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JEE Main 2026: Eligibility, Sessions, Syllabus and Exam Pattern

JEE Main is NTA national engineering entrance exam for B.E./B.Tech, B.Arch and B.Planning admission pathways and JEE Advanced eligibility.

Updated Sep 08, 2026By SaralStudy Team4,564 viewsNational
JEE Main is NTA national engineering entrance exam for B.E./B.Tech, B.Arch and B.Planning admission pathways and JEE Advanced eligibility.
CategoryEngineering
TypeEntrance
Conducting authorityNational Testing Agency
Department / parent organisationMinistry of Education
Qualification levelClass 12
Exam modeCBT
JEE Mainengineeringentrancenational examNational Testing Agency
Editorial update
JEE Main 2026 public notices include final scores, answer keys and session information on the official NTA JEE Main website.

Latest Updates

JEE Main 2026 public notices include final scores, answer keys and session information on the official NTA JEE Main website.

DateEventOfficial source
2026-09-08JEE Main 2026 public notices reviewedjeemain.nta.nic.in

Important Details

ParticularDetails
Exam NameJEE Main
Full FormJoint Entrance Examination (Main)
Conducting AuthorityNational Testing Agency
Exam LevelNational
Exam CategoryEngineering entrance
PurposeAdmission pathway for NITs, IIITs and other participating institutions and eligibility route for JEE Advanced
FrequencyUsually conducted in sessions as notified by NTA
Application ModeOnline
Exam ModeComputer-based for most papers as notified
Question TypeObjective and numerical value questions as notified
Exam Stages/TiersOnline application, Session-wise examination, Answer key/challenge process, NTA score/result, Admission counselling or JEE Advanced eligibility where applicable
Exam DurationPaper-wise duration as notified
Total MarksPaper-wise as notified by NTA
Negative MarkingNegative marking applies to relevant questions as specified in the information bulletin.
Languages/MediumAs notified in the official information bulletin or notice
Official Websitehttps://jeemain.nta.nic.in/

Important Dates

Date-sensitive entries are labelled with the content year and official source status. Do not treat unannounced future events as confirmed dates.

EventStatus / Date
Session notices/resultsPublished by NTA on JEE Main public notices page
Answer keysProvisional and final answer keys issued by NTA
Next cycleDo not assume dates until NTA publishes the next bulletin

Eligibility

  • Class 12 or equivalent eligibility and subject rules must be checked in the current bulletin.
  • Age and attempt rules are as notified by NTA and participating institutions.
  • Admission criteria of institutes may differ from exam appearance eligibility.

Exam Pattern

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Stage / TierPaper / SectionQuestionsMarksDurationQuestion typeNegative markingQualifying / merit
Paper 1Physics, Chemistry, MathematicsAs notifiedAs notifiedAs notifiedMCQ and numericalAs notifiedNTA score
Paper 2A/2BB.Arch/B.Planning sectionsAs notifiedAs notifiedAs notifiedMCQ/drawing/planning as notifiedAs notifiedNTA score

Syllabus

Physics

  • Class 11 and 12 physics topics as notified

Chemistry

  • Physical, organic and inorganic chemistry topics as notified

Mathematics

  • Algebra, calculus, coordinate geometry, trigonometry and statistics as notified

Application, Admit Card, Answer Key and Result

Application process

  • Register or sign in only on the official application portal.
  • Complete the application form, upload required documents, preview carefully and pay the notified fee where applicable.
  • Use correction windows only when the official authority opens them.
  • Save the application confirmation and official payment acknowledgement.

Admit card

  • Download the admit card from the official portal when released.
  • Check name, exam city, reporting time, photograph, signature and instructions.
  • Carry the printed admit card, valid photo identity proof and any documents listed in the notice.

Answer key

  • Use only the provisional and final answer key process published by the exam authority.
  • Submit objections, if allowed, within the official window and with the required fee or proof.
  • Final scores are based on the authoritys final answer key and normalization rules where applicable.

Result

  • Results may be issued as scorecards, roll-number lists, merit lists or stage-wise shortlists.
  • Qualified candidates should follow the next stage instructions exactly as published.
  • Cutoff and marks should be treated as official only when published by the authority.

Selection Process

  • Online application
  • Session-wise examination
  • Answer key/challenge process
  • NTA score/result
  • Admission counselling or JEE Advanced eligibility where applicable

Posts, Services or Courses

  • B.E./B.Tech, B.Arch and B.Planning admission pathways at participating institutions.

Preparation Strategy

  • Prioritise NCERT chemistry and concept clarity.
  • Practise mixed Physics-Chemistry-Maths tests.
  • Analyse errors after every mock.

MCQ, Mock Tests and Previous Year Papers

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Mock testsNo live verified SaralStudy exam mock is claimed unless an assessment passes source, question and scoring QA.
Previous-year papersUse official question-paper/resources where available; no fake SaralStudy PYQ route is created.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JEE Main?

JEE Main is admission pathway for nits, iiits and other participating institutions and eligibility route for jee advanced.

Who conducts JEE Main?

JEE Main is conducted by National Testing Agency.

How often is JEE Main held?

The usual frequency is usually conducted in sessions as notified by nta, subject to official notification.

What is the selection process?

The selection process includes Online application, Session-wise examination, Answer key/challenge process, NTA score/result.

Is there negative marking?

Negative marking applies to relevant questions as specified in the information bulletin.

Where should I check official updates?

Use the official source links listed on this page before acting on dates, fees, vacancies or application instructions.

Are SaralStudy MCQs available for this exam?

SaralStudy school MCQs exist separately; exam-specific competitive MCQ sets must be mapped only after reviewed inventory exists.

Are SaralStudy mock tests available for this exam?

No live verified SaralStudy exam mock is claimed unless an assessment passes source, question and scoring QA.

Official Source References

Last verified: 2026-09-08. Content year: 2026.

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Why is JEE Main conducted?

This exam is conducted to select eligible candidates for admission to engineering and technology programmes.

StreamEngineering
Class / EligibilityClass 12
Scope / StateNational
Exam MonthVerified exam date not available yet

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