NTA JEE Main Session-II 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the notification and online application form for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main – Session II (April 2026). This is the second and final opportunity for engineering aspirants to secure a seat in top NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs, or to qualify for JEE Advanced. The online application window is open from 01 February 2026. The Session-II examination is scheduled to be held from 02 April to 09 April 2026. Candidates who appeared in Session-I can also apply to improve their scores. The last date to submit the online form is 25 February 2026 (09:00 PM). Below, you will find detailed information on JEE Main April Session 2026, application fees, eligibility, exam pattern, exam date, admit card, answer key, and exam result below.
Overview of NTA JEE Main Session-II 2026
| Details | Information |
| Organization | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Name | Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main – Session II |
| Session | April 2026 |
| Course | B.E. / B.Tech / B.Arch / B.Planning |
| Exam Dates | 02 to 09 April 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online Form |
Important Dates
- Session-II Notification Released: 01 February 2026
- Online Application Start Date: 01 February 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 25 February 2026 (up to 09:00 PM)
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 25 February 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)
- Form Re-Open Date : 12/03/2026
- Re-Open Last Date : 13/03/2026 09:00 PM
- JEE Main Session-II Exam Date: 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09 April 2026
- Admit Card Release: 3 Days before the exam
- Result Declaration: Available Soon
Application Fees
For Paper I Only (B.E./B.Tech) OR Paper II Only:
- General (Male): ₹1000/-
- General (Female): ₹800/-
- OBC-NCL / EWS (Male): ₹900/-
- OBC-NCL / EWS (Female): ₹800/-
- SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender: ₹500/-
For Paper I & II Both (B.Tech + B.Arch/Planning):
- General / OBC / EWS (Male): ₹2000/-
- General / OBC / EWS (Female): ₹1600/-
- SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender: ₹1000/-
- Payment Mode: Online (Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI)
Age Limit
- There is No Age Limit for appearing in JEE (Main) 2026.
Educational Qualification:
- For B.E. / B.Tech: Passed 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology / Technical Vocational subject.
- For B.Arch: Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
- For B.Planning: Passed 10+2 with Mathematics.
- Appearing Candidates: Students appearing for their Class 12th Board exams in 2026 are also eligible.
How to Apply for JEE Main Session-II Online Form 2026
- Visit Official Website: Go to jeemain.nta.ac.in.
- Login/Register:
- If applied in Session-I: Login with your previous Application Number and Password. You only need to pay the fee and select the medium/center.
- If New Candidate: Click on “New Registration” and complete the full process.
- Fill Application: Enter personal details, academic qualifications, and exam city preferences.
- Upload Docs: Upload scanned Photograph and Signature.
- Pay Fee: Pay the examination fee online.
- Print: Download and print the Confirmation Page for future reference.
Important Links
| Content | Dates | Link |
| Answer Key | 11/04/2026 | Answer Key |
| Question Paper (Exam 02/04/2026) | 09/04/2026 | Shift 1 | Shift 2 |
| Question Paper (Exam 04/04/2026) | 09/04/2026 | Shift 1 | Shift 2 |
| Question Paper (Exam 05/04/2026) | 09/04/2026 | Shift 1 | Shift 2 |
| Question Paper (Exam 06/04/2026) | 09/04/2026 | Shift 1 | Shift 2 |
| Question Paper (Exam 08/04/2026) | 09/04/2026 | Shift 2 |
| Answer Key, Response Sheet, and Result Date Notice | 08/04/2026 | Check Notice |
| Admit Card | 29/03/2026 | Click Here |
| Exam City | 22/03/2026 | Exam City |
| Exam City Slip Notice | 22/03/2026 | Exam City Slip Notice |
| Fill Online Form | 12/03/2026 | Click Here |
| Form Re-Open Notice | 12/03/2026 | Click Here |
| Correction / Edit Form | 27/02/2026 | Click Here |
| Correction Notice | 21/02/2026 | Click Here |
| Session-II Public Notice | 01/02/2026 | Download Notice |
| Full Information Bulletin | 31/10/2025 | Download Brochure |
| Official Website | 31/10/2025 | Visit Official Website |
FAQs – JEE Main Session-II 2026
The last date to submit the online form is 25 February 2026 (09:00 PM).
Yes, fresh candidates can register and apply for Session 2.
The exams will be conducted between 02 April to 09 April 2026.
No, NTA has prescribed No Age Limit for the candidates.