The National Testing Agency (NTA) is gearing up to commence the JEE Mains 2026 registration process for Session 1. While the exact date is yet to be announced, it is anticipated to begin in October 2025. Interested candidates are advised to keep an eye on the official NTA JEE website, jeemain.nta.nic.in, for the application link and further updates.
The examination dates for both Sessions 1 and 2 of JEE (Main) have been confirmed. Session 1 is scheduled to take place from January 21 to 30, 2026, followed by Session 2 from April 1 to 10, 2026.
JEE (Main) comprises two papers. Paper 1 is crucial for admission to undergraduate engineering programs (B.E./B.Tech.) across various institutions like NITs, IIITs, and other centrally funded technical institutions. It also serves as a qualifying test for JEE (Advanced), which leads to admission into IITs. Paper 2 is designed for aspiring candidates seeking admission to B.Arch and B.Planning courses.
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