JEE Main 2026 Session 1 from January 21–30; Registration to Begin on October 25

Published: Monday, October 20, 2025, 10:31 [IST]

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially announced the exam dates for JEE Main 2026 Session 1. As per the latest update, the Joint Entrance Examination (Main) 2026 Session 1 will be held from January 21 to January 30, 2026. The registration process for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 will commence on October 25, 2025, through the official website - jeemain.nta.ac.in.

JEE Main 2026 Session 1 from January 21–30 — Image from PTI

JEE Main 2026 Session 1 from January 21 to 30; Registration to Begin on October 25

This major announcement brings clarity for lakhs of engineering aspirants preparing for admission to NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and for IIT JEE Advanced 2026 eligibility.

JEE Main 2026 Overview

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026
Conducting Activity	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam Mode	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Session 1 Dates	January 21-30, 2026
Session 2 Tentative Dates	April 2026
Registration Start Date	October 25, 2025
Official Website	jeemain.nta.ac.in
Courses Offered	B.E., B.Tech, B.Arch, and B.Planning

Important Dates for JEE Main 2026 Session 1

Registration begins: October 25, 2025
Last date to apply: December 2025
Correction window: December 2025
Admit card release: January 2026
Exam dates: January 21-30, 2026
Result announcement: February 2026

How to Register for JEE Main 2026

Candidates can register online by following the steps below:

1. Visit the official website - jeemain.nta.ac.in

2. Click on the "JEE Main 2026 Registration" link.

3. Complete the registration using your email ID and mobile number.

4. Fill in details such as personal information, academic qualifications, and exam preferences.

5. Upload the required documents - photograph, signature, and ID proof.

6. Pay the application fee online using debit/credit card, UPI, or net banking.

7. Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.

JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern

Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech):

Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
Type: Multiple-choice and numerical-based questions
Duration: 3 hours
Marks: 300

Paper 2A (B.Arch) & 2B (B.Planning):

Includes drawing and aptitude sections.
Conducted separately in CBT mode (except drawing part).

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed or be appearing in Class 12 (2024 or 2025) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

Age Limit: No upper age limit. Candidates must satisfy institute-specific age requirements if applicable.

Attempt Limit: A candidate can appear in both sessions and the best score will be considered for final ranking.

Benefits of Two Sessions

The JEE Main exam is conducted twice every year, allowing students to:

Improve performance in the second attempt.
Reduce exam pressure.
Rectify mistakes made in the first session.
Utilize the best score for admission and ranking.

JEE Main 2026 Application Fee:

Category	For 1 Session	For 2 Sessions
General (Male)	₹1,000-₹1,200	₹2,000-₹2,400
Female / Reserved Category	₹800-₹1,000	₹1,600-₹2,000

JEE Mains 2026 Preparation Tips

Focus on NCERT textbooks for core conceptual clarity.
Practice mock tests and previous year papers.
Maintain a daily revision schedule.
Time management and accuracy are key for high percentile scores.
Attempt online test series to get used to the CBT format.

What's Next

After the conclusion of Session 1 in January 2026, NTA will conduct Session 2 in April 2026. The JEE Advanced 2026 registration will begin after the JEE Main results are declared. Candidates qualifying the JEE Main cutoff will be eligible to appear for JEE Advanced for IIT admissions.

Conclusion

The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 is officially scheduled from January 21 to 30, 2026, and the registration process starts on October 25, 2025. Candidates should regularly check jeemain.nta.ac.in
for updates regarding the information brochure, eligibility criteria, and syllabus. With the exam just months away, aspirants are advised to finalize their preparation plans and stay updated with official notifications.