Overview Summary
The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 is India’s most competitive engineering entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). It is the gateway to NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and also the qualifying exam for JEE Advanced.
JEE Main 2026 Exam Date (Expected)
- Session 1: January 2026 (2nd or 3rd week)
- Session 2: April 2026 (1st or 2nd week)
- Conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode
- Official notification expected: November 2025
Official Portal
Official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in
JEE Main 2026 Registration
1
Visit official NTA JEE portal
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Complete registration with email & mobile number
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Fill academic & personal details
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Upload photo, signature & documents
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Pay application fee
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Download confirmation page
Advisory Note
Tip: Odisha students should carefully select exam centers like Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Rourkela, Sambalpur, etc.
JEE Main 2026 Eligibility Criteria
- Class 12 Passed/Appearing (2024/2025/2026)
- Subjects: Physics + Mathematics + Chem/Biotech/Bio/Vocational
- No age limit (as per latest NTA norms)
- Minimum marks criteria depends on participating institutes
JEE Main 2026 Syllabus Overview
- Physics: Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Electrodynamics, Modern Physics, Optics
- Chemistry: Physical, Organic, and Inorganic Chemistry
- Mathematics: Calculus, Algebra, Coordinate Geometry, Trigonometry, Vectors & 3D
JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Online (CBT) |
| Papers | Paper 1 (B.E/B.Tech) |
| Subjects | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics |
| Total Questions | 75 (20 MCQs + 5 numerical per subject) |
| Total Marks | 300 |
| Marking Scheme | +4 correct, -1 wrong |
JEE Main 2026 Expected Cut-Off (Percentile)
| Category | Expected Cut-Off |
|---|---|
| General | 88 – 92 |
| OBC-NCL | 70 – 75 |
| SC | 45 – 50 |
| ST | 35 – 40 |
Top Colleges Accepting JEE Main 2026
NIT Rourkela (Top Choice in Odisha)
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CV Raman Global University
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Gandhi Engineering College
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GIET University
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All NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs Pan-India
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JEE Main vs OJEE comparison
| Factor | JEE Main | OJEE |
|---|---|---|
| Competition | Very High | Moderate |
| College Options | Pan India | Mostly Odisha |
| Difficulty Level | High | Moderate |
| Govt Fees | Lower | Moderate |