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JEE Main 2026 Exam Date, Syllabus, Eligibility, Application Form & Preparation Tips

Posted on : 26 October, 2025 2:54 am

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JEE Mains

The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) is an engineering entrance assessment conducted for admission to various engineering colleges in India. It comprises two different examinations: the JEE-Main and the JEE-Advanced.

The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) conducts the joint admission process for a total of 23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), 31 National Institutes of Technology (NITs), 25 Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) campuses and other Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs) based on the rank obtained by a student in JEE-Main or JEE-Advanced, depending on the engineering college.

There are some institutes, such as the Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs), the Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy (IIPE), the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (RGIPT), the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), which use the score obtained in the JEE-Advanced examination as the basis for admission, but are not a part of the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) counselling process. Any student who takes admission to an Indian Institute of Technology cannot appear for the JEE-Advanced examination again. Still, the same is not the case with NIT, IISc, IISERs, RGIPT, IIPE, and IIST.

JEE-Main is conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA). JEE Main has two papers: Paper I and Paper II. Candidates may sit in either or both. Both papers contain multiple choice questions. Paper-I is for admission to B.E./B.Tech courses and is conducted in a Computer-Based Test mode. 

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, JEE-Main 2021 saw changes in the paper format and the number of attempts. Now there will be 20 single-choice questions and 10 numerical questions, out of which only five numerical questions are to be attempted. The marking scheme is same as earlier.

🎓Syllabus

Here’s a subject-wise breakdown of the syllabus for the JEE Main 2026 (Paper 1 – B.E./B.Tech) based on the official topics released by National Testing Agency (NTA).

📑 Mathematics

Key topics (Classes 11 & 12) for JEE Main 2026:

  • Sets, Relations and Functions

  • Complex Numbers & Quadratic Equations

  • Matrices and Determinants

  • Permutations, Combinations & Binomial Theorem

  • Sequence & Series

  • Limit, Continuity & Differentiability

  • Integral Calculus & Differential Equations

  • Coordinate Geometry (2D & 3D)

  • Vector Algebra

  • Statistics & Probability

  • Trigonometry’

⚖️Physics

Major topics to cover:

  • Units & Measurements, Kinematics

  • Laws of Motion, Work / Energy / Power

  • Rotational Motion, Gravitation

  • Properties of Solids & Liquids, Thermodynamics, Kinetic Theory

  • Oscillations & Waves

  • Electrostatics, Current Electricity

  • Magnetic Effects of Current & Magnetism, Electromagnetic Induction & Alternating Currents

  • Electromagnetic Waves, Optics

  • Dual Nature of Matter & Radiation, Atoms & Nuclei, Electronic Devices

  • Experimental Skills / Practical Physics (NTA emphasizes some weightage)

🧪Chemistry

Three branches — Physical, Inorganic & Organic.

Topics include:
Physical Chemistry

  • Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry

  • Atomic Structure

  • Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure

  • Chemical Thermodynamics

  • Solutions, Chemical Equilibrium, Chemical Kinetics

  • Redox Reactions & Electrochemistry

Inorganic Chemistry

  • Classification of Elements & Periodicity in Properties

  • P-Block Elements (Groups 13-18), d- & f-Block Elements

  • Coordination Compounds

Organic Chemistry

  • Purification & Characterisation of Organic Compounds

  • Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry

  • Hydrocarbons / Organic Compounds with Halogens / Oxygen / Nitrogen

  • Biomolecules

  • Principles related to Practical Chemistry

🧑‍🎓Eligibility

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have passed Class 12 / equivalent examination in 2024 or 2025, or be appearing in 2026.

You must have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects in 10+2

Year of Passing 12th

Only candidates who passed 12th in 2024, 2025, or are appearing in 2026 are eligible.

Students who passed before 2024 are not eligible, Same for respective year

Minimum Marks Requirement

There is no specific minimum percentage required to appear in JEE Main. However, for admission to NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs, candidates must secure at least:

    • 75% marks in Class 12 (for General category)

    • 65% marks (for SC/ST category)
      OR

    • Be in the top 20 percentile of their respective boards.

Age Limit

No age limit for appearing in JEE Main 2026.

Candidates must only satisfy the year of passing 12th condition.

Number of Attempts

You can appear in three consecutive years from your Class 12 passing year.

JEE Main is held twice a year — both attempts in a year count as one year’s attempt.

Subjects Combination (as per Course)

Course Mandatory Subjects in Class 12
B.E./B.Tech Physics, Mathematics + one of Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology/Technical Vocational Subject

📰Format of JEE Mains

Paper 1 – B.E. /B.tech Mode – CBT(Computer – Based Test)
Section Total Questions To Attempt Marks per Question
Physics 30 (20 MCQs + 10 Numerical) 25 +4 / −1
Chemistry 30 (20 MCQs + 10 Numerical) 25 +4 / −1
Mathematics 30 (20 MCQs + 10 Numerical) 25 +4 / −1
Total 90 75 —

💡 Question Types

  • Section A: Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) — 4 options, 1 correct.

  • Section B: Numerical Value Questions — enter a number (no negative marking).

  • You can skip 5 questions per subject (only 25 out of 30 need to be answered).

⏱️ Duration

  • 3 hours total (4 hours for candidates with benchmark disabilities).

🌍 Languages Available

English, Hindi, and other regional languages like Gujarati, Bengali, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, etc.

🔄 Marking Scheme

  • +4 marks for every correct answer.

  • −1 mark for each wrong answer (MCQs only).

  • No negative marking for numerical questions or unattempt questions.

Application Form

The application form will be available online only at the official site: jeemain.nta.nic.in

📝 Documents & Details Required

Before you fill the form, get these ready:

  • Valid email ID and mobile number.

  • A valid photo-ID (such as Aadhaar) and details matching the ID.

  • Scanned photograph and signature as per specifications.

  • Class 10 certificate (for proof of date of birth) and other academic-qualification details.

  • Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) if applicable.

 

📅 Important Dates

Event Dates(Tentative)
Registration for Session 1 Oct-25
Session 1 21 January 2026 – 30 January 2026
Registration for Session 2 last week of January 2025
Session 2

 

JEE Main 2026 is the first step towards your dream. Make sure to fill the application form properly, upload the documents correctly. Follow the official NTA updates for exact dates and dates.
For official Website: Click here

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