{"id":3910,"date":"2025-02-18T13:41:56","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T13:41:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topcollegeadmission.in\/?p=3910"},"modified":"2025-11-07T13:37:17","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T13:37:17","slug":"jee-main-exam-2025-everything-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topcollegeadmission.in\/index.php\/2025\/02\/18\/jee-main-exam-2025-everything-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Jee Mains 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Joint Entrance Examination (Main)-2026:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main is India\u2019s most sought-after engineering entrance exam, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). It serves as a gateway to top engineering institutes, including NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and also acts as the qualifying exam for JEE Advanced, which leads to admission into IITs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re preparing for JEE Main 2026, this guide will help you with exam dates, syllabus, preparation strategies, cutoff trends, and career opportunities after JEE Main.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exam Overview <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feature<\/strong><\/td>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Conducting Body<\/strong><\/td>National Testing Agency (NTA)<\/td><\/tr>
Exam Mode<\/strong><\/td>Computer-Based Test (CBT)<\/td><\/tr>
Frequency<\/strong><\/td>Twice a year (January & April)<\/td><\/tr>
Duration<\/strong><\/td>3 Hours<\/td><\/tr>
Eligibility<\/strong><\/td>Passed or appearing in Class 12 (PCM stream)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Subjects Covered<\/strong><\/td>Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Marking Scheme<\/strong><\/td>+4 for correct answer, -1 for incorrect answer<\/td><\/tr>
Total Marks<\/strong><\/td>300 (Paper 1)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Official Website<\/strong><\/td>jeemain.nta.ac.in<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

 JEE Main 2026 Dates :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Event<\/strong><\/td>January Session<\/strong><\/td>April Session<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Registration Starts<\/strong><\/td>31 October 2025<\/td>Last week of January 2026 onwards<\/td><\/tr>
Last Date to Apply<\/strong><\/td>27 November 2025
(Up to 09:00 P.M)<\/td>		—<\/td><\/tr>
Admit Card Release<\/strong><\/td>03 days before the date of the Examination<\/td>03 days before the date of the Examination<\/td><\/tr>
Exam Dates<\/strong><\/td>Between 21 – 30 January 2026<\/td>Between 01 – 10 April 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Results Declaration<\/strong><\/td>By12 February 2026 (Tentative)<\/td>To be announced <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Pro Tip:<\/strong> Don’t wait until the last day to register. Apply as soon as the application window opens!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

JEE Main is conducted for three different courses:
Paper 1<\/strong> \u2013 B.E.\/B.Tech
Paper 2A<\/strong> \u2013 B.Arch
Paper 2B<\/strong> \u2013 B.Planning<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paper 1 (B.E.\/B.Tech) \u2013 Exam Pattern<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Subject<\/strong><\/td>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td>Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Physics<\/strong><\/td>30<\/td>100<\/td><\/tr>
Chemistry<\/strong><\/td>30<\/td>100<\/td><\/tr>
Mathematics<\/strong><\/td>30<\/td>100<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Paper 2A (B.Arch) \u2013 Exam Pattern<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Subject<\/strong><\/td>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td>Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Mathematics<\/strong><\/td>30<\/td>100<\/td><\/tr>
Aptitude Test<\/strong><\/td>50<\/td>200<\/td><\/tr>
Drawing Test<\/strong><\/td>2<\/td>100<\/td><\/tr>
Total<\/strong><\/td>82<\/td>400<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Paper 2B (B.Planning) \u2013 Exam Pattern<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Subject<\/strong><\/td>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td>Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Mathematics<\/strong><\/td>30<\/td>100<\/td><\/tr>
Aptitude Test<\/strong><\/td>50<\/td>200<\/td><\/tr>
Planning-Based Questions<\/strong><\/td>25<\/td>100<\/td><\/tr>
Total<\/strong><\/td>105<\/td>400<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Pro Tip:<\/strong> Practice computer-based mock tests<\/strong> regularly to get familiar with the exam pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Application Fees Structure- Structure based on different categories<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 <\/strong> Fee payable for JEE (Main) \u2013 202<\/strong>6<\/td>Type of Candidate<\/strong><\/td>Centres in India (Fee in \u20b9)<\/strong><\/td>Centres Outside India (Fee in \u20b9)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
  Paper 1: B.E.\/B. Tech OR Paper 2A: B. Arch OR Paper 2B: B. Planning<\/td>  General<\/td>Male<\/td>1000<\/td>5000<\/td><\/tr>
Female<\/td>800<\/td>4000<\/td><\/tr>
Gen-EWS\/ OBC (NCL)<\/td>Male<\/td>900<\/td>4500<\/td><\/tr>
Female<\/td>800<\/td>4000<\/td><\/tr>
SC\/ST\/ PwD\/PwBD<\/td>Male<\/td>500<\/td>2500<\/td><\/tr>
Female<\/td>500<\/td>2500<\/td><\/tr>
Third Gender<\/td>500<\/td>3000<\/td><\/tr>
Paper 1: B.E.\/ B. Tech & Paper 2A: B. Arch OR Paper 1: B.E.\/B. Tech & Paper 2B: B. Planning OR Paper 1: B.E.\/B. Tech, Paper 2A: B. Arch & Paper 2B: B. Planning OR Paper 2A: B. Arch & Paper 2B: B. Planning<\/td> <\/strong> General\/ Gen EWS\/ OBC (NCL<\/td>Male<\/td>2000<\/td>10000<\/td><\/tr>
Female<\/td>1600<\/td>8000<\/td><\/tr>
  SC\/ ST\/ PwD\/ PwBD<\/td>Male<\/td>1000<\/td>5000<\/td><\/tr>
Female<\/td>1000<\/td>5000<\/td><\/tr>
  Third Gender<\/td>1000<\/td>5000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Eligibility Criteria <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To appear for JEE Main 2026, students must meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Educational Qualification<\/strong>
Passed Class 12 (PCM stream)<\/strong> or appearing in 2026
Minimum 75% aggregate (for NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Age Limit<\/strong>
No age limit (but must meet college admission criteria)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Number of Attempts<\/strong>
No attempt limit (can appear multiple times)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

JEE Main 2026 Syllabus <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Physics<\/strong><\/td>Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Work, Energy & Power
Thermodynamics, Electrostatics, Optics, Modern Physics<\/td><\/tr>
Chemistry<\/strong><\/td>Organic, Inorganic, and Physical Chemistry
Chemical Bonding, Thermodynamics, Biomolecules<\/td><\/tr>
Mathematics<\/strong><\/td>Algebra, Calculus, Coordinate Geometry
Trigonometry, Probability, Statistics<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Pro Tip:<\/strong> NCERT Books<\/strong> are for JEE preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

JEE Main 2024 Cutoff  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Category\/Year<\/strong><\/td>2024<\/strong><\/td>2023<\/strong><\/td>2022<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
General<\/strong><\/td>100.0000000 to 93.2362181<\/strong><\/td>90.7788642<\/strong><\/td>88.4121383<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
OBC-NCL<\/strong><\/td>93.2312696 to 79.6757881<\/strong><\/td>75.6229025<\/strong><\/td>67.0090297<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
SC<\/strong><\/td>93.2312696 to 60.0923182<\/strong><\/td>73.6114227<\/strong><\/td>43.0820954<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
ST<\/strong><\/td>93.2312696 to 46.6975840<\/strong><\/td>51.9776027<\/strong><\/td>26.7771328<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Gen-EWS<\/strong><\/td>93.2312696 to 81.3266412<\/strong><\/td>37.2348772<\/strong><\/td>63.1114141<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
PwD<\/strong><\/td>93.2041331 to 0.0018700<\/strong><\/td>0.0013527<\/strong><\/td>0.0031029<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Pro Tip:<\/strong> Aim for 99+ percentile<\/strong> for top NITs & IIITs!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colleges Accepting JEE Main <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top NITs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • NIT Trichy<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • NIT Surathkal<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • NIT Warangal<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • NIT Allahabad<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Top IIITs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \n
    • IIIT Hyderabad<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • IIIT Bangalore<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • IIIT Delhi<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Other Institutes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • GFTIs (Government Funded Technical Institutes)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • State Government Engineering Colleges<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        JEE Main vs JEE Advanced: What\u2019s the Difference? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Feature<\/strong><\/td>JEE Main<\/strong><\/td>JEE Advanced<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
        Purpose<\/strong><\/td>For NITs, IIITs, GFTIs<\/td>For IITs<\/td><\/tr>
        Attempts per Year<\/strong><\/td>2<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr>
        Subjects<\/strong><\/td>PCM<\/td>PCM<\/td><\/tr>
        Difficulty<\/strong><\/td>Moderate<\/td>High<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

        Only JEE Main Qualifiers<\/strong> can appear for JEE Advanced<\/strong> for IIT admissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Preparation Strategy for JEE Main 2026 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Make a Study Plan<\/strong> \u2013  Cover syllabus in 3-4 months<\/strong> and revise.
        Solve Mock Tests & PYQs<\/strong> \u2013  Attempt NTA mock tests<\/strong> regularly.
        Concept-Based Learning<\/strong> \u2013  Focus on derivations, problem-solving, and logic building.
        Time Management<\/strong> \u2013  Attempt easy questions first<\/strong>, then move to tough ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

         Recommended Books:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Physics:<\/strong> HC Verma, DC Pandey<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Chemistry:<\/strong> NCERT, OP Tandon<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Mathematics:<\/strong> RD Sharma, Arihant Series<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Final Tips for JEE Main Aspirants <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

           Stay Consistent & Avoid Distractions
          Join a Coaching or Use Online Platforms (Unacademy, Vedantu, etc.)
          Solve at least 30-40 mock tests before the exam
          Revise Important Topics Before the Exam
          Manage Time Efficiently During the Exam<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          JEE Main is one of the toughest but most rewarding entrance exams in India. With proper planning, consistent practice, and dedication, you can secure a top rank and get admission into your dream engineering college. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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