JEE Main Exam Calendar 2026: Check Session 1, 2 Important Dates
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JEE Main exam calendar 2026 has been prepared based on the official notifications. While the notification confirms the tentative exam months and session-wise exam windows, the detailed calendar, including application dates, correction window, city intimation slip, admit card release, and answer key schedule, has not been released yet. Session 1 of JEE Main 2026 will be conducted in January 2026, while Session 2 is expected to take place in April 2026. Candidates should regularly visit the official website for the release of the complete and final exam calendar.
JEE Main Exam Calendar 2026
The JEE Main 2026 schedule shared below is prepared using information mentioned in the official notification, along with previous year trends. It provides an expected timeline of major events related to both sessions. The final and detailed calendar with exact deadlines for each stage will be released separately by the NTA.
JEE Main Exam Calendar 2026 Session 1
Check the tentative Session 1 schedule below. The complete calendar, including exact city intimation slip dates, admit card release dates, and answer key timelines, will be announced later.
| Events | Dates Session 1 |
| Registration start date | October 31 2025 |
| Registration last date | November 27 2025 |
| Form correction dates | December 1 to 2 2025 |
| City intimation slip expected | First week of January 2026 |
| Admit card release expected | 3 to 4 days before the exam |
| JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exam | January 21 to 30 2026 |
| Provisional answer key | February 2026 (Expected) |
| Answer key challenge window | February 2026 (Expected) |
| Final answer key | February 2026 (Expected) |
| Session 1 result date | February 2026 (Expected) |
JEE Main Exam Calendar 2026 Session 2 (Tentative)
The Session 2 schedule below is based on the official notification and currently available information. The detailed calendar with confirmed deadlines will be released later.
| Events | Dates Session 2 |
| Registration start | Last week of January 2026 |
| Form correction window | February 2026 |
| Advanced city intimation slip | Second week of March 2026 |
| Admit card release | Around 4 days before the exam |
| JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam | April 2026 |
| Provisional answer key | April 2026 to be released |
| Answer key challenge period | April 2026 to be released |
| Final answer key | April 2026 to be released |
| Session 2 result date | April 20 2026 |
These timelines are compiled from the official notification and information available so far. The detailed JEE Main 2026 calendar, including exact dates for city intimation slips, admit cards, and answer key challenge window,s is expected to be released separately on the official portal.