JEE Main Exam Pattern for B.Tech/B.E. (Paper 1):
1. Duration: 3 hours (4 hours for PwD candidates)
2. Mode: Online
3. Sections:
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
4. Total Number of Questions: 90
5. Total Compulsory Questions: 75
6. Marking System:
- +4 marks for each correct answer
- -1 mark for each wrong answer
- 0 marks for unattempted questions
7. Total Marks: 300
JEE Main 2026 Exam Date
The schedule of JEE Main 2026 has been announced. Candidates can check below the JEE Main 2026 exam dates for sessions 1 and 2.
| Events/Session | JEE Main 2026 Session - 1 Tentative Dates | JEE Main 2026 Session - 2 Tentative Dates |
|---|---|---|
| JEE Main 2026 Notification | November 2025 | |
| JEE Main 2026 Application | 1st week of November, 2025 | 1st week of February, 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 1st week of December, 2025 | 1st week of March, 2026 |
| Release of JEE Main Admit Card 2026 | 1st week of January, 2026 | 1st week of April, 2026 |
| JEE Main 2026 Exam tentative date | January 3rd week, 2026 | April 2nd week, 2026 |
| Announcement of Result | February 1st week, 2026 | April last week, 2026 |
JEE Main Exam Pattern for B.Arch and B.Plan (Paper 2)
JEE Main 2026 Important Details
| Particulars | Details (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| JEE Main 2026 official website | jeemain.nta.ac.in |
| JEE Main 2026 exam date | Session 1- January 2026 Session 2- April 2026 |
| Start of JEE Main 2026 Registration | Session 1- November 2025 Session 2- February 2026 |
| JEE Main Application Fee 2026 | INR 1000- Unreserved INR 800- Gen-EWS and OBC-NCL INR 500- SC, ST and PwD INR 800- Female candidates of all categories |
| JEE Main Helpline Number | Email- jeemain@nta.ac.in Phone- 011-40759000 |
Important Topics in JEE Main 2026:
Mathematics:
- Vectors, Sequence and Series, Circles, Inverse Trigonometric Functions, Probability, Matrices, Complex Numbers, Quadratic Equations, Parabola, Functions, Hyperbola, Continuity and Differentiability, Limits, Definite Integral, Application of derivations
Physics:
- Current Electricity, Heat Transfer, Gravitational and Electro-Statics, Dimensional Analysis, Thermodynamics, Waves, Geometrical Optics, Kinetic Theory of Gases, Rotational Dynamics, Electromagnetic Induction
Chemistry:
- Carbonyl Compounds, Redox Reactions, Thermodynamics, Electrochemistry, Mole Concept, Chemical Equilibrium, Chemical Bonding, Coordination Chemistry, Qualitative Analysis
JEE Main 2026 Best Preparation Tips
To prepare for the JEE Main 2026 Exam students can start by creating a roadmap to follow.
- Study the previous syllabus and exam pattern of JEE.
- First start by choosing which subject you want to study and make detailed notes on important topics.
- Build a solid foundation in subjects like Physics, chemistry, and mathematics.
- Prepare by solving the NCERT textbooks and practice questions.
- Understand where you are making mistakes and keep practising till there are no mistakes.
- Stay focused on the goal by keeping yourself motivated.
- Allow yourself some quiet time by staying away from external distractions.
- Students can refer to the list of books mentioned below for JEE preparation. These books are recommended highly by toppers.
JEE Main 2026 Books
| Book Title | Author |
|---|---|
| Skill in Mathematics | Amit M Agarwal |
| Comprehensive Organic Chemistry | Amitava Mazumder |
| Problems in General Physics | IGOR. EVGENYEVICH IRODOV |
| Physics Galaxy 2020-21: Advanced Illustration in Physics | Ashish Arora |
Syllabus
- Based on the CBSE curriculum for Class 11 and 12.
- Covers in-depth concepts and problem-solving skills.
JEE Main Mock Tests 2026
- Practice: Candidates should take as many mock tests as possible to identify weak areas and improve before the actual exam.
- Official Website: Mock tests are available on the NTA website.
JEE Advanced Paper Pattern 2026
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Exam Format | Two papers, each of three hours duration |
| Question Types | Multiple-choice questions (MCQs), numerical answer type (NAT) questions, and matching type questions |
| Subjects Covered | Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics |
| Total Questions | 108 (54 in each paper) |
| Marking Scheme |
MCQs: Correct answer: +3 marks. Incorrect answer: -1 mark. No answer: 0 marks. NAT Questions: Correct answer: +3 marks. Incorrect answer: 0 marks. Matching Type Questions: Correct match: +1 mark. Incorrect match: 0 marks. |
| Language | English and Hindi |
| Mode | Online (CBT) |
| Negative Marking | Yes, for incorrect answers to MCQs |
JEE Advanced 2026 Dates - Tentative
Check below the tentative schedule for JEE Advanced 2026:
| Activity | Date (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Online Registration for JEE (Advanced) 2026 | April 2026 |
| Admit Card available for downloading | May 2026 |
| JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Date | May 17, 2026 |
| Copy of candidate responses to be available on the JEE (Advanced) 2026 website | May 2026 |
| Release of provisional answer keys | May 2026 |
| Challenge window of provisional answer keys | May 2026 |
| Online declaration of final answer key and Results of JEE Advanced 2026 | June 1, 2026 |
Aspirants should stay updated with official notifications on https://jeemain.nta.ac.in/ and prepare diligently to excel in JEE 2026, aiming for a successful career in engineering.
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