JEE Mains 2026 Notification OUT; Download Session 1 Detailed Information

Dates of Examination

Session 1: Between 21 January 2026 and 30 January 2026

Session 2: Between 02 April 2026 and 09 April 2026

(Exact date, shift, and city of examination for Paper 1: B.E./B. Tech and Paper 2A: B. Arch and Paper 2B: B. Planning will be made available to the Candidates on their Admit Cards)

Mode of Examination

Paper 1: B.E. / B. Tech

“Computer Based Test (CBT)” mode only

Paper 2A: B.Arch.

Part-I: Mathematics

Part-II: Aptitude Test in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode only

Part-III: Drawing Test in “Pen and Paper” (offline) mode, to be attempted on a Drawing sheet of A4 size

Paper 2B: B. Planning

Part-I: Mathematics

Part-II: Aptitude Test

Part-III: Planning Based MCQs in “Computer Based Test (CBT)” mode only

Timing of Examination

Duration of Examination

First Shift

Second Shift

Entry in the Examination Centre/ Hall/ Room, frisking, biometric registration/ record of manual attendance by Invigilator, document verification/ crosschecking of Admit Card, signature, and photo match to be completed by Invigilator, etc.

3 Hours (Paper 1, 2A, 2B)

09.00 A.M. to 12.00 Noon (IST)

03.00 P.M. to 06.00 P.M. (IST)

3 Hours 30 Minutes (Paper 2A & 2B)

09.00 A.M. to 12.30 P.M. (IST)

03.00 P.M. to 06.30 P.M. (IST)

07.00 A.M. to 08.30 A.M.

01.00 P.M. to 02.30 P.M

Instructions by the Invigilator(s)

08.30 A.M. to 08.50 A.M.

02.30 P.M. to 02.50 P.M.

Candidates log in to read instructions

08.50 A.M.

02.50 P.M.

Test Commences

09.00 A.M.

03.00 P.M