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Joint Entrance Examination - Main (Session 2)

JEE Main 2026 registration is closed. Form: Early February 2027 to Late February 2027. Exam date: First week of April 2027.

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Important Dates

Application OpensEarly February 2027
Application ClosesLate February 2027
Admit CardLate March – early April 2027
Exam DateFirst week of April 2027
ResultLate April 2026

Who Can Apply

  • Passed class 12th/equivalent examination in 2024, 2025, or appearing in 2026.
  • No age limit for candidates appearing in the JEE Main examination.
  • Must have taken at least five subjects in class 12th, with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology/Technical Vocational subject.
  • There is no minimum percentage required to appear for the exam, but 75% is required for admission into NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs (65% for SC/ST).

Documents You Need

  • ☐Scanned passport-size photograph (10 kb to 200 kb, JPEG/JPG format)
  • ☐Scanned signature (4 kb to 30 kb, JPEG/JPG format)
  • ☐Class 10th and 12th Marksheets/Certificates
  • ☐Category certificate (if applicable, 50 kb to 300 kb)
  • ☐PwD certificate (if applicable, 50 kb to 300 kb)
  • ☐Valid Photo ID proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, etc.)

Exam Fee

CategoryFee
General/EWS₹1000
OBC-NCL₹900
SC/ST/PwD₹500
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many attempts are allowed?+

Two attempts per year.

About Joint Entrance Examination - Main (Session 2)

Exam Pattern (B.E./B.Tech) Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT) Duration: 3 hours Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics Total Questions: 90 (You need to attempt 75) Section A: 20 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) per subject. All are mandatory. Section B: 10 Numerical Value Questions (NVQs) per subject. You must attempt exactly 5 per subject. Marking Scheme: $+4$ for correct, $-1$ for incorrect, and $0$ for unattempted. This negative marking applies to both MCQs and NVQs.

JEE Main 2026 Important Dates

Notification: Early February 2027 Application start: Early February 2027 Application end: Late February 2027 Admit card: Late March – early April 2027 Exam: First week of April 2027 Result: Late April 2027

How to Apply for Joint Entrance Examination - Main (Session 2)

Candidates can apply for Joint Entrance Examination - Main (Session 2) through the official website at https://jeemain.nta.nic.in. Make sure to have all required documents ready before starting the application.