The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially announced that the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 will be conducted in two sessions. The first phase of the exam will take place from January 21 to January 30, 2026, while the second phase will be held from April 1 to April 30, 2026.
This two-phase structure gives students another opportunity to improve their scores and reduce exam stress. Those unsatisfied with their performance in the first attempt can reappear in the second phase.
🧑💻 Mode of Examination
The JEE Main 2026 will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode at centers across India and abroad. Students can appear in either one or both sessions. The best score out of the two attempts will be considered for ranking and admission purposes.
📅 Key Dates
- Session 1: January 21 – January 30, 2026
- Session 2: April 1 – April 30, 2026
- Application forms: Likely to be available in November 2025 for Session 1 and in February 2026 for Session 2.
🏫 Admission and Eligibility
The JEE Main score is essential for admission to NITs, IIITs, and other centrally funded technical institutions. It also serves as the qualifying exam for JEE Advanced, which is required for admission to the prestigious IITs.
Students who have passed or are appearing in Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics are eligible to apply. There are no age restrictions, though eligibility depends on the year of passing Class 12.
🧠 Important Points
- Both phases will follow the same exam pattern and syllabus.
- Normalization will be applied to ensure fairness across sessions.
- Candidates must use the official NTA website for registration, admit card download, and results.
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