JEE Main 2026 : Exam Date

JEE Main 2026 is a national level engineering entrance exam conducted by NTA (National Testing Agency).

This exam is conducted twice every year – first session in January and second session in April.

Here we are giving all the important information related to JEE Main 2026 exam dates in detail.

JEE Main 2026 Exam Dates (Tentative Schedule)

NTA has not yet released the official dates for JEE Main 2026, but an estimated schedule based on the trends of previous years is given below:

Event	Tentative Date
JEE Main 2026 Notification Release	Last week of October or First week of November 2025
Registration for Session 1 Begins	First week of November 2025
Admit Card for Session 1	January 2026
JEE Main 2026 Exam – Session 1	Last week of January 2026
Registration for Session 2 Begins	First week of February 2026
Admit Card for Session 2	March 2026
JEE Main 2026 Exam – Session 2	First week of April 2026

When will JEE Main 2026 be conducted?

🔹 Session 1 (January 2026)

• This exam is usually held in the last week of January.
• Its registration starts in the first week of November.
• Students get admit cards in early January.

🔹 Session 2 (April 2026)

• Session 2 exam is held in the first week of April.
• Forms for this are filled in the first week of February.
• Admit cards are issued by the end of March.

Tips related to exam dates

• Fill the form as soon as the notification is released – do not wait for the last date.
• Download the admit card on time – so that any technical problem can be avoided.
• Prepare for both the sessions – If you get low scores in one session, you will get a chance to improve in the other.
• Get information only from the official website – avoid any rumors.