JEE Main and Advanced Important Dates (2026)

JEE MAIN & ADVANCE 2026

JEE Main 2026 is an engineering entrance test for Indian & NRI students in Middle Eastern countries such as Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, etc.

Indian and NRI candidates can be admitted to B.Tech / B.E / B.Arch courses in NITs, IIITs, and other engineering institutions through JEE Main.

Earlier JEE examination was conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) but as announced by the Finance Minister, NTA has been conducting the examination from 2018.

It is also stated that JEE Main will be regarded as the sole entrance test for admission to any engineering college, whether it is a private institution or a public institution.

All Indian and NRI applicants interested in pursuing an engineering career may apply for a Joint Entrance Examination (JEE). All Indian and NRI Applicants abroad can attempt JEE Main only three times.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the JEE Main 2026 important dates are mentioned below.

JEE MAIN 2026 (January) Important Dates-

Events	Dates	Salient Features
Application form availability	Application form for JEE Main is available on the website of NTA	Registration begins in online mode There are several changes this year in the application process, fee payment, fee structure, etc.
Last date to apply for JEE Main 2023	January 12 2026 (up to 09:00 PM)	The last date to submit the filled-in application form will be provided on the official website
Registration for test practice centers	To be notify	Candidates can pay their fees and upload their images on the official website by login into their accounts
Payment of application fee last date	January 12 2026 (up to 09:00 PM)	Candidates have to pay the required fees and upload their signature and photograph within the given time period.
Image correction window available online	There will be no correction window for JEE Main 2026.	Candidates can correct images uploaded in the application form during this facility. Candidates can correct their uploaded images from the official website by entering the application number and password
Application form correction window	There will be no correction window for JEE Main 2026.	JEE Application correction will be available on the official website JEE Application correction is a one-time process. JEE Candidates can correct mistakes in the application form during the prescribed period. All the details except the exam cities in the filled-in JEE Main application form can be modified.
Issuance of admit card	January session – Third week of January 2026 April session – To be notified	Admit card will be available online for download on the official JEE Main website Candidates can download JEE Main admit card 2026 from the two links provided on JEE Main website. Along with the admit card candidates must remember to carry a photo identity proof to the exam centre.
JEE Main 2023 exam dates	January Session – 24th January 2026 To 31st January 2026 April session – 6th April 2026 To 12th May 2026	The exam will be conducted multiple times in two shifts on each day shift 1 – 9 am to 12 pm Shift 2 – 3 pm to 6 pm (6:30 pm for BArch and B planning)
Release of response sheet and question paper	To be notify	Candidates can view the answer keys and download question papers If any candidate wants to challenge the answer keys they will be allowed to do so by paying Rs 200 per question No amount will be refunded even if the answer is correct
Answer key release date	To be notify	NTA will publish the final answer keys of each question paper on the official website of the exam.
Declaration of result for January session	To be notify	The result and scorecard can be downloaded from its official website. Candidates will be able to check the result by entering the application number and password/date of birth.
Downloading of Scorecard	To be notify	Candidates can download their scores from the links given on the official website for paper 1 and 2

JEE ADVANCED 2026 Important Dates-

JEE Main is also the JEE Advanced eligibility test which offers IITs & ISM admission i.e. Applicants qualified for JEE Main Exam are considered eligible to appear in JEE Advanced Exam.

JEE Advanced 2026 is a rotationally conducted national level entrance exam by the seven Indian Zonal Institute of Technology (IITs).

JEE Advanced 2026 will be structured to be admitted to undergraduate courses leading to a UG, Integrated PG or UG-PG dual degree in engineering, architecture, science or pharmaceuticals.

So, here is the list of JEE Advanced 2026’s Important dates

JEE ADVANCED 2026 Important Dates-

Events	Important Dates
Application form release	4th week of april, 2026
Application form last date	1st week of april, 2026
Last date for fee payment of application form	1st week of may, 2026
Admit card releasing	3rd week of May 2026
JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Date	1st week of june, 2026
Response (copy) to be sent to the candidates	Last week of May, 2026
Answer key releases	Last week of May, 2026
Receiving of objection (if any)	Last week of May, 2026
Result declaration of JEE Advanced 2023	First week of June, 2026
Online registration of Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT)	2nd week of June, 2026
AAT exam date	1st week of June, 2026
Result Declaration of AAT	3rd week of June, 2026
Seat Allotment starts	3rd week of June, 2026
Last date for seat allotment