JEE Main Exam Date 2026

The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam date has been officially scheduled by the National Testing Agency (NTA). After the completion of the January attempt, candidates are now preparing for the JEE Main April attempt 2026, which will be conducted on 02, 04, 05, 06, 07, and 08 April 2026.

The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.) exam will be held on 02, 04, 05, 06, and 08 April 2026, while the JEE Main Paper 2A (B.Arch) and Paper 2B (B.Planning) exams are scheduled for 07 April 2026.

JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Exam Dates (April Attempt)

 JEE Main 2026 Session 2 — Important Links

JEE Main Exam Date 2026: Latest Updates (Session 2 – April Attempt)

• The advance intimation for allotment of Examination City for JEE Main 2026 Session 2 has been released by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Candidates can check complete details here: JEE Main 2026 Session 2 City Intimation Slip Out.
• Candidates can check and download their JEE Main 2026 Session 2 city intimation slip from the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in.
• The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam dates have been announced. The exam will be conducted on multiple dates in April. Check the detailed schedule here: JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Exam Date Out.
• Candidates must log in using their application number and password to access the city intimation slip.
• Carefully read all the instructions mentioned on the JEE Main Session 2 city intimation slip.
• This is NOT the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 admit card.
• The JEE Main 2026 admit card (Session 2) will be released separately, usually 3–4 days before the exam date. Check updates here: JEE Main Admit Card 2026.
• The intimation slip only provides advance information about the exam city, where the examination centre will be located.

The JEE Main exam date 2026 is one of the most searched queries among engineering aspirants, as the National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the exam in two sessions every year. The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam date (April attempt) is scheduled on 02, 04, 05, 06, 07, and 08 April 2026. Candidates looking for complete details on JEE Main 2026 exam dates, shift timings, admit card release date, city intimation slip, and paper-wise schedule can check the latest updates here: JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Exam Date. The JEE Main 2026 city intimation slip (Session 2) has also been released, helping candidates know their exam city in advance. Check full details here: JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip. Candidates should note that the JEE Main 2026 admit card for Session 2 will be released a few days before the exam. For the latest updates, visit: JEE Main Admit Card 2026. It is advisable for students to stay updated with all information related to the JEE Main April attempt 2026, exam schedule, and official notifications to avoid missing any important announcements.

Why Document Preparation Matters?

Many candidates face application issues due to incorrect or incomplete documents, which can lead to rejection. NTA advises students to carefully verify and update the following documents before starting the registration process.

1. Aadhaar Card (Mandatory)

• Ensure that your name, date of birth, and father's name exactly match your Class 10 certificate.
• Use a clear and recent photograph.
• Any mismatch in Aadhaar details can result in the application being rejected.

2. UDID Card (For PwD Candidates)

• Candidates applying under the Persons with Disabilities (PwD) category must have a valid UDID card.
• Ensure it is updated or renewed, if necessary.
• The UDID card is essential to claim reservation benefits and exam relaxations.

3. Category Certificates (EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST)

• Reserved category students must possess valid certificates issued by a competent authority.
• Certificates should comply with the latest government norms.
• Expired or incorrect certificates will not be accepted, and applicants may lose eligibility for reservation benefits.

JEE Main Exam Pattern 2026

The JEE Main 2026 exam pattern is as follows:

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JEE Main Application Form 2026 – Steps to Register

Candidates who wish to register for the JEE Main 2026 examination are advised to follow the instructions below:

1. Go to the official website of JEE Main: jeemain.nta.nic.in
2. Click on the Registration for JEE Main 2026 tab
3. Click on the registration link
4. Register and fill up the application form
5. Upload all the required documents and submit the form after paying the application fee
6. Download the filled form for future reference

JEE Main Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates applying for JEE Mains 2026 should check the eligibility conditions before filling the application form.

Age Criteria: There is no age limit to appear in JEE Main. Candidates can appear in JEE Mains irrespective of their age. However, candidates need to fulfil the age criteria of the institute where admission is desired after qualifying JEE Main 2026.

Year of Appearance in Class 12: Candidates should have passed Class 12 exams in 2024, 2025 or be appearing in 2026. Candidates who passed Class 12 in 2022 or earlier, or who are appearing in 2027, are not eligible to apply.

Qualifying Exam Criteria: Candidates must have passed or be appearing in Class 12 / two-year Pre-University exam / any other equivalent exam.

State Code of Eligibility Criteria: The state code of eligibility is the code of the state from where the candidate has passed the Class 12 (or equivalent) qualifying examination. It does NOT depend on the native place or place of residence of the candidate.

JEE Main Exam Date 2026 FAQs (Session 2 – April Attempt)