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JEE Main 2026 City Slip Session 2: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to issue the JEE Main 2026 session 2 city intimation slip soon. Once available, candidates can download their JEE Main city clip from the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
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To access the city slip, candidates will need to log in using their application number along with their date of birth or password.
The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 Session 2 will be administered from April 2 to April 9 in two shifts. Candidates preparing for the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 examination, and seeking admission to BTech, BArch and BPlanning courses, can obtain the previous year question paper with solutions from the official website.
The JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip for Session 2 is expected to be issued shortly. The city slip will be available on the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates can access their JEE Mains city slip 2026 by using their application number and password/date of birth on the website. The NTA has not issued any official notification regarding the JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 City Slip release date and time.
The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam is scheduled to be conducted from April 2 to April 9, with the test held in two shifts each day. The testing agency closed the registration window for the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 examination on March 13.
Students preparing for JEE Main 2026 Session 2 and aiming for admission to BTech, BArch, and BPlanning programmes can also access previous years’ question papers along with solutions in PDF format through the NTA’s official portal at nta.ac.in.
Candidates can follow the steps below to access and download the JEE Main city intimation slip:
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JEE Main 2026 Session 2 LIVE: NTA to release city intimation slip soon at jeemain.nta.nic.in; exam scheduled from April 2 to 9. Updates on exam preparation, guidelines, admit card, marking scheme and other details.
March 20, 2026 | 06:30 AM IST
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 exams in dual shifts. The morning shift will be held from 9 am to 12 noon, while the afternoon session will be held from 3 pm to 6 pm.
March 20, 2026 | 05:30 AM IST
The JEE Mains Marks vs Percentile 2026 expected as per previous year trends is shown in the table below.
JEE Main Marks | JEE Main Percentile |
300-291 | 100-99.999 |
292-280 | 99.99890732 - 99.99617561 |
279-271 | 99.99417236 - 99.99153171 |
268-259 | 99.99034797 - 99.97687156 |
258-250 | 99.97413985 - 99.95228621 |
249-240 | 99.95028296 - 99.91549924 |
239-230 | 99.91395128 - 99.87060821 |
229-220 | 99.86150253 - 99.78191884 |
219-210 | 99.77499852 - 99.69159044 |
209- 200 | 99.68494329 - 99.57503767 |
199-190 | 99.56019541 - 99.40858575 |
189- 180 | 99.39319714 - 99.17311273 |
179-170 | 99.1567225 - 98.87981861 |
169-160 | 98.85149993 - 98.52824811 |
159-150 | 98.49801724 -98.09290531 |
149-140 | 98.07460288 - 97.54301298 |
139-130 | 97.4927496 - 96.87838902 |
129-120 | 96.80927687 - 96.0687115 |
119-110 | 95.983027 - 95.05625037 |
109-100 | 94.96737888 - 93.8020333 |
99-90 | 93.67910655 - 92.21882783 |
89-80 | 92.05811248 - 90.27631202 |
79-70 | 90.0448455 - 87.51810893 |
69-60 | 87.33654157 - 83.89085926 |
59-50 | 83.5119717 - 78.35114254 |
49-40 | 77.81927947 - 69.5797271 |
39-30 | 68.80219265 - 56.09102043 |
29-20 | 54.01037138 - 36.58463962 |
19-10 | 35.2885364 - 18.16647924 |
9-0 | 17.14582299 -5.71472799 |
March 20, 2026 | 04:30 AM IST
The computer-based JEE Mains 2026 session 2 question paper will have questions on Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects.
March 20, 2026 | 03:30 AM IST
Candidates can follow the steps below to access and download the JEE Main city intimation slip:
March 20, 2026 | 02:30 AM IST
The JEE Mains 2026 session 2 examination will be held for admission to BTech, BArch and BPlanning courses.
March 20, 2026 | 01:30 AM IST
The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 Session 2 will be administered from April 2 to April 9 in two shifts.
March 19, 2026 | 11:30 PM IST
To access the city slip, candidates will need to log in using their application number along with their date of birth or password.
March 19, 2026 | 10:30 PM IST
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to issue the JEE Main 2026 session 2 city intimation slip soon.
March 19, 2026 | 08:25 PM IST
Students can check their JEE Main Session 2 exam centre by downloading the JEE Main 2026 city intimation slip from the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in, which will be out soon.
March 19, 2026 | 07:30 PM IST
The JEE Main 2026 exam cities have been increased to 323 by NTA. Candidates can find the complete list of examination cities on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
March 19, 2026 | 06:35 PM IST
Aspirants appearing for april session exam can access the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 previous years' question papers on the NTA's official portal.
March 19, 2026 | 05:40 PM IST
The National Testing Agency (NTA) reopened the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 registration window for BTech aspirants till March 13, up to 9 pm. The NTA will soon release the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 city slip on the official website.
March 19, 2026 | 04:45 PM IST
The JEE Mains 2026 question paper for the April Session will be divided into three sections - Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, totalling 90 questions.
March 19, 2026 | 03:50 PM IST
The JEE Mains 2026 will be conducted for a duration of three hours. Candidates will be given four marks for each correct answer, and one mark will be deducted for each wrong response.
March 19, 2026 | 02:59 PM IST
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will soon release the city intimation slip for the JEE Main 2026 session 2 examination on its official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
March 19, 2026 | 01:39 PM IST
The JEE Main city intimation slip includes details such as the candidate’s name, application number, exam date, allotted exam city, exam centre location, medium of the question paper, and important instructions, and it is only for information and cannot be used to enter the exam hall.
March 19, 2026 | 12:24 PM IST
The JEE Main city intimation slip is a document released by NTA that tells students their exam city and exam date so they can plan their travel. It is released before the admit card and cannot be used to enter the exam hall.
March 19, 2026 | 11:26 AM IST
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the JEE Main 2026 session 2 (April session) exam from April 2 to 9, 2026.
March 19, 2026 | 10:30 AM IST
Check your exam city and plan your travel accordingly. Also, keep checking for the JEE Main 2026 admit card release.
March 19, 2026 | 10:00 AM IST
No, the JEE Main 2026 city slip only shows the exam city. The JEE Main admit card contains full details like exam centre address and timing.
March 19, 2026 | 09:30 AM IST
The JEE Mains session 2 city slip shows the city where your exam centre is located. It helps candidates plan their travel in advance.
March 19, 2026 | 09:00 AM IST
The JEE Main session 2 admit card is expected to be released after the city slip. NTA will announce the exact date soon.
March 19, 2026 | 08:32 AM IST
Candidates can download the JEE Main 2026 city intimation slip from the official NTA website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. They need to log in using their application number and password.
March 19, 2026 | 07:49 AM IST
The JEE Mains 2026 city intimation session 2 link will be activated at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
March 19, 2026 | 06:30 AM IST
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will issue the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 admit card three to four days before the examination begins.
March 19, 2026 | 05:30 AM IST
JEE Mains 2026 city intimation slip will be available for download at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
March 19, 2026 | 04:30 AM IST
The computer-based JEE Mains 2026 session 2 question paper will have questions on Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects.
March 19, 2026 | 03:30 AM IST
Candidates can follow the steps below to access and download the JEE Main city intimation slip:
March 19, 2026 | 02:30 AM IST
The JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip for Session 2 is expected to be issued shortly. The city slip will be available on the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in.
March 19, 2026 | 01:30 AM IST
The JEE Mains 2026 session 2 examination will be held for admission to BTech, BArch and BPlanning courses.
March 19, 2026 | 12:30 AM IST
The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 Session 2 will be administered from April 2 to April 9 in two shifts.
March 18, 2026 | 11:30 PM IST
To access the city slip, candidates will need to log in using their application number along with date of birth or password.
March 18, 2026 | 10:17 PM IST
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is likely to release the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 city intimation slip soon at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
March 18, 2026 | 09:53 PM IST
Candidates will be able to download the JEE Mains 2026 city slip soon through the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in using application number and password.
March 18, 2026 | 08:42 PM IST
The JEE Mains city intimation slip contain details regarding city where the examination centre is located.
March 18, 2026 | 08:13 PM IST
The JEE Mains 2026 is held twice a year. The difficulty level of the question paper vary for each shift. Hence, to ensure fairness, NTA applies a normalisation process while calculating percentiles. This method adjusts scores so that candidates appearing in different shifts are evaluated on a common scale.
March 18, 2026 | 08:00 PM IST
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 exams in dual shifts. The morning shift will be held from 9 am to 12 noon, while the afternoon session will be held from 3 pm to 6 pm.
March 18, 2026 | 07:30 PM IST
The JEE Mains Marks vs Percentile 2026 expected as per previous year trends is shown in the table below.
JEE Main Marks | JEE Main Percentile |
300-291 | 100-99.999 |
292-280 | 99.99890732 - 99.99617561 |
279-271 | 99.99417236 - 99.99153171 |
268-259 | 99.99034797 - 99.97687156 |
258-250 | 99.97413985 - 99.95228621 |
249-240 | 99.95028296 - 99.91549924 |
239-230 | 99.91395128 - 99.87060821 |
229-220 | 99.86150253 - 99.78191884 |
219-210 | 99.77499852 - 99.69159044 |
209- 200 | 99.68494329 - 99.57503767 |
199-190 | 99.56019541 - 99.40858575 |
189- 180 | 99.39319714 - 99.17311273 |
179-170 | 99.1567225 - 98.87981861 |
169-160 | 98.85149993 - 98.52824811 |
159-150 | 98.49801724 -98.09290531 |
149-140 | 98.07460288 - 97.54301298 |
139-130 | 97.4927496 - 96.87838902 |
129-120 | 96.80927687 - 96.0687115 |
119-110 | 95.983027 - 95.05625037 |
109-100 | 94.96737888 - 93.8020333 |
99-90 | 93.67910655 - 92.21882783 |
89-80 | 92.05811248 - 90.27631202 |
79-70 | 90.0448455 - 87.51810893 |
69-60 | 87.33654157 - 83.89085926 |
59-50 | 83.5119717 - 78.35114254 |
49-40 | 77.81927947 - 69.5797271 |
39-30 | 68.80219265 - 56.09102043 |
29-20 | 54.01037138 - 36.58463962 |
19-10 | 35.2885364 - 18.16647924 |
9-0 | 17.14582299 -5.71472799 |
March 18, 2026 | 06:52 PM IST
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will issue the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 city slip soon on its official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in. The city slip will have the details regarding the city in which the examination centre will be situated.
March 18, 2026 | 06:22 PM IST
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 exams on April 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 in dual shifts.
March 18, 2026 | 05:39 PM IST
Yes, candidates can access the JEE previous year papers (PYQs) through the official NTA archives and major educational websites. The JEE Mains city slip will be out shortly, and the examination will be held from April 2 to April 9, 2026.
March 18, 2026 | 05:32 PM IST
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will issue the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 city intimation slip soon on its official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates who will score 150 marks in JEE Mains 2026 examination will get a percentage of 97 to 99 with an estimated rank between 10,000 and 21,000.
March 18, 2026 | 04:30 PM IST
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the JEE Mains 2026 in a computer-based format. The syllabus for the college entrance test include topics from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects.
March 18, 2026 | 03:58 PM IST
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the Joint Entrance Examination Mains (JEE Mains) 2026 from April 2 to 9 in dual shifts. The morning shift will be held from 9 am to 12 noon, while the second shift will be conducted from 3 pm to 6 pm.
March 18, 2026 | 03:30 PM IST
For Chemistry, especially inorganic and organic sections, NCERT textbooks remain the most important resource. Questions are often directly or indirectly based on NCERT concepts. Regular revision of reactions, mechanisms, and periodic trends can help students secure high marks in this section.
March 18, 2026 | 03:00 PM IST
As JEE Main Session 2 approaches, students are prioritising high-weightage chapters across Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Topics like electrostatics, current electricity, coordination compounds, organic reactions, calculus, and coordinate geometry are expected to carry significant marks. Focusing on these areas can help maximise scores with limited time remaining.
March 18, 2026 | 02:30 PM IST
The days leading up to JEE Main can be stressful, but staying calm is key to performing well. Experts advise students to avoid comparing their preparation with others and instead focus on their own strengths. Confidence and a positive mindset can make a significant difference on exam day.
March 18, 2026 | 02:00 PM IST
With the exam dates approaching, the focus now shifts entirely to revision and mental preparation. Candidates should maintain a healthy routine, avoid burnout, and stay confident. The release of the city slip marks the beginning of the final countdown to one of the most important exams for engineering aspirants.
March 18, 2026 | 01:30 PM IST
Candidates can follow the steps below to access their JEE Main 2026 city intimation slip and check their allotted exam centre:
Go to the official portal: Visit the JEE Main website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Find the relevant link: On the homepage, click on the link for “JEE Main 2026 Advance City Intimation.”
Log in to your account: Enter your application number, along with your date of birth or password, and the security pin.
Check your exam details: After logging in, your assigned exam city and exam date will be displayed on the screen.
Download for reference: Save or print the city intimation slip for travel and planning purposes, though it will not be required at the examination centre.
March 18, 2026 | 01:00 PM IST
Candidates must ensure that their application number and login details are readily available. These credentials are required not only for downloading the city slip but also for accessing the admit card and checking results later.
March 18, 2026 | 12:30 PM IST
In the final weeks before the exam, students often make mistakes such as over-studying new topics, ignoring revision, or skipping mock tests. Experts suggest maintaining a balanced approach and focusing on accuracy rather than attempting too many questions.
March 18, 2026 | 12:00 PM IST
Once the city intimation slip is released, candidates should immediately begin planning their travel. Booking tickets early, identifying the exam centre area, and visiting the location a day before the exam can help avoid unnecessary stress on exam day.
March 18, 2026 | 11:30 AM IST
While both sessions of JEE Main follow the same syllabus and pattern, the April attempt often sees improved performance from candidates. Many students use the first attempt as a learning experience and perform better in the second session after analysing their mistakes.
March 18, 2026 | 11:00 AM IST
The National Testing Agency plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth conduct of JEE Main across multiple shifts and cities. From question paper setting to normalization, the process is designed to maintain fairness and transparency for all candidates appearing in the exam.
March 18, 2026 | 10:30 AM IST
As the city slip release approaches, students are advised to avoid distractions and stay focused on revision. This is the time to strengthen weak areas rather than starting new topics. Mock tests, formula revision, and error analysis should form the core of preparation during this phase.
March 18, 2026 | 10:00 AM IST
The April session of JEE Main 2026 is scheduled over multiple days, allowing lakhs of candidates to appear in a structured manner. The exam will be conducted in two shifts daily, ensuring smooth management of candidates. This staggered approach also enables fair assessment across different sessions.
March 18, 2026 | 09:30 AM IST
Many candidates often confuse the city intimation slip with the admit card. However, the two serve different purposes. The city slip only informs about the exam location at a city level, while the admit card contains the exact centre address, reporting time, and entry instructions required on exam day.
March 18, 2026 | 09:00 AM IST
The release of the city slip is not just administrative—it also impacts preparation strategy. Students who are allotted distant centres may need to adjust their study schedules to accommodate travel. Knowing the exam date in advance also helps candidates fine-tune their revision plan for maximum efficiency.
March 18, 2026 | 08:27 AM IST
The upcoming JEE Main 2026 city intimation slip will provide more than just the exam city—it also signals how close candidates are to their final exam day preparation. While it does not include the exact centre, it helps students estimate travel time, accommodation needs, and logistics. Early access to this information can reduce last-minute stress and allow candidates to focus fully on revision.
March 18, 2026 | 08:13 AM IST
In case of technical issues while downloading the city slip, candidates should not panic. They can try accessing the website during non-peak hours or use a different browser. If the issue persists, contacting the NTA helpdesk is the recommended solution.
March 18, 2026 | 06:25 AM IST
The JEE Main is conducted by NTA for admission to BE, BTech, BArch, and BPlanning programmes in various engineering and architecture institutes across the country.
March 18, 2026 | 05:25 AM IST
The NTA JEE Main 2026 Session 2 examination will be administered from April 2 to 9, 2026.
March 18, 2026 | 04:25 AM IST
The JEE Main 2026 session 2 admit card is likely to be issued a few days before the exam on the official website by the National Testing Agency.
March 18, 2026 | 03:25 AM IST
No. The JEE Main 2026 city intimation slip only includes information about the city of the exam centre. The JEE Main session 2 admit card will include the exact exam centre address and exam instructions, which will be issued later.
March 18, 2026 | 02:25 AM IST
The JEE Main 2026 city intimation slip will include the exam city where the candidate’s test centre will be located. The city slip helps candidates plan their travel.
March 18, 2026 | 01:25 AM IST
To download the JEE Main session 2 city intimation slip, candidates need to log in on the official website using their application number and date of birth.
March 18, 2026 | 12:25 AM IST
Candidates will be able to access and download their JEE Main city intimation slip 2026 for session 2 from the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
March 17, 2026 | 11:25 PM IST
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will announce the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam city intimation slip soon on the official website. Candidates are advised to keep checking the website regularly for latest updates.
March 17, 2026 | 10:25 PM IST
Candidates will have to visit the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in to access their JEE Main 2026 session 2 exam city intimation slip. Then open the Session 2 exam city intimation slip link and log in using their Application Number and Date of Birth. Save and download the PDF to see your exam city, exam date, and other details to plan your travel.
March 17, 2026 | 09:30 PM IST
The NTA will administer the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 exams from April 2 to 9 in dual shifts. The engineering exam morning shift will be held from 9 am to 12 noon, while the afternoon shift will take place from 3 pm to 6 pm.
March 17, 2026 | 08:45 PM IST
The JEE Main 2026 exam for the April Session will be administered in computer-based mode and will include Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics sections.
March 17, 2026 | 07:58 PM IST
The NTA will administer the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 from April 2 to 9 in dual shifts. The JEE Mains 2026 forenoon shift will be conducted from 9 am to 12 noon, and the afternoon shift will take place from 3 to 6 pm.
March 17, 2026 | 07:18 PM IST
No, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has not released the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 city slip yet. The city slip for JEE Mains 2026 April Session will be announced soon on the official website.
March 17, 2026 | 06:58 PM IST
Check the list of details mentioned in the JEE Main 2026 exam city allotment slip below:
March 17, 2026 | 06:18 PM IST
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct JEE Mains 2026 session 2 exams from April 2 to 9, 2026, in two shifts.
March 17, 2026 | 05:58 PM IST
Candidates can access and download the JEE Mains previous year question paper PDF on official NTA archives and major educational websites.
March 17, 2026 | 05:38 PM IST
The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 admit card is expected to be issued in the last week of March 2026, generally 3 to 4 days before the April session examination.
March 17, 2026 | 05:18 PM IST
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the JEE Main session 2 city intimation slip soon at jeemain.nta.nic.in. The authority has not issued any official notification about the JEE Mains session 2 city intimation slip release date.
March 17, 2026 | 04:58 PM IST
A 96 percentile in JEE Main is considered a very good score, generally corresponding to an estimated rank between 40,000 and 60,000.
March 17, 2026 | 04:38 PM IST
The JEE Mains 2026 session 2 registration was open from February 1 to February 25, 2026. The authority reopened the registration until March 13, 2026, at 9:00 PM.
March 17, 2026 | 04:18 PM IST
Candidates can find the JEE previous year papers (PYQs) on official NTA archives and major educational websites. The JEE Mains city slip will be out shortly, and the examination will be held from April 2 to April 9, 2026.
March 17, 2026 | 03:58 PM IST
A score of 150 marks in JEE Main 2026 examination is likely to fall within the 97 to 99 percentile range with an estimated rank of 10,000–21,000, depending on the difficulty level of the shift.
March 17, 2026 | 03:38 PM IST
The number of NTA JEE Main 2026 exam cities has increased to 323. The complete list of examination cities will be available on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
March 17, 2026 | 03:18 PM IST
The JEE Mains 2026 question paper for session 2 will consist of three sections - Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, totalling 90 questions.
March 17, 2026 | 02:58 PM IST
Candidates will be awarded four marks for each correct answer, whereas one mark will be deducted for each wrong response, as per the JEE Mains 2026 marking scheme.
March 17, 2026 | 02:38 PM IST
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 city intimation slip soon on its official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
March 17, 2026 | 02:18 PM IST
The NTA has reopened the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 registration window, and candidates were able to register for the computer-based JEE Mains 2026 on the official website at jeemain.nta.nic by March 13, up to 9 pm. The authority will announce the JEE Mains 2026 City Slip for session 2 soon.
March 17, 2026 | 01:58 PM IST
Last year, a total of 2,50,236 students qualified for the JEE Advanced exam.
March 17, 2026 | 01:30 PM IST
The JEE Advanced 2026 exam will comprise two papers: Paper 1 will take place from 9 am to 12 pm, and Paper 2 from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Attendance in both papers is compulsory.
March 17, 2026 | 12:54 PM IST
IIT Roorkee will conduct JEE Advanced 2026 on May 17. Only the top 2.5 lakh candidates in JEE Main 2026 exam will be eligible to apply for JEE Advanced 2026.
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March 17, 2026 | 12:30 PM IST
As per the NTA JEE Main 2026 guidelines, entry will be allowed into exam centres after the gate closing time mentioned on the JEE Main admit card. Students are instructed to carefully check their exam date, shift timing, venue, reporting time, and exam-day instructions as provided on the hall ticket.
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March 17, 2026 | 12:05 PM IST
NTA will issue the JEE Main 2026 admit card for all candidates once the city slip details are published. The steps to download the JEE Mains 2026 admit card are as follows.
March 17, 2026 | 11:43 AM IST
According to a subject expert, for JEE Mains 2026 Chemistry section preparation, candidates should focus mainly on NCERT, particularly for inorganic and organic topics. Doing short daily revisions helps in remembering reactions and trends. For Maths, practice a set of carefully chosen problems to improve speed and accuracy, and avoid spending time on very long or unfamiliar questions at this stage.
March 17, 2026 | 11:15 AM IST
JEE Main 2026 subject-wise topics for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics subjects are given below.
Chapter Name | Weightage |
Physics subject | |
Optics | 13.26% |
Physics and Measurement | 6.11% |
Rotational Motion | 6.53% |
Electrostatics | 10.74% |
Atoms And Nuclei | 4.84% |
Properties of Solids and Liquids | 9.05% |
Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism | 6.32% |
Oscillations and Waves | 4.42% |
Work, Energy And Power | 4.00% |
Kinematics | 4.63% |
Thermodynamics | 4.63% |
Current Electricity | 4.63% |
Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation | 4.00% |
Chemistry subjects | |
Co-ordination Compounds | 8.21% |
Chemical Thermodynamics | 6.95% |
Some basic concepts in chemistry | 7.79% |
Hydrocarbons | 5.26% |
Organic Compounds containing Oxygen | 5.26% |
Chemical kinetics | 5.26% |
Solutions | 5.47% |
Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry | 6.32% |
p- Block Elements | 4.21% |
Redox Reaction and Electrochemistry | 6.11% |
d - and f - BLOCK ELEMENTS | 5.26% |
Biomolecules | 4.42% |
Atomic Structure | 4.63% |
Equilibrium | 5.26% |
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure | 4.42% |
Classification Of Elements And Periodic Table | 4.42% |
Co-ordinate geometry | 17.89% |
Sets, Relations And Functions | 7.79% |
Sequence and series | 7.37% |
Maths subjects | |
Integral Calculus | 10.74% |
Limit , continuity and differentiability | 8.84% |
Matrices and Determinants | 7.16% |
Complex numbers and quadratic equations | 6.95% |
Permutations and combinations | 4.21% |
Three-Dimensional Geometry | 5.26% |
Trigonometry | 4.42% |
Differential equations | 4.00% |
Binomial theorem and its simple applications | 4.21% |
Vector Algebra | 4.84% |
Statistics and Probability | 6.32% |
March 17, 2026 | 10:49 AM IST
Every year, students aspiring to pursue engineering take the JEE Main exam, which serves as the gateway for admission to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs for the 2026 academic session. Only the top 2.5 lakh candidates who qualify in JEE Main will be eligible to appear for JEE Advanced 2026.
March 17, 2026 | 10:46 AM IST
Candidates will be able to download the JEE Mains 2026 city slip on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
March 17, 2026 | 10:22 AM IST
The highest JoSAA 2025 closing rank for admission to BTech programmes at National Institute of Technology Warangal was 2409 for gender-neutral candidates from the other state (OS) category.
The Artificial Intelligence and Data Science programme continues to attract strong student interest due to growing opportunities in AI-related careers, with a JEE Main 2025 closing rank of 2952 for OS candidates. Meanwhile, the Mathematics and Computing programme has also become a popular option, closing at a JoSAA rank of 3277.
March 17, 2026 | 10:01 AM IST
NTA dropped 9 questions from the JEE Main 2026 final answer key session 1. As per the JEE Main 2026 answer key PDF, a total of 3 questions have been dropped in the maths and 7 in physics across all shifts.
March 17, 2026 | 09:41 AM IST
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has developed a set of questions to pilot an aptitude-test format for Joint Entrance Examination Advanced. With approval from IIT Roorkee, which is organising the exam this year, the pilot is expected to be conducted around JEE Advanced 2026
March 17, 2026 | 09:20 AM IST
A score of 250 or above in JEE Main 2026 is generally considered a very good score for aspirants. The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to issue the JEE Main 2026 city slip soon on the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in.
What is a good score in JEE Mains 2026? Marks vs percentile explained
March 17, 2026 | 09:06 AM IST
For the final week of preparation for JEE Main 2026, experts advise students to concentrate on revising high-weightage topics in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics instead of trying to cover the entire syllabus. Practicing mock tests during this time can help improve time management and highlight recurring mistakes. Meanwhile, the National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the JEE Main 2026 city intimation slip soon on its official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
JEE Main 2026: Experts share final-week strategy for subject-wise revision, mock tests
March 17, 2026 | 08:50 AM IST
The testing agency will soon issue the NTA JEE Main 2026 session 2 city allotment slip on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
March 17, 2026 | 08:40 AM IST
The steps to download the JEE Main 2026 city slip are as follows.
March 17, 2026 | 08:30 AM IST
The list of details mentioned in the JEE Main 2026 exam city allotment slip 2026 will be as follows.
March 17, 2026 | 08:20 AM IST
The JEE Mains Marks vs Percentile 2026 expected as per previous year trends is shown in the table below.
JEE Main Marks | JEE Main Percentile |
300-291 | 100-99.999 |
292-280 | 99.99890732 - 99.99617561 |
279-271 | 99.99417236 - 99.99153171 |
268-259 | 99.99034797 - 99.97687156 |
258-250 | 99.97413985 - 99.95228621 |
249-240 | 99.95028296 - 99.91549924 |
239-230 | 99.91395128 - 99.87060821 |
229-220 | 99.86150253 - 99.78191884 |
219-210 | 99.77499852 - 99.69159044 |
209- 200 | 99.68494329 - 99.57503767 |
199-190 | 99.56019541 - 99.40858575 |
189- 180 | 99.39319714 - 99.17311273 |
179-170 | 99.1567225 - 98.87981861 |
169-160 | 98.85149993 - 98.52824811 |
159-150 | 98.49801724 -98.09290531 |
149-140 | 98.07460288 - 97.54301298 |
139-130 | 97.4927496 - 96.87838902 |
129-120 | 96.80927687 - 96.0687115 |
119-110 | 95.983027 - 95.05625037 |
109-100 | 94.96737888 - 93.8020333 |
99-90 | 93.67910655 - 92.21882783 |
89-80 | 92.05811248 - 90.27631202 |
79-70 | 90.0448455 - 87.51810893 |
69-60 | 87.33654157 - 83.89085926 |
59-50 | 83.5119717 - 78.35114254 |
49-40 | 77.81927947 - 69.5797271 |
39-30 | 68.80219265 - 56.09102043 |
29-20 | 54.01037138 - 36.58463962 |
19-10 | 35.2885364 - 18.16647924 |
9-0 | 17.14582299 -5.71472799 |
March 17, 2026 | 08:10 AM IST
NTA JEE Mains 2026 session 2 exam will be held from April 2 to 9, in two shifts.
March 17, 2026 | 07:28 AM IST
The expected JEE Mains 2026 session 2 cut-off for JEE Advanced is shown in the table below.
Category Wise | JEE Mains 2026 cut-off percentile |
General (UR) | 93 - 95 |
OBC-NCL | 79 - 81 |
EWS | 80 - 82 |
SC | 60 - 63 |
ST | 47 - 50 |
PwD | 0.001 - 1 |
March 17, 2026 | 07:25 AM IST
The JEE Main 2026 session 2 city intimation slip is expected to be released soon by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Candidates will be able to download the JEE Main city slip from the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in.
March 17, 2026 | 07:00 AM IST
Candidates scoring around 99 percentile in JEE Main typically secure a rank within the top 10,000 at the national level. Such scores often improve the chances of admission to competitive branches like Computer Science, Electronics, and Electrical Engineering in several top National Institutes of Technology (NITs).
March 17, 2026 | 06:30 AM IST
Following the release of the city intimation slip, the official admit card for JEE Main Session 2 will be issued on the NTA website. The admit card will contain essential details such as the exam centre address, reporting time, exam-day guidelines, and candidate information.
March 17, 2026 | 05:30 AM IST
The April session offers candidates a second chance to improve their scores. Students who are not satisfied with their January attempt can try to secure a higher percentile in Session 2, which will ultimately be considered for their final ranking.
March 17, 2026 | 04:30 AM IST
The JEE Main cut-off varies each year depending on several factors. These include the total number of candidates appearing for the exam, the difficulty level of the question paper, and the number of seats available in participating engineering institutes. Even minor changes in these factors can affect the final cut-off percentile.
March 17, 2026 | 03:30 AM IST
Candidates who secure a place among the top 2.5 lakh ranks in JEE Main will become eligible to appear for the JEE Advanced examination. This test serves as the gateway for admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and requires a strong conceptual understanding of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
March 17, 2026 | 02:30 AM IST
Candidates can follow these steps to download the JEE Main city intimation slip:
Visit the official website — jeemain.nta.nic.in or jeemain.nta.ac.in.
Click on the “Advance City Intimation for JEE (Main) 2026” link under the candidate activity section on the homepage.
Enter your application number and date of birth or password used during registration.
Fill in the captcha or security pin displayed on the screen and click Submit.
After logging in, the allotted exam city and exam date will appear on the dashboard.
Download the city intimation slip as a PDF and take a printout for future reference and travel planning.
March 17, 2026 | 01:30 AM IST
Candidates should keep several important points in mind while accessing the JEE Main city intimation slip.
March 17, 2026 | 12:30 AM IST
The JEE Main scorecard provides key information related to a candidate’s performance. It typically includes the candidate’s name, application number, category, subject-wise percentile scores, and overall NTA percentile. Candidates should carefully check all details mentioned on the scorecard for accuracy.
March 16, 2026 | 11:30 PM IST
As JEE Main is conducted in multiple shifts, the difficulty level of question papers can vary. To maintain fairness, the National Testing Agency (NTA) uses a normalisation process while calculating percentile scores. This system adjusts scores so that candidates across different shifts are assessed on a common scale.
March 16, 2026 | 11:06 PM IST
The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main is conducted in two sessions annually to offer candidates greater flexibility. Students can appear for both attempts, and the best percentile score is considered for ranking and admissions. This approach helps reduce exam pressure and gives aspirants an additional opportunity to enhance their performance.
March 16, 2026 | 10:30 PM IST
Candidates should keep the following points in mind while accessing the JEE Main city slip:
March 16, 2026 | 10:00 PM IST
Candidates can follow these steps to download the JEE Main 2026 city intimation slip:
March 16, 2026 | 09:30 PM IST
The April session gives candidates another chance to improve their performance in JEE Main. Students who are not satisfied with their January session scores can attempt the exam again to secure a higher percentile. The best percentile obtained in either session will be considered for preparing the final rank.
March 16, 2026 | 08:59 PM IST
The JEE Main scorecard contains important details related to a candidate’s performance in the exam. It generally includes the candidate’s name, application number, category, subject-wise percentile scores, and the overall NTA percentile. Candidates should carefully check all the information mentioned on the scorecard.
March 16, 2026 | 08:43 PM IST
The JEE Main exam is held in two sessions every year to give students more flexibility. Candidates can appear in both attempts, and the better percentile score will be considered for ranking and admission. This approach helps reduce exam pressure and provides students with another opportunity to improve their performance.
March 16, 2026 | 08:00 PM IST
Candidates who secure a position within the top 2.5 lakh ranks in JEE Main will become eligible to appear for the JEE Advanced exam. This examination is required for admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and tests candidates’ in-depth understanding of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
March 16, 2026 | 07:27 PM IST
The NTA will soon issue the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 city intimation slip after closing registrations. Candidates appearing for the exam scheduled between April 2 and April 9 can check their allotted exam city by logging in to the official portal. The slip helps students plan travel before the exam.
March 16, 2026 | 07:00 PM IST
The NTA closed the registration for JEE Main 2026 session 2 on March 13. The agency is expected to release the advance city intimation slip soon on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
March 16, 2026 | 06:37 PM IST
The All India Rank (AIR) in JEE Main is prepared by considering the scores from both exam sessions. If a candidate appears in both attempts, the better percentile score will be used for ranking. This approach gives students a chance to improve their performance in the second session.
March 16, 2026 | 06:00 PM IST
After the exam city intimation slip is issued, the National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 admit card on its official website. The admit card will mention key details such as the exam centre address, reporting time, exam-day instructions, and candidate information.
March 16, 2026 | 05:30 PM IST
Admissions to IITs, NITs, IIITs and Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs) will be carried out through the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) counselling process. After the declaration of JEE Main and JEE Advanced results, candidates will be able to register on the JoSAA portal and fill in their preferred colleges and branches.
March 16, 2026 | 05:00 PM IST
In JEE Main, results are declared in percentile instead of raw marks. The percentile indicates the percentage of candidates who scored equal to or less than a particular candidate. This system is used to ensure fairness, as the exam is conducted in multiple shifts with different levels of difficulty.
March 16, 2026 | 04:31 PM IST
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is likely to release the exam city intimation slip for JEE Main 2026 Session 2 shortly. The slip will inform candidates about the city where their examination centre is located, helping them plan their travel and accommodation ahead of the exam.
March 16, 2026 | 03:44 PM IST
The JEE Main cut-off varies each year depending on several factors. These include the total number of candidates appearing for the exam, the difficulty level of the paper, and the number of seats available in engineering colleges. Changes in any of these factors can affect the final cut-off percentile.
March 16, 2026 | 03:02 PM IST
JEE Main is conducted in two sessions each year to provide candidates with greater flexibility. Students can appear in both attempts and use their best percentile score for ranking and admission. This system reduces exam pressure and allows candidates another chance to improve their performance.
March 16, 2026 | 02:15 PM IST
Since JEE Main is conducted in multiple shifts, the difficulty level of the question paper may vary. To ensure fairness, NTA applies a normalisation process while calculating percentiles. This method adjusts scores so that candidates appearing in different shifts are evaluated on a common scale.
March 16, 2026 | 01:30 PM IST
The JEE Main scorecard includes several important details about the candidate’s performance. It usually contains the candidate’s name, application number, category, subject-wise percentile scores, and overall NTA percentile. Candidates are advised to carefully verify all information mentioned on the scorecard.
March 16, 2026 | 12:37 PM IST
Candidates who qualify in the top 2.5 lakh ranks in JEE Main will be eligible to appear for the JEE Advanced examination. This exam is the gateway to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and requires a deeper conceptual understanding of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
March 16, 2026 | 12:05 PM IST
Several factors influence the JEE Main cut-off each year. These include the number of candidates appearing for the exam, the difficulty level of the question paper, and the total seats available in engineering institutes. Even small changes in these factors can impact the final cut-off percentile.
March 16, 2026 | 11:37 AM IST
The April session provides candidates with a second opportunity to improve their performance. Students who were not satisfied with their January scores can aim for a higher percentile in Session 2, which will ultimately be used to determine their final rank.
March 16, 2026 | 11:00 AM IST
After the release of the city slip, the official admit card for JEE Main Session 2 will be issued on the NTA website. The admit card will include important information such as the exam centre address, reporting time, exam day guidelines, and candidate details.
March 16, 2026 | 10:27 AM IST
The National Testing Agency is expected to release the exam city intimation slip for JEE Main Session 2 soon. This document informs candidates about the city where their exam centre will be located, allowing them to plan travel and accommodation in advance.
March 16, 2026 | 10:00 AM IST
Students securing around 99 percentile in JEE Main generally fall within the top 10,000 ranks nationally. Such scores often open the door to competitive branches like Computer Science, Electronics, and Electrical Engineering at several top NITs.
March 16, 2026 | 09:29 AM IST
In JEE Main, results are announced in percentile rather than raw marks. The percentile reflects the percentage of candidates who scored equal to or less than a particular candidate. This method helps maintain fairness since the exam is conducted in multiple shifts with varying difficulty levels.
March 16, 2026 | 09:00 AM IST
Admission to IITs, NITs, IIITs and GFTIs will be conducted through the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) counselling process. After the JEE Main and JEE Advanced results are declared, candidates will be able to register on the JoSAA portal and fill their preferred colleges and branches.
March 16, 2026 | 08:30 AM IST
The All India Rank (AIR) in JEE Main is calculated after considering both sessions of the exam. If a student appears in both attempts, the best percentile score will be used for ranking. This ensures that candidates have a fair opportunity to improve their performance in the second session.
March 16, 2026 | 08:00 AM IST
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has closed the registration for JEE Main 2026 Session 2 on March 13 and is expected to release the advance city intimation slip soon on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. The exam will be conducted from April 2 to April 9 in two shifts daily. Once released, candidates can download the city slip using their application number and login details.
March 16, 2026 | 08:00 AM IST
The NTA will soon issue the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 city intimation slip after closing registrations. Candidates appearing for the exam scheduled between April 2 and April 9 can check their allotted exam city by logging in to the official portal. The slip helps students plan travel before the exam.
March 16, 2026 | 08:00 AM IST
Candidates can download the JEE Main 2026 city intimation slip from jeemain.nta.nic.in by logging in with their application number and date of birth. The slip will display the exam city and exam date, helping candidates prepare travel arrangements. However, it is not the admit card, which will be issued separately a few days before the exam.