JEE Main 2026
Joint Entrance Examination (Main) - Gateway to India's Top Engineering Colleges including NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs
Registration Open
Apply till Feb 25
Exam: Apr 02-09
Session 2 Schedule
Result: Apr 12
Tentative Date
Conducting Body
NTA (National Testing Agency)
Exam Duration
3 Hours (180 Minutes)
Exam Mode
Computer Based Test (CBT)
Total Marks
300 (Paper 1)
Total Questions
90
(75 to attempt)
Total Marks
300
(100 per section)
Duration
3 Hours
(180 minutes)
| Subject | Section A (MCQs) | Section B (NATs) | Questions to Attempt | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | 20 | 10 (5 to attempt) | 25 | 100 |
| Chemistry | 20 | 10 (5 to attempt) | 25 | 100 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 10 (5 to attempt) | 25 | 100 |
Marking Scheme
- • +4 marks for each correct answer
- • -1 mark for each incorrect answer (MCQs)
- • No negative marking for NATs
Question Types
- • MCQs: 4 options with single correct answer
- • NATs: Numerical Answer Type (0-9999)
| Paper | Sections | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 2A (B.Arch) | Mathematics (MCQs + NATs), Aptitude Test (MCQs + NATs), Drawing Test | 400 | 3 Hours |
| Paper 2B (B.Plan) | Mathematics (MCQs + NATs), Aptitude Test (MCQs + NATs), Planning Based (MCQs) | 400 | 3 Hours |
Academic Qualifications
- Passed Class 12 or equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects
- Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology/Technical Vocational Subject as 3rd subject
- Minimum 75% marks in 12th (70% for reserved categories) for NITs/IIITs admission
Age & Attempts
- No age limit for appearing in JEE Main exam
- Maximum 3 consecutive attempts allowed
- Can appear in the year of passing 12th and next 2 consecutive years
The JEE Main syllabus is based on NCERT curriculum for Class 11 and 12. Download detailed syllabus below:
Physics
Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Electrodynamics, Optics, Modern Physics
Chemistry
Physical, Organic, and Inorganic Chemistry
Mathematics
Algebra, Calculus, Coordinate Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics
Session 1 (January)
Session 2 (April)
Need Expert Guidance?
Get personalized counseling from our expert mentors and create a winning preparation strategy