JEE Main 2026 Admit Card LIVE: NTA session 2 hall ticket soon; exam dates, pattern, marking scheme

Experts recommend that candidates focus on revising subject-wise high-weightage topics in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. During the final week, solving mock tests can help students evaluate their time management and identify recurring mistakes, rather than trying to cover remaining syllabus gaps.

JEE Main 2026: Experts share final-week strategy for subject-wise revision, mock tests

Candidates appearing for the JEE Main 2026 exam are required to bring the following items to the examination centre:

• A printed copy of the JEE Main admit card downloaded from the official website
• A valid photo ID, such as an Aadhaar card, passport, voter ID, PAN card, or driving licence
• One passport-size photograph, preferably the same as the one uploaded in the application form
• A PwD certificate issued by a recognised authority, if applicable
• A transparent ballpoint pen, if permitted as per the instructions mentioned on the admit card

How will JEE Mains 2026 be conducted? Things to carry, exam day guidelines

87.5 percentile in JEE Main is considered a good score, though it is generally insufficient for admission to top NITs or IITs, especially in highly sought-after branches like CSE.

The expected JEE Main 2026 marks vs percentile, based on trends from previous years, are given in the table below.

NTA has issued the JEE Main 2026 session 2 city intimation slips for candidates registered from Kuwait and Dubai on the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in. For candidates in Bahrain, the agency stated that it is working with the Indian Embassy to finalize arrangements for issuing the JEE Main city intimation slip.

NTA will conduct JEE Main 2026 session 2 exams from April 2 to 8 for engineering aspirants, in two shifts across the country.

NTA will issue the JEE Main 2026 session 2 admit card on its official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.

To check and download the JEE Main 2026 session 2 admit card, candidates will be able to log in using their application number along with either their date of birth or password after the hall ticket is out.

The JEE Main admit card will be available online at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates can log in using their JEE Main 2026 application number and password to download the hall ticket.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the JEE Main 2026 admit card three to four days before the session 2 examination.

The NTA will administer the JEE Main exam session 2 from April 2, 4, 5, 6, and 8, 2026, in two shifts. The authority will release the hall ticket for the April session soon.

Candidates can access and download the JEE Main admit card 2026 only from the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in, by logging in with their valid application number and password.

Candidates are advised to wear simple and comfortable clothes and avoid outfits with large pockets, zippers, buttons, or metal items, open footwear and avoid wearing jewellery, watches, caps, or other accessories.

Candidates appearing for JEE Mains 2026 session 2 can take the free mock test provided by NTA on the official website, nta.ac.in.

The NTA will administer the JEE Mains 2026 examination for session 2 on April 2, 4, 5, 6, and 8, 2026, and B.Arch/B.Planning examination on April 7, 2026.

Check the login details required to download the JEE Main admit card 2026 below:

• Application number
• Password

Mathematics requires practice and precision. Focus on Calculus (limits, derivatives, integrals), Coordinate Geometry, and Algebra (matrices, probability). These topics not only carry high weightage but also allow multiple question-solving approaches.

The JEE Main admit card 2026 is likely to be announced soon by NTA. The exact time and date are not released by the authority.

Chemistry remains the most scoring section if approached smartly. Prioritise Organic Chemistry (GOC, hydrocarbons), Inorganic (periodic table, coordination compounds), and Physical Chemistry (mole concept, electrochemistry). NCERT-based questions dominate, so line-by-line revision is crucial.

Candidates will be able to access their JEE Main admit card 2026 through the link activated on the official website of NTA, jeemain.nta.nic.in, once the hall ticket is released.

For JEE Main, Physics scoring depends on clarity of concepts. Focus on Mechanics (laws of motion, work-energy), Current Electricity, Modern Physics, and Thermodynamics. These topics consistently carry high weightage and are often formula-driven, making them easier to revise and score.

A score of 250 or higher in JEE Main 2026 is considered a strong performance. A good score can differ based on various factors.

The authority will not send the JEE Main admit card 2026 by email. Candidates can only access their admit card by logging in to the official JEE Main 2026 website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Students are required to avoid carrying electronic devices such as mobile phones, calculators, smartwatches, and Bluetooth-enabled gadgets inside the exam hall.

The JEE Mains 2026 exam comprises three sections—Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics—with a total of 90 questions to be attempted within three hours in a computer-based format.

The JEE Mains exam consists of three separate papers for different undergraduate courses: Paper 1 for B.E./B.Tech, Paper 2A for B.Arch, and Paper 2B for B.Planning. Candidates can appear for one or multiple papers depending on their chosen courses.

The assigned exam centre can be checked by candidates by downloading the JEE Main 2026 city intimation slip from the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.

The JEE Main 2026 exam will be held over three hours. According to the marking scheme, the authority will provide four marks for each correct answer, while one mark will be deducted for every incorrect response.

Candidates are not allowed to bring intems such as electronic devices like mobile phones, calculators, smartwatches, or Bluetooth-enabled gadgets into the exam hall.

The JEE Main 2026 session 2 is administered fully in a computer-based test (CBT) mode, while the drawing section in the BArch paper may be conducted in an offline mode.

The Joint Entrance Examination (Main) is conducted for admission to various undergraduate programmes such as BE, BTech, BArch, and BPlanning courses offered by engineering and architecture institutes across the country.

Candidates are required to carry important documents on the JEE Main 2026 exam day such as: admit card, valid ID proof, and photograph, if required.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will soon activate the Joint Entrance Examination Main (JEE Mains) 2026 session 2 admit card download link on the official website.

Over 12 lakh candidates will appear for the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 exams for admission to engineering programmes. Of which 2.5 lakh will qualify for JEE Advanced for admission to BTech at Indian Institute of Technology.

To download the JEE Mains 2026 hall ticket, aspirants can follow the steps given below:

• Visit the official website of NTA JEE Main at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
• On the homepage, click on the Session 2 admit card link.
• Enter the log in credentials such as: application number, password/date of birth, and security pin.
• Submit all the details after reviewing it carefully.
• Download the JEE Mains admit card 2026 and take a printout for further reference.

The engineering college entrance test will be held in dual shifts. The morning shift will be conducted from 9 am to 12 noon, while the afternoon session will take place from 3 pm to 6 pm.

The computer-based JEE Mains 2026 session 2 will be held on April 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8 for BTech candidates.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will issue the Joint Entrance Examination Main (JEE Mains) 2026 session 2 admit cards soon on its official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will issue the Joint Entrance Examination Main (JEE Mains) 2026 session 2 admit cards soon.