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- ✓Official Notification: November 2025
- ✓Session 1 Registration: Nov–Dec 2025
- ✓Session 1 Exam: Second/third week of January 2026
- ✓Session 2 Registration: February 2026
JEE Main 2026 & JEE Advanced 2025 – Exam Dates, Syllabus, Pattern, Eligibility, Admit Card & More
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JEE Main and JEE Advanced are India’s most prestigious entrance exams for undergraduate engineering admissions, opening the gateway to IITs, NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and more. This page is your one-stop hub for the latest official dates, syllabus, eligibility, exam pattern, application process, fees, cut-offs, answer keys, top college lists, and the best prep tips for JEE Main 2026 and JEE Advanced 2025. Stay updated and get ahead with trusted info, resource links, and answers to all FAQs!
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JEE Main 2026: All You Need To Know
JEE Main 2026, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), is a national-level computer-based exam for admission to top engineering (B.E./B.Tech), architecture (B.Arch), and planning (B.Planning) programs in India. It is the qualifying stage for JEE Advanced and is accepted by NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and most top private colleges.
| Exam Name | Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Frequency | Twice a year (January & April) |
| Courses Offered | B.E./B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Planning |
| Eligibility | 12th pass with PCM/PCB (for B.Arch), other criteria below |
| Official Website | jeemain.nta.ac.in |
JEE Main 2026 Important Dates (Tentative)
- Official Notification: November 2025
- Session 1 Registration: Nov–Dec 2025
- Session 1 Exam: Second/third week of January 2026
- Session 2 Registration: February 2026
- Session 2 Exam: First/second week of April 2026
- Results: One week after each session
- JoSAA Counselling: June 2026 onwards
Note: Dates are tentative. Always check official NTA website for updates.
JEE Main 2026 Eligibility Criteria
- Must have passed 12th in 2024, 2025, or appear in 2026 with Physics and Maths as compulsory subjects.
- Minimum aggregate: General – 75% (or top 20 percentile), SC/ST/OBC – 65% (for NIT/IIIT admission, not for appearing in exam).
- No upper age limit.
- 3-year diploma holders eligible for B.E./B.Tech.
- Indian nationals & select foreign nationals eligible.
JEE Main 2026 Registration & Application Process
- Apply online at jeemain.nta.ac.in only.
- Fill personal and academic details, upload required documents, and pay the exam fee online (or via bank challan).
- Check info carefully; correction window opens after registration closes.
- Download & print confirmation page for future reference.
Documents required: Photo, signature, ID proof (Aadhaar/PAN), Class 10/12 certificates, category/PwD certificates (if applicable).
JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
- Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech): Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (90 questions, 300 marks, 3 hours)
- Each subject: 20 MCQs + 10 numericals (attempt any 5 numericals)
- Marking: +4 for correct, -1 for wrong MCQ, 0 for unattempted/numericals
- Paper 2A: B.Arch; Paper 2B: B.Planning (Separate patterns)
- CBT mode; Syllabus based on NCERT Class 11 & 12
JEE Main 2026 Syllabus (Physics, Chemistry, Maths)
The syllabus is based on NCERT Class 11 and 12 for Physics, Chemistry, and Maths.
High-weightage topics include:
High-weightage topics include:
- Physics: Laws of Motion, Gravitation, Properties of Solids & Liquids, Electrostatics, Thermodynamics
- Chemistry: Atomic Structure, Equilibrium, Organic Compounds, Coordination Compounds
- Maths: Sets, Relations, Functions, Matrices, Determinants, Calculus, Probability, Coordinate Geometry
Admit Card, Answer Key, Results
- Admit cards released 3 days before the exam – download from official website
- Provisional & final answer keys after exam
- Results within 1 week of each session (best of both sessions counted)
- Check results and download scorecard using application number and DOB
- Percentile-based ranking system
JEE Main Cutoff (2024/2025 Expected)
| Category | 2024 Cutoff (%) | 2025 Expected (%) |
|---|---|---|
| General | 90.77 | 90–92 |
| EWS | 75.62 | 75–80 |
| OBC-NCL | 73.61 | 73–78 |
| SC | 51.97 | 50–55 |
| ST | 37.23 | 40–45 |
JoSAA Counselling & Seat Allotment
JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) conducts central counselling for NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and IITs (based on JEE Advanced).
- Registration, choice filling, and locking preferences required
- Multiple rounds of seat allotment; Freeze/Float/Slide options
- Admission cutoffs change every year and depend on branch & category
Top IITs, NITs & IIITs (for JEE aspirants)
- IITs: Madras, Bombay, Delhi, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Roorkee, Guwahati, Hyderabad
- NITs: Trichy, Surathkal, Warangal, Calicut, Rourkela
- IIITs: Hyderabad, Bangalore, Delhi, Allahabad
Top Preparation Tips for JEE Main
- Study NCERT thoroughly, build strong concepts
- Practice with mock tests and previous year papers
- Make revision notes, mind maps, and formula sheets
- Time management and regular self-assessment
- Stay motivated and take care of your health
JEE Advanced 2025: Complete Details
JEE Advanced 2025, organized by IIT Kanpur, is the gateway to the IITs—the world’s most prestigious engineering institutes. JEE Advanced tests advanced problem-solving, reasoning, and time management across Physics, Chemistry, and Maths, and is considered one of the world’s toughest undergraduate entrance exams.
| Exam Name | Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Advanced 2025 |
| Conducting Body | IIT Kanpur |
| Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Courses Offered | B.Tech, BS, Dual Degrees, Integrated MSc/MTech |
| Official Website | jeeadv.ac.in |
JEE Advanced 2025 Important Dates
- Registration: April 23 – May 2, 2025
- Admit Card: May 12, 2025
- Exam Date: May 18, 2025 (Paper 1: 9am–12pm, Paper 2: 2:30–5:30pm)
- Response Sheet: May 22, 2025
- Provisional Answer Key: May 26, 2025
- Result/Final Key: June 2, 2025
Note: Stay tuned to official website for real-time updates.
JEE Advanced 2025 Eligibility
- Top 2,50,000 JEE Main rank holders (including all categories) eligible
- Must have passed 12th in 2024 or 2025 with Physics, Chemistry, and Maths
- Age limit: General: under 25 years (as of October 1, 2025), SC/ST/PwD: 5-year relaxation
- Max 2 attempts in consecutive years
- Indian nationals and select foreign nationals eligible
Category-wise qualifying aggregate: General – 75%, SC/ST/OBC/PwD – 65%
Application Process & Fee (JEE Advanced 2025)
- Apply online at jeeadv.ac.in (no offline forms)
- Upload documents: Photo, signature, 10th/12th mark sheets, ID proof, category certificate (if any)
- Pay fee: General/SC/ST/PwD/Female – ₹1450, Foreign Nationals (SAARC) – $90, Non-SAARC – $180 (+ taxes/charges)
- Correction window available for a limited period
- Save your application confirmation for reference
JEE Advanced 2025 Exam Pattern
- CBT mode; 2 papers (Paper 1 & 2), each 3 hours; both mandatory
- Physics, Chemistry, Maths in both papers
- Question types: MCQs (single/multiple correct), numericals, matching, reasoning
- Marking: Full/partial/zero/negative marking (varies by section; check exam instructions)
- English & Hindi language
JEE Advanced 2025 Syllabus (Physics, Chemistry, Maths)
The JEE Advanced syllabus covers advanced and application-based topics across PCM. Notable topics:
Physics: Kinematics, Thermodynamics, Oscillations, Magnetism, Modern Physics, Optics
Chemistry: Physical (Thermodynamics, Equilibrium), Organic (Reaction mechanisms), Inorganic (Coordination, P-block)
Maths: Algebra, Calculus, Trigonometry, Vectors, Probability, Coordinate & 3D Geometry
Download full official JEE Advanced syllabus PDF
Physics: Kinematics, Thermodynamics, Oscillations, Magnetism, Modern Physics, Optics
Chemistry: Physical (Thermodynamics, Equilibrium), Organic (Reaction mechanisms), Inorganic (Coordination, P-block)
Maths: Algebra, Calculus, Trigonometry, Vectors, Probability, Coordinate & 3D Geometry
Download full official JEE Advanced syllabus PDF
Admit Card, Answer Key & Result
- Admit card: Download from official site (May 12 onwards)
- Answer keys: Provisional key 2-3 days post-exam, final key with results
- Result: June 2, 2025 – shows AIR, category rank, score
- Scorecard required for JoSAA counselling & IIT admissions
Participating IITs, Seat Matrix & Reservation
23 IITs participate, with ~17,000 seats in B.Tech & other UG programs.
Reservation: OBC-NCL – 27%, SC – 15%, ST – 7.5%, EWS – 10%, PwD – 5% in all categories, min. 20% women in each IIT.
Reservation: OBC-NCL – 27%, SC – 15%, ST – 7.5%, EWS – 10%, PwD – 5% in all categories, min. 20% women in each IIT.
- Top IITs: Madras, Bombay, Delhi, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Roorkee, Guwahati, Hyderabad, BHU, Indore, Dhanbad
- Other institutes (via JoSAA): IISc, IISERs, IIPE, IIST, RGIPT
JEE Advanced Topper Prep Tips
- Start with NCERTs, then use H.C. Verma, Irodov, JD Lee, Hall & Knight, S.L. Loney
- Master concepts, then build speed with advanced problems
- Take weekly mock tests and analyze your mistakes
- Focus on accuracy and logical reasoning, not just calculation
- Stay motivated and consult mentors/coaches regularly
JEE Main & Advanced: Study Materials, Resources & Useful Links
- JEE Main Notes | JEE Advanced Notes
- JEE Main Syllabus PDF | JEE Advanced Syllabus PDF
- JEE Main Mock Test Series | JEE Advanced Mock Test Series
- JEE Previous Year Papers (PDF) | Sample Papers
- Important Formulas (All Subjects)
- Best Books for JEE
- Rank Predictor | Admission Cutoffs
- Topper Interviews
FAQs: JEE Main & JEE Advanced
- Who conducts JEE Main & Advanced?
JEE Main: NTA; JEE Advanced: IITs (2025 – IIT Kanpur) - Can I give JEE Main twice a year?
Yes, and the best score is used for rank/allotment. - How many attempts allowed?
JEE Main: 3 years; JEE Advanced: 2 consecutive years - What is the age limit?
JEE Main: None; JEE Advanced: under 25 (5-yr relax for SC/ST/PwD) - What is the paper pattern?
JEE Main: 90 questions (60 MCQ + 30 numericals); JEE Adv: 2 papers, mix of MCQ, numericals, matching - Is NCERT enough?
For theory, yes; for advanced practice, use extra books and mocks. - What documents needed for registration?
Photo, signature, certificates, ID proof, category/PwD docs - How is result calculated?
Main: percentile, best of sessions. Adv: total normalized score across both papers. - Is there a reservation system?
Yes – as per Government of India norms (OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD, women) - How many IIT seats?
~17,000 for B.Tech/BS; varies year to year. - When is JoSAA counselling?
June-July after JEE Main/Adv results.
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