JEE Main 2026: NTA announces Session 1 & 2 schedule

The JEE Main session one examination is tentatively scheduled between January 21 and 30, while the Main session two is expected to take place from April 1 to 10.

JEE Mains 2026 Exam Dates Announced

The application window for JEE Mains session one will open in October 2025 on the official NTA website — jeemain.nta.ac.in.

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In a move aimed at simplifying the JEE Main registration process, the NTA will auto-fetch key candidate details from the Aadhaar database, including name, date of birth, gender, photograph, and address, through the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). This step is expected to minimise errors and streamline verification.

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The agency has also reminded students about its earlier notice issued on November 6, 2024, which addressed discrepancies between Aadhaar details and school certificates.

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Candidates facing mismatches—such as spelling errors or differing names—will have the opportunity to resolve them during the JEE Main 2026 application process. Aspirants are advised to verify their Aadhaar and Class 10th certificate details well in advance.

Expansion of JEE Exam Cities 

The NTA further announced that the number of JEE Main exam cities will be expanded to accommodate more candidates, ensuring wider accessibility across India. Special provisions will also be available for Persons with Disabilities (PwD/PwBD).

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For any queries or assistance regarding the JEE (Main) 2026 examination, candidates can reach out to the National Testing Agency through its official websites — nta.ac.in and jeemain.nta.nic.in.  They may also contact the NTA Helpdesk at 91-11-40759000 or write to jeemain@nta.ac.in for further support and clarification.

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In 2025, JEE Main was held in January and April. The January session exam was held from January 22 to 30 and the April session exam was conducted between April 2 to 8. Last year, registration for JEE Main started on January 2. The city intimation slip was made available next.