Official Exam Dates 2026

Application Process (Online Only)

1. Visit the official NTA JEE Main website: jeemain.nta.nic.in.
2. Click on JEE (Main) 2026: Register/Login and complete registration using a valid ID and mobile/email.
3. Fill personal, academic and contact details, and choose exam cities and sessions.
4. Upload scanned photograph, signature and category/PwD certificates as per size and format.
5. Pay the application fee online via credit/debit card, net banking or UPI.
6. Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.

Application Fee (Exam Centres in India – Indicative)

Fee for centres outside India is higher; GST/processing charges may apply.

• Qualifying exam: Class 12/equivalent passed in 2024 or 2025, or appearing in 2026.
• Age limit: No upper age limit by NTA; institutes may have their own age norms.
• Number of attempts: No fixed attempt limit; candidates can appear in both sessions in an academic year.
• Nationality: Indian nationals and international candidates (as per AIU norms) are eligible.
• Subject combination:
  • B.E./B.Tech: Physics & Mathematics + one of Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology/Technical vocational subject.
  • B.Arch: Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics.
  • B.Plan: Mathematics as a compulsory subject.
• For NITs/IIITs/CFTIs via CSAB: 75% (65% for SC/ST) in Class 12 or top 20 percentile rule applies.

Common Features

• Mode: CBT for all papers; drawing section of Paper 2A in pen-and-paper mode.
• Duration: 3 hours for a single paper; 3 hours 30 minutes when both 2A & 2B are attempted.
• Medium: 13 languages including English, Hindi and various regional languages.
• Marking scheme: +4 for correct answer; −1 for incorrect MCQ; no negative marking for some numerical questions (as per official notice).

Paper-wise Question Distribution

Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech)

• Physics: Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Work–Energy–Power, Rotational Motion, Gravitation, Properties of Solids & Liquids, Thermodynamics, Kinetic Theory, Oscillations & Waves, Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetism, EM Waves, Optics, Dual Nature, Atoms & Nuclei, Electronic Devices, etc.
• Chemistry: Physical (atomic structure, thermodynamics, equilibrium, kinetics, states of matter), Organic (basic principles, hydrocarbons, haloalkanes, alcohols, amines, biomolecules, etc.), Inorganic (periodicity, s-, p-, d- and f-block elements, coordination compounds, environmental chemistry, etc.).
• Mathematics: Sets, Relations & Functions, Complex Numbers, Quadratic Equations, Sequences & Series, Binomial Theorem, Matrices & Determinants, Limits, Continuity & Differentiability, Integral & Differential Calculus, Vector Algebra, 3D Geometry, Probability, Statistics, Trigonometry, etc.

Paper 2A & 2B Additional Areas

• Aptitude: Awareness of people, places, objects, architecture and buildings, visualisation of 3D from 2D, analytical reasoning, mental ability, etc.
• Drawing (B.Arch): Sketching of scenes and activities from memory – urban and rural landscapes, buildings, objects, etc.
• Planning (B.Plan): General awareness, social sciences, and thinking skills related to planning and urban development.

Preparation Strategy

• Start with a clear understanding of the official syllabus and exam pattern for your paper.
• Create a realistic study timetable covering all three subjects with daily and weekly targets.
• Focus on NCERTs first, then move to standard reference books and coaching material.
• Solve chapter-wise and full-length mock tests regularly; analyse mistakes and improve weak areas.
• Revise important formulas, concepts and frequently asked problem types multiple times.
• Maintain a healthy routine with adequate sleep, exercise and breaks to manage stress.

Recommended Resources (Examples)

• NCERT Class 11–12 Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
• Standard JEE Main reference books for Physics, Chemistry and Maths from reputed authors/publishers.
• Previous years’ JEE Main question papers and official sample questions.