JEE Main 2026: Date, Exam Overview, Latest Updates, NTA Notifications

Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main is one of the most important and popular entrance exams in India. Students who want to pursue engineering, architecture and planning courses sit for the exam to get admission in the IITs, NITs, or top private engineering institutes. JEE Main is also an eligibility test to give the JEE Advanced exam, which is a gateway to IITs.

This blog contains a detailed overview of the JEE Main 2026 exam. Students can find all necessary details, including exam tentative dates, eligibility criteria, syllabus, percentile cut-offs, and more in this blog. Along with that, the JEE Main preparation strategies of Matrix toppers are also discussed.

JEE Main 2026 Latest Updates

• NTA has announced that the application form correction window is open from December 1 to December 2, 2025.
• The official JEE Main 2026 exam dates have been released. JEE Main session 1 is scheduled to be between January 21 and January 30, 2026 and session 2 is scheduled between April 1 and April 10, 2026.
• NTA released the official notice inviting candidates to fill out the application form for JEE Main 2026 on 31st October, 2026. Check out the official notice released.
• NTA released the Advisory for JEE Main 2026 on October 19, 2025. Students can check the officially released notice.

JEE Main 2026 Complete Exam Overview

The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) is conducted by NTA (National Testing Agency). It is a national-level entrance examination which is a gateway to admission to various engineering courses across India. The JEE Main exam is conducted twice a year, providing an opportunity for students to get admission in top engineering colleges, including IITs, NITs and CFITs.

Courses Offered Through JEE Main:

• BE/B. Tech (Engineering) 
• B. Arch (Architecture)
• B. Planning

Mode of the JEE Main Examination:

All three papers are conducted in online mode (computer-based test). The drawing portion in the B.Arch and B.Planning papers will be conducted in normal mode.

Frequency of JEE Main Exam and Number of Attempts Allowed:

The JEE Main 2026 examination is conducted twice a year in two sessions. One session is conducted in January and the other in April. Candidates can give a total of 6 attempts over three consecutive years. Out of the two sessions each year, the highest score is considered for the admission of that respective year.

JEE Main 2026 Paper Types:

JEE Main is divided into three different papers according to the course a student wants to choose. These are Paper 1, Paper 2A, and Paper 2B.

• Paper 1 for BE/B. Tech engineering courses – Paper 1 is conducted to get admissions for undergraduate engineering courses B.E and B. Tech at top institutes, including IITs, NITs, CFTIs (Centrally Funded technical Institutions) and others. The paper focuses on physics, chemistry and mathematics.
• Paper 2A for B.Arch (Architecture) – Paper 2A is for students who want to take admission in the B.Architecture course from top universities across the country. Paper 2A focuses on aptitude, drawing and mathematics.
• Paper 2B for the B.Planning course – Paper 2B is for students who want to take admission in B.Planning courses from top universities across the country. The 2B paper focuses on planning concepts along with maths and aptitude.

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JEE Main 2026 Conducting Body and Number of Registrations

NTA is the conducting body of the JEE Main exam. NTA (National Testing Agency) has been conducting the JEE Main exam since 2019.

How Many Students Register And Appear For The JEE Exam Every Year?
JEE Main has gained tremendous popularity over the years. Every year, the number of applicants continues to increase. Based on the past year’s data, approximately 9 to 15 lakh students register every year. Hence, the competition keeps increasing year by year. Here is the previous 5-year data of the number of applicants registered and appeared for JEE Main:

Year of the JEE Main exam	Number of applicants	The number of candidates who appeared for the exam
JEE Main 2025	15,39,848 (both sessions)	14,75,103
JEE Main 2024	Session 1: 12.2 lakh registeredSession 2: 11.8 lakh registered	Session 1: 11.7 lakh appearedSession 2: 10.7 lakh appeared
JEE Main 2023	11,62,398 registered	11,13,325 appeared
JEE Main 2022	10,26,799 registered	9,05,590 appeared
JEE Main 2021	10.48 lakh registered	9.39 lakh appeared

Exam Highlights of JEE Main 2026 and Tentative Dates

In 2019, the National Testing Agency (NTA) announced that JEE Main would be conducted in two sessions, in January and April. JEE Main 2026 official dates were released on the NTA website on October 31, 2025. Refer to the table below for JEE Main 2026 tentative dates:

JEE Main 2026 Session 1 (January)

Upcoming Events	Important Dates
Exam date	January 21- 30, 2026
Online Application form registration	31 October 2025
Last date for submission of the application form	27th November, 2025 ( by 11:50 pm)
Application form correction window	1 December to 2 December, 2025 (till 11:50 pm)
Result declaration date	By February 12, 2026
Response sheet and provisional answer key	February 2026

JEE Main 2026 Session 2 (April)

Upcoming Events	Important Dates
Exam date	April 1 – 10, 2026
Online Application form registration	February 2026
Last date for submission of the application form	Last week of February 2026
Application form correction window	Last week of February, 2026.
Result declaration date	April 2026
Response sheet and provisional answer key	April 2026

Expected Date of JEE Main 2026 Admit Card

The admit card of JEE Main 2026 will be released on the official website. Here is the expected release date for both sessions:

• Session 1: Three days before examination date (mid-January, 2026).
• Session 2: Three days before examination date (April 2026).

Time Duration of the JEE Main Examination

The paper pattern and time duration of all three papers differ. Here is a brief overview of the time duration of the JEE Main examination:

JEE Main 2026 Paper	Total Time Duration	Time Duration Allotted for PwD Candidates
Paper 1: BE/B. Tech	3 hours	4 hours
Paper 2A: B.Arch	3 hours	4 hours
Paper 2B: B. Planning	3 hours	4 hours

Medium of the JEE Main Exam

The JEE Main 2026 exam is usually conducted in 13 languages. This allows students to give the exam in the language they prefer and are comfortable with. Students can take the JEE Main 2026 exam in the following languages:

• English
• Hindi
• Marathi
• Odia
•  Assamese
• Tamil
• Bengali
• Telugu
• Gujarati
• Urdu
• Malayalam
• Punjabi
• Kannada

JEE Main 2026 JoSAA Counselling Process

Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) counselling is an online process which handles seat allocation and the counselling process for top premier engineering colleges. The role of JoSAA involves giving seats based on JEE Main and JEE Advanced ranks. What is the process of JoSAA? 

• Log in to the JoSAA website using the credentials of JEE Main and JEE Advanced.
• Candidates can choose their preferred colleges and courses.
• Based on the ranks, JoSAA will allocate seats from the chosen college preferences.
• To confirm the seat, candidates seat acceptance fees and upload the required documents.
• JoSAA will start the counselling process in June 2026 once the results of JEE Main 2026 session 2 are released.

JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme (Latest Updated)

The key component of JEE Main preparation is getting a good idea of the exam pattern and marking scheme. In this section, we will discuss the paper pattern, marks distribution, weightage of the section and other components.

JEE Main 2026 Paper 1: BE/B.Tech

Subject	Section A	Section B	Number of questions	Marks allotted to the correct answer	Negative marking for each wrong answer
Mathematics	MCQ	Numericals	20 MCQs + 5 Numerical type questions	+4	-1
Physics	MCQ	Numericals	20 MCQs + 5 Numerical type questions	+4	-1
Chemistry	MCQ	Numericals	20 MCQs + 5 Numerical type questions	+4	-1

JEE Main 2026 Paper 2A: B.Arch

Subjects	Section A	Number of questions	Marks allotted to the correct answer	Negative marking for each wrong answer
Mathematics	Part 1: MCQs Part 1: numerical type questions	20 MCQs + 5 Numerical type questions	+4	-1
Aptitude test	Part 2: MCQs	50	+4	-1
Drawing test	Part 3: drawing aptitude	2	–	–

JEE Main 2026 Paper 2B: B. Planning

Subjects	Sections	Total number of questions	Marks allotted to the correct answer	Negative marking for each wrong answer
Mathematics	Part 1: MCQs Part 1. Numerical answer type	20 MCQs and 10 numerical answer type	+4	-1
Aptitude test	Part 2: MCQs	50 questions	+4	-1
Planning test	Part 3: MCQs	25 questions	+4	-1

Check out the JEE Main 2025 (session 2) paper analysis to understand the paper pattern and marks criteria.

JEE Main 2026 Eligibility Criteria (Updated)

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the updated eligibility criteria for JEE Main 2026 on its official website. The eligibility criteria include key components like age criteria, nationality criteria, educational criteria, subject requirements and others. Below are all the eligibility criteria that need to be fulfilled to take the JEE Main exam 2026:

Download the official JEE Main 2026 eligibility criteria information bulletin released by NTA.

Age Limit Criteria

There is no upper or minimum age limit criterion to give the JEE Main exam. Candidates who have finished and passed class 10+2/ equivalent examination in the year 2024 and 2025 or are appearing for the examination in 2026 are eligible to appear for JEE Main 2026. They can check the criteria individually for their desired colleges on their respective websites.

• Candidates who have passed the class 10+2/ equivalent examination in 2023 or before that are not eligible to give the JEE Main 2026.

Nationality Criteria

Nationality criteria for candidates who want to apply for JEE Main 2026 are:

• They must hold an Indian citizenship.
• Additionally, foreign nationals, as well as Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs), are also eligible to apply.

Educational Qualification Criteria

Candidates must have finished 10+2 examination, or they must be appearing for the 12th examination in the year 2026, to be eligible for the JEE Main 2026 exam. Below are all the qualifying exams of class 12 that are accepted as the qualifying examination criteria:

• The final examination 10+2 should be conducted by CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) and central boards like CISCE and others.
• Intermediate or two-year Pre-University examination (PUC) conducted by a recognised Board/ University.
• Final examination of the two-year course of the Joint Services Wing of the National Defence Academy.
• Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Institute of Open Schooling with a minimum of five subjects.
• Any Public School/ Board/ University examination in India or any foreign country is recognised as equivalent to the 10+2 system by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
• Higher Secondary Certificate Vocational Examination is applicable.
• A diploma recognised by AICTE or a State board of technical education of at least 3 years duration.
• General Certificate of Education (GCE) examination (London/Cambridge/Sri Lanka) at the Advanced (A) level.
• High School Certificate Examination of the Cambridge University or International Baccalaureate Diploma of the International Baccalaureate Office, Geneva.
• Candidates who have completed the Class XII (or equivalent) examination outside India or from a Board not specified above should produce a certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) to the effect that the examination they have passed is equivalent to the Class XII Examination.
• In case the Class XII Examination is not a public examination, the candidate must have passed at least one public (Board or Pre-University) examination earlier.
• Board of Open Schooling and Skill Education (BOSSE), Sikkim.

Subject Requirements Criteria

There are prerequisites with respect to subjects in class 12 to be eligible for the JEE Main 2026 exam. Since the JEE Main exam constitutes three main subjects, which are mathematics, chemistry and physics, here are the subject requirements:

Course/ program	Qualifying subjects required for JEE Main 2026
B.E/B. Tech	Physics, mathematics and any one of the following subjects – chemistry, biology, biotechnology, or technical vocational subjects.
B.Arch	Mathematics, physics and chemistry are required.
B.Planning	Mathematics is mandatory.

Number Of Attempts Allowed Criteria

Maximum 6 attempts are possible for three consecutive years. Each year, 2 JEE Main sessions are held. Students can attempt both, and the best score will be considered during the admission process.

State Code of Eligibility Criteria

The state code of eligibility is the state from which the candidate has passed their class 10+2 or equivalent qualifying examination. The state code is not the native place of the candidate. The state code also determines the eligibility for the home state quota.

JEE Main 2026 Syllabus(NTA Updated)

The JEE Main exam is divided into three sections, which are mathematics, physics and chemistry. Knowing the syllabus is a crucial part before starting the JEE preparation. Find out the official JEE Main 2026 complete syllabus released by NTA:

JEE Main 2026 Mathematics Syllabus

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Unit	Topic	Sub-topics
1	Sets, Relations & Functions	Sets, Power set, Relations & types, Equivalence relations, Functions (one-one, onto, composition)
2	Complex Numbers & Quadratic Equations	Argand plane, Modulus & argument, Algebra of complex numbers, Quadratic equations, Nature of roots, Relations between roots & coefficients
3	Matrices & Determinants	Matrix types, Matrix algebra, Determinants (2×2, 3×3), Inverse & adjoint, Solving linear equations
4	Permutations & Combinations	Counting principle, P(n,r), C(n,r), Simple applications
5	Binomial Theorem	Binomial expansion (positive integer index), General term, Middle term
6	Sequence & Series	Arithmetic Progressions, Geometric Progressions.
7	Limit, Continuity & Differentiability	Limits, Continuity, Differentiation rules, Derivatives (trigonometry, inverse trigonometry, exponential, log, implicit, composite), Applications: monotonicity, maxima & minima
8	Integral Calculus	Indefinite integrals, Basic standard integrals, Methods: substitution, parts, partial fractions, Definite integrals, Area under curves
9	Differential Equations	Order & degree, Separation of variables, Homogeneous equations, Linear Ordinary Differential Equations
10	Coordinate Geometry	Straight line, Distance, Sections, Locus, Triangle centres, Circles, Conic sections (parabola, ellipse, hyperbola)
11	3D Geometry	3D coordinates, Distance, Direction ratios & cosines, Equation of line, Skew lines, Shortest distance
12	Vector Algebra	Scalars & vectors, Components, Vector addition, Dot product, Cross product
13	Statistics & Probability	Mean, median, mode, Variance & SD, Probability basics, Addition & multiplication rules, Bayes theorem, Random variable distribution
14	Trigonometry	Trigonometric identities, Trig functions, Inverse trigonometric functions

JEE Main 2026 Physics Syllabus

Unit	Chapter Name	Sub-topic (Brief)
1	Units and Measurements	SI units, significant figures, errors, propagation of errors, dimensions, dimensional analysis, order of magnitude.
2	Kinematics	Motion in 1D & 2D, equations of motion, graphs, relative velocity, projectile, uniform circular motion.
3	Laws of Motion	Newton’s laws, momentum, impulse, friction, pseudo force, banking of roads, circular motion.
4	Work, Energy, and Power	Work-energy theorem, KE & PE, spring energy, power, conservative & non-conservative forces, collisions, vertical circle.
5	Rotational Motion	Torque, angular momentum, MI, radius of gyration, parallel & perpendicular axis, rolling motion, rotational energy.
6	Gravitation	Newton’s law, g variation, gravitational potential & potential energy, Kepler’s laws, satellite motion, escape velocity.
7	Properties of Solids and Liquids	Elasticity, stress-strain curve, viscosity, surface tension, capillarity, Bernoulli, thermal expansion, calorimetry.
8	Thermodynamics	Zeroth law, heat & internal energy, first law, isothermal & adiabatic, PV diagrams, second law, heat engines, entropy.
9	Kinetic Theory of Gases	Gas equation, kinetic interpretation of temperature, RMS speed, degrees of freedom, mean free path, specific heat.
10	Oscillations and Waves	SHM equation, energy in SHM, spring-mass system, pendulum, wave equation, superposition, standing waves, beats.
11	Electrostatics	Coulomb’s law, electric field, electric dipole, flux, Gauss law, electric potential, equipotential surfaces, capacitors with dielectric.
12	Current Electricity	Ohm’s law, resistors, series-parallel, temperature dependence, cells, KCL & KVL, Wheatstone bridge, metre bridge.
13	Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism	Biot-Savart, Ampere law, Lorentz force, cyclotron, moving coil galvanometer, magnetic dipole, Earth’s magnetism.
14	Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents	Faraday’s law, Lenz law, eddy currents, inductance, AC RMS, LCR resonance, power factor, transformer.
15	Electromagnetic Waves	Displacement current, EM spectrum, wave properties, and practical uses of each band.
16	Optics	Mirrors, lenses, prisms, total internal reflection, interference (YDSE), diffraction, polarisation, optical instruments.
17	Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation	Photoelectric effect, stopping potential, work function, Einstein equation, de Broglie wavelength.
18	Atoms and Nuclei	Bohr model, spectra, nuclear radius, mass defect, binding energy curve, radioactivity, fission & fusion.
19	Electronic Devices	PN junction, rectifier, Zener diode, LED, photodiode, logic gates, truth tables.
20	Experimental Skills	Vernier, screw gauge, pendulum, bridge circuits, resistivity, diode characteristics, Zener breakdown, optics experiments.

JEE Main 2026 Chemistry Syllabus

• Physical chemistry syllabus for JEE Main 2026

UNIT	CHAPTER NAME	KEY SUB-TOPICS
	Some basic concepts in chemistry	Matter types, atomic & molecular mass calculations, Laws of chemical combination, mole concept, molar mass, percentage composition, empirical & molecular formula, stoichiometry, limiting reagent.
	Atomic structure	Photoelectric effect, Bohr model, quantum numbers, de Broglie wavelength, Heisenberg uncertainty principle, orbitals, electronic configuration.
	Chemical bonding and molecular structure	Ionic & covalent bonding, lattice enthalpy, electronegativity, VSEPR, hybridisation, resonance, MO theory, bond order, hydrogen bonding.
	Chemical thermodynamics	First & second laws, enthalpy changes, Hess’s law, entropy, Gibbs free energy, spontaneity, equilibrium constant relation.
	Solutions	Molarity, molality, mole fraction, Raoult’s law, colligative properties, osmotic pressure, van’t Hoff factor, abnormal molar mass.
	Equilibrium	Chemical equilibrium, Kp & Kc, Le Chatelier’s principle, acids–bases, pH, buffer solutions, solubility product, common ion effect.
	Redox reactions and electrochemistry	Oxidation number, redox balancing, conductance, Kohlrausch’s law, electrochemical cells, Nernst equation, Gibbs–EMF relation, fuel cells.
	Chemical kinetics	Rate law, order & molecularity, integrated rate equations, half-life, Arrhenius equation, activation energy, collision theory.

• Organic Chemistry Syllabus for JEE Main 2026

UNIT	CHAPTER NAME	KEY SUB-TOPICS
	Purification and characterisation of organic compounds	Crystallisation, sublimation, distillation, chromatography, qualitative tests (N, S, Halogens), quantitative analysis, empirical & molecular formula calculations.
	Some basic principles of organic chemistry (GOC)	Hybridisation, isomerism, IUPAC nomenclature, carbocations/free radicals, inductive, resonance & hyperconjugation effects, electrophiles & nucleophiles, reaction types.
	Hydrocarbons	Alkanes (conformations, halogenation), alkenes (addition reactions, ozonolysis), alkynes (acidic nature), aromatic hydrocarbons, electrophilic substitution, Friedel–Crafts reactions.
	Organic compounds containing halogens	C–X bond nature, SN1 & SN2 mechanisms, nucleophilic substitution reactions, preparation & properties, environmental effects (DDT, freons).
	Organic compounds containing oxygen	Alcohols, phenols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, and carboxylic acids – preparation, properties, acidity, oxidation–reduction, aldol, Cannizzaro, haloform, Grignard reactions, tests.
	Organic compounds containing nitrogen	Amines – basicity, preparation, reactions, diazonium salts & their synthetic importance.
6	Biomolecules	Carbohydrates (glucose, fructose), proteins (amino acids, structure), vitamins, nucleic acids (DNA, RNA), and hormones.
	Principles related to practical chemistry	Detection of functional groups & extra elements, salt analysis principles, preparation of key compounds, titration chemistry, thermochemistry & kinetics experiments

• Inorganic Chemistry Syllabus for JEE Main

UNIT	CHAPTER NAME	KEY SUB-TOPICS
	Classification of elements and periodicity in properties	Modern periodic law, periodic table, s-, p-, d-, f-block classification, periodic trends in atomic radius, ionisation enthalpy, electron gain enthalpy, oxidation states, chemical reactivity.
	p-block elements	Electronic configuration, periodic trends, anomalous behaviour of first elements, physical & chemical properties of p-block elements across groups.
	d- and f- block elements	Transition elements – general properties, oxidation states, magnetic & catalytic behaviour, K₂Cr₂O₇ & KMnO₄ preparation and reactions; lanthanoids & actinoids – configuration & oxidation states.
	Coordination compounds	Werner’s theory, ligands, coordination number, nomenclature, isomerism, VBT & CFT, colour & magnetic properties, applications in metallurgy, biology & qualitative analysis.

Download the official updated JEE Main syllabus released on the official website of NTA.

JEE Main 2026 Step-by-Step Application Process

NTA released the official notice for JEE Main 2026 online application form on October 31, 2025. The JEE Main 2025 application process is entirely online. It is crucial to follow the instructions carefully to avoid any errors that could lead to complications later. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the application process:

1. Step 1: Registration: Visit the official NTA website and click on the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 registration link. You will need to provide basic details like your name, date of birth, email ID, and mobile number. After completing the registration, you will receive an application number, which you should note down for future reference.
2. Step 2: Filling the Application Form: After registration, log in using your application number and password. Fill in the required academic and personal details, including your choice of exam centre. Be meticulous in entering your details, as incorrect information can lead to disqualification.
3. Step 3: Uploading Documents: You will need to upload scanned copies of a passport-sized photograph, signature, and other necessary documents, such as your 10th and 12th-grade mark sheets. The documents must be uploaded in the prescribed format and size.
4. Step 4: Payment of Application Fee: The application fee varies depending on the candidate’s category and the number of papers they are applying for. The payment can be made online through debit/credit card, net banking, or UPI. Ensure that you complete the payment before the deadline.
5. Step 5: Confirmation: After successful payment, a confirmation page will be generated. Download and print this page for future reference. The confirmation page acts as proof of your application submission.

Documents Required for JEE Main 2026 Registration

When registering for JEE Main 2026, candidates must provide specific documents and pay a registration fee, which varies based on categories and the number of papers they opt for. Let’s dive into the details to ensure you’re fully prepared. These are the documents needed while filling out the application form:

1. Passport-Sized Photograph: Recent, with a clear background, showing name and date (JPEG, 10-200 KB).
2. Candidate’s Signature: Scanned (JPEG, 4-30 KB).
3. Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature: Scanned (JPEG, 4-30 KB).
4. Category Certificate: For SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS candidates (PDF, 50-300 KB).
5. PwD Certificate: For candidates with disabilities (PDF, 50-300 KB).
6. ID Proof: Aadhar card, passport, or any government-issued ID.
7. Domicile Certificate: For state quota applicants.

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JEE Main 2026 Results – Scorecard

JEE Main 2026 Results:

NTA (National Testing Agency) usually releases the JEE Main results 12-15 days after the exam. For JEE Main 2026, it is expected that the results will be out by February 12, 2026, after the session 1 exam. Once the results are out, students can download their score card from the official NTA website.

JEE Main 2026 Scorecard:

The JEE Main scorecard displays the normalised percentiles of all three subjects, which are physics, mathematics and chemistry. For whatever session the student has attempted, percentile scores will be displayed. In the end, the final NTA percentile score is displayed. The scorecard also includes the All India Rank (AIR) based on the final score. Candidates who have scored above the percentile cut-offs are eligible for the JEE Advanced 2026 exam.

How to check JEE Main 2026 results?

• Visit the official JEE Main NTA website: https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/ 
• Under the Public Notices section, candidates will find a link to JEE Main 2026 results.
• Enter your application number and password, which is your birth date.
• Log in and download the scorecard. Candidates can also take a printout of their results.

JEE Main 2026 Application Fee Details

Category	Fees – India	Fees – Out of India
General male	1000	5000
General female	800	4000
OBC-NCL (Female)	800	4000
OBC-NCL (Male)	900	4500
SC/ST/PwD	500	2500
Third Gender	500	3000

JEE Main Exam Test Centres

The JEE Main exam will be conducted all across India, and the centres cover all the big cities. The major cities include Bangalore, Jaipur, Delhi, Pune, Kota, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad and others. Key Points to Consider while choosing the test centre:

• Close to Proximity: It is advised to choose a centre that is easily accessible from your location to avoid last-minute hassles.
• Availability: Exam centres are allotted on a first-come-first-serve basis. Early application increases the chances of getting your preferred centre.
• Infrastructure: Ensure that the chosen centre has good infrastructure and facilities to support a smooth exam experience.

International Exam Centres

Candidates who reside outside India and wish to apply for JEE Main 2026. International exam centres are also available for their convenience. Here are some of the centres:

• Dubai 
• Singapore
• Colombo
• Kathmandu
• Muscat
• Dhaka
• Sharjah

Centre Allotment and Centre Change

NTA allots the exam centres based on the preferences chosen by the candidate. Out of all the preferences, the available city is allotted. All the test centre details will be available in the admit card. Candidates are not allowed to change the test centre once allocated.

JEE Main 2026 Guidelines for Exam Day

Every year, specific guidelines are given for the exam day when the admit card is released. Here are the guidelines candidates appearing for JEE Main 2026 must strictly follow. Failure to follow the guidelines will result in the disqualification of the candidate’s application and test score.

• Candidates must carry a printed copy of the JEE Main 2026 admit card.
• A valid photo ID, which was selected during the form completion, must be carried. (Aadhaar Card, Passport, Voter ID, PAN Card).
• Candidates must reach the test centre preferably 2 hours before the reporting time.
• Candidates can carry their own water bottles and a blue/black ballpoint pen.
• The same passport-sized photograph present in the application form must be carried along as well.
• Students should not carry any electronic devices or indulge in any unfair practices, as this will lead to the disqualification of the candidate’s application for JEE Main 2026.
• Rough books and pens will be provided in the examination centre.

Prohibited Items That are not Allowed

Candidates should make sure they avoid carrying these items to the examination centre:

• Mobile phones
• Smart watches
• Calculators, Bluetooth devices, and any other electronic devices.
• Notes, papers, and books need not be carried.
• Bags, wallets, food items or any other personal items.

JEE Main 2026 Reservations

JEE Main 2026 follows the Government of India’s reservation policy to ensure fair and equitable opportunities for candidates from different social and economic backgrounds. The reservation criteria are as follows:

Reservation Criteria:

• Scheduled Castes (SC): 15%
• Scheduled Tribes (ST): 7.5%
• Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL): 27%
• Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10%
• Persons with Disabilities (PwD): 5%

Candidates are advised to keep their caste certificates (OBC-NCL, SC, ST), and income and asset certificates updated and prepared to be considered for reservations.

JEE Main 2026 Percentile Cut-Offs (Past 5-Year Data)

To crack JEE Main 2026, the most crucial part that toppers focus on is previous year cutoffs and paper pattern. Below is the official previous year cut-off data of the past five years. The data is in percentiles as JEE results are released in percentile format.

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Category	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021
General	93.1023262	93.2362181	90.7788642	88.4121383	87.8992241
GEN-PwD	0.0079349	0.00187	0.0013527	0.0031029	0.0096375
EWS	80.3830119	81.3266412	75.6229025	63.1114141	66.2214845
OBC-NCL	79.4313582	79.6757881	73.6114227	67.0090297	68.0234447
SC	61.1526933	46.697584	51.9776027	43.0820954	46.8825338
ST	47.9026465	60.0923182	37.2348772	26.7771328	34.6728999

JEE Main Previous Year Questions Papers (Download PDF)

To prepare for JEE Main 2026, previous year questions play a crucial role. Candidates can download the JEE Main previous year’s question papers with solutions from 2015 to 2025. Matrix JEE faculty advises candidates to get thorough with PYQs and refer to the solutions for questions that seem difficult. Use these PYQs as mocks and then look at solutions.

• JEE Main 2025 Previous Year Question Papers with Solutions – January 22 (Subject-wise)

JEE Main 2025 Previous Year Question Paper	Subjects	Download Link
JEE Main 2025 January 22nd Shift 1	Physics	https://www.matrixedu.in/assets/default/physics/22_jan_shift1_2025.pdf
	Chemistry	https://www.matrixedu.in/assets/default/chemistry/22_jan_shift1_2025.pdf
	Mathematics	https://www.matrixedu.in/assets/default/maths/22_jan_shift1_2025.pdf
JEE Main 2025 January 22nd Shift 2	Physics	https://www.matrixedu.in/assets/default/physics/22_jan_shift2_2025.pdf
	Chemistry	https://www.matrixedu.in/assets/default/chemistry/22_jan_shift2_2025.pdf
	Mathematics	https://www.matrixedu.in/assets/default/maths/22_jan_shift2_2025.pdf

• JEE Main 2025 Previous Year Question Papers with Solutions – January 23 (Subject-wise)

JEE Main 2025 Previous Year Question Paper (January)	Subjects	Download Link
JEE Main 2025 January 23rd Shift 1	Physics	https://www.matrixedu.in/assets/default/physics/23_jan_shift1_2025.pdf
	Chemistry	https://www.matrixedu.in/assets/default/chemistry/23_jan_shift1_2025.pdf
	Mathematics	https://www.matrixedu.in/assets/default/maths/23_jan_shift1_2025.pdf
JEE Main 2025 January 23rd Shift 2	Physics	https://www.matrixedu.in/assets/default/physics/23_jan_shift2_2025.pdf
	Chemistry	https://www.matrixedu.in/assets/default/chemistry/23_jan_shift2_2025.pdf
	Mathematics	https://www.matrixedu.in/assets/default/maths/23_jan_shift2_2025.pdf

Download the JEE Main 2025 previous year question papers with solutions of shifts January 24, January 28 and January 29.

• JEE Main 2024 Previous Year Question Papers with solutions – April 4th (Subject-wise)

JEE Main 2025 Previous Year Question Paper (April)	Subjects	Download Link
JEE Main 2025 April 4th Shift 1	Physics	https://www.matrixedu.in/assets/default/physics/4_apr_shift1_2024.pdf
	Chemistry	https://www.matrixedu.in/assets/default/chemistry/4_apr_shift1_2024.pdf
	Mathematics	https://www.matrixedu.in/assets/default/maths/4_apr_shift1_2024.pdf
JEE Main 2025 April 4th Shift 2	Physics	https://www.matrixedu.in/assets/default/physics/4_apr_shift2_2024.pdf
	Chemistry	https://www.matrixedu.in/assets/default/chemistry/5_apr_shift1_2024.pdf
	Mathematics	https://www.matrixedu.in/assets/default/maths/4_apr_shift2_2024.pdf

Download all the JEE Main 2024 previous year question papers with solutions of the April shift.

Matrix JEE Academy-JEE Main Results 

Year after year, Matrix JEE Academy has been proving its efficiency and standard by delivering exceptional JEE Main results. 

Result highlights of JEE Main 2025:

• 8 students scored above 99.95%ile
• 16 students scored above 99.90%ile 
• 35 students scored above 99.80%ile
• 121 students scored above 99.50%ile
• 276 students scored above 99.00%ile
• 2 students achieved 100%ile in Physics

JEE Main 2025 toppers:

• Gaurav Pareek – AIR 238 (99.988%ile)
• Bhavya Modi – AIR 445 (99.976%ile)
• Rishabh Meel – AIR 479 (99.974%ile)
• Sourabh Kumar Soni – AIR 515 (99.972%ile)
• Nishant – AIR 614 (99.965%ile)
• Pranshu Bharia – AIR 681 (99.961%ile)

Result highlights of JEE Main 2024

• 6 students scored above 99.95%ile (Highest in Sikar)
• 15 students scored above 99.90%ile (Highest in Sikar)
• 30 students scored above 99.80%ile (Highest in Sikar)
• 102 students scored above 99.50%ile (Highest in Sikar)
• 231 students scored above 99.00%ile (Highest in Sikar)
• Exceptional performance, with 2 students achieving 100%ile in Physics.

JEE Main 2024 toppers:

• Deepak – AIR 467 (99.98%ile)
• Harsh Lamba – AIR 610 (99.97%ile)
• Akshay – AIR 739 (99.96%ile)
• Harsh Birda – AIR 999 (99.94%ile)

JEE Main Preparation Guide by Matrix Academy’s Topper

Matrix JEE Academy, Sikar, has a history of exceptional performance in the JEE Main exam. This is possible because of the research-backed strategies used by Matrix toppers. The highly experienced Matrix faculty has IIT/NIT and top engineering college graduates. Hence, they bring in their expertise, experience and self-tested strategy to make a foolproof study plan for JEE Main. Let us discuss the preparation strategies used by our toppers to crack JEE Main:

• Bhavya Modi (99.97 percentile) stresses mastering the NCERT. He solved every exercise mentioned in the NCERT twice to build accuracy.
• Gaurav Pareek (99.9888 percentile) suggests solving high-quality numericals and questions daily without fail. He used to solve 40-60 mixed physics and maths problems daily.
•  Rishabh Meel (AIR 70, JEE Advanced 2025) took weekly tests seriously. He developed a habit of giving the exam as it is real and maintaining an error log to track down his mistakes.
• Nishant & Sumit Kumar (99+ percentile scorers) believe that the habit that sets apart a topper is a structured revision cycle. They revised formulas, coaching notes and PYQs every day.

Along with these strategies, a student who focuses on time management, regular coaching classes and maintains consistency can crack JEE Main 2026.

Are you preparing for JEE Main from class 11? Find out the journey of toppers and the strategic study plan to crack JEE.

Conclusion

To crack JEE Main 2026, it is all about conceptual clarity, consistent practice and the right study strategy. An effective study strategy is built based on the syllabus, high-weightage topics, previous year cut-offs and other key components. This is what sets a topper apart. 

To crack the dream of securing admission in the top-tier engineering institutes, stay consistent with PYQs, mock tests and follow the guidance of your mentors. It is advised to stay updated with NTA notifications to avoid missing important information.

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