JEE Mains 2026 Important Dates
Complete schedule for both sessions — application, admit card, exam, answer key, results and JoSAA counselling timeline.
Session 2 Result Expected Apr 25, 2026. Session 1 result was declared on Feb 12, 2026.
Results →Session-wise Date Schedule
Both sessions of JEE Mains 2026 — full timeline at a glance
Session 1
Jan – Feb 2026
Session 2
Apr 2026
JoSAA Counselling 2026
Joint Seat Allocation — admissions to NITs, IIITs and GFTIs
JoSAA 2026 — Expected Schedule
Official dates to be released after Apr 25 results
JoSAA conducts 6 regular rounds followed by a spot round. Participate in choice filling and lock preferences within the window. Seat acceptance fee must be paid online to confirm your allotted seat.
Important Reminders
Keep these critical points in mind throughout the process
Save your Application Number
You need it for admit card download, result check and counselling login. Store it in at least two places.
Download Admit Card Early
Download at least 3 days before exam. Carry a printed copy — digital copies are not accepted at exam centres.
Check Exam Centre in Advance
Visit your centre a day before. Know the route, parking and landmarks to avoid panic on exam day.
Best Score is Considered
If you appear in both sessions, NTA takes the better percentile score for rank calculation and JoSAA counselling.
JoSAA Dates are Approximate
JoSAA 2026 official schedule will be released after Session 2 results on Apr 25, 2026. Keep checking josaa.ac.in.
What to Do Next
Follow these steps based on where you are in the journey