JEE Main is the largest engineering entrance exam in India, conducted by NTA for admissions to:
- NITs
- IIITs
- GFTIs
- Eligibility for JEE Advanced (IITs)
It is held twice a year — January & April.
📌 1. Conducting Body
- NTA – National Testing Agency
- Computer-based test (CBT)
📆 2. JEE Main 2026 Important Dates (Expected)
Session 1 (January 2026)
- Application form: Nov 2025
- Exam date: First or second week of Jan 2026
- Result: Last week of Jan 2026
Session 2 (April 2026)
- Application form: Feb 2026
- Exam date: First/second week of April 2026
- Result: Last week of April 2026
🎓 3. Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
You must have:
✔ Passed/appearing in Class 12 with:
- Physics + Mathematics
- Any one of: Chemistry / Biology / Biotechnology / Technical Vocational Subject
Age Limit
- No age limit
(But you must have passed Class 12 in 2024, 2025, or 2026)
Number of Attempts
- 2 attempts per year
- Best score is counted
- Maximum three consecutive years after Class 12
📝 4. JEE Main Exam Papers
There are three papers:
Paper 1 – B.E / B.Tech
For engineering admissions.
Paper 2A – B.Arch
For architecture course.
Paper 2B – B.Planning
📘 5. JEE Main Exam Pattern (Paper 1 – B.Tech)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Questions to Attempt | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | 30 | 25 | 100 |
| Chemistry | 30 | 25 | 100 |
| Maths | 30 | 25 | 100 |
| Total | 90 | 75 | 300 Marks |
Marking Scheme
- +4 marks for correct answer
- -1 for wrong answer
- No negative for numerical value questions
🧪 6. JEE Main Detailed Syllabus
Physics
- Mechanics
- Rotational Motion
- Thermodynamics
- SHM & Waves
- Electrostatics
- Magnetism
- Current Electricity
- Optics
- Modern Physics
Chemistry
Physical Chemistry: Mole Concept, Thermodynamics, Equilibrium
Organic Chemistry: GOC, Hydrocarbons, Carbonyl Compounds
Inorganic Chemistry: Periodic Table, p-block, d-block
Mathematics
- Algebra
- Trigonometry
- Coordinate Geometry
- Calculus (Differentiation & Integration)
- Vector & 3D
- Probability
🎯 7. Difficulty Level (Past Trend)
- Maths: Tough & lengthy
- Physics: Conceptual
- Chemistry: Easy to moderate (mostly NCERT)
🎯 8. JEE Main 2026 Expected Cutoff
| Category | Expected 2026 Cutoff |
|---|---|
| General | 90–92 |
| OBC | 72–75 |
| EWS | 70–72 |
| SC | 50–54 |
| ST | 40–45 |
🏫 9. Admission Through JEE Main
You get admission into:
NITs
NIT Trichy, NIT Warangal, NIT Surathkal, NIT Allahabad, NIT Jaipur
IIITs
IIIT Hyderabad, IIIT Bangalore, IIIT Delhi
GFTIs
NSUT, DTU (through JAC), PEC Chandigarh, etc.
💯 10. JEE Main Result & Score
- Raw score → Normalized (NTA Score)
- Best of two attempts = Final score
- AIR (All India Rank) is based only on best session percentile
🔢 11. JEE Main Counseling
Conducted by JoSAA (for NITs/IIITs/GFTIs)
- Choice filling
- Seat allotment
- Document verification
States like Delhi, Rajasthan, MP also have separate counseling for state colleges.
📚 12. Best Books for JEE Main Preparation
Physics
- HC Verma
- DC Pandey Series
- Previous Year Papers (PYQs)
Chemistry
- NCERT (Most Important)
- OP Tandon
- MS Chauhan (Organic)
Mathematics
- RD Sharma
- Cengage
- Arihant series
📱 13. JEE Main 2026 – Tips to Crack
- Focus on NCERT + PYQs
- Attempt mock tests regularly
- Revise formulas daily
- Time management is key in Maths
- Give both attempts for best score
