Entrance Exam · JEE Main 2026
JEE Main 2026 — Joint Entrance Examination — Main.
Conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA). Gateway to B.Tech, B.E., B.Arch admissions across India. Everything you need to know.
ForB.Tech +2
Conducting bodyNational
PatternPaper 1 (B.E./B.Tech): 90 questions
CounsellingJoSAA
Eligibility
Who can appear for JEE Main?
- Class 12 (or equivalent) with Physics, Mathematics, and one of Chemistry / Biology / Biotechnology
- Minimum 75% in Class 12 (65% for SC/ST) for IIT/NIT admission
- Maximum 3 attempts allowed
Syllabus
What you'll be tested on.
- Mathematics — Class 11 + 12 NCERT + extended topics
- Physics — Class 11 + 12 NCERT + extended topics
- Chemistry — Class 11 + 12 NCERT + extended topics
Exam Pattern
Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech): 90 questions · 3 hours · 300 marks · CBT (Computer-based)
Typical Dates (2026)
Session 1: January · Session 2: April · Best of two scores
Dates are indicative — always confirm against the official notification.
After JEE Main — Counselling
JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) for NITs/IIITs/GFTIs; CSAB for special rounds
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