JEE Main 2026 Session 2 LIVE: NTA Day 2 entrance exam tomorrow; shift timings, answer key
Vaishnavi Shukla | April 3, 2026 | 12:00 PM IST | 1 min read
NTA will conduct JEE Main 2026 session 2 BE, BTech exams on April 4, 5, 6, 8 and BArch, BPlanning paper on April 7. Updates on analysis, important topics, shift timings, guidelines, hall tickets and more,
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Try NowThe National Testing Agency (NTA) will hold the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 session 2 Day 2 exam tomorrow, April 4, 2026. The exam will be conducted in two shifts: morning (Shift 1) from 9 am to 12 pm and afternoon (Shift 2) from 3 pm to 6 pm. Around 11.23 lakh candidates will write the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 exams across 304 cities in India and 14 cities abroad. JEE Main 2026 Day 1 Exam Analysis Live Updates
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The final merit list will be determined based on candidates’ performance across both JEE sessions, with only the top 2.5 lakh qualifiers eligible to sit for the JEE Advanced 2026 exam on May 17.
JEE session 2 exams offer another opportunity to candidates who did not appear for the January exams or are not satisfied with their performance. NTA will prepare the final All India Rank (AIR) and percentile for 2026 based on the best of the two sessions.
In the JEE Mains 2026 Jan session exams 2026, 12 students grabbed the top ranks with scores in the 100th percentile.
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JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Exam Dates: BTech, BArch
The testing agency will hold JEE Main 2026 session 2 exams for BTech and BE Paper 1 on April 4, 5, 6, and 8, while BArch and BPlanning Paper 2 will be conducted on April 7.
JEE Mains 2026 April 2 paper for both shift 1 and 2 was “easy to moderate” in difficulty. As per the students’ reaction, the Day 1 shift 1 Maths section was “easy” compared to the January session exam, and the shift 2 physics section was “tougher” than the chemistry questions in the morning shift.
Candidates appearing for the JEE Main 2026 are advised to carry their hall ticket, two passport-size photographs, and a valid ID proof to the exam centres. As per guidelines, those who did not register using Aadhaar must report to their allotted centre at least one hour before the gate closing time to complete the biometric verification.
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April 3, 2026 | 12:00 PM IST
JEE Main 2026: Strict rules on late entry
Candidates must arrive at the examination centre well before the gate closing time. Those who did not use Aadhaar during registration are advised to report at least one hour in advance for biometric verification.
April 3, 2026 | 11:30 AM IST
JEE Main 2026 exam: Seat allocation and entry rules
Once frisking and registration are completed, candidates will be guided to their assigned computer systems. It is mandatory to take the allotted seat before the exam starts to avoid any inconvenience.
April 3, 2026 | 11:00 AM IST
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam: AI-based monitoring
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has introduced advanced security measures, including AI-powered face recognition, OTP-based Aadhaar authentication, and real-time photo verification to curb malpractice during the exam.
April 3, 2026 | 10:30 AM IST
JEE Main 2026 Session 2: Exam mode details
The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam will held entirely computer-based test (CBT) mode for all papers, except for the B.Arch drawing section, which is likely to be administered offline.
April 3, 2026 | 10:00 AM IST
NTA JEE Main 2026 Day 2: Documents to carry
Candidates appearing for Shift 2 of JEE Main 2026 must bring essential documents to the exam centre, including their admit card, a valid photo ID proof, and two passport-size photographs.
April 3, 2026 | 09:30 AM IST
JEE Main 2026 Day 2 exam: Marking scheme
The exam duration is three hours. According to NTA’s marking scheme, each correct answer awards 4 marks, while 1 mark is deducted for every incorrect response.
April 3, 2026 | 08:49 AM IST
How to check JEE Main Session 2 exam centre?
Candidates can view their assigned exam centre by downloading the JEE Main 2026 admit card from the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in.
April 3, 2026 | 08:30 AM IST
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 day 2 shift 1: Total number of questions asked
Each subject—Physic, Chemistry, and Mathematics—has 25 questions in JEE Main 2026, comprising both multiple-choice and numerical-type questions.
April 3, 2026 | 08:00 AM IST
JEE Main 2026 April 2 Shift 2: Items not allowed in exam hall
Candidates are strictly prohibited from carrying electronic devices such as mobile phones, calculators, smartwatches, or any Bluetooth-enabled gadgets inside the examination hall.
April 3, 2026 | 07:31 AM IST
JEE Mains 2026 session 2 day 2 exam in two shifts
The authority will conduct the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 exams in two shifts. The JEE Mains 2026 session 2 day 2 morning shift will be from 9 am to 12 noon, while the afternoon shift will be from 3 pm to 6 pm.
April 3, 2026 | 07:30 AM IST
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 day 2 exams tomorrow
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will administer the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 day 2 exams tomorrow in dual shifts. The authority has already conducted the day 1 exams on April 2, 2026.
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