Session 2 of JEE Main 2026 is most awaited among the candidates who want to give JEE Advanced exam and secure the seat in Top IITs of India. However, numerous questions arise in every candidate’s mind, such as: When is the JEE Main 2026 session 2? Has the NTA revised the exam dates for the second session? And so on. The NTA has explicitly clarified in the latest information that the April Session of JEE Main 2026 will be conducted between April 2 and 8, 2026.
Every year, NTA conduct the one of the most competitive national-level engineering entrance exams in two sessions, JEE Main for Session 1 and Session 2, for those who have dreams to become an Engineer in India, admission into undergraduate engineering programs such as B.E./ B.Tech. and B.Arch./ B.Planing in NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and other participating institutes across India.
JEE Main April Session 2026 Important Dates & Events
NTA is all set to conduct the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 (April Session) exam from 2 April to 8 April 2026. This is an official update on the date the exam will conclude. To know the complete JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Dates of Examination, take a look at the table below.
| Event in 2026 | Important Dates |
| Start of JEE Main Session 2 Application Form | 1 February 2026 |
| JEE Main Session 2 Application Form Last Date | 25 February 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 27 to 28 February 2026 |
| Registration Re-Opening for JEE Main Session 2 | 12 to 13 March 2026 up to 9 PM |
| Fee Payment Deadline during Re-opening | 13 March 2026 up to 11:50 PM |
| City Intimation Slip for JEE Main 2026 Session 2 | 21 March 2026 |
| JEE Main Session 2 Admit Card Release Date | 3-4 Days before the exam date |
| JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Exam Date | 2 to 8 April 2026, B.E./B.Tech (Paper 1) on April 2, 4, 5, 6, and 8, and B.Arch/B.Planning (Paper 2A/2B) on April 7, 2026 |
| Result Date for JEE Main April Session | 20 April 2026 (Expected) |
| JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Date | Sunday, May 17, 2026 |
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How Many Registered for the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Exam?
As of now, no official figures have been released regarding the number of candidates appearing for the Session 2 examination. But the data regarding the number of candidates who appeared for Session 1 of JEE Main 2026 has been released after the JEE Main Session 1 results. An NTA report reveals that approximately 13.50 lakh candidates registered for Session 1, and a record 13.05 lakh candidates actually appeared for the examination. Looking at the overall attendance of candidates who took the exam, the figure stood at 96.26%, which is a record in itself. It is important to note that students can sit for both Session 1 and Session 2 exam if they pass ‘the number of attempts allowed in JEE Main‘ criteria.
Following the path and trend of a few years, it is expected that over 1.6 million (16 lakh+) candidates have registered for the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam. With an extended deadline, the registration process concluded on March 13, 2026 which definitely increased the number of registrations.
However, based on data from 2025, a record 10.61 lakh candidates had registered, and approximately 9.92 lakh of them appeared for the exam. The overall attendance percentage for Session 2 stood at 93%. Stay tuned here to know the updated data on how many candidates appeared in session 2 of JEE Main 2026.
Students who will clear the cutoff for JEE Advanced, must prepare for JEE Advanced exam very dedicatedly as it can make or break their future.
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Exam Pattern
The JEE Main 2026 is mainly conducted with two sessions, i.e. session 1 (January) and session 2 (April). The examination also comprised two papers, as paper 1 is conducted for B.E./ B.Tech for admission to undergraduate engineering courses, while paper 2 is for B.Arch/B.Planning courses. The exam for session 1 and session 2 is conducted in a total of 13 Indian languages. To know the exam pattern of JEE Main 2026, see the table below.
| Paper | Subjects | Section A Questions | Section B Questions | Mode of Examination | Timing of Examination (IST) |
| Paper-1 (B.E./B.Tech.) | Mathematics | 20 | 5 | Computer-Based Test (CBT) | 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM |
| Physics | 20 | 5 | |||
| Chemistry | 20 | 5 | |||
| Total | 75 | ||||
| Paper-2A (B.Arch.) | Mathematics (Part-I) | 20 | 5 | Computer-Based Test (CBT) | 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM |
| Aptitude Test (Part-II) | 50 | ||||
| Drawing Test (Part-III) | 2 | Offline (Pen & Paper) to be attempted on an A4-size drawing sheet. | |||
| Total | 77 | ||||
| Paper-2B (B.Planning) | Mathematics (Part-I) | 20 | 5 | Computer-Based Test (CBT) Mode | 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM |
| Aptitude Test (Part-II) | 50 | ||||
| Planning Test (Part-III) | 25 | Pen Paper (Offline) Mode | |||
| Total | 100 | ||||
JEE Main April 2026 City Intimation Slip
The city intimation slip is a document allowing candidates to know their examination centre city before the release of the JEE Main Session 2 Admit Card 2026. NTA released the JEE Main 2026 session 2 city slip on its website and allowed students to download it if they are eager to know the city where the actual examination centre will be located.
It is noted that the city intimation slip is only to know the examination centre city, not for the complete examination details. Only candidates with the valid login details can download it at jeemain.nta.nic.in. The session 2 exam is scheduled to be conducted from 2 April to 8 April 2026.
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 City Intimation Slip – Click Here to Download
JEE Main April 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Release Date
The National Testing Agency will issue the admit card for JEE Main 2026 second session 3-4 days before the commencement of the exam date. The exam will start on 2 April 2026 and end on 8 April 2026. During the examination period, close to 1.6 million students will participate. To avoid any disruption during the exam, you must download the JEE Main April Session Admit Card 2026 and also take a hard copy to carry in the exam.
Only with the valid login details, you can download your JEE Main April Session Hall Ticket 2026 from the official website. You should print out the admit card and also carry an ID proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID Card, passport, or driving license) while appearing in the exam. You should also ensure that the name on the ID proof card matches the application form name. If you don’t, you will not be able to enter the examination centre.
NTA JEE Main 2026 Admit Card for Session 2 – Download Link (will be activated soon)
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Day-Wise Exam Schedule
The table below refers to checking the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Day Wise Exam schedule to know which date has the specific exam. Usually JEE Main Session 2 is conducted in two shifts in a for Paper 1, whereas for paper 2A and 2B, it is conducted in a single shift.
- Shift 1: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Morning)
- Shift 2: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM (Afternoon)
- For Paper 2 (B.Arch. and B.Planing): 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM (Morning) (Extends Slightly to 12:30 PM)
Let us see the detailed exam schedule for JEE Main Session 2 for 2026 in the table given below:
| JEE Main Session 2 Paper | JEE Main S-II Exam Date 2026 | JEE Main Session 2 Exam Shifts |
| Paper 1 (B.E./ B.Tech.) | April 2, 2026 | Shift 1 & Shift 2 |
| April 4, 2026 | Shift 1 & Shift 2 | |
| April 5, 2026 | Shift 1 & Shift 2 | |
| April 6, 2026 | Shift 1 & Shift 2 | |
| April 8, 2026 | Shift 1 & Shift 2 | |
| Paper 2: 2A (B.Arch) & 2B (B.Planning) | April 7, 2026 | Single Shift |
Frequently Asked Question
According to updates from the NTA, the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 examination will be conducted from April 2 to April 9, 2026, as per the scheduled timeline. As of now, the NTA has not made any changes to the examination dates.
Yes, JEE Main is a challenging competitive examination, featuring a paper that ranges in difficulty from moderate to tough. Session 1 serves as a learning experience, whereas Session 2 places greater emphasis on accuracy, speed, and the ability to solve complex mathematical problems, thereby making it a high-pressure, competitive event.
According to a notification, the City Intimation Slip for JEE Main 2026 Session 2 will be made available during the second week of March 2026. This document is not to be used as the entry pass for the examination; rather, it is downloaded to inform candidates about the specific city where their examination centre is located.
The Admit Card for the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 examination will be available 3–4 days before the examination date. JEE Main Eligible candidates possessing valid login credentials can download their admit cards from the official website.
Once the examination has been conducted, candidates who qualify will become eligible to appear for JEE Advanced 2026. The combined scores from both Session 1 and Session 2 will be taken into consideration to calculate the percentile scores required for qualifying for JEE Advanced 2026.
