Vikas Kumar Pandit | November 26, 2025 | 10:20 PM IST | 18 mins read
JEE Main 2026 registration link available on jeemain.nta.nic.in. Session 1 exam from January 21 to 30. Updates on exam time, form correction, admit card, result, cut-off and more.
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JEE Main 2026 Registration: Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 applications for the January session exam will close tomorrow, November 27. Eligible candidates can fill out the JEE Main 2026 registration form through the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) will open the close JEE Main 2026 form correction window on December 1 and 2, to edit candidates' details. The agency highlighted that candidates should fill out their application and exam details carefully, as only a one-time correction facility is available, and no changes will be accepted beyond the designated window.
The agency clarified that the JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam will be conducted from January 21 to 30, while the session 2 exam will be held from April 2 to 9. The test serves as a gateway for admission to BTech, BArch, and BPlanning programmes at Indian Institute of Technology (IITs), National Institute of Technology (NITs), and other engineering institutes.
The NTA will randomly allot the exam date, shift, and slot for JEE Main 2026 through a computer-based system, ensuring fairness and transparency in scheduling. This year, the number of exam cities has increased from 284 to 323, giving candidates more accessible testing locations nationwide.
The steps to register for the JEE Main 2026 are given below.
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JEE Main 2026 LIVE Updates: Apply online at jeemain.nta.nic.in before November 27. Form correction window opens on December 1, 2. Updates on exam time, form correction, admit card, paper pattern, syllabus, result, cut-off and more.
November 26, 2025 | 10:20 PM IST
Candidates should note that JEE Main cut-offs vary by category. Last year’s cut-offs are shown in the table below.
Category | JEE Mains cut-off 2025 |
General | 93.1023262 |
Persons with Disability | 0.0079349 |
EWS | 80.3830119 |
OBC-NCL | 79.4313582 |
SC | 61.1526933 |
ST | 47.9026465 |
November 26, 2025 | 09:53 PM IST
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has added 33 new centres and removed or merged 7 cities in the JEE Mains exam 2026 compared to the previous year.
November 26, 2025 | 09:34 PM IST
The steps to apply for JEE Main 2026 are given below.
November 26, 2025 | 09:05 PM IST
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will close the JEE Mains 2026 registration link tomorrow. The list of required documents for JEE Main 2026 registration, along with their dimensions, is as follows.
Photograph | 80% face (without mask) visible, including ears against a white background, 10 kb to 200 kb | JPG/JPEG format |
Signature | 10 kb to 100 kb | |
Class 10 mark sheet | 50 kb to 300 kb | PDF format |
PwD certificate (If applicable) | ||
| Identity Proof | 10 kb to 200 kb | JPG/JPEG format |
November 26, 2025 | 08:47 PM IST
Candidates can reset their password using any of the following methods:
November 26, 2025 | 07:52 PM IST
The JEE Main 2026 exam will take place in two shifts—morning and evening. The morning session will be held from 9 am to 12 pm, and the afternoon session will be conducted from 3 pm to 6 pm. The duration of JEE Main Paper 1 (BE/ B.Tech) and Paper 2A/2B (B.Arch/ B.Planning) is 3 hours for non-PwD candidates, while PwD candidates get an extended duration of 4 hours.
November 26, 2025 | 07:09 PM IST
NTA has reiterated that calculators in any form will not be allowed in the JEE Main exam. The clarification follows a typographical error in the information bulletin. Candidates will have to attempt numerical and calculation-based questions without using any manual or onscreen calculator.
Typographical error in JEE Mains 2026 bulletin. (Image source: Official)
November 26, 2025 | 06:32 PM IST
The eligibility criteria for JEE Main 2026 are as follows:
November 26, 2025 | 05:29 PM IST
Candidates can edit selected fields in their JEE Main 2026 application form during the two-day correction window on December 1 and 2. NTA has emphasized that only a one-time correction facility is available, and no changes will be accepted beyond the designated period.
November 26, 2025 | 03:53 PM IST
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will close the Joint Entrance Examination Mains 2026 (JEE Mains) registration link tomorrow for BTech aspirants. Candidates can fill the application form through the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
JEE Mains 2026 registrations closes tomorrow. (Image source: Official)
November 26, 2025 | 03:27 PM IST
The JEE Main 2026 mathematics syllabus includes 14 topics, listed as follows:
November 26, 2025 | 02:49 PM IST
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, under its SATHEE initiative, has launched a free 40-day online crash course for JEE Main 2026 preparation starting November 1. The course offers live and recorded sessions by IITians, daily practice problems, chapter-wise tests, mock test series, AI-based performance tracking, and doubt-clearing support from 10 AM to 6 PM. All resources, including mentorship and performance reports, are available free through the SATHEE portal and mobile app.
Read More: For JEE Main 2026 preparation, IIT Kanpur launches free 40-day online crash course
November 26, 2025 | 01:45 PM IST
Engineering aspirants can apply for JEE Main 2026 by completing the following steps:
November 26, 2025 | 12:50 PM IST
The last year's closing ranks for various BTech courses at NIT Surathkal are as follows.
Academic Program Name | Closing Rank |
Artificial Intelligence (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 2650 |
Chemical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 13477 |
Civil Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 22901 |
Computational and Data Science (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 3471 |
Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 1827 |
Electrical and Electronics Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 6872 |
Electronics and Communication Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 4347 |
Information Technology (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 3160 |
Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 11950 |
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 22965 |
Mining Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 28750 |
JEE Main 2026 registration last date is tomorrow. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
November 26, 2025 | 11:45 AM IST
Candidates can reset their password using any of the following methods:
November 26, 2025 | 10:50 AM IST
NTA will conduct the JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam from January 21 to 30. The session 2 exam is scheduled from April 2 to 9. Candidates can find the complete schedule, syllabus, and exam guidelines on the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
November 26, 2025 | 09:24 AM IST
Candidates will be allowed to correct select details in their JEE Main 2026 application form during the correction window from December 1 to 2. NTA has stated that it will not be responsible for errors made during registration, and no changes will be accepted after the window closes.
November 26, 2025 | 08:33 AM IST
NTA has expanded the number of JEE Main 2026 exam cities from 284 to 323. The agency said that exam dates, shifts, and slots are assigned through a random computer-based system. The increase in exam cities is intended to ensure wider accessibility.
November 26, 2025 | 07:54 AM IST
NTA has reiterated that calculators in any form will not be allowed in the JEE Main exam. The clarification follows a typographical error in the information bulletin. Candidates will have to attempt numerical and calculation-based questions without using any manual or onscreen calculator.
November 26, 2025 | 07:08 AM IST
The National Testing Agency will close the JEE Main 2026 registration process tomorrow, November 27. Candidates who wish to appear for the January or April sessions can submit their JEE Main application form 2026 on jeemain.nta.nic.in before the window closes.
November 25, 2025 | 10:18 PM IST
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will close the JEE Mains 2026 registration window on November 27. The steps to register for the JEE Main 2026 are given below.
November 25, 2025 | 10:10 PM IST
The eligibility criteria for JEE Main 2026 are as follows:
November 25, 2025 | 09:08 PM IST
The JEE Main 2026 exam pattern remains unchanged from last year. The paper will have a total of 75 questions, carrying 300 marks. It will be divided into three sections: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Each section will have two subsections — Section A and Section B. Section A will consist of 20 questions, while Section B will include 5 questions in each subject.
November 25, 2025 | 07:45 PM IST
The table below shows the opening and closing ranks for NIT Uttarakhand BTech seats under the EWS category for JEE Main 2026, reflecting the competition for the programme.
| Academic Program Name | Quota | Gender | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| Civil Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | HS | Gender-Neutral | 9870 | 9870 |
| Civil Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | OS | Gender-Neutral | 6966 | 6966 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | HS | Gender-Neutral | 4589 | 5198 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | HS | Female-only (including Supernumerary) | 8677 | 8677 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | OS | Gender-Neutral | 2860 | 2860 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | OS | Female-only (including Supernumerary) | 4925 | 4925 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | HS | Gender-Neutral | 7005 | 7635 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | OS | Gender-Neutral | 5235 | 5235 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | HS | Gender-Neutral | 6713 | 6713 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | OS | Gender-Neutral | 3792 | 3802 |
| Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | HS | Gender-Neutral | 9301 | 9301 |
| Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | HS | Female-only (including Supernumerary) | 17694 | 17694 |
| Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | OS | Gender-Neutral | 6344 | 6403 |
| Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | OS | Female-only (including Supernumerary) | 8810 | 8810 |
NIT Uttarakhand closing rank for BTech admission. (Image: Official Website)
November 25, 2025 | 06:59 PM IST
JEE Main Registration 2026: Non-editable details in the form
November 25, 2025 | 06:08 PM IST
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will allow the JEE Mains 2026 aspirants to make changes to their application form from December 1. What can be edited in JEE Main application form 2026
November 25, 2025 | 05:21 PM IST
The steps to register for the JEE Main 2026 are given below.
November 25, 2025 | 04:38 PM IST
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has confirmed that the Joint Entrance Examination Mains 2026 (JEE Mains 2026) exam dates are fixed and there is no change in the test schedule. The agency said the slot allotment is fully computer-based and randomised. Candidates have been asked to prepare according to the schedule published in the information bulletin.
The NTA will conduct the JEE Mains 2026 session 1 exam from January 21 to 30, while the session 2 exam will be held from April 1 to 10 and April 2 to 9, 2026.
November 25, 2025 | 04:02 PM IST
Candidates can edit selected fields in their JEE Main 2026 application form during the two-day correction window on December 1 and 2. NTA has emphasized that only a one-time correction facility is available, and no changes will be accepted beyond the designated period.
JEE Mains 2026 application form. (Representational image: Freepik)
November 25, 2025 | 03:01 PM IST
The JEE Main 2026 exam pattern remains unchanged from last year. The paper will have a total of 75 questions, carrying 300 marks. It will be divided into three sections: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Each section will have two subsections — Section A and Section B. Section A will consist of 20 questions, while Section B will include 5 questions in each subject.
November 25, 2025 | 02:16 PM IST
JEE Main 2026 will be conducted in 13 languages: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. The details are provided below.
Language | Exam centres |
English | All examination centres in India and abroad |
English and Hindi | All examination centres in India |
English and Assamese | Examination centres in Assam |
English and Bengali | Examination centres in West Bengal, Tripura, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
English and Gujarati | Examination centres in Gujarat, Daman & Diu, Dadra & Nagar Haveli |
English and Kannada | Examination centres in Karnataka |
English and Malayalam | Examination centres in Kerala and Lakshadweep |
English and Marathi | Examination centres in Maharashtra |
English and Odia | Examination centres in Odisha |
English and Punjabi | Based on present and permanent address in Punjab, Chandigarh, and Delhi/New Delhi (including Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, Noida/Greater Noida) |
English and Tamil | Examination centres in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
English and Telugu | Examination centres in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana |
English and Urdu | All examination centres in India |
November 25, 2025 | 01:25 PM IST
The registration for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 will close on November 27, 2025. Candidates should complete the application process and pay the fee by this date to be eligible for the January session engineering entrance exam.
November 25, 2025 | 12:40 PM IST
The JEE Main 2026 Physics syllabus will have 20 units, as listed below:
November 25, 2025 | 11:33 AM IST
Candidates should upload scanned copies of all required documents in the specified formats and sizes. Ensure that all files are clearly legible to avoid rejection during verification. The following guidelines apply for each document:
November 25, 2025 | 10:22 AM IST
In the initial phase of summer placements at NIT Warangal, more than 200 students secured offers exceeding Rs 20 lakh. A BTech CSE student received the institute’s highest-ever domestic package of Rs 1.27 crore. Leading recruiters such as LinkedIn, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, NVIDIA, Flipkart, and Qualcomm participated, offering roles in AI, data science, consulting, and core engineering. The average package during the first two months surpassed Rs 26 lakh, with several students receiving CTCs above Rs 50 lakh.
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November 25, 2025 | 08:59 AM IST
Candidates can reset their password using any of the available options. They can use the security question and answer selected during the form-filling process, a verification code sent via SMS to the registered mobile number, or a reset link emailed to the registered email address.
November 25, 2025 | 08:05 AM IST
The eligibility conditions for JEE Main 2026 are listed below:
November 25, 2025 | 07:12 AM IST
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will close the JEE Main 2026 session 1 application process on November 27. Candidates who have not yet registered can submit the form through the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in. The JEE Main 2026 application deadline will conclude the first phase of submissions for the January session.
November 24, 2025 | 09:45 PM IST
The list of required documents for JEE Main 2026 registration, along with their dimensions, is as follows.
Photograph | 80% face (without mask) visible, including ears against a white background, 10 kb to 200 kb | JPG/JPEG format |
Signature | 10 kb to 100 kb | |
Class 10 mark sheet | 50 kb to 300 kb | PDF format |
PwD certificate (If applicable) | ||
| Identity Proof | 10 kb to 200 kb | JPG/JPEG format |
November 24, 2025 | 08:56 PM IST
The steps to apply for JEE Main 2026 are given below.
November 24, 2025 | 08:24 PM IST
MNIT Jaipur’s BTech in Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering closing ranks for different quotas and categories are listed below, reflecting programme competition.
| Institute | Quota | Seat Type | Gender | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur | HS | OPEN | Gender-Neutral | 6054 | 6433 |
| Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur | OS | OPEN | Gender-Neutral | 5670 | 6491 |
| Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur | OS | OPEN | Female-only (including Supernumerary) | 11881 | 11881 |
November 24, 2025 | 07:56 PM IST
The JEE Mains 2026 correction window for session is will open on December 1. Candidates can edit their submitted JEE Mains form by December 2.
November 24, 2025 | 07:11 PM IST
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has added 33 new centres and removed or merged 7 cities in the JEE Mains exam 2026 compared to the previous year.
November 24, 2025 | 06:39 PM IST
The JEE Main 2026 exam will take place in two shifts—morning and evening. The morning session will be held from 9 am to 12 pm, and the afternoon session will be conducted from 3 pm to 6 pm. The duration of JEE Main Paper 1 (BE/ B.Tech) and Paper 2A/2B (B.Arch/ B.Planning) is 3 hours for non-PwD candidates, while PwD candidates get an extended duration of 4 hours.
November 24, 2025 | 05:51 PM IST
A 95 percentile in JEE Mains is generally between 125 and 145 marks out of 300, although the exact range may vary depending on the difficulty level of the exam and the number of candidates who appeared.
November 24, 2025 | 05:10 PM IST
As per the schedule, the JEE Mains 2026 registration last date is November 27. Candidates can fill the JEE Mains application in online at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
November 24, 2025 | 03:50 PM IST
The JEE Main 2026 exam pattern remains unchanged from last year. The paper will have a total of 75 questions, carrying 300 marks. It will be divided into three sections: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Each section will have two subsections — Section A and Section B. Section A will consist of 20 questions, while Section B will include 5 questions in each subject.
November 24, 2025 | 02:56 PM IST
The JEE Main 2026 Mathematics syllabus includes 14 topics, which are listed below:
November 24, 2025 | 01:51 PM IST
The table below lists the specifications and required dimensions for documents to be uploaded for JEE Main 2026.
| Particular | Dimension | Size |
| Photograph in JPEG/JPG format | 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm | 10 KB to 200 KB |
| Signature in JPEG/JPG format | 3.5 cm x 1.5 cm | 10 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 |
November 24, 2025 | 01:10 PM IST
The last year's JoSAA closing rank for NIT Durgapur is given in the table below.
| Programme name | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| B.Tech in Mathematics and Computing (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 10449 | 13340 |
| Bio Technology (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 37549 | 48052 |
| Biotechnology (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree)) | 47984 | 49920 |
| Chemical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 25470 | 33937 |
| Chemical Engineering (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree)) | 36842 | 36842 |
| Chemistry (5 Years, Integrated Master of Science) | 50995 | 55165 |
| Civil Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 30006 | 40941 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 6565 | 9836 |
| Electrical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 14671 | 19972 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 9883 | 13888 |
| Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 21034 | 29158 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) | 31811 | 44560 |
JEE Main 2026 exam from January 21 to 30. (Image: Official Website/NIT Durgapur)
November 24, 2025 | 12:15 PM IST
Candidates should have the following documents ready for JEE Main 2026 registration:
November 24, 2025 | 11:42 AM IST
Candidates who have registered for JEE Main 2026 can log in using their application number and password. The login allows access to the application form, correction window, and downloading of admit cards once released. Students should keep their credentials secure for all exam-related processes.
Apply for JEE Main 2026 at jeemain.nta.nic.in. (Image: Official website)
November 24, 2025 | 11:26 AM IST
The JEE Main syllabus 2026 remains the same as the reduced syllabus introduced in 2024, with no new chapters removed. Key chapters already removed include Communication Systems in Physics; States of Matter, Surface Chemistry, s-Block Elements, and Environmental Chemistry in Chemistry; and Mathematical Induction and Mathematical Reasoning in Mathematics. Candidates should refer to the official NTA syllabus on jeemain.nta.nic.in for precise topics.
November 24, 2025 | 11:12 AM IST
NTA states that JEE Main 2026 exam dates, shifts, and slots will be assigned randomly through a computer-based system. This process is designed to ensure fairness and transparency in scheduling.
November 24, 2025 | 10:50 AM IST
The steps to register for the JEE Main 2026 are given below.
JEE Main 2026 registration. (Image: Official Website)
November 24, 2025 | 10:45 AM IST
JEE Main 2026 session 1 will be held from January 21 to 30, while session 2 is scheduled from April 2 to 9. The exam serves as a gateway for admission to top engineering programmes across India.
November 24, 2025 | 10:44 AM IST
Candidates can edit selected fields in their JEE Main 2026 application form during the two-day correction window on December 1 and 2. NTA has emphasized that only a one-time correction facility is available, and no changes will be accepted beyond the designated period.
November 24, 2025 | 10:43 AM IST
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will close the JEE Main 2026 session 1 application process on November 27. Engineering aspirants can apply online at jeemain.nta.nic.in to get admission in BTech, BArch, and BPlanning programmes.
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