<p>The Joint Entrance Examination <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/jee-main">(JEE) Main 2026 </a>session 2 is set to begin from Thursday (April 2) at centres across India. Conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), the exam is the gateway for admission to undergraduate engineering (BTech/BE), architecture (BArch) and planning (BPlanning) programmes at NITs, IIITs, and other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs). It also serves as the qualifying exam for JEE (Advanced), which is required for admission to IITs.</p><p>JEE Main is being held in two sessions this year (January and April) allowing candidates to improve their scores. The best of the two scores will be considered for final ranking.</p><p><strong>Key details at a glance</strong></p><p>The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 will be conducted from April 2 to April 8, 2026, with results expected to be declared by April 20, 2026. The examination will be held in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across centres. </p><p>Each day, the exam will be conducted in two shifts, the morning shift from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon and the afternoon shift from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. </p><p>Candidates are advised to report to their examination centres at least two hours in advance to complete verification and frisking procedures smoothly.</p>.JEE Main 2026: Candidates can seek rescheduling for April 5 exam; admit cards out.<p><strong>Marking scheme</strong></p><p>Each correct answer in JEE Main 2026 carries four marks, while one mark is deducted for every incorrect response. Unattempted questions are awarded zero marks. Negative marking applies to both multiple-choice questions and numerical value questions. </p><p>The examination will be conducted in 13 languages, including English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Assamese, Odia, Punjabi, and Urdu, allowing candidates to attempt the paper in their preferred medium.</p><p>Negative marking applies to both MCQs and numerical questions, making accuracy critical.</p><p><strong>Exam day checklist: What to carry</strong></p><p>On the exam day, candidates are required to bring the following items to the examination hall:</p><ul><li><p>Printed admit card</p></li><li><p>Passport-size photograph (same as application form)</p></li><li><p>Valid photo ID proof</p></li><li><p>PwD certificate (if applicable)</p></li></ul><p>Candidates must note that they would not be allowed entry inside the examination without the above mentioned items.</p>.Will JEE Main Session 2 be conducted in Gulf Countries? Students demand clarity.<p><strong>Dress code and frisking rules</strong></p><p>Candidates are advised to avoid wearing heavy jewellery, accessories, or any metallic items on the day of the examination and instead opt for simple clothing with minimal pockets to ensure a smooth entry process. </p><p>Strict frisking and biometric verification will be carried out at exam centres. Additionally, certain items are strictly prohibited inside the examination hall, including mobile phones, calculators, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices, earphones, microphones, and any written material such as notes or papers. Possession of such items will be treated as unfair means (UFM).</p><p><strong>Unfair means: What can get you disqualified</strong></p><p>The NTA has laid out strict rules against use of unfair means and malpractice. Candidates may face cancellation of result or debarment from future exams, if found guilty of:</p><ul><li><p>Impersonation</p></li><li><p>Carrying electronic devices</p></li><li><p>Tampering with admit card or documents</p></li><li><p>Uploading incorrect documents/photos</p></li></ul><p><strong>PwD candidates: Scribe and extra time</strong></p><p>Candidates with benchmark disabilities (PwBD) are entitled to specific accommodations including the provision of a scribe (if opted for) and compensatory time as per prescribed norms.</p><p>Candidates must ensure that their details are verified through a valid UDID card or an official disability certificate issued by a competent authority. </p><p>They are advised to report to the examination centre well in advance — preferably at least two hours before the exam to allow sufficient time for verification of documents, scribe arrangements (if applicable), and other formalities. It is also important that candidates who have opted for their own scribe carry the necessary undertaking and relevant documents for smooth entry and approval at the centre.</p><p><strong>How results and ranks are calculated</strong></p><p>JEE Main 2026 results are calculated by converting raw scores into NTA percentile scores, ensuring fairness across different shifts and difficulty levels. The final merit list is prepared by considering the best score obtained by a candidate across both sessions, along with normalisation across shifts. </p><p>In case of a tie between candidates with the same score, the ranking is determined based on higher marks in Mathematics, followed by Physics and then Chemistry. If the tie still persists, the candidate with fewer incorrect answers is given preference.</p><p><strong>What happens after JEE Main?</strong></p><p>After the exam has concluded, the NTA will release the answer key and candidate’s response sheets on its official website. Candidates will be given a window to change the answer key.</p><p>Final results are expected to be released by April 20, as per the official information brochure. However, an exact timeline might be announced at a later date.</p><p>After the JEE Main 2026 results are declared, candidates move on to the next stage based on their performance. Top-ranking candidates become eligible to appear for JEE Advanced, which is the gateway to admission into the IITs.</p><p>The remaining candidates can participate in the JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) counselling process for admissions to other engineering institutes across India including NITs, GFTIs and IIITs.</p>.JEE Advanced 2026 date announced; check schedule here
<p>The Joint Entrance Examination <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/jee-main">(JEE) Main 2026 </a>session 2 is set to begin from Thursday (April 2) at centres across India. Conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), the exam is the gateway for admission to undergraduate engineering (BTech/BE), architecture (BArch) and planning (BPlanning) programmes at NITs, IIITs, and other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs). It also serves as the qualifying exam for JEE (Advanced), which is required for admission to IITs.</p><p>JEE Main is being held in two sessions this year (January and April) allowing candidates to improve their scores. The best of the two scores will be considered for final ranking.</p><p><strong>Key details at a glance</strong></p><p>The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 will be conducted from April 2 to April 8, 2026, with results expected to be declared by April 20, 2026. The examination will be held in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across centres. </p><p>Each day, the exam will be conducted in two shifts, the morning shift from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon and the afternoon shift from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. </p><p>Candidates are advised to report to their examination centres at least two hours in advance to complete verification and frisking procedures smoothly.</p>.JEE Main 2026: Candidates can seek rescheduling for April 5 exam; admit cards out.<p><strong>Marking scheme</strong></p><p>Each correct answer in JEE Main 2026 carries four marks, while one mark is deducted for every incorrect response. Unattempted questions are awarded zero marks. Negative marking applies to both multiple-choice questions and numerical value questions. </p><p>The examination will be conducted in 13 languages, including English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Assamese, Odia, Punjabi, and Urdu, allowing candidates to attempt the paper in their preferred medium.</p><p>Negative marking applies to both MCQs and numerical questions, making accuracy critical.</p><p><strong>Exam day checklist: What to carry</strong></p><p>On the exam day, candidates are required to bring the following items to the examination hall:</p><ul><li><p>Printed admit card</p></li><li><p>Passport-size photograph (same as application form)</p></li><li><p>Valid photo ID proof</p></li><li><p>PwD certificate (if applicable)</p></li></ul><p>Candidates must note that they would not be allowed entry inside the examination without the above mentioned items.</p>.Will JEE Main Session 2 be conducted in Gulf Countries? Students demand clarity.<p><strong>Dress code and frisking rules</strong></p><p>Candidates are advised to avoid wearing heavy jewellery, accessories, or any metallic items on the day of the examination and instead opt for simple clothing with minimal pockets to ensure a smooth entry process. </p><p>Strict frisking and biometric verification will be carried out at exam centres. Additionally, certain items are strictly prohibited inside the examination hall, including mobile phones, calculators, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices, earphones, microphones, and any written material such as notes or papers. Possession of such items will be treated as unfair means (UFM).</p><p><strong>Unfair means: What can get you disqualified</strong></p><p>The NTA has laid out strict rules against use of unfair means and malpractice. Candidates may face cancellation of result or debarment from future exams, if found guilty of:</p><ul><li><p>Impersonation</p></li><li><p>Carrying electronic devices</p></li><li><p>Tampering with admit card or documents</p></li><li><p>Uploading incorrect documents/photos</p></li></ul><p><strong>PwD candidates: Scribe and extra time</strong></p><p>Candidates with benchmark disabilities (PwBD) are entitled to specific accommodations including the provision of a scribe (if opted for) and compensatory time as per prescribed norms.</p><p>Candidates must ensure that their details are verified through a valid UDID card or an official disability certificate issued by a competent authority. </p><p>They are advised to report to the examination centre well in advance — preferably at least two hours before the exam to allow sufficient time for verification of documents, scribe arrangements (if applicable), and other formalities. It is also important that candidates who have opted for their own scribe carry the necessary undertaking and relevant documents for smooth entry and approval at the centre.</p><p><strong>How results and ranks are calculated</strong></p><p>JEE Main 2026 results are calculated by converting raw scores into NTA percentile scores, ensuring fairness across different shifts and difficulty levels. The final merit list is prepared by considering the best score obtained by a candidate across both sessions, along with normalisation across shifts. </p><p>In case of a tie between candidates with the same score, the ranking is determined based on higher marks in Mathematics, followed by Physics and then Chemistry. If the tie still persists, the candidate with fewer incorrect answers is given preference.</p><p><strong>What happens after JEE Main?</strong></p><p>After the exam has concluded, the NTA will release the answer key and candidate’s response sheets on its official website. Candidates will be given a window to change the answer key.</p><p>Final results are expected to be released by April 20, as per the official information brochure. However, an exact timeline might be announced at a later date.</p><p>After the JEE Main 2026 results are declared, candidates move on to the next stage based on their performance. Top-ranking candidates become eligible to appear for JEE Advanced, which is the gateway to admission into the IITs.</p><p>The remaining candidates can participate in the JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) counselling process for admissions to other engineering institutes across India including NITs, GFTIs and IIITs.</p>.JEE Advanced 2026 date announced; check schedule here
