Overview
- Applications will open on the official portal jeemain.nta.nic.in in October, with exact start and close dates yet to be announced.
- The exam will be held in two sessions in January and April 2026, with Paper 1 for B.E./B.Tech and Paper 2 for B.Arch/B.Planning.
- Candidates may register for Session 1 and later opt for Session 2 using the same application number, or apply only for Session 2 when its window opens.
- Test days are expected to feature two shifts—9 am to 12 noon and 3 pm to 6 pm—pending formal confirmation.
- NTA advises candidates to update Aadhaar, UDID and category certificates in advance and to follow the official website for application steps, correction windows and admit-card schedules.