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Joint Entrance Examination (Main) 2026

National Testing Agency (NTA)

Examination Profile

About the Entrance Exam

The Joint Entrance Examination (Main) is a highly competitive national-level undergraduate admission test administered across India and several international centers. Conducted in two sessions (typically January and April), the exam provides multiple optimization attempts for engineering aspirants to improve their scores within the same academic cycle. The evaluation standard consists of three main papers: Paper 1 for B.E./B.Tech, Paper 2A for B.Arch, and Paper 2B for B.Planning.

Primary Gateway to NITs, IIITs, and Premier GFTIs

Two Testing Sessions Every Year for Score Optimization

Determines Selection Tier for Top 2.5 Lakh JEE Advanced Aspirants

Rigorous Computer-Based Evaluation Tracking Core Class 11 & 12 Curriculum

Duration

180 Min

Questions

Mode

ONLINE

Frequency

TWICE_A_YEAR

Admission Timeline 2026

JEE Main 2027 Session 1 Notification Release

Scheduled Date

2026-10-31

JEE Main 2027 Session 1 Online Registration Start

Scheduled Date

2026-11-01

JEE Main 2027 Session 1 Registration Close Date

Scheduled Date

2026-12-02

Session 1 Official Admit Card Link Release

Scheduled Date

2027-01-18

JEE Main 2027 Session 1 Exam Window

Scheduled Date

2027-01-22

JEE Main 2027 Session 1 Result Tracker Out

Scheduled Date

2027-02-15

JEE Main 2027 Session 2 Portal Re-opening Date

Scheduled Date

2027-02-18

JEE Main 2027 Session 2 Registration Deadline

Scheduled Date

2027-03-15

Session 2 Main Admit Card Download Generation

Scheduled Date

2027-03-29

JEE Main 2027 Session 2 Exam Window

Scheduled Date

2027-04-03

JEE Main 2027 Final Combined All India Rank Result

Scheduled Date

2027-04-25

Exam Pattern

Breakdown of subjects and marking

2026 Official

Score Range

0-300

The exam uses single-correct multiple-choice questions mixed with numerical-value questions where students must type integer answers. Correct answers add $+4$ marks, while incorrect answers deduct $-1$ mark across both formats.

Section	Questions	Duration
Section 1: Physics \| Mechanics, Modern Physics & Theory	30	60m
Section 2: Chemistry \| Organic, Inorganic & Physical Core	30	60m
Section 3: Mathematics \| Calculus, Algebra & Coordinate Geometry	30	60m

Registration Process

The registration framework operates entirely online through the official NTA candidate portal, requiring Aadhaar-linked verification for identity protection.

Required Documents:

Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must have passed or be actively appearing in Class 12 or its equivalent. There is no structural age limit bar enforced by NTA.
Subject Requirements: Applicants must have selected Physics and Mathematics as mandatory core subjects along with Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, or technical vocational choices.
Documentation Pack: Candidates are required to upload passport photographs, digital signatures, category proofs (if applicable), and active academic details.
Application Fee: Registration processing requires online fee payment for a single paper (1000 for General Male, 800 for General Female, 900 for EWS/OBC-NCL Male, 800 for EWS/OBC-NCL Female, and 500 for SC/ST/PwD/Transgender candidates).

Result Statistics

Total Marks

300

Passing Criteria

Dynamic NTA Percentile Cutoff

Final ranks calculation candidates ke dono structural testing attempts mein se unke highest secured dynamic percentile matrix ko clear monitor karke banti hai. Top NIT branches (jaise CSE ya IT) secure karne ke liye dynamic dashboard safe target $99.5+$ percentile track benchmark karta hai. Final list announce hote hi dynamic integration matrix parameters qualify hone wale profiles ko counseling phase ke agle layout par push kar dete hain.