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JEE Mains 2026 LIVE: NTA reopens session 2 registrations; city slip soon; admit card, exam dates

Suviral Shukla | March 13, 2026 | 05:45 AM IST | 5 mins read

JEE Mains 2026 session 2 will be held from April 2 to 9 in dual shifts. Updates on marking scheme, admit card dates, normalisation method, exam pattern, and other details.

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NTA will issue the city slip for JEE Mains 2026 session 2 examination at jeemain.nta.nic.in. (Representational image: Freepik)
NTA will issue the city slip for JEE Mains 2026 session 2 examination at jeemain.nta.nic.in. (Representational image: Freepik)

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has reopened the registrations for the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 exams. Candidates can register for the computer-based BTech entrance test through the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in by March 13 up to 9 pm.

The testing agency will conduct the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Mains) 2026 session 2 from April 2 to 9 in dual shifts. The testing agency is expected to issue the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 city intimation slip in the second week of March. Registered candidates will be able to download the city slip through the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

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Those preparing for the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 examination, and seeking admission to BTech, BArch and BPlanning courses can access the previous year question paper with solutions in pdf form through the NTA’s official portal at nta.ac.in.

JEE Mains previous years question papers

The JEE Mains previous year question papers and solutions will help candidates understand the difficulty level of each shift. They can analyse topic-wise weightage, and cross check answers using the official answer key.

As per experts, solving JEE Mains previous years question papers will help candidates preparing for upcoming exams and JEE Advanced. The JEE Mains 2026 session 2 question paper will comprise three sections - Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, totalling 90 questions.

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JEE Mains 2026: Marking scheme, normalisation

The computer-based test will be held for a duration of three hours. Candidates will be awarded four marks for each correct answer, whereas one mark will be deducted for each wrong response, as per the marking scheme.

The testing agency is expected to release the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 city slip soon for registered candidates. The login credentials to access the city slip includes application number and password.

The JEE Mains 2026 admit card will be issued tentatively between March 28 and 30. The college entrance test is conducted twice each year to provide candidates with flexibility and opportunities to improve their scores.

To provide a fair chance to each candidate, NTA uses a normalisation method to calculate scores as students appear in different shifts with varying difficulty levels.

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JEE Mains 2026 LIVE: NTA session 2 registration window reopened; city slip soon. Updates on previous year question papers with solutions, admit card date, exam timings, other details.

March 13, 2026 | 05:30 AM IST

How can I pay the JEE Main registration fee for session 2?

The JEE Main 2026 registration fee can be paid online via net banking, credit or debit card, or UPI on the official NTA portal.

March 13, 2026 | 04:30 AM IST

Who is eligible to register for JEE Main 2026 session 2?

Candidates who missed JEE Main session 1 registration, or those wishing to improve their scores, can register for JEE Mains 2026 session 2.

March 13, 2026 | 03:30 AM IST

Can I make corrections after JEE Main 2026 registration?

Yes, NTA will provide a JEE Main 2026 session 2 application correction window for certain application details.

March 13, 2026 | 02:30 AM IST

What are the JEE Main session 2 exam dates?

The JEE Main 2026 session 2 (April Session) exams are scheduled to be conducted from April 2 to 9, 2026.

March 13, 2026 | 01:30 AM IST

When will the admit cards for JEE Main session 2 be out?

The JEE Main session 2 admit cards will be released after the exam city slips are published.

March 13, 2026 | 12:30 AM IST

When will the JEE Main session 2 city slips be released?

NTA will release the JEE Main 2026 session 2 exam city slips soon. Candidates should regularly check the official portal.

March 12, 2026 | 11:30 PM IST

Where can I register for JEE Mains 2026 session 2?

The JEE Main 2026 session 2 registration is open at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

March 12, 2026 | 10:50 PM IST

JEE Main 2026 Registration: List of exam cities

The NTA have increased the JEE Main 2026 exam cities to 323 this year. Students can find the complete list of JEE Main examination cities on the official website,  jeemain.nta.nic.in.

March 12, 2026 | 10:21 PM IST

Has NTA reopened JEE Mains 2026 session 2 registration?

Yes, candidates can now register for the JEE Main 2026 session 2 on the official website.

March 12, 2026 | 09:30 PM IST

JEE Main 2026 registration deadline

JEE Main 2026 registration process will end on by March 13. Eligible candidates can apply through the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

March 12, 2026 | 08:35 PM IST

JEE Main session 2 registration underway: check official website

Students aiming to get an engineering seat at various colleges across the country can apply for the JEE Main 2026  session 2 through the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in. The authority has reopened the registration process by March 13 up to 9 pm.

March 12, 2026 | 07:40 PM IST

JEE Main 2026 registration last date

The NTA will close JEE Main 2026 registration for session 2 on March 13, at 9 pm. The JEE Main 2026 session 2 exam is scheduled to be held from April 2 to 9, 2026.

March 12, 2026 | 06:45 PM IST

NTA JEE Main 2026: Common mistakes to avoid during form filling

Candidates must avoid the common mistakes while filling out the JEE Main 2026 application form, which are as follows.

  1. Ignoring eligibility criteria
  2. Providing inaccurate personal details
  3. Selecting the wrong exam city
  4. Improper document upload
  5. Choosing the Wrong Category
  6. Neglecting Exam Pattern and Syllabus
  7. Skipping Fee Payment

March 12, 2026 | 05:50 PM IST

Required documents with specifications for JEE Mains 2026 registrations

Check the required dimensions and specifications of the documents for JEE Main 2026 are given below.

ParticularDimensionSize
Photograph in JPEG/JPG format3.5 cm x 4.5 cm10 KB to 200 KB
Signature in JPEG/JPG format3.5 cm x 1.5 cm10 KB to 100 KB
Class 10 certificate or equivalent in PDF format
10 KB to 200 KB
UDID Certificate in PDF Format (if applicable)
50 KB to 300 KB
Identity Proof in jpg/jpeg format
10 KB to 200 KB

March 12, 2026 | 04:55 PM IST

Documents required for JEE Mains 2026 registration

Check the list of required documents for JEE Main 2026 registration, which are as follows:

  1. Valid email
  2. Mobile number
  3. Upload a Class 10 certificate; Class 12 not required.
  4. Aadhaar card details
  5. A scanned photo and signature
  6. Details of the OBC-NCL/EWS certificate

March 12, 2026 | 04:05 PM IST

JEE Main 2026 exam cities

The NTA JEE Main 2026 exam cities have been increased to 323 this year. Students can find the complete list of examination cities on the official website,  jeemain.nta.nic.in.

March 12, 2026 | 03:10 PM IST

JEE Main 2026 Session 2: How to register?

Check the steps given below to register for the JEE Main 2026 exam:

  1. Open the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
  2. Visit the link for registration and log in using your credentials.
  3. Fill the application form and make the fee payment.
  4. Choose other options and check the information.
  5. Submit the details and download the form.

March 12, 2026 | 02:15 PM IST

JEE Main 2026 registration process underway

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has reopened registration for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 session 2.

March 12, 2026 | 01:36 PM IST

until when the JEE Mains registration 2026 open?

Candidates seeking admission to BTech, BArch, and BPlanning courses can register for the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 examination through the official website at jeemain.nta.nic by March 13 up to 9 pm.

March 12, 2026 | 01:31 PM IST

JEE Mains 2026 session 2 application form available at jeemain.nta.nic.in

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has reopened the registration window for the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 exams today. Candidates will be able to fill the registration forms through the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in by March 13 up to 9 pm.
NTA notification for JEE Mains 2026 session 2 registration form. (Image source: Official X account of NTA )

March 12, 2026 | 01:27 PM IST

JEE mains 2026: Is there marking scheme?

The computer-based JEE Mains 2026 will be held for a duration of three hours. Candidates will be awarded four marks for each correct answer, whereas one mark will be deducted for each wrong response, as per the marking scheme.

March 12, 2026 | 01:26 PM IST

JEE Mains 2026 question paper contains how many questions?

The JEE Mains 2026 session 2 question paper will comprise three sections - Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, totalling 90 questions.

March 12, 2026 | 01:21 PM IST

NTA reopens JEE Mains 2026 session 2 city slip

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has reopened the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 registration window for BTech aspirants. Candidates can register for the computer-based JEE Mains 2026 through the official website at jeemain.nta.nic by March 13 up to 9 pm.

March 12, 2026 | 12:19 PM IST

JEE Mains 2026 Session 2: How many questions dropped in session 1 answer key?

The National Testing Agency (NTA) dropped 9 questions from the JEE Mains 2026 session 1 final answer key. Most of the questions were dropped from Maths and Physics sections. 

March 12, 2026 | 11:51 AM IST

JEE Mains 2026: Where to find previous years question papers

Candidates preparing for the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 examination can find the previous years question papers on the NTA's official portal.

March 12, 2026 | 11:50 AM IST

JEE Mains 2026 city intimation slip soon?

Yes, 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.

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