JEE Mains 2026 — Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about Joint Entrance Examination Main (JEE Mains) — syllabus, preparation strategy, cutoffs, important dates, and a free study plan. Conducted by NTA.
Eligibility
Quick check: can you appear for JEE Mains 2026?
Class 12 passed or appearing with PCM. Maximum 3 consecutive attempts. No age limit.
JEE Mains exam pattern 2026
Know exactly what you’re walking into on exam day.
- Mode
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Total marks
- 300
- Subjects
- 3
- Question types
- MCQ (4 marks each, −1 for wrong) + Numerical (4 marks, no negative)
- Negative marking
- −1 for wrong MCQ answers
Sections
Subjects covered in JEE Mains
These are the subjects JEE Mains tests. Tap any to jump to chapter-wise notes.
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
JEE Mains important dates 2026
| Event | Expected date |
|---|---|
| Session 1 Registration | November 2025 |
| Session 1 Exam | January 2026 |
| Session 1 Result | February 2026 |
| Session 2 Registration | February 2026 |
| Session 2 Exam | April 2026 |
| Session 2 Result | May 2026 |
Dates are based on previous year patterns and may change. Check the official NTA website for confirmed dates.
JEE Mains cutoff & expected scores
| Category / College | Expected cutoff |
|---|---|
| General | 90+ percentile |
| OBC-NCL | 75+ percentile |
| SC | 50+ percentile |
| ST | 40+ percentile |
| Top NITs (General) | 97+ percentile |
| Top NITs (OBC) | 93+ percentile |
Cutoffs are approximate and based on previous year trends. Actual cutoffs may vary.
Top colleges accepting JEE Mains
Closing rank from last year's counselling round. Use as a reference, not a guarantee.
- 1
NIT Trichy
- 2
NIT Surathkal
- 3
NIT Warangal
- 4
NIT Rourkela
- 5
NIT Calicut
- 6
IIIT Hyderabad
- 7
DTU Delhi
- 8
NSIT Delhi
Roadmap
How to prepare for JEE Mains 2026 — 6-step plan
- 1
Map the syllabus
Print the full syllabus and rate yourself 1–5 on every chapter before you start.
- 2
Build a 6-month plan
Front-load Class 11 chapters in months 1–3 and Class 12 in months 4–6. Reserve the last month for revision.
- 3
NCERT first, then advanced
Finish NCERT cover-to-cover before jumping to advanced books, coaching modules, or HC Verma.
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- 4
Mock tests every weekend
Take a full-length mock every Saturday from month 3 onwards. Analyse — don’t just attempt.
- 5
Spaced revision
Revisit each chapter at days 1, 7, 21 and 60. Use a one-pager formula sheet per chapter.
- 6
Fix weak chapters
In the final 6 weeks, focus 60% of your time on your bottom-5 chapters. That’s where the biggest score gains live.
Free resources
Study resources for JEE Mains
JEE Mains Syllabus
Subject-wise topics and weightage
JEE Mains Revision Notes
Key formulas, concepts, and quick revision
JEE Mains Important Topics
High-weightage topics from PYQ analysis
JEE Mains Practice Questions
Subject-wise MCQs to test your prep
JEE Mains Study Plan
Month-wise preparation strategy
JEE Mains Formula Sheet
All formulas organised by subject
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Quick answers to the questions we hear most often.
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