JEE Mains 2026 Session 1: Important update on Notification and Application Process

Forms for the JEE Mains 2026 Session 1 will open soon, and exams will be in January 2026. Know the eligibility, application steps and all relevant details here.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is all set to conduct the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Mains 2026 Session 1) in January 2026. NTA has released a key notification yesterday, i.e. on 29th of September, regarding the application process and examination dates.

As per notice, the forms for JEE Mains 2026 Session 1 will open in October 2025 on the official website. Aspirants planning to appear for the exam must ensure the updating of relevant documents well before applying. This advisory aims to minimize discrepancies and rejections during the application process for JEE Mains.

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Who can apply?

The eligibility criteria for JEE Mains 2026 is not out yet. However, it can be expected to be same as previous years:

Educational Qualifications

List of qualifying examinations as eligibility criteria:

Other Eligibility Conditions

Candidates seeking admission to NITs, IIITs, and other CFTIs based on ranks in JEE Mains 2026 Session 1 must meet one of the following criteria:

Document Requirements

Exam Pattern

The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Mains 2026 Session 1) will be conducted in January 2026. It will be conducted in the following modes:

PaperDurationFirst ShiftSecond Shift
Paper 1 or Paper 2A or Paper 2B3 Hours9 AM – 12 PM3 PM – 6 PM
B. Arch & B. Planning (Both)3 Hours & 30 Mins9 AM – 12:30 PM3 PM – 6:30 PM

Medium of Paper

Candidates who are going to appear for the JEE Mains will have the provision of choosing the language of examination. They can opt to write their examination in any of the 13 languages, i.e. English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.

Steps to Apply

Key Dates & Links

Application Form Availability for JEE Main Session 1 – 2026October 2025
JEE Mains 2026 Session 1 ExamJanuary 2026
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 ExamApril 2026
Official websiteClick here

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