NewsIMTSThe National Testing Agency has released the official notification for JEE Main 2026. The engineering entrance exam will be conducted in two sessions – January and April 2026. Online registration for Session 1 opens from 31 October to 27 November 2025. The January exams will be held between 21-30 January 2026, with results expected by 12 February 2026. The exam will be available in 13 languages including English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. Most papers will be computer-based tests, except the Drawing Test which will be conducted offline. Students can visit the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in for registration and updates. To apply, candidates should complete the online application before the November deadline. (Updated 1 Nov 2025, 08:03 IST; source: link)
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Dates and Registration Details
The National Testing Agency has announced the schedule for JEE Main 2026 Session 1, with exams to be conducted between January 21-30, 2026. Online registration opens from October 31 to November 27, 2025, giving students nearly a month to complete their applications. Candidates can register through the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in. Results for the January session are expected by February 12, 2026. This engineering entrance exam will be held in two sessions throughout the year – January and April 2026, giving students two opportunities to secure their best scores for engineering admissions.
Exam Format and Language Options for Candidates
JEE Main 2026 will primarily be conducted as a computer-based test, with only the Drawing Test component being held in offline mode. To make the exam accessible to students across India, the National Testing Agency is offering the test in 13 languages. Candidates can choose to take the exam in English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, or Urdu. This multilingual approach ensures that students from different regions can take this important engineering entrance exam in their preferred language, potentially improving their performance.
Key Points
- Online registration for Session 1 opens from 31 October to 27 November 2025.
- The January exams will be held between 21- 30 January 2026 , with results expected by 12 February 2026.
- The National Testing Agency has released the official notification for JEE Main 2026.
