Joint Entrance Examination (Main)
Conducted by NTA
Exam Date
Apr 24 - May 15, 2026
Application
Jan 15, 2026
Total Marks
300
Mode
Online
JEE Main is one of the most prestigious engineering entrance exams in India, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). It serves as the primary gateway for admission to undergraduate engineering programs at NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and numerous state and private engineering colleges across the country. The exam is also the first stage for students aspiring to appear for JEE Advanced, which is required for admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). The exam is conducted twice a year in a computer-based test format. JEE Main evaluates candidates on their knowledge of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, with a focus on conceptual understanding and analytical reasoning. Over 12 lakh candidates appear for the exam annually, making it one of the largest competitive exams in the country. The exam pattern includes multiple-choice and numerical questions, with a total of 75 questions for B.E./B.Tech and 82 questions for B.Arch/B.Planning.
Total Applicants
12 Lakh+
Exam Mode
Online (Computer Based)
Duration
3 Hours
Total Marks
300
Total Questions
75
Frequency
Twice a year
Languages
13 languages
Conducting Body
National Testing Agency
| Conducted By | NTA |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency |
| Official Website | https://jeemain.nta.nic.in |
| Helpline Email | jeemain@nta.nic.in |
| Helpline Phone | +91 11 4075 9000 |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu |
| Streams | Engineering, Architecture |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Frequency | Twice a year |
| Year | Registrations | Appeared | Qualified | Qualifying Score | Top Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12.5 Lakh | 11.8 Lakh | 2.5 Lakh | 85 percentile | 99.99 percentile |
| 2024 | 12.2 Lakh | 11.5 Lakh | 2.3 Lakh | 84 percentile | 99.99 percentile |
| 2023 | 11.8 Lakh | 11.2 Lakh | 2.2 Lakh | 83 percentile | 99.99 percentile |