JEE Main 2026 LIVE: Session 2 day 1 exam today for 11.23 lakh; BTech paper timing, analysis, updates

Candidates must carry their JEE Mains session 2 admit card, a valid photo ID, and a passport-size photograph.

The JEE Main session 2 provisional answer key will be released a few days after the exam on the NTA website, and the result will follow later.

No, candidates are not allowed to leave before the completion of the JEE Main 2026 session 2 exam.

Yes, as per the JEE Main marking scheme, 1 mark is deducted for each wrong answer in multiple-choice questions.

If candidates face any issues during the JEE Main session 2 exam, they should immediately inform the invigilator or the exam centre authorities.

No, electronic devices, calculators, mobile phones, or any study material are not allowed inside the JEE Main session 2 examination hall.

As per the JEE Main exam timing, the session 2 exam will be held for 3 hours for each shift.

As per the JEE Main 2026 exam pattern, each subject has 25 questions, including multiple-choice and numerical-based questions.

A total of 11.23 lakh candidates have registered for the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 examination.

The JEE Main 2026 exam covers Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

The JEE Main session 2 provisional answer key is expected to be released a few days after the exam, followed by the final answer key.

As per the JEE Main dress code, candidates are advised to wear simple clothing and avoid items with metal or accessories.

They should immediately contact the NTA helpdesk for correction before the JEE Main session 2 exam day.

Candidates can download the JEE Main admit card for Session 2 from the official NTA website using their application number and date of birth.

Yes, rough sheets will be provided for calculations, and candidates must return them after the JEE Main session 2 exam.

Electronic devices like mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, and any study material are not allowed inside the JEE Main session 2 examination hall.

No, candidates must appear only at the exam centre mentioned on their JEE Main session 2 admit card.

Yes, as per the JEE Main marking scheme, negative marking applies to MCQs. One mark is deducted for each incorrect answer.

No, wrist watches—including analogue, digital, and smartwatches—are not allowed inside the JEE Main 2026 examination hall.

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Candidates should check their JEE Main session 2 admit card for the exact reporting time and reach the exam centre at least an hour early.

The JEE Main exam is usually conducted in two shifts — morning and afternoon — from 9 am to 12 noon and 3 pm to 6 pm.

Candidates can check the official NTA website for the latest updates, notices, and JEE Main session 2 exam-related information.

Yes, candidates should avoid carrying restricted items, follow JEE Main 2026 dress code guidelines, and strictly follow the instructions given by the exam authorities.

Candidates are advised to report well before the reporting time mentioned on their JEE Main 2026 session 2 admit card to avoid any last-minute issues.

The JEE Main BTech paper includes Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, with multiple-choice and numerical-based questions.

Candidates must carry their JEE Main session 2 admit card, a valid photo ID proof, and other documents as mentioned in the admit card instructions.

Yes, NTA has issued a JEE Main 2026 session 2 advisory asking candidates to follow all exam guidelines, reach the centre on time, and carry the required documents.

As per student feedback and experts, the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 question papers were of moderate difficulty.

The JEE Main 2026 session 2 day 1 exam for BTech will be held tomorrow, April 2, as per the schedule released by NTA.

The JEE Main 2026 session 2 will be held in two shifts, with the morning session from 9 am to 12 pm and the afternoon session from 3 pm to 6 pm. The JEE Main session 2 exam is scheduled for April 2–8, 2026

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

Candidates appearing for the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 exams, beginning from tomorrow, can access the JEE Main 2026 January session question paper through Careers360's official question paper page .

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 NTA will conduct the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 day 1 shift 1 from 9 am to 12 noon. More than 10 lakh candidates appeared for session 1 of which only 12 secured 100 percentile.

According to expert analysis of JEE Mains 2026 Session 1 as well as candidates’ reactions, the question paper difficulty level was moderate and exams were often described as lengthy, and time-taking.

The JEE Mains Mathematics section was judged to be the toughest, while Chemistry was scoring and NCERT-based.

As per the JEE Mains exam pattern, the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 question paper will have a total of 75 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) across three sections - Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

Candidates will be awarded four marks for each correct response, whereas one mark will be deducted for each wrong answer, the marking scheme.

Candidates can download the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 admit card for April 2 and 4 exams through the NTA's official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 exams from tomorrow in dual shifts.

The NTA will conduct the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 exams in two shifts. The morning shift will be held from 9 am to 12 noon, while the afternoon will be conducted from 3 pm to 6 pm.