JEE main 2026 dates released: NTA

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the exam schedule for JEE Main 2026, confirming that the engineering entrance test will be held in two sessions – the first in January 2026 and the second in April 2026.

According to the official notice, the first session



of JEE Main will be conducted between January 21 and 30, 2026, while the second session is tentatively scheduled from April 1 to 10, 2026.

The registration process for the January session will begin in October 2025 on the official website - jeemain.nta.ac.in