The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the official notification for JEE Main 2026 Session 1. This announcement details the schedule and examination structure for the engineering entrance exam. Online registration for Session 1 will open on October 31, 2025 . Candidates must complete their application submissions by the final deadline of November 27, 2025 .
JEE Main 2026 will be conducted in two distinct sessions. Session 1 examinations are scheduled to take place between January 21 and 30, 2026 . Session 2 of the examination is planned for April 2026. Applicants should review the detailed information available on the official NTA JEE Main website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Key Dates
The registration window for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 runs for approximately four weeks. The last date for successful fee transactions aligns with the application submission deadline. Critical dates for candidates are as follows:
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Online Submission of Application Form | October 31 to November 27, 2025 |
| Last Date for Successful Fee Transaction | November 27, 2025 (via Credit/Debit Card/Net-Banking/UPI) |
| Announcement of Examination City | By first week of January 2026 |
| Downloading Admit Cards from NTA Website | Date will be announced later on the website |
| Date(s) of Examination | Between January 21 and 30, 2026 |
| Centre, Date, and Shift | As indicated in the Admit Card |
| Display of Recorded Responses | To be announced later on the website |
| Declaration of Result on NTA Website | By February 12, 2026 (Tentative) |
JEE Main 2026 Examination Structure
The JEE (Main) – 2026 examination will be conducted in 13 languages. These include English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. Candidates select their preferred language during the application process. The examination consists of three distinct papers: Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.), Paper 2A (B. Arch.), and Paper 2B (B. Planning).
Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.)
Paper 1 is designed for admission to B.E./B.Tech. courses. It is conducted entirely in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. The paper comprises three subjects: Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. Each subject is divided into Section A and Section B. Section A contains 20 compulsory questions. Section B has 10 questions, out of which candidates must attempt any 5. The examination duration is three hours.
| Subject | Section A (Questions) | Section B (Questions) | Mode of Examination | First Shift Timing (IST) | Second Shift Timing (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 20 | 05 (out of 10) | Computer-Based Test (CBT) | 09:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon | 03:00 P.M. to 06:00 P.M. |
| Physics | 20 | 05 (out of 10) | |||
| Chemistry | 20 | 05 (out of 10) | |||
| Total Questions Attempted | 60 | 15 |
Paper 2A (B. Arch.)
Paper 2A targets candidates seeking admission to B. Arch. programs. This paper has three parts. Part 1 (Mathematics) and Part 2 (Aptitude Test) are computer-based. Part 3, the Drawing Test, is conducted offline using a pen and paper on an A4 size drawing sheet. The total number of questions for this paper is 77, and the examination duration is three hours.
| Part | Subject | Number of Questions | Mode of Examination | First Shift Timing (IST) | Second Shift Timing (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | Mathematics | 20 (Section A) + 5 (Section B) | CBT, except Drawing Test (Part-III) in pen and paper (offline) | 09:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon | 03:00 P.M. to 06:00 P.M. |
| Part 2 | Aptitude Test | 50 | |||
| Part 3 | Drawing Test | 02 | |||
| Total Questions | 77 |
Paper 2B (B. Planning)
Paper 2B is for admission to B. Planning courses. This entire paper is conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. It includes three sections: Mathematics (Part 1), Aptitude Test (Part 2), and Planning Test (Part 3). The total number of questions for Paper 2B is 100, with an examination duration of three hours.
| Part | Subject | Number of Questions | Mode of Examination | First Shift Timing (IST) | Second Shift Timing (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | Mathematics | 20 (Section A) + 5 (Section B) | Computer-Based Test (CBT) | 09:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon | 03:00 P.M. to 06:00 P.M. |
| Part 2 | Aptitude Test | 50 | |||
| Part 3 | Planning Test | 25 | |||
| Total Questions | 100 |
For further details, including syllabus and eligibility criteria, candidates should refer to the official JEE Main 2026 information bulletin on jeemain.nta.nic.in. Regular checks on the NTA website are recommended for updates regarding admit card downloads and result announcements.