Joint Entrance Examination (Main) 2026
About the Entrance Exam
The exam is conducted in two sessions to provide candidates multiple opportunities to improve their scores. Candidates can choose to appear in one or both sessions; the best of the two NTA scores is considered for ranking.
Duration
180 Min
Questions
60
Mode
ONLINE
Frequency
TWICE_A_YEAR
Session 1 Notification
Scheduled Date
Session 1 Examination
Scheduled Date
Session 2 Notification
Scheduled Date
Session 2 Examination
Scheduled Date
Exam Pattern
Breakdown of subjects and marking
Score Range
Total 300 Marks
Marking scheme: +4 for correct answers, -1 for incorrect answers (applicable to both MCQs and Numerical Value questions). Total 75 questions to be attempted out of 90.
| Section | Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | 20 | 0m |
| Chemistry | 20 | 0m |
| Maths | 20 | 0m |
Applications are submitted exclusively online through the official NTA JEE website.
Required Documents:
- Requires valid ID proof, academic transcripts, and scanned photographs.
- Application fee varies based on category and number of sessions chosen.
- Correction window is usually provided for a limited period after registration closes.
Total Marks
300
Passing Criteria
All-India Ranks (AIR) are generated based on the better of the two session scores.
Results are announced in the form of NTA Percentile Scores to ensure fairness across multiple shifts.