JEE 2026
🧪 JEE 2026 – Exam Details, Syllabus, Eligibility, Dates & More
Get all the essential information about JEE Main & Advanced 2026 – India’s premier engineering entrance exam. Stay informed on eligibility, syllabus, important dates, exam pattern, cutoffs, counselling and more – all in one place.
🧭 What is JEE 2026?
The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) is a national-level entrance test conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admissions into premier engineering colleges like IITs, NITs, IIITs, and other GFTIs.
JEE is conducted in two phases:
JEE Main 2026 – For NITs, IIITs, and qualifying for JEE Advanced
JEE Advanced 2026 – For admission into the prestigious IITs
JEE Main is held multiple times in a year in online mode across various centres in India and abroad.
📘 Conducting Body: NTA (JEE Main), IITs (JEE Advanced)
💻 Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
🏫 Courses Covered: B.E., B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Plan
🌐 Accepted By: IITs, NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and other engineering colleges
⟢ JEE 2026 Eligibility Criteria ⟣
To appear for JEE 2026, candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements:
Nationality
Indian citizens, NRIs, OCIs, PIOs & foreign nationals can apply for JEE Main 2026.
Eligibility for JEE Advanced varies by nationality and qualifying marks.
Age Limit
No age limit for JEE Main. For JEE Advanced, candidates should be born on or after 1st Oct 2001 (with relaxation for reserved categories). Only those who passed 12th in 2024, 2025 or appearing in 2026 are eligible.
Educational Qualification
Must have passed or appearing in Class 12 with Physics, Mathematics, and one of Chemistry/Biology/Biotech/Technical Vocational Subject. Top 20 percentile or 75% marks (Gen/OBC) and 65% (SC/ST) in Class 12 for JEE Advanced.
Number of Attempts
JEE Main: Maximum 3 attempts
(in 3 consecutive years)
JEE Advanced: 2 attempts
(in 2 consecutive years only)
🗓️ JEE 2026 Important Dates (Tentative)
| Event | Date (Expected) |
|---|---|
|
JEE Main Session 1 Registration |
November – December 2025 |
|
JEE Main Session 1 Exam |
January 2026 |
|
JEE Main Session 2 Registration |
February – March 2026 |
|
JEE Main Session 2 Exam |
April 2026 |
|
JEE Advanced 2026 Notification |
April 2026 |
|
JEE Advanced Exam Date |
May 2026 (Sunday)
|
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Counselling (JoSAA) Begins |
June – July 2026 |
👉 Official updates available at jeemain.nta.ac.in and jeeadv.ac.in
🔹 JEE Main (B.E./B.Tech)
Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
Total Questions: 90 (75 to be attempted)
Marking: +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect
Total Marks: 300
🔹 JEE Advanced Pattern
2 Papers (Both Mandatory)
Different types: MCQs, Numerical, Integer-type
Varying marking scheme (as set by IITs)
Total duration: 3 hours per paper
Subject-Wise Question Breakup
| Subject | Section A | Section B | Total Qs | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Physics |
20 |
5 |
25 |
100 |
|
Chemistry |
20 |
5 |
25 |
100 |
|
Maths |
20 |
5 |
25 |
100 |
📚 JEE 2026 Syllabus
JEE 2026 syllabus is based on Class 11 & 12 NCERT curriculum.
🧲 Physics:
Kinematics, Thermodynamics, Work & Energy, Laws of Motion, Electrostatics, Magnetism, Optics, Waves, Modern Physics
🧪 Chemistry:
Physical, Organic & Inorganic Chemistry: Equilibrium, Redox Reactions, Hydrocarbons, Coordination Compounds, Periodic Table, Chemical Bonding
📐 Mathematics:
Algebra, Calculus, Coordinate Geometry, Trigonometry, Probability, Matrices & Determinants, 3D Geometry, Vectors
💡 We recommend NCERT books + Coaching modules + previous year papers for concept clarity & practice.
📉 JEE 2026 Cutoff (Expected)
| Category | JEE Main Percentile | JEE Advanced Rank (Est.) |
|---|---|---|
|
General (UR) |
88–90 |
Top 10,000 – 15,000 |
|
OBC-NCL |
73–75 |
Top 20,000 – 30,000 |
|
SC |
50–55 |
Top 50,000 – 70,000 |
|
ST |
40–45 |
Top 70,000 – 90,000 |
|
EWS |
66–68 |
Top 15,000 – 25,000 |
🔎 Final cutoff depends on:
Exam difficulty level
Number of students
Total seats available
🧾 JEE 2026 Counselling Process
Conducted through JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) for all IITs, NITs, IIITs & GFTIs.
Official Counselling Website
All counselling updates, schedules, and seat allotments will be available on the official portal – josaa.nic.in.
JoSAA/CSAB Counselling
JoSAA conducts centralized counselling for IITs, NITs, IIITs & GFTIs. CSAB handles special rounds if seats remain vacant.
🌀 Counselling Rounds:
» Round 1
» Round 2
» Round 3
» Round 4
» Round 5
» Round 6
» CSAB Special Round (if seats remain)
Documents Required:
• JEE Rank Card
• Admit Card
• Class 10 & 12 Marksheet
• Category & Domicile Certificates (if applicable)
• Passport-size Photos
🔗 Visit josaa.nic.in for official updates.
📈 Why JEE 2026 is Important
- Gateway to 100+ top engineering colleges in India
- Opportunity to join IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs
- Recognized by top private & global tech institutions
- Vital for careers in engineering, R&D, and startups
🧠 JEE 2026 Preparation Tips
- Start early with NCERT and our coaching modules
- Focus on high-weightage topics & problem solving
- Practice previous year papers & mock tests regularly
- Analyze weak areas and revise frequently
- Balance speed, accuracy & time management
📎 Download Section
JEE 2026
Syllabus PDF
Previous Year
Question Papers
Chapter-Wise
Weightage Guide
JEE Advanced
Pattern Guide
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