The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 Session 2 is set to begin from April 2, 2026, marking a crucial phase for lakhs of engineering aspirants across India. The exam is being conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admissions to undergraduate programmes such as BTech, BArch, and BPlanning in premier institutions including NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.

📅 Exam Schedule

As per the official schedule, the BTech (Paper 1) exams will be held on:

• April 2, 4, 5, 6, and 8, 2026
• Conducted in two shifts:
  • Morning: 9 AM – 12 Noon
  • Afternoon: 3 PM – 6 PM

The BArch (Paper 2A) and BPlanning (Paper 2B) exams are scheduled for:

• April 7, 2026

🎫 Admit Card & Exam Guidelines

The NTA has released the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 admit cards on its official website. Candidates must:

• Download their hall ticket
• Verify exam date, shift timing, and centre details
• Carry a printed admit card along with valid ID proof to the exam centre

Admit cards are mandatory for entry, and candidates must follow all exam-day guidelines strictly.

📝 Mode & Pattern

• The exam will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode
• Paper 2 (BArch drawing section) will include a pen-and-paper component
• Questions will cover Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics for BTech aspirants

⚠️ Important Updates

• The exam schedule has been slightly adjusted within a compact window
• Special consideration has been given to students facing clashes with important events
• Candidates were earlier issued city intimation slips for travel planning

🎯 Why This Exam Matters

JEE Main is one of India’s most competitive entrance exams and serves as:

• A gateway to top engineering colleges (NITs, IIITs, GFTIs)
• A qualifying exam for JEE Advanced, required for IIT admissions

📌 Final Advice for Candidates

With the exam starting tomorrow:

• Revise important formulas and concepts
• Keep all documents ready
• Reach the exam centre early
• Stay calm and manage time effectively