JEE Main & JEE Advanced Exam Information 2026

Introduction

Engineering aspirants in India aim for top institutes like IITs, NITs, and IIITs through two major entrance exams — JEE Main and JEE Advanced. This document provides complete information including dates, eligibility, syllabus, and exam pattern.

What is JEE Main 2026?

JEE Main is a national-level engineering entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency for admission into NITs, IIITs, and other government engineering colleges. It is also the qualifying exam for JEE Advanced.

JEE Main 2026 Eligibility

Students must have passed Class 12 in 2024, 2025, or appearing in 2026. Physics and Mathematics are compulsory subjects. For admission to NITs/IIITs, 75% marks (65% for SC/ST) may be required.

JEE Main Exam Pattern

Computer-based test with multiple choice and numerical questions. Papers available for B.Tech, B.Arch, and B.Plan.

What is JEE Advanced 2026?

JEE Advanced is the entrance exam for admission into IITs and is conducted each year by one of the IITs.

JEE Advanced Eligibility

Candidates must be among the top 2.5 lakh students of JEE Main 2026. Category-wise reservation applies. Maximum two attempts allowed in consecutive years.

JEE Advanced Exam Pattern

Computer-based test consisting of Paper 1 and Paper 2 (both compulsory). Each paper is 3 hours. Subjects include Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

Preparation Tips

Complete NCERT thoroughly, practice previous year papers, focus on conceptual clarity, take mock tests, and revise high-weightage topics regularly.