The National Testing Agency (NTA) confirmed JEE Main 2026 exam dates will not be postponed. NTA released Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) addressing student concerns. Registration for Session 1 closes on November 27 . Exams for Session 1 are scheduled from January 21 to 30 .
NTA stated it will not change allotted exam dates or shifts if they clash with other examinations. The agency assigns exam dates, shifts, and slots randomly by computer.
Key Clarifications
The use of calculators is not permitted during the JEE Main 2026 computer-based exam. NTA clarified a “typographical error” in the information bulletin that incorrectly suggested otherwise. Calculators in any form are prohibited during the examination.
Candidates must complete online application forms carefully. NTA will not be responsible for candidate errors. A one-time correction facility will be provided for selected fields. This correction window for Session 1 applications is scheduled for December 1 and 2 .
Candidates can appear in both sessions. The best NTA score from both sessions will be used for merit list and ranking. Separate applications are required for each session.
Application and Exam Schedule
The last date for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 registration is November 27 . The correction facility for Session 1 applications will open on December 1 and close on December 2 .
NTA will conduct the JEE Main Session 1 exam from January 21 to 30, 2026 . The Session 2 exam is scheduled for April 2 to 9, 2026 . Candidates can apply for the JEE Main 2026 on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Exam Logistics and Guidelines
The number of JEE Main 2026 exam cities has increased from 284 to 323. The official syllabus for JEE Main 2026 is available on the NTA website. Admit cards will not be sent by post. Candidates must download their admit card from the NTA official website after a public notice announcing its availability is issued. Allotted examination centres cannot be changed under any circumstances.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) requires affiliated schools to issue Class 11 registration numbers. This number is mandatory for JEE Main 2026 applications. It helps avoid conflicts with CBSE Class 12 board examinations, which run from February 17 to April 9 .
Summary of NTA FAQs
| Question | NTA Answer |
|---|---|
| Can candidates correct or change particulars, including exam city? | NTA is not responsible for incorrect details. A one-time correction facility will be provided for selected fields. Exam city cannot be changed after allotment. |
| Can candidates appear in only 1 session, or both? | Candidates can appear in both sessions. The best of their JEE Main 2026 NTA scores will be used for merit list and ranking. |
| Do candidates have to fill a separate application form for each session? | Yes, candidates must apply for each session separately. |
| Will calculators be allowed during the exam? | No, the use of calculators in any form is not permitted in the JEE Main exam. |
| What if a candidate does not receive an admit card? | Admit Cards will not be sent by post. Candidates must download their admit card from the NTA official website once available. |