JEE Main 2026 – Exam Dates, Pattern, Syllabus, Cutoff, PYQ Papers & Guide

Q: What is JEE Main and who conducts it?

JEE Main (Joint Entrance Examination Main) is a prestigious entrance examination conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to B.Tech, B.E., B.Arch, B.Planning programs across India.

Q: What is the mode and duration of the JEE Main examination?

The exam is conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) with a total duration of 3 Hours (180 Minutes) for a maximum score of 300 marks.

Q: What is the official website for JEE Main 2026?

The official portal is accessible at https://jeemain.nta.nic.in.

JEE Main: Joint Entrance Examination Main

Comprehensive student gateway for B.Tech, B.E., B.Arch, B.Planning admissions. Access official registration schedule, question papers with solutions, cutoff ranks, college predictors, and counselling guides.

B.Tech, B.E., B.Arch, B.Planning Duration: 3 Hours (180 Minutes) Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT) Total Marks: 300 Frequency: Twice a Year (Session 1 & Session 2) Fee: ?1,000 (General Male) / ?800 (Female/Reserved)

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JEE Main 2026 Key Highlights

Quick Facts Matrix

Full Name of Examination	Joint Entrance Examination Main
Conducting Authority	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Category & Stream	Engineering
Admissions & Course Types	B.Tech, B.E., B.Arch, B.Planning
Mode of Examination	Computer Based Test (CBT)
Examination Duration	3 Hours (180 Minutes)
Total Maximum Marks	300 Marks
Examination Frequency	Twice a Year (Session 1 & Session 2)
Application Fee	?1,000 (General Male) / ?800 (Female/Reserved)
Official Web Portal	https://jeemain.nta.nic.in

Eligibility Criteria for JEE Main 2026

Passed Class 12 or appearing with Physics, Mathematics, and one of Chemistry/Biology/Biotech/Technical Vocational subject. 75% aggregate marks (65% for SC/ST) in 10+2 or top 20 percentile for NIT/IIIT/CFTI admission.

Exam Pattern & Paper Structure

Computer Based Test (CBT)

90 Questions (Attempt 75): 25 questions each in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (20 MCQs + 10 Numerical value questions where 5 must be answered).

Marking Scheme & Scoring Mechanism

+4 marks for correct response, -1 mark for incorrect response in both MCQs and Numerical value questions.

High-Yield Syllabus Overview

Physics (Mechanics, Electrodynamics, Thermodynamics, Modern Physics), Chemistry (Physical, Organic, Inorganic), Mathematics (Calculus, Algebra, Coordinate Geometry, Vectors).

Central Government Reservation Policy

Reservation Category	Percentage Allocation	Key Eligibility Mandate
GEN-EWS (Economically Weaker Section)	10%	Annual family income < ₹8 Lakhs from all sources; valid current FY certificate
OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer)	27%	Central OBC list compliance; Non-creamy layer certificate issued after April 1
Scheduled Caste (SC)	15%	Recognized competent authority caste certificate
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	7.5%	Recognized competent authority tribe certificate
Persons with Disabilities (PwD)	5% (Horizontal)	Minimum 40% benchmark disability certified by designated Medical Board

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Overview

What is JEE Main and who conducts it?

JEE Main (Joint Entrance Examination Main) is a prestigious entrance examination conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to B.Tech, B.E., B.Arch, B.Planning programs across India.

What is the eligibility criteria for appearing in JEE Main 2026?

What is the mode and duration of the JEE Main examination?

The exam is conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) with a total duration of 3 Hours (180 Minutes) for a maximum score of 300 marks.

What is the official website for JEE Main 2026?

The official portal is accessible at https://jeemain.nta.nic.in.