 2 on Feb 01. The JEE Main application process comprises numerous stages, including registration, application form correction, image correction and fee payment.
The JEE Main form dates for sessions 1 and 2 are tabulated below:
JEE Main Session 2 Dates for Application Form
Candidates opting for B.Planning and B.Arch courses must check the JEE session 2 dates for the application form in the table below:
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Events |
Session 2 |
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JEE Main Application Form Start Date |
Feb 01 |
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JEE Session 2 Last Date to Apply |
Feb 25 |
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JEE Main Last Date to Pay the Application Fee |
Feb 25 |
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JEE Main Application Form Correction Window |
Feb 27 to Feb 28 |
JEE Main Session 1 Application Form Date
The tentative application form dates for JEE session 1 have been shared below:
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Events |
Session 1 |
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JEE Main Application Form Start Date |
Oct 28, |
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JEE Main Application Form Last Date |
Nov 22, (9 PM) |
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JEE Main Last Date to Pay the Application Fee |
Nov 22, (11:50 PM) |
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JEE Main Application Form Correction Window |
Nov 26, |
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Application Form Image Correction Window |
Nov 27, |
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JEE Main Admit Card Dates
The JEE Main admit card for session 2 was released on Mar 28, on the official website. The admit card is released by NTA on the official website for each exam separately.
The admit cards will only be issued to all the registered candidates who have made the application fee payment. The JEE Main Session 2 admit card will be made available on jeemain.nta.ac.in.
Moreover, the city intimation slip was made available on the official website. It contains the name of the examination centre along with the examination centre guidelines, including things to carry and other behavioural guidelines.
JEE Main Session 2 Exam Date
Candidates can check the table below showing the details of the JEE Main exam date for session 2. The conducting officials will make the official announcement of the exam date:
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Events |
Dates (Tentative) |
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Advance Exam City Intimation Slip Release |
Paper 1: Mar 20 Paper 2: Mar 20, |
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Release of JEE Main Admit Card for Session 2 |
Paper 1: Mar 28 Paper 2: Mar 28 |
Note: It is compulsory to carry a valid photo identity proof to the JEE Main exam centre with the admit card.
JEE Main Session 1 Exam Date
JEE Main Session 1 admit card date is provided below:
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Events |
Dates |
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Advance Exam City Intimation Slip Release (Out) |
Paper 1: Jan 10, Paper 2: Jan 10, |
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JEE Main Admit Card Session 1 Release Date (Jan 22, 23, 24) |
Jan 18, |
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JEE Main Admit Card Session 1 Release Date (Jan 28, 29, 30) |
Jan 23, |
JEE Mains Timing
JEE Main is conducted in two shifts for both sessions. As per the previous year's trends, the JEE Main exam will be held as morning shift and afternoon shift.
Students must arrive at the exam centre at least 2 hours before the JEE Main exam commences. Examiners will go through the guidelines once the students are seated in the exam hall.
The JEE exam time details for sessions 1 and 2 are as follows:
- JEE 1st Shift Time: 9 AM-12 PM
- JEE 2nd Shift Time: 3 PM-6 PM
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Details |
Jan (Session 1) |
Apr (Session 2) |
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JEE Main Exam Time |
Shift 1: 9 AM - 12 PM Shift 2: 3 PM - 6 PM |
Shift 1: 9 AM - 12 PM Shift 2: 3 PM - 6 PM |
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Exam Hall Reporting Time |
Shift 1: 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Shift 2: 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM |
Shift 1: 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Shift 2: 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM |
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Instructions by Examiner |
Shift 1: 8:30 AM - 8:50 AM Shift 2: 2:30 PM - 2:50 PM |
Shift 1: 8:30 AM - 8:50 AM Shift 2: 2:30 PM - 2:50 PM |
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Login by Candidates |
Shift 1: 8:50 AM Shift 2: 2:50 PM |
Shift 1: 8:50 AM Shift 2: 2:50 PM |
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JEE Main Exam Day Guidelines
The National Testing Agency, i.e., NTA, is responsible for releasing the JEE Main Exam Day Guidelines and the JEE Main admit card. Following are the exam day guidelines for the JEE Main :
- The candidates must attempt the JEE Main examination in an offline or pen-and-paper mode.
- The candidates must know that paper 2 is held biannually.
- Going through JEE Main exam day guidelines will ensure a smooth process during the JEE Main exam.
- The hall ticket for JEE Main will be available on NTA's official website for all candidates after the JEE Main registration process.
- The candidates are advised to reach the JEE Main exam centre at least 2 hours before the commencement of the JEE Main exam.
- Candidates providing false information, appearing in more than one slot, or taking JEE Main exam in both modes will lose their candidature.
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FAQs on JEE Main Exam Dates
Q: What is the JEE Main exam date 2025?
JEE Main exam date 2025 for session 1 has been released by NTA at jeemain.nta.ac.in. The session 1 exam will be conducted between Jan 22 to Jan 31, 2025. Candidates must visit the official website for any updates or changes in the JEE Main exam schedule.
Q: At what time will JEE Main 2025 exam commence?
JEE Main 2025 exam timings are as follows, Phase 1 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, and Phase 2 - 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Candidates are advised to reach the JEE Main 2025 exam centre at least 1.30 hrs. before the commencement of the exam.
Q: When will JEE Main admit card 2025 be released?
JEE Main hall ticket 2025 has been released for the exams scheduled to be held on Jan 28, 29 and 30, 2025 in the official website on Jan 18, 2025. The city intimation slip has been released on Jan 10, 2025. Candidates must carry the JEE Main admit card 2025 to the examination hall, or else they will not be allowed to take the exam
Q: When will the NTA release JEE Main 2025 exam city intimation slip?
JEE Main 2025 exam city intimation slip for sessions 1 has been released on the offiical website on Jan 10, 2025. JEE Main 2025 centre city intimation slip will contain information about the test centre of the candidate.
Q: When will the JEE Main 2025 session 1 result be released?
JEE Main 2025 results will be released by Feb 12, 2025 for the session 1 examination. Moreover, the JEE Main 2025 results for paper 2 will be released in Apr 25 2025.
Q: When will NTA release JEE Main 2025 answer key?
NTA will release the JEE Main 2025 final answer key within a week after the commencement of the examination. Candidates will be provided time to check answers and raise objections against discrepancies in the answer key.
Q: When will JEE Main Session 2 application form correction released?
JEE Main 2025 registration session 2 will commence in Jan 31 2025. NTA will close the JEE Main session 2 application process on Feb 24, 2025. The application correction window will be activated once the application process is concluded.
Q: When will NTA release JEE Main 2025 final answer key?
NTA will release the JEE Main 2025 final answer key for session 1 on the website in Feb, 2025. Post the release of the final answer keys candidates will not be able to raise any objections.
Q: When will NTA declare JEE Main 2025 response sheet release?
NTA will release the JEE Main 2025 response sheet for session 1 in Feb, 2025. The response sheet will be released for both papers 1 and 2.
Q: What are the new JEE Main session 2 exam dates 2025?
JEE Main 2025 session 2 will be held from Apr 01-08, 2025 for B.E/B.Tech paper in two shifts (9 am to 12 pm and 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm). B.Arch/B.Plan paper will also be held in one shift (9 am to 12 pm).
