The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the exam schedule for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026. The Session 1 examination is scheduled to be conducted from January 21 to January 30, 2026. The application window for Session 1 has successfully concluded, and candidates are now awaiting the release of the City Intimation Slip and Admit Card.
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Official Notification Release |
October 31, 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date |
October 31, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply (Session 1) |
November 27, 2025 |
| Correction Window |
December 1 – December 2, 2025 |
| City Intimation Slip Release |
January 2026 (1st Week) |
| Admit Card Release Date |
3-4 Days before Exam |
| JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exam Dates |
January 21 to January 30, 2026 |
| JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Exam Dates |
April 2 to April 9, 2026 |
Application Fee Details
| Category |
Fee (Male) |
Fee (Female) |
| General / Gen-EWS / OBC (NCL) |
₹1,000 |
₹800 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender |
₹500 |
₹500 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed Class 12th or equivalent examination in 2024, 2025, or appearing in 2026.
- Subjects: Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology/Technical Vocational Subject are mandatory for B.E./B.Tech papers.
- Age Limit: There is no age limit for appearing in JEE (Main) 2026.
Steps to Download City Intimation Slip
- Visit the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the link for “JEE(Main) 2026 Session 1 City Intimation”.
- Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth.
- View and download your Exam City Slip.
