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JEE Main 2026

Joint Entrance Examination (Main)

Conducted by NTA

Exam Date

Apr 24 - May 15, 2026

Application

Jan 15, 2026

Total Marks

300

Mode

Online

About JEE Main

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.

Key Highlights

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

Contact & Conducting Body

Conducted ByNTA
Conducting BodyNational Testing Agency
Official Websitehttps://jeemain.nta.nic.in
Helpline Emailjeemain@nta.nic.in
Helpline Phone+91 11 4075 9000
LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu
StreamsEngineering, Architecture
Exam ModeOnline
FrequencyTwice a year

Year-Wise Statistics

YearRegistrationsAppearedQualifiedQualifying ScoreTop Score
202512.5 Lakh11.8 Lakh2.5 Lakh85 percentile99.99 percentile
202412.2 Lakh11.5 Lakh2.3 Lakh84 percentile99.99 percentile
202311.8 Lakh11.2 Lakh2.2 Lakh83 percentile99.99 percentile