The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the public notice for JEE (Main) 2026, outlining important information for engineering aspirants across India. This year’s exam will continue in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode and will be held in two sessions — January and April 2026.
📅 JEE Main 2026 Exam Dates
According to the notice released on 19 October 2025, here’s the tentative schedule for the JEE Main 2026 examination:
| Session | Event | Important Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 (January 2026) | Online Application Starts | October 2025 onwards |
| Dates of Examination | 21 – 30 January 2026 | |
| Session 2 (April 2026) | Online Application Starts | Last week of January 2026 onwards |
| Dates of Examination | 01 – 10 April 2026 |
🧾 Important Highlights from the NTA Notification
- Two Sessions for Flexibility – Students can appear in one or both sessions. The best score will be considered for the final merit list.
- More Exam Cities – NTA is expanding the number of test cities to make it easier for aspirants from remote areas to access exam centers.
- Special Support for PwD/PwBD Candidates – The agency is enhancing facilities for differently-abled candidates to ensure inclusive participation.
- Aadhaar-Based Authentication – Candidates’ Name, Date of Birth, Gender, Photograph, and Address will be fetched directly from UIDAI during registration for improved accuracy.
- Handling Name Mismatch Issues – In case of discrepancies between Aadhaar and Class 10 marksheet names, applicants will be provided an online correction option during form submission.
- Transparency & Trust – NTA reiterated its commitment to fairness, accuracy, and transparency throughout the examination process.
🧍♂️ Key Instructions for JEE Aspirants
- Visit the official websites regularly:
🔗 www.nta.ac.in
🔗 https://jeemain.nta.nic.in - Ensure Aadhaar details are up to date before applying.
- Keep scanned copies of photo, signature, and documents ready.
- Read the Public Notice dated 29 September 2025 and 6 November 2024 (for Aadhaar mismatch instructions) before applying.
- Submit the application well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.
🎓 Final Words from NTA
The notice concludes with a motivational message to all JEE aspirants — “May your efforts light up the way to success and bring a bright future in your academic journey.”
The Director (Exams), NTA also extended warm wishes for a Happy Diwali 2025 to all candidates and their families.
📈 Conclusion
The JEE Main 2026 announcement brings clarity and relief to lakhs of engineering aspirants planning for IITs, NITs, and other top technical institutes. With two sessions, Aadhaar-based authentication, and wider accessibility, the upcoming exam aims to be more transparent and student-friendly than ever before.
