(Admit Card & Full Details)
🗂️ 1) Basic Exam Details
| Category | Information |
|---|
| Exam Name | NTA JEE (Joint Entrance Examination) Main 2026 Session-1 |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Courses Covered | B.E./B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Planning |
| Official Website | jeemain.nta.nic.in |
📅 2) Important Dates
| Event | Date / Time-Period |
|---|
| Online Application Start | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 27 Nov 2025 (up to 09:00 PM) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Exam Dates (Session-1) | 21–29 Jan 2026 |
| Admit Card Available | 3 Days before exam |
| Result Tentative Date | 12 Feb 2026 |
💰 3) Application Fee (Session-1)
Fees differ by paper combination and category.
| Category | Paper 1 Only | Paper 1 & 2 Both |
|---|
| General (Male) | ₹1,000 | ₹2,000 |
| EWS / OBC NCL (Male) | ₹900 | ₹1,800 (approx) |
| General / OBC / EWS (Female) | ₹800 | ₹1,600 |
| SC / ST (Male & Female) | ₹500 | ₹1,000 |
Fees through: Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / E Challan
(Note: Official NTA brochure में IAS standards के हिसाब से Fee और International centres fee अलग हो सकते हैं)
🎓 4) Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Details |
|---|
| Age Limit | No Age Limit |
| Educational Qualification | Passed / Appearing Class 12 (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics from a recognized board in India |
🧠 5) Exam Pattern Overview
(Standard JEE Main pattern used in 2026)
| Paper | Subjects / Sections | Mode | Duration |
|---|
| Paper-1 (B.E./B.Tech) | Maths, Physics, Chemistry | CBT | 3 hrs |
| Paper-2A (B.Arch) | Maths, Aptitude, Drawing | CBT + Offline Drawing | 3 hrs |
| Paper-2B (B.Planning) | Maths, Aptitude, Planning | CBT | 3 hrs |
Each correct answer: +4; Wrong: −1 (negative marking).
📥 6) Admit Card Information
| Point | Details |
|---|
| Admit Card Released | Yes — admit cards released around late January for exams on 28 & 29 Jan 2026 |
| How to Download | Log in at jeemain.nta.nic.in with Application No. & DOB or Password |
| Carry to Exam | Printed Admit Card + Valid ID Proof + Passport-size photos |
🧾 7) Exam Day Guidelines (Key Points)
- Report at centre well before entry time.
- Only allowed items: Admit card, ID proof, passport-size photos.
- Calculators (physical or virtual) are not permitted.
📌 8) Result & Scorecard
| Result | Expected |
|---|
| JEE Main 2026 Session-1 | By 12 February 2026 (Tentative) |
🔎 Quick Summary
- 🗓 Online applications: 31 Oct – 27 Nov 2025
- 📝 Session-1 exams: 21–29 Jan 2026
- 📄 Admit cards: Released just before exam (late Jan)
- 📊 Result: Expected mid-Feb 2026
