JEE Main 2026 — typical cycle
Oct–Nov 2025
Session 1 registration
Online application on jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Jan 2026
Session 1 exam
Computer-based test; results within ~2 weeks.
Feb 2026
Session 2 registration
Apply or add Session 2 to an existing application.
Apr 2026
Session 2 exam
Second attempt; the better of the two NTA scores counts.
Apr–May 2026NOW
Final result & All India Rank
Combined merit list and category-wise AIR released.
Jun–Jul 2026
JoSAA counselling
Six rounds of seat allotment for NITs, IIITs, IITs & CFTIs.
Dates — 2025 (confirmed) vs 2026
| Event | JEE Main 2025 (actual) | JEE Main 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 exam | 22–30 Jan 2025 | Jan 2026 |
| Session 1 result | Feb 2025 | Feb 2026 |
| Session 2 exam | 1–8 Apr 2025 | Apr 2026 |
| Session 2 result | 18 Apr 2025 | Apr 2026 |
| Final AIR | Apr 2025 | Apr–May 2026 |
| JoSAA counselling | Jun 2025 | Jun 2026 |
JEE Main 2027 dates are not yet announced — this table updates when NTA releases the official bulletin.