The JEE Main exam calendar 2026 provides a session-wise overview of important events such as application dates, exam schedule, city intimation slip, admit card release, answer key, and result declaration.
As per official information, JEE Main 2026 Session 1 will be conducted in January 2026, while Session 2 is expected to take place in April 2026. The detailed JEE Main 2026 schedule with exact deadlines is yet to be released by NTA.
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for updates related to the JEE Main 2026 exam dates, application process, and admit card timeline.
JEE Main Exam Calendar 2026 – Overview
The JEE Main Exam Calendar 2026 shared below is prepared based on the official notification and previous year trends. It outlines the tentative timeline for both sessions.
📌 Note: The final and detailed JEE Main 2026 calendar with confirmed dates will be released separately by NTA.
JEE Main Exam Calendar 2026 – Session 1 (January)
The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exam dates are scheduled for January 2026. The exact dates for city intimation slips, admit cards, and answer keys will be announced later.
📅 Tentative Schedule – Session 1
Events | Dates (Session 1) |
Registration start date | October 31, 2025 |
Registration last date | November 27, 2025 |
Form correction window | December 1–2, 2025 |
City intimation slip | First week of January 2026 (Expected) |
Admit card release | 3–4 days before exam |
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exam | January 21–30, 2026 |
Provisional answer key | February 2026 (Expected) |
Answer key challenge window | February 2026 (Expected) |
Final answer key | February 2026 (Expected) |
Session 1 result | February 2026 (Expected) |
This JEE Main January session schedule helps candidates plan preparation and document readiness in advance.
JEE Main Exam Calendar 2026 – Session 2 (April) [Tentative]
The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam is expected to be conducted in April 2026. The schedule below is tentative and subject to change.
📅 Tentative Schedule – Session 2
Events | Dates (Session 2) |
Registration start | Last week of January 2026 |
Form correction window | February 2026 |
City intimation slip | Second week of March 2026 |
Admit card release | Around 4 days before exam |
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam | April 2026 |
Provisional answer key | April 2026 (Expected) |
Answer key challenge window | April 2026 (Expected) |
Final answer key | April 2026 (Expected) |
Session 2 result | April 20, 2026 (Expected) |
The JEE Main April session calendar 2026 allows candidates to improve scores or appear again for better rank.
Important Notes on JEE Main Exam Calendar 2026
- The JEE Main 2026 exam schedule is released session-wise
- Application, admit card, and answer key dates are released separately
- City intimation slips are issued before admit cards
- Candidates should rely only on the official JEE Main exam calendar 2026
JEE Main Exam Calendar 2026 FAQs
When will the JEE Main 2026 exam be conducted?
JEE Main 2026 will be conducted in two sessions — January 2026 (Session 1) and April 2026 (Session 2).
Has the detailed JEE Main 2026 calendar been released?
No, only the tentative exam months have been confirmed. The detailed calendar will be released later.
When will the JEE Main 2026 city intimation slip be released?
City intimation slips are expected to be released a few weeks before the exam for each session.
How to prepare for JEE Main 2026 effectively?
Candidates should follow the syllabus, understand the exam pattern, practice previous year question papers, and track dates from the JEE Main exam calendar 2026.
