NewsIMTSNOTICE: JEE MAIN 2026 APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started online applications for JEE Main 2026 from 31 October to 27 November. The first exam session will run from 21-30 January with results on 26 February. NTA has introduced several new features including an onscreen virtual calculator, dark mode for better eye comfort, screen magnifier with up to 4x zoom, and adjustable font and cursor sizes. The exam will be conducted in 323 cities, up from 299 last year. Candidates can select up to four preferred test cities. JEE aspirants have welcomed these changes, especially the calculator which will help solve questions more accurately and reduce exam stress. CBSE has asked schools to provide Class 11 registration numbers to avoid exam date clashes. Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) is computer-based with 75 questions worth 300 marks. PwD candidates receive 20 minutes extra time per hour. (Updated 2 Nov 2025, 19:06 IST; source: link)
JEE Main 2026 Applications Open with Extended Reach
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started accepting online applications for JEE Main 2026 from 31 October until 27 November. The first exam session will be conducted from 21-30 January 2026, with results scheduled for 26 February. This year, NTA has expanded the exam's reach to 323 cities across India, up from 299 cities last year. Candidates can now select up to four preferred test cities when applying. The computer-based Paper 1 for B.E./B.Tech programs will contain 75 questions worth 300 marks. To avoid scheduling conflicts, CBSE has requested schools to provide Class 11 registration numbers of students. Persons with disabilities will receive an additional 20 minutes per hour during the examination.
New Digital Features to Improve Test-Taking Experience
The JEE Main 2026 exam introduces several digital enhancements to make the test more accessible and comfortable for candidates. A new onscreen virtual calculator will help students solve numerical problems more accurately and reduce calculation errors. The exam interface now includes a dark mode option for better eye comfort during the test, especially helpful for candidates with visual sensitivity. Students can also use a screen magnifier with zoom capability up to 4 times the normal size. Additional accessibility features include adjustable font sizes and cursor options. These improvements have been welcomed by JEE aspirants who believe the calculator, in particular, will help reduce exam stress and allow them to focus more on problem-solving.
Key Points
- NOTICE: JEE MAIN 2026 APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started online applications for JEE Main 2026 from 31 October to 27 November.
- The first exam session will run from 21-30 January with results on 26 February.
- The exam will be conducted in 323 cities, up from 299 last year.