JEE Main 2026 Registration LIVE: NTA application form link at jeemain.nta.nic.in; exam date, syllabus

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With a significant increase in the number of exam cities, the National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main) 2026 for engineering, architecture, and planning courses in two sessions at 323 different locations across the country. The JEE Mains 2026 registration link is available at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

The JEE Main 2026 session 1 will be conducted from January 21 to 30, while session 2 will be held from April 2 to 9.

The testing agency has also clarified that the use of a “virtual calculator” will not be allowed during the JEE Main 2026 . NTA cited a “typographical error” in the JEE Main 2026 information bulletin regarding the use of virtual calculators in the exam.

Candidates can apply for the JEE Main 2026 session 1 till November 27, and the fee payment can be done till 11:50 pm. The JEE Main 2026 results will be declared by February 12.

According to the JEE Main 2026 eligibility criteria, candidates who have qualified in Class 12 or an equivalent exam within the last three years are eligible to apply. There’s no age limit to apply for the entrance exam.

Also read JEE Main 2026: At IIT Bombay, CSE remains top choice; closing rank falls by 2 points

JEE Main 2026: Exam pattern

The JEE Main 2026 comprises two papers – paper 1 (BE, BTech) for engineering and paper 2 (BArch, BPlanning) for architecture.

Course

Subjects / Parts

Section A (MCQs)

Section B (Numerical)

Total Questions

Paper 1

BE / BTech

Physics
Mathematics
Chemistry

20

5

75

Paper 2

BArch

Part I – Mathematics
Part II – Aptitude Test
Part III – Drawing Test

20

5

77 (including 2 Drawing Questions)

BPlanning

Part I – Mathematics
Part II – Aptitude Test
Part III – Planning

20

5

100

Also, this year, NTA has increased the number of JEE exam cities to 323 from 284. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has asked all its affiliated schools to share the Class 11 registration details with the NTA to help prevent any scheduling conflicts between the JEE Main exams and the CBSE board Class 12 exams 2026.

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NTA JEE Main 2026 session 1 application last date is November 27. Updates on exam cities, pattern, marking scheme, courses, cut-offs, timings, admit card, and other details.

November 10, 2025 | 10:25 AM IST

JEE Main 2026 Registration: How to reset your password?

The following options are available to reset your password:

  • Using security question and answer chosen during form-filling.
  • Using a verification code sent via text message (SMS) to your registered mobile number.
  • Using a reset link sent via email to your registered email address.

November 10, 2025 | 08:17 AM IST

JEE Main 2026 registration fees

The category-wise JEE Main 2026 registration fee are given in the table below.

Type of candidate

Centres in India (Fee in Rs)

Centres Outside India (Fee in Rs)

Paper 1: BE, BTech or Paper 2A: BArch OR Paper 2B: BPlanning

General Male

1,000

5,000

General Female

800

4,000

Gen-EWS, OBC (NCL) Male

900

4,500

Gen-EWS, OBC (NCL) Female

800

4,000

SC, ST, PwD, PwBD Male

500

2,500

SC, ST, PwD, PwBD Female

500

2,500

Third Gender

500

3,000

Paper 1: BE, BTech and Paper 2A: BArch or Paper 1: BE, BTech and Paper 2B: BPlanning or Paper 1: BE, BTech, Paper 2A: Barch and Paper 2B: BPlanning or Paper 2A: BArch and Paper 2B: BPlanning

General, Gen-EWS, OBC (NCL) Male

2,000

10,000

General, Gen-EWS, OBC (NCL) Female

1,600

8,000

SC, ST, PwD, PwBD Male

1,000

5,000

SC, ST, PwD, PwBD Female

1,000

5,000

Third Gender

1,000

5,000

November 10, 2025 | 07:17 AM IST

JEE Main 2026 exam date for session 1

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the first session of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 from January 21 to 30.

November 9, 2025 | 03:42 PM IST

JEE Main 2026: IIT Delhi closing ranks for top BTech courses

JEE Main 2026 | IIT Delhi's closing ranks for various BTech programmes under the open category are as follows.

Courses

Closing ranks

Civil Engineering

Gender neutral - 4302

Female only - 9193

Electrical Engineering

Gender neutral - 605

Female only - 2627

Electrical Engineering (Power and Automation)

Gender neutral - 823

Female only - 2886

Computer Science Engineering

Gender neutral - 126

Female only - 498

Chemical engineering

Gender neutral - 2548

Female only - 5968

Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering

Gender neutral - 4999

Female only - 8927

Mechanical Engineering

Gender neutral - 1862

Female only - 5178

Mathematics and Computing

Gender neutral - 323

Female only - 1234

BTech Design

Gender neutral - 12217

Female only - 23166

Textile Technology

Gender neutral - 5733

Female only - 11158

Engineering physics

Gender neutral - 2565

Female only - 6755

Production and Industrial Engineering

Gender neutral - 3223

Female only - 7617

Chemical Engineering (5-year)

Gender neutral - 3454

Female only - 7561

Mathematics and Computing (5-year)

Gender neutral - 355

Female only - 2258

JEE Main 2026: IIT Delhi closing ranks for top BTech courses under open category

November 9, 2025 | 02:31 PM IST

JEE Main 2026: CE, EE last year's closing ranks under open category

JEE Main 2026 last year's closing rank at IIT Delhi under the open category is as follows.

Courses

Closing ranks

Civil Engineering

Gender neutral - 4302

Female only - 9193

Electrical Engineering

Gender neutral - 823

Female only - 2886


November 9, 2025 | 01:26 PM IST

JEE Main 2026: IIT Delhi's most, least opted courses

The courses by candidates at IIT Delhi in the last two years are as follows.

Courses

2025

2024

Chemical Engineering

9920

9219

Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering

9930

9563

Civil Engineering

16128

15122

Chemical Engineering

16591

15805

5-year Computer Science and Engineering

17825

16188

Electrical engineering (power and automation)

17722

16226

Maths and computing

20087

18760

Mechanical Engineering

20357

19035

Computer Science Engineering

27697

25064

Electrical Engineering

23503

21855

November 9, 2025 | 10:49 AM IST

NTA JEE Main 2026 exam dates for both sessions

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the JEE Main 2026 in two sessions — Session 1 from January 21 to 30, and Session 2 from April 2 to 9. Registration for Session 1 began on October 31, and the last date to submit applications is November 27.

November 9, 2025 | 09:06 AM IST

JEE Main 2026 eligibility criteria

The eligibility criteria for JEE Main 2026 are as follows:

  • Candidates must have passed Class 12 in 2024 or 2025, or be appearing for the exam in 2026.
  • Physics and Mathematics are mandatory subjects in Class 12, along with one of the following: Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, or a Technical Vocational subject.
  • No minimum marks or percentage requirement to apply.
  • No age limit for candidates.

November 9, 2025 | 08:13 AM IST

JEE Main 2026: Pass percentage over years

The JEE Main 2026 pass percentage for the last three years is as follows.

Year

No. of Students Appeared

No. of Students Qualify for JEE Advance

Pass Percentage

2023

11,13,325

2,50,255

22.5%

2024

14,15,000

2,50,284

17.7%

2025

14,75,000

2,50,236

16.96%

November 9, 2025 | 07:23 AM IST

NTA JEE Main 2026 registration, exam dates

According to the JEE Main 2026 schedule, the results of Session 1 will be declared on February 12, and the results of Session 2 will be announced on April 20.

JEE Mains 2026

Earlier Date

Revised dates

JEE Main session 1 exam date

January 21 to 30

No change

JEE Main January registration date

In October

October 31

JEE Mains session 2 exam date

April 1 to 10

April 2 to 9

JEE Mains April registration

Last week of January 2026

No change

November 8, 2025 | 10:53 PM IST

JEE Main 2026: MNIT Jaipur placement and higher studies data

The detailed placement and higher studies data for MNIT Jaipur is given in the table below.

Particulars

2018–19

2019–20

2020–21

Number of First-Year Students Admitted

698

824

845

Academic Year (Graduation)

2021–22

2022–23

2023–24

Number of Students Graduating in Minimum Stipulated Time

655

749

733

Number of Students Placed

549

671

603

Median Salary (Rs per annum)

9,00,000 (Nine Lakh only)

11,50,000 (Eleven Lakh Fifty Thousand only)

11,00,000 (Eleven Lakh only)

Number of Students Selected for Higher Studies

8

15

18

November 8, 2025 | 10:10 PM IST

JEE Mains 2026 Registration: Last year's cut-off

Candidates should note that the JEE Main cut-off differs by category. The last  year's JEE Main cut-off is provided in the table below.

Category

JEE Mains cut-off 2025

General

93.1023262

Persons with Disability

0.0079349

EWS

80.3830119

OBC-NCL

79.4313582

SC

61.1526933

ST

47.9026465

November 8, 2025 | 09:05 PM IST

NIT Warangal placement highlights

In the early phase of summer placements, over 200 NIT Warangal students secured offers above Rs 20 lakh, with a BTech CSE student receiving the institute’s highest-ever domestic package of Rs 1.27 crore. Top recruiters included LinkedIn, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, NVIDIA, Flipkart, and Qualcomm, offering roles across AI, data science, consulting, and core engineering. The average package in the first two months exceeded Rs 26 lakh, with multiple students receiving CTCs above Rs 50 lakh.

Read More: NIT Warangal records highest-ever package of Rs 1.27 crore in ongoing summer placements

JEE Main 2026 registration open till November 27. (Image: Official Facebook Account)

November 8, 2025 | 07:41 PM IST

JEE Main 2026 Registration: NIT ECE closing ranks

Analysis of previous years’ JoSAA data shows varied demand for the Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) branch across NITs. Top institutes like NIT Tiruchirappalli, Warangal, Surathkal, and Rourkela recorded closing ranks below 6,000, while newer or remote NITs such as Mizoram, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh had ranks above 40,000. Certain NITs, including Rourkela and Silchar, saw significant rank improvements from 2024 to 2025, whereas others like Goa and Hamirpur remained relatively stable.

Read More: JEE Main 2026: NIT Trichy, Warangal among most competitive for ECE; remote NITs record higher closing ranks

November 8, 2025 | 07:05 PM IST

JEE Mains 2026 Registrations LIVE: Preparing for entrance test; check rank vs marks

The table given below shows rank vs score for the past 5 years in JEE Advanced.

Common Rank List - CRL

Minimum score in 2025

Minimum score in 2024

Minimum score in 2023

Minimum score in 2022

Minimum score in 2021

1

332

355

341

314

348

101

278

300

284

236

285

201

262

281

269

221

266

301

249

272

257

209

254

401

241

265

248

199

245

501

234

258

242

192

237

601

228

251

237

186

231

701

222

246

232

182

225

801

217

242

227

177

221

901

212

237

222

173

216

1001

208

233

219

170

212


November 8, 2025 | 06:02 PM IST

JEE Mains 2026: How many appeared last year?

Last year, a total of 10,61,840 candidates registered for JEE Main, with 9,92,350 appearing for Session 2. The table below presents the gender-wise participation data.

Gender

Number of students registered (2025)

Gender-wise participation in 2025

Gender-wise participation in 2024

Male

7,26,205 (68.4%)

6,81,871

(68.7%)

7,38,351 (69.15%)

Female

3,35,635 (31.6%)

3,10,479

(31.3%)

3,29,600 (30.86%)

Transgender

0

0

8

(0.00075%)

Total

10,61,840

9,92,350

10,67,959

November 8, 2025 | 05:34 PM IST

JEE Mains 2026 Registration LIVE: Steps to apply

The steps to register for JEE Main 2026 exam are as follows.

  • Visit the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
  • Click on the link for registration under the candidate activity board
  • Register and log in using your credentials
  • Fill the application form.
  • Make the fee payment
  • Choose other options and preview the information
  • Submit the details and download the form
  • Take a print out of the confirmation page for future reference

November 8, 2025 | 04:54 PM IST

JEE Mains 2026: Check your eligibility

The eligibility criteria for JEE Main 2026 are as follows:

  • Candidates must have passed Class 12 in 2024 or 2025, or be appearing for the exam in 2026.
  • Physics and Mathematics are mandatory subjects in Class 12, along with one of the following: Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, or a Technical Vocational subject.
  • There is no minimum marks or percentage requirement to apply.
  • No age limit is prescribed for candidates appearing in JEE Main 2026.

November 8, 2025 | 04:12 PM IST

JEE Mains 2026: Registration fees

The details for JEE Main 2026 registration fee are given in the table below.

Type of candidate

Centres in India (Fee in Rs)

Centres Outside India (Fee in Rs)

Paper 1: BE, BTech or Paper 2A: BArch OR Paper 2B: BPlanning

General Male

1,000

5,000

General Female

800

4,000

Gen-EWS, OBC (NCL) Male

900

4,500

Gen-EWS, OBC (NCL) Female

800

4,000

SC, ST, PwD, PwBD Male

500

2,500

SC, ST, PwD, PwBD Female

500

2,500

Third Gender

500

3,000

Paper 1: BE, BTech and Paper 2A: BArch or Paper 1: BE, BTech and Paper 2B: BPlanning or Paper 1: BE, BTech, Paper 2A: Barch and Paper 2B: BPlanning or Paper 2A: BArch and Paper 2B: BPlanning

General, Gen-EWS, OBC (NCL) Male

2,000

10,000

General, Gen-EWS, OBC (NCL) Female

1,600

8,000

SC, ST, PwD, PwBD Male

1,000

5,000

SC, ST, PwD, PwBD Female

1,000

5,000

Third Gender

1,000

5,000

November 8, 2025 | 03:34 PM IST

JEE Mains 2026 registration documents required

The list of required documents for JEE Main 2026 registration are as follows.

  • Valid email
  • Mobile number
  • Upload a Class 10 certificate; Class 12 not required.
  • Aadhaar card details
  • A scanned photo and signature
  • Details of the OBC-NCL/EWS certificate

November 8, 2025 | 02:48 PM IST

JEE Main 2026: Chemical engineering most chosen course at IITs?

Yes, the chemical engineering programme is the most opted at IITs. The courses chosen by candidates at IIT Delhi in the last two years are as follows is as follows.

Courses

2025

2024

Chemical Engineering

9920

9219

Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering

9930

9563

Civil Engineering

16128

15122

Chemical Engineering

16591

15805

5-year Computer Science and Engineering

17825

16188

Electrical engineering (power and automation)

17722

16226

Maths and computing

20087

18760

Mechanical Engineering

20357

19035

Computer Science Engineering

27697

25064

Electrical Engineering

23503

21855

November 8, 2025 | 02:34 PM IST

JEE Main 2026: Aiming for IIT Bombay in computer science? check cut-offs

The closing rank for IIT Bombay’s BTech CSE program dropped by two points, reaching 66, compared to the previous year’s closing rank under the open category.

Seat Type

Gender

2025 closing rank

2024 closing rank

OPEN

Gender-Neutral

66

68

OPEN

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

369

421

OPEN (PwD)

Gender-Neutral

4

3

OPEN (PwD)

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

12

7

EWS

Gender-Neutral

20

23

EWS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

53

79

EWS (PwD)

Gender-Neutral

3

3

OBC-NCL

Gender-Neutral

54

50

OBC-NCL

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

331

274

OBC-NCL (PwD)

Gender-Neutral

3

2

SC

Gender-Neutral

31

20

SC

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

270

32

SC (PwD)

Gender-Neutral

1

71

ST

Gender-Neutral

19

1

ST

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

76

13

ST (PwD)

Gender-Neutral

1

40

November 8, 2025 | 01:56 PM IST

JEE Main 2026: Is calculator prohibited?

As per the NTA’s latest update, the use of calculators is strictly not allowed in JEE Main 2026. The testing agency cited a "typographical error" in the JEE Main 2026 information bulletin regarding the use of a calculator.

Candidates are prohibited from carrying items such as instruments, geometry or pencil boxes, handbags, purses, any type of paper, stationery, or written material, food or water (loose or packed), mobile phones, earphones, microphones, pagers, DocuPens, slide rules, log tables, cameras, tape recorders, electronic watches with calculator functions, metallic items, or any electronic devices inside the examination hall.

November 8, 2025 | 01:32 PM IST

JEE Main 2026: Exam cities increases

In a major development, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has increased the JEE Main 2026 exam cities to 323.

November 8, 2025 | 01:11 PM IST

jeemain.nta.nic: JEE Mains 2026 registration link

The JEE Mains 2026 registration link is active at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates can apply for the college entrance test through the given official link by November 27. While, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has not yet announced the release date for the JEE Main 2026 admit card, the testing agency will conduct the session 1 exam from January 21 to 30.

November 8, 2025 | 12:36 PM IST

Why JEE Mains (2026) is conducted?

The Joint Entrance Examination, JEE (Main) comprises of two papers. Paper 1 is conducted for admission to undergraduate engineering programmes at NITs, IIITs, other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs) and institutions, universities funded, recognized by participating state governments.

JEE (Main) is also an eligibility test for JEE (Advanced), which is conducted for admission to IITs. JEE (Main) Paper 2 is conducted for admission to BArch and BPlanning courses in the country.

November 8, 2025 | 12:20 PM IST

JEE Mains 2026: Registration fee medium

Candidates can pay the JEE Mains 2026 registration fee online through net banking, credit card, debit card, and UPI.

"After successful payment, candidate will be able to print the confirmation page. In case the confirmation page is not generated after payment of fee then the transaction is cancelled and the candidates have to approach the concerned bank for refund of amount. However, the candidate has to make another payment/transaction, in case the confirmation page is not generated," according to the official website.

Any such cases of multiple payments (if any), will be reconciled by the NTA after the declaration of final result and will be refunded to the concerned candidates.

November 8, 2025 | 11:47 AM IST

JEE Mains 2026: Dimensions for uploading photographs

To complete the JEE Main 2026 application form, candidates are required to upload scanned images or photograph, signature, Class X or equivalent certificate/marks-sheet and PwD/PwBD certificate (wherever applicable).

The recent passport size photograph should be in colour with 80% face (without mask) visible including ears against white background. Photograph should be named as 'Photograph' and in JPG/JPEG format (clearly legible) between 10 kb to 300 kb.

Signature file should be named as 'Signature' and in JPG/JPEG format (clearly legible) between 10 kb to 50 kb. Scanned copy of Class X or Equivalent Certificate/Marks-sheet should be named as ‘Class-X Certificate’ and should be a pdf between 10 kb to 300 kb (clearly legible).

Scanned copy of PwD/PwBD certificate should be named as 'Disability Certificate' and should be a pdf between 10 kb to 300 kb (clearly legible).

November 8, 2025 | 11:11 AM IST

JEE Mains 2026: Is live photo necessary for registration?

Yes, live photograph is compulsory. As per the information bulletin, candidates will have to provide the details of educational qualifications and uploading the images and documents if any. Upload scanned images of candidate's photograph, signature, class 10 marksheet, educational certification,

November 8, 2025 | 11:02 AM IST

JEE Mains 2026: Exam dates reminder

The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exams are scheduled to be held from January 21 to 30. The BE and BTech papers will be conducted as computer-based tests, while the BArch drawing test will continue in offline mode, with candidates required to complete the questions on A4 sheets under examination conditions.

November 8, 2025 | 10:45 AM IST

JEE Main 2026: NIT Rourkela cut-offs for BTech courses

Last round's JoSAA opening and closing rank 2025 open category seats in BTech programmes offered by NIT Rourkela are as follows:

Name of programme

Quota

Gender

Opening Rank

Closing Rank

Architecture (5 Years, Bachelor of Architecture)

HS

Gender-Neutral

643

1621

Architecture (5 Years, Bachelor of Architecture)

HS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

1204

1204

Architecture (5 Years, Bachelor of Architecture)

OS

Gender-Neutral

323

550

Architecture (5 Years, Bachelor of Architecture)

OS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

369

369

Artificial Intelligence (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

HS

Gender-Neutral

8001

9099

Artificial Intelligence (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

HS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

17226

18371

Artificial Intelligence (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

OS

Gender-Neutral

2962

4448

Artificial Intelligence (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

OS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

5770

7401

Bio Medical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

HS

Gender-Neutral

37901

45885

Bio Medical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

HS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

71858

71947

Bio Medical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

OS

Gender-Neutral

31793

34766

Bio Medical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

OS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

38268

40701

Bio Technology (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

HS

Gender-Neutral

12305

42292

Bio Technology (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

HS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

61806

67806

Bio Technology (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

OS

Gender-Neutral

12088

32227

Bio Technology (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

OS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

39884

41061

Ceramic Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

HS

Gender-Neutral

35735

43332

Ceramic Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

HS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

64423

66841

Ceramic Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

OS

Gender-Neutral

24246

34022

Ceramic Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

OS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

49648

52626

Ceramic Engineering and M.Tech Industrial Ceramic (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree))

HS

Gender-Neutral

44409

50899

Ceramic Engineering and M.Tech Industrial Ceramic (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree))

HS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

73686

73686

Ceramic Engineering and M.Tech Industrial Ceramic (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree))

OS

Gender-Neutral

42128

45200

Ceramic Engineering and M.Tech Industrial Ceramic (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree))

OS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

60327

60327

Chemical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

HS

Gender-Neutral

19047

23539

Chemical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

HS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

35727

40082

Chemical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

OS

Gender-Neutral

13111

18034

Chemical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

OS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

28759

29927

Chemical Engineering (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree))

HS

Gender-Neutral

24496

33511

Chemical Engineering (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree))

OS

Gender-Neutral

20828

20944

Chemical Engineering (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree))

OS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

30572

30572

Chemistry (5 Years, Integrated Master of Science)

HS

Gender-Neutral

53373

60683

Chemistry (5 Years, Integrated Master of Science)

HS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

59395

59395

Chemistry (5 Years, Integrated Master of Science)

OS

Gender-Neutral

38235

43806

Chemistry (5 Years, Integrated Master of Science)

OS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

34430

34430

Civil Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

HS

Gender-Neutral

24147

28368

Civil Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

HS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

41040

43525

Civil Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

OS

Gender-Neutral

12225

25282

Civil Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

OS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

30429

36568

Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

HS

Gender-Neutral

4273

7853

Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

HS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

6969

16197

Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

OS

Gender-Neutral

2442

3431

Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

OS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

1434

5524

Electrical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

HS

Gender-Neutral

11122

16250

Electrical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

HS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

23067

30552

Electrical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

OS

Gender-Neutral

8111

10623

Electrical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

OS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

15342

18535

Electronics and Communication Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

HS

Gender-Neutral

9309

11195

Electronics and Communication Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

HS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

20039

20920

Electronics and Communication Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

OS

Gender-Neutral

4632

5785

Electronics and Communication Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

OS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

6697

10842

Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

HS

Gender-Neutral

11213

13784

Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

HS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

21765

21904

Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

OS

Gender-Neutral

7389

9555

Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

OS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

11705

15183

Food Process Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

HS

Gender-Neutral

43338

48809

Food Process Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

HS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

78347

78347

Food Process Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

OS

Gender-Neutral

36462

40010

Food Process Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

OS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

33994

33994

Industrial Design (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

HS

Gender-Neutral

22708

31363

Industrial Design (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

HS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

34171

34233

Industrial Design (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

OS

Gender-Neutral

19260

24030

Industrial Design (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

OS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

16077

27788

Life Science (5 Years, Integrated Master of Science)

HS

Gender-Neutral

75395

81559

Life Science (5 Years, Integrated Master of Science)

HS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

67184

67184

Life Science (5 Years, Integrated Master of Science)

OS

Gender-Neutral

37534

51669

Life Science (5 Years, Integrated Master of Science)

OS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

58328

58328

Mathematics (5 Years, Integrated Master of Science)

HS

Gender-Neutral

24472

52270

Mathematics (5 Years, Integrated Master of Science)

HS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

51226

51226

Mathematics (5 Years, Integrated Master of Science)

OS

Gender-Neutral

19397

24786

Mathematics (5 Years, Integrated Master of Science)

OS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

37359

37359

Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

HS

Gender-Neutral

16389

21488

Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

HS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

29423

31958

Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

OS

Gender-Neutral

10775

15035

Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

OS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

24059

27489

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

HS

Gender-Neutral

26434

31600

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

HS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

45063

50863

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

OS

Gender-Neutral

28687

30135

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

OS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

39801

41195

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree))

HS

Gender-Neutral

36055

39890

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree))

OS

Gender-Neutral

33247

35129

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree))

OS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

47131

47131

Mining Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

HS

Gender-Neutral

23730

35557

Mining Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

HS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

31320

54553

Mining Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

OS

Gender-Neutral

31642

35731

Mining Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

OS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

48630

53135

Mining Engineering (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree))

HS

Gender-Neutral

40154

40423

Mining Engineering (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree))

OS

Gender-Neutral

37934

41212

Physics (5 Years, Integrated Master of Science)

HS

Gender-Neutral

50526

53337

Physics (5 Years, Integrated Master of Science)

HS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

43878

43878

Physics (5 Years, Integrated Master of Science)

OS

Gender-Neutral

13664

23219

Physics (5 Years, Integrated Master of Science)

OS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

27473

27473


November 8, 2025 | 09:19 AM IST

NTA JEE Mains 2026 Registration: Application fee

JEE Main 2026 application fee for each category and paper is given below.

Type of candidate

Centres in India (Fee in Rs)

Centres Outside India (Fee in Rs)

Paper 1: BE, BTech or Paper 2A: BArch OR Paper 2B: BPlanning

General Male

1,000

5,000

General Female

800

4,000

Gen-EWS, OBC (NCL) Male

900

4,500

Gen-EWS, OBC (NCL) Female

800

4,000

SC, ST, PwD, PwBD Male

500

2,500

SC, ST, PwD, PwBD Female

500

2,500

Third Gender

500

3,000

Paper 1: BE, BTech and Paper 2A: BArch or Paper 1: BE, BTech and Paper 2B: BPlanning or Paper 1: BE, BTech, Paper 2A: Barch and Paper 2B: BPlanning or Paper 2A: BArch and Paper 2B: BPlanning

General, Gen-EWS, OBC (NCL) Male

2,000

10,000

General, Gen-EWS, OBC (NCL) Female

1,600

8,000

SC, ST, PwD, PwBD Male

1,000

5,000

SC, ST, PwD, PwBD Female

1,000

5,000

Third Gender

1,000

5,000

November 8, 2025 | 08:08 AM IST

JEE form date 2026: Last date to register

BTech and BArch aspirants still have around 20 days to apply for JEE Main 2026 as the last date to fill the application form is November 27.

November 7, 2025 | 10:26 PM IST

JEE Main 2026: BTech CSE closing ranks

The last year's closing ranks at IIT Bombay CSE prorgamme were as follows.

Seat Type

Gender

2025 closing rank

2024 closing rank

OPEN

Gender-Neutral

66

68

OPEN

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

369

421

OPEN (PwD)

Gender-Neutral

4

3

OPEN (PwD)

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

12

7

EWS

Gender-Neutral

20

23

EWS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

53

79

EWS (PwD)

Gender-Neutral

3

3

OBC-NCL

Gender-Neutral

54

50

OBC-NCL

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

331

274

OBC-NCL (PwD)

Gender-Neutral

3

2

SC

Gender-Neutral

31

20

SC

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

270

32

SC (PwD)

Gender-Neutral

1

71

ST

Gender-Neutral

19

1

ST

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

76

13

ST (PwD)

Gender-Neutral

1

40

November 7, 2025 | 09:00 PM IST

JEE Main 2026: Only 16.96% qualified last year

According to the official Arihant Academy’s statement, only 16.96% qualified last year.

Year

No. of Students Appeared

No. of Students Qualify for JEE Advance

Pass Percentage

2023

11,13,325

2,50,255

22.5%

2024

14,15,000

2,50,284

17.7%

2025

14,75,000

2,50,236

16.96%

November 7, 2025 | 08:11 PM IST

NTA JEE Mains 2026

According to the NTA's latest update, JEE January session results 2025 will be announced on February 12, while the session 2 results are scheduled for release on April 20.

JEE Mains 2026

Earlier Date

Revised dates

JEE Main session 1 exam date

January 21 to 30

No change

JEE Main January registration date

In October

October 31

JEE Mains session 2 exam date

April 1 to 10

April 2 to 9

JEE Mains April registration

Last week of January 2026

No change

November 7, 2025 | 06:52 PM IST

JEE Main 2026: How many seats for IIT Bombay CSE?

JEE Mains Registration 2026 Underway | Last year's IIT Bombay offered 1,096 seats under the gender-neutral category, including 262 seats reserved for the female-only supernumerary quota. Specifically, the BTech CSE program had 159 gender-neutral seats and 39 female-only supernumerary seats.

November 7, 2025 | 05:57 PM IST

JEE Main 2026: NIT Rourkela closing ranks

JEE Main 2026 | The table below shows the opening and closing ranks across key disciplines from 2023 to 2025.

Programme

Closing Rank 2025

Opening Rank 2024

Closing Rank 2023

Architecture (5 Years, Bachelor of Architecture)

550

464

716

Artificial Intelligence (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

4448

3125

3983

Bio Medical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

34766

28053

37811

Bio Technology (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

32227

21536

29495

Ceramic Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

34022

30050

36000

Ceramic Engineering and M.Tech Industrial Ceramic (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree))

45200

36588

39253

Chemical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

18034

15345

18958

Chemical Engineering (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree))

20944

21024

22091

Chemistry (5 Years, Integrated Master of Science)

43806

42967

48289

Civil Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

25282

17880

25893

Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

3431

591

2940

Electrical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

10623

6573

10462

Electronics and Communication Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

5785

3958

5721

Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

9555

7450

10785

Food Process Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

40010

34557

41605

Industrial Design (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

24030

27601

29601

Life Science (5 Years, Integrated Master of Science)

51669

38622

45442

Mathematics (5 Years, Integrated Master of Science)

24786

21341

28659

Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

15035

12405

15037

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

30135

24831

28678

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree))

35129

25209

35955

Mining Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

35731

29168

31895

Mining Engineering (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree))

41212

30720

32461

Physics (5 Years, Integrated Master of Science)

23219

17440

22008

JEE Main 2026: NIT Rourkela records higher closing ranks in CSE, ECE, AI; core engineering branches

November 7, 2025 | 04:32 PM IST

JEE Main 2026: IIT Delhi CSE closing ranks for last two years

The closing ranks for IIT Delhi CSE programmes as per the JoSAA counselling 2025 are as follows.

Seat Type

Gender

Closing Rank 2025

Closing Rank 2024

OPEN

Gender-Neutral

126

116

OPEN

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

498

556

OPEN (PwD)

Gender-Neutral

3

5

OPEN (PwD)

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

20

68

EWS

Gender-Neutral

34

35

EWS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

148

145

OBC-NCL

Gender-Neutral

91

89

OBC-NCL

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

551

394

OBC-NCL (PwD)

Gender-Neutral

4

3

SC

Gender-Neutral

45

50

SC

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

171

102

SC (PwD)

Gender-Neutral

3

2

ST

Gender-Neutral

26

23

ST

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

87

52

ST (PwD)

Gender-Neutral

2

3

November 7, 2025 | 03:34 PM IST

JEE Main 2026: IIT Delhi's most opted courses

The courses chosen by candidates at IIT Delhi in the last two years are as follows is as follows.

Courses

2025

2024

Chemical Engineering

9920

9219

Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering

9930

9563

Civil Engineering

16128

15122

Chemical Engineering

16591

15805

5-year Computer Science and Engineering

17825

16188

Electrical engineering (power and automation)

17722

16226

Maths and computing

20087

18760

Mechanical Engineering

20357

19035

Computer Science Engineering

27697

25064

Electrical Engineering

23503

21855

November 7, 2025 | 02:37 PM IST

JEE Main 2025 cut-offs for BTech AI at NITs

JoSAA opening and closing rank 2025 for BTech artificial intelligence at NITs are given below.

Institute

Quota

Gender

Opening Rank

Closing Rank

National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal

HS

Gender-Neutral

2815

3579

National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal

HS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

8949

10004

National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal

OS

Gender-Neutral

2060

2650

National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal

OS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

3987

3987

National Institute of Technology, Rourkela

HS

Gender-Neutral

8001

9099

National Institute of Technology, Rourkela

HS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

17226

18371

National Institute of Technology, Rourkela

OS

Gender-Neutral

2962

4448

National Institute of Technology, Rourkela

OS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

5770

7401

Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat

HS

Gender-Neutral

8112

12415

Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat

HS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

11267

18764

Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat

OS

Gender-Neutral

8812

10721

Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat

OS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

14641

17523


November 7, 2025 | 01:29 PM IST

Last date of JEE Mains registration 2026

The last date to apply for Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main) 2026 is November 27. Candidates can fill the JEE Main 2026 application forms on jeemain.nta.nic.in.

November 7, 2025 | 12:18 PM IST

How to apply for JEE Mains 2026?

Here are steps to register for JEE Main 2026:

  • Go to the official website -- jeemain.nta.nic.in
  • Click on 'Registration for JEE Main 2026 session 1'
  • Register with your email ID and password
  • Fill the application form and upload the required documents
  • Pay the application fee and review the details
  • Submit and download the confirmation page

November 7, 2025 | 11:27 AM IST

JEE Mains 2026 Registration: Documents required

Candidates will need the following documents for JEE Main 2026 registration:

  • Valid email ID
  • Mobile number
  • Class 10 certificate
  • Aadhaar Card details
  • A scanned photograph and signature
  • Details of the OBC-NCL or EWS certificate

November 7, 2025 | 10:31 AM IST

JEE Mains 2026 registration fees

The category-wise JEE Main 2026 application fee is given below.

Type of candidate

Centres in India (Fee in Rs)

Centres Outside India (Fee in Rs)

Paper 1: BE, BTech or Paper 2A: BArch OR Paper 2B: BPlanning

General Male

1,000

5,000

General Female

800

4,000

Gen-EWS, OBC (NCL) Male

900

4,500

Gen-EWS, OBC (NCL) Female

800

4,000

SC, ST, PwD, PwBD Male

500

2,500

SC, ST, PwD, PwBD Female

500

2,500

Third Gender

500

3,000

Paper 1: BE, BTech and Paper 2A: BArch or Paper 1: BE, BTech and Paper 2B: BPlanning or Paper 1: BE, BTech, Paper 2A: Barch and Paper 2B: BPlanning or Paper 2A: BArch and Paper 2B: BPlanning

General, Gen-EWS, OBC (NCL) Male

2,000

10,000

General, Gen-EWS, OBC (NCL) Female

1,600

8,000

SC, ST, PwD, PwBD Male

1,000

5,000

SC, ST, PwD, PwBD Female

1,000

5,000

Third Gender

1,000

5,000

November 7, 2025 | 09:53 AM IST

JEE Main Syllabus 2026: High-weightage topics

The high-weightage topics in each subject as per JEE Main 2026 syllabus are as follows:

Syllabus

Topics

Chemistry

Transition Elements and Coordination Chemistry

Periodic table and Representative Elements

Thermodynamics And Gaseous State

Atomic Structure

Chemical Bonding

Chemical And Ionic Equilibrium

Nuclear Chemistry And Environment

Physics

Modern Physics

Heat and Thermodynamics

Optics

Current Electricity

Electrostatics

Magnetics

Mathamatics

Coordinate Geometry

Limits, Continuity and Differentiability

Integral Calculus

Complex numbers and Quadratic Equation

Matrices and Determinants

Statistics and Probability


November 7, 2025 | 09:03 AM IST

JEE Mains Registration 2026: State code of eligibility

If a candidate has passed the Class 12 exam from one state but appeared for improvement from another state, the state code of eligibility will be from where the candidate first passed the qualifying exam and not from where they appeared for improvement.

Those who have passed Class 12 or appearing for the exam from NIOS should select the state of eligibility according to the state in which the study centre is located.

For Indian nationals passing the Class 12 exam from Nepal or Bhutan, the eligibility will be determined based on a permanent address in India as given in the passport of the candidate.

Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) passing the Class 12 from an institution abroad are eligible for other state quota seats or All India quota seats, but not for Home State quota seats in all NITs, IIITs and Other-CFTIs.

November 7, 2025 | 08:13 AM IST

NTA JEE Mains Registration 2026: List of qualifying exams

Candidates who have qualified the following exams are eligible to apply for JEE Mains 2026:

  • Class 12 board exam conducted by any recognized central or state educational board, such as the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) etc.
  • Intermediate or two-year Pre-University exam (PUC) conducted by a recognized board or university.
  • Final examination of the two-year course of the Joint Services Wing of the National Defense Academy
  • Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) with a minimum of five subjects.
  • Any public school, board, or university exam in India or any foreign country is recognized as equivalent to the Class 10+2 system by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
  • Higher Secondary Certificate Vocational Examination.
  • A diploma recognized by AICTE or a state board of technical education of at least 3 years duration.
  • General Certificate Education (GCE) examination (London, Cambridge, or Sri Lanka) at the Advanced (A) level.
  • High School Certificate Examination of the Cambridge University or International Baccalaureate Diploma of the International Baccalaureate Office, Geneva.
  • Candidates who have completed the Class 12 or equivalent exam outside India or from a Board not specified above should produce a certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) to the effect that the examination they have passed is equivalent to the Class 12 Examination.
  • Candidates should have passed at one public exam either Class 12 board exam or pre-university exam.

November 7, 2025 | 07:28 AM IST

JEE Main 2026: Session 1 application form at jeemain.nta.nic.in

Eligible candidates can download the JEE Main 2026 application form through the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

November 6, 2025 | 10:40 PM IST

JEE Main 2026 Registration: Eligibility criteria

The eligibility criteria for JEE Main 2026 are as follows:

  • Candidates must have passed Class 12 in 2024 or 2025, or be appearing for the exam in 2026.
  • Physics and Mathematics are mandatory subjects in Class 12, along with one of the following: Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, or a Technical Vocational subject.
  • There is no minimum marks or percentage requirement to apply.
  • No age limit is prescribed for candidates appearing in JEE Main 2026.

November 6, 2025 | 09:37 PM IST

JEE Main 2026: MNIT Jaipur AI and data engineering closing rank

Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT) Jaipur is currently the only NIT offering BTech admission in Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering (4-year Bachelor of Technology programme). The closing rank for MNIT Jaipur’s AI and Data Engineering programme for the previous year is provided below.

Institute Quota Seat Type Gender Opening Rank Closing Rank
Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur HS OPEN Gender-Neutral 6054 6433
Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur HS EWS Gender-Neutral 1027 1027
Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur HS EWS Female-only (including Supernumerary) 1544 1544
Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur HS OBC-NCL Gender-Neutral 1512 2359
Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur HS OBC-NCL Female-only (including Supernumerary) 5722 5722
Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur HS SC Gender-Neutral 1269 1399
Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur HS SC Female-only (including Supernumerary) 456 456
Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur HS ST Gender-Neutral 471 471
Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur HS ST Female-only (including Supernumerary) 700 700
Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur OS OPEN Gender-Neutral 5670 6491
Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur OS OPEN Female-only (including Supernumerary) 11881 11881
Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur OS EWS Gender-Neutral 769 799
Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur OS EWS Female-only (including Supernumerary) 1596 1596
Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur OS OBC-NCL Gender-Neutral 1531 2522
Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur OS OBC-NCL Female-only (including Supernumerary) 3526 3526
Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur OS SC Gender-Neutral 806 1244
Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur OS SC Female-only (including Supernumerary) 1128 1128
Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur OS ST Gender-Neutral 456 456

MNIT Jaipur AI and data engineering closing rank for BTech Admission. (Image: Official website)

November 6, 2025 | 07:35 PM IST

JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam dates

The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exams are scheduled to be held from January 21 to 30. The BE and BTech papers will be conducted as computer-based tests, while the BArch drawing test will continue in offline mode, with candidates required to complete the questions on A4 sheets under examination conditions.

November 6, 2025 | 06:33 PM IST

Did NTA make changes to the JEE Main 2026 syllabus?

No. National Testing Agency (NTA) has not announced any changes to the JEE Main 2026 syllabus. Candidates can refer to the same syllabus as last year's, which covers Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics topics from the Class 11 and 12 NCERT curriculum.

November 6, 2025 | 05:43 PM IST

JEE Main 2026 Registration: Documents required

Candidates will have to upload the following documents while completing the JEE Main 2026 registration process:

  • Recent passport-size colour photograph: 80% of the face (without mask) should be visible, including ears, against a white background. The image should be in JPG/JPEG format and sized between 10 kb and 200 kb.
  • Signature: A clear and legible signature in JPG/JPEG format, sized between 10 kb and 100 kb.
  • Class 10 marks sheet or certificate: Scanned copy in PDF format, file size between 50 kb and 300 kb.
  • Identity proof: For candidates verifying identity through options other than Aadhaar or DigiLocker, a scanned copy in JPG/JPEG format between 10 kb and 200 kb.
  • Disability or UDID certificate (if applicable): Scanned copy in PDF format between 50 kb and 300 kb.

November 6, 2025 | 04:05 PM IST

IIT Madras launches startup data platform

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has introduced a new initiative, Startups for All, to make verified information on India’s startup ecosystem freely and affordably accessible. Developed by the Centre for Research on Startups and Risk Financing (CREST) in collaboration with YNOS, the platform provides data on startups, investors, incubators, and funding agencies to help founders, researchers, and policymakers access reliable insights.

Read More: IIT Madras launches ‘Startups for All’ for easy data accessibility

November 6, 2025 | 03:38 PM IST

NTA to increase number of JEE Main 2026 exam centres

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will increase the number of exam centres for JEE Main 2026 in view of the growing number of applicants across the country. The decision is aimed at ensuring easier access for students from remote and rural regions, reducing travel distance and logistical challenges for aspirants, particularly those from smaller towns.

November 6, 2025 | 02:55 PM IST

JEE Main 2026 Registrations: What is tie-breaking method?

The NTA in 2024 revised the tie-breaking process for Paper 1 to determine ranks of candidates with identical total NTA scores. The criteria used were applied in the following order:

  • Higher NTA score in Mathematics
  • Higher NTA score in Physics
  • Higher NTA score in Chemistry
  • Candidate with a lower ratio of incorrect to correct answers across all subjects
  • Candidate with a lower ratio of incorrect to correct answers in Mathematics
  • Candidate with a lower ratio of incorrect to correct answers in Physics
  • Candidate with a lower ratio of incorrect to correct answers in Chemistry

If the tie persisted even after applying all these parameters, candidates were allotted the same rank.

November 6, 2025 | 02:11 PM IST

JEE Main 2026 Registration: MNIT Jaipur placement and higher studies data

The 4-year UG programmes have shown steady student intake and placement outcomes over the past three academic years for Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur. The number of admitted students increased from 698 in 2018–19 to 845 in 2020–21. The detailed placement and higher studies data is given in the table below.

Particulars

2018–19

2019–20

2020–21

Number of First-Year Students Admitted

698

824

845

Academic Year (Graduation)

2021–22

2022–23

2023–24

Number of Students Graduating in Minimum Stipulated Time

655

749

733

Number of Students Placed

549

671

603

Median Salary (Rs per annum)

9,00,000 (Nine Lakh only)

11,50,000 (Eleven Lakh Fifty Thousand only)

11,00,000 (Eleven Lakh only)

Number of Students Selected for Higher Studies

8

15

18

November 6, 2025 | 01:00 PM IST

JEE Main 2026 Registrations LIVE: Check your eligibility.

The minimum eligibility criteria for JEE Main 2026 are as follows:

  • Candidates should have passed Class 12 in 2024 or 2025, or be appearing in 2026.
  • Physics and Mathematics are mandatory subjects in Class 12, along with one additional subject from Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, or a Technical Vocational subject.
  • There is no minimum marks requirement.
  • There is no age limit for appearing in the exam.

November 6, 2025 | 12:21 PM IST

JEE Main 2026: Check last year's cut-offs

The previous year's category wise cutoffs for JEE main 2026 exam is as follows

Category

JEE Mains cut-off

General

93.1023262

Persons with Disability

0.0079349

EWS

80.3830119

OBC-NCL

79.4313582

SC

61.1526933

ST

47.9026465

November 6, 2025 | 11:46 AM IST

JEE Main 2026: Cut-offs at IIT Bombay for BTech

The closing rank for IIT Bombay’s BTech CSE program dropped by two points, reaching 66, compared to the previous year’s closing rank under the open category.

Seat Type

Gender

2025 closing rank

2024 closing rank

OPEN

Gender-Neutral

66

68

OPEN

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

369

421

OPEN (PwD)

Gender-Neutral

4

3

OPEN (PwD)

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

12

7

EWS

Gender-Neutral

20

23

EWS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

53

79

EWS (PwD)

Gender-Neutral

3

3

OBC-NCL

Gender-Neutral

54

50

OBC-NCL

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

331

274

OBC-NCL (PwD)

Gender-Neutral

3

2

SC

Gender-Neutral

31

20

SC

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

270

32

SC (PwD)

Gender-Neutral

1

71

ST

Gender-Neutral

19

1

ST

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

76

13

ST (PwD)

Gender-Neutral

1

40

November 6, 2025 | 10:55 AM IST

Need extra preparation for JEE Mains 2026?

For candidates preparing for JEE Main 2026 session 1, the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) has launched a free 40-day online crash course. The programme offers live and recorded sessions by IITians, daily practice questions, chapter-wise assessments, All India mock tests.

November 6, 2025 | 10:26 AM IST

JEE Mains 2026 Session 1 Registrations underway; check language of paper

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct JEE Main 2026 session 1 and 2 exams for admission to BTech, BArch and BPlanning courses in thirteen languages. The JEE Main 2026 question papers will be in English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Udu.

November 6, 2025 | 09:29 AM IST

JEE Mains 2026 registration documents required

The list of required documents for JEE Main 2026 registration are as follows.

  • Valid email
  • Mobile number
  • Upload a Class 10 certificate; Class 12 not required.
  • Aadhaar card details
  • A scanned photo and signature
  • Details of the OBC-NCL/EWS certificate

November 6, 2025 | 08:01 AM IST

Is NTA JEE Main 2026 clashing with CBSE exams?

No, the JEE Main 2026 session 1 and 2 exam dates are not clashing with CBSE2026 exams. To avoid the same day confusion, the NTA asked for CBSE Class 11 registration data from the board.

November 6, 2025 | 07:53 AM IST

JEE Mains 2026: Time table for session 1, 2

Candidates can check the complete time table for JEE Main 2026 session 1 and 2 from the table given below.

Dates of Examination Session 1: Between 21 January 2026 and 30 January 2026
Session 2: Between 02 April 2026 and 09 April 2026
(Exact date, shift, and city of examination for Paper 1: B.E./B. Tech  and Paper 2A: B. Arch and Paper 2B: B. Planning will be made available to the Candidates on their Admit Cards)
Mode of Examination Paper 1: B.E. / B. Tech “Computer Based Test (CBT)” mode only
Paper 2A: B.Arch. Part-I: Mathematics and
Part-II: Aptitude Test
in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode only
Part-III: Drawing Test
in   “Pen   and   Paper”   (offline)   mode,   to   be attempted on a Drawing sheet of A4 size.
Paper 2B: B. Planning Part-I: Mathematics Part-II: Aptitude Test
Part-III: Planning Based MCQs
in “Computer Based Test (CBT)” mode only
Timing of Examination Duration of Examination First Shift Second Shift
3 Hours (Paper 1, 2A, 2B) 09.00 A.M. to 12.00
Noon (IST)
03.00 P.M. to 06.00 P.M. (IST)
3 Hours 30 Minutes (Paper 2A & 2B) 09.00 A.M. to 12.30
P.M. (IST)
03.00 P.M. to 06.30 P.M. (IST)
Entry in the Examination Centre/      Hall/      Room, frisking,              biometric registration/   record   of manual    attendance    by Invigilator,       document verification/             cross- checking  of  Admit  Card, signature,      and    photo
match   to  be  completed by Invigilator,  etc.
07.00 A.M. to 08.30 A.M. 01.00 P.M. to 02.30 P.M.
Instructions by the Invigilator(s) 08.30 A.M. to 08.50 A.M. 02.30 P.M. to 02.50 P.M.
Candidates log in to read instructions 08.50 A.M. 02.50 P.M.
Test Commences 09.00 A.M. 03.00 P.M.

November 6, 2025 | 07:30 AM IST

JEE Main session 1 registration underway; check official website

Students aiming to get an engineering seat at various colleges across the country can apply for the JEE Main 2026 through the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

JEE Main 2026 application form for session 1. (Image source: Official website)

November 5, 2025 | 10:36 PM IST

JEE Main 2026 registration deadline

JEE Main 2026 registration process will end on November 27, 2025. Eligible candidates can apply through the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

November 5, 2025 | 09:45 PM IST

JEE Main 2026: CBSE shares Class 11 data to avoid exam clashes

The CBSE will share Class 11 registration data with NTA to ensure that JEE Main 2026 exam dates do not overlap with Class 12 board exams. This coordination will help students appearing for both exams manage their schedules efficiently and avoid any conflicts.

November 5, 2025 | 08:02 PM IST

JEE Main Registration 2026: No onscreen calculator

The National Testing Agency (NTA) clarified that an onscreen standard calculator will not be available for the JEE Main 2026 computer-based exam. The agency cited “a typographic error” in the information bulletin regarding calculator use. Candidates are reminded that no form of calculator is permitted in the examination.

November 5, 2025 | 06:39 PM IST

NTA JEE Main 2026: NIT Surathkal closing ranks

JEE Mains 2026 | The last year's closing and opening ranks for various BTech courses at NIT Surathkal are as follows.

Academic Program Name

Opening Rank

Closing Rank

Artificial Intelligence (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

2060

2650

Chemical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

11287

13477

Civil Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

10550

22901

Computational and Data Science (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

3026

3471

Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

1191

1827

Electrical and Electronics Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

4787

6872

Electronics and Communication Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

2019

4347

Information Technology (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

2132

3160

Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

6485

11950

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

16213

22965

Mining Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

23987

28750


JEE Main 2026: NIT Surathkal closing ranks. (Image: Wikimediacommons)

November 5, 2025 | 06:17 PM IST

JEE Main 2026: Last year's cutoffs

The previous year's category wise cutoffs for JEE main 2026 exam is as follows

Category

JEE Mains cut-off

General

93.1023262

Persons with Disability

0.0079349

EWS

80.3830119

OBC-NCL

79.4313582

SC

61.1526933

ST

47.9026465

November 5, 2025 | 05:40 PM IST

NTA JEE Registration 2026: NIT Durgapur placement, higher studies records

The placement and higher studies data for the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Durgapur over the past three years are as follows.

Category

2018-19

2019-20

2020-21

First-Year Admitted

697

777

873

Students Placed

579

640

566

Median Salary (Rs per annum)

8,10,000

13,70,000

11,24,000

Students Selected for Higher Studies

101

136

244

JEE Main 2026: NIT Durgapur placement data. (Image: Wikimediacommons)

November 5, 2025 | 04:34 PM IST

JEE Mains 2026: Engineering at NIT Surathkal tougher for insiders

The last three years’ JEE Main closing ranks for open category seats at NIT Surathkal are as follows:

BTech courses

Home State/ Open State

Gender

Closing JEE Main rank 2025

Closing JEE Main rank 2024

Closing JEE Main rank 2023

4-year BTech Artificial Intelligence

HS

Gender-Neutral

3579

3717

5631

HS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

10004

6233

6468

OS

Gender-Neutral

2650

2594

2973

OS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

3987

4354

4161

4-year BTech Chemical Engineering

HS

Gender-Neutral

18581

19080

22754

HS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

25773

22991

27910

OS

Gender-Neutral

13477

15195

16357

OS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

21464

21059

20604

4-year BTech Civil Engineering

HS

Gender-Neutral

28252

32691

38203

HS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

41388

39258

50297

OS

Gender-Neutral

22901

22939

23632

OS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

34014

31390

33071

4-year BTech Computational and Data Science

HS

Gender-Neutral

4805

4786

6155

HS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

6453

7008

8856

OS

Gender-Neutral

3471

3348

3922

OS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

5131

4443

5501

4-year BTech Computer Science and Engineering

HS

Gender-Neutral

2800

2933

3406

HS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

5752

3358

4267

OS

Gender-Neutral

1827

1615

1984

OS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

3986

2433

3298

4-year BTech Electrical and Electronics Engineering

HS

Gender-Neutral

7493

7809

9789

HS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

13968

11553

11408

OS

Gender-Neutral

6872

7132

8437

OS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

11234

10912

12192

JEE Main 2026: Engineering at NIT Surathkal tougher for insiders, show BTech cut-offs

November 5, 2025 | 03:39 PM IST

JEE Main 2026 tie breaking criteria for paper 1

NTA revised the tie-breaking criteria for the paper to determine the ranks of candidates with identical total scores

  • Higher NTA score in Mathematics
  • Higher NTA score in Physics
  • Higher NTA score in Chemistry
  • Candidate with a lower ratio of incorrect to correct answers across all subjects
  • Candidate with a lower ratio of incorrect to correct answers in Mathematics
  • Candidate with a lower ratio of incorrect to correct answers in Physics
  • Candidate with a lower ratio of incorrect to correct answers in Chemistry
  • If the tie persisted even after applying all these parameters, candidates were allotted the same rank.

November 5, 2025 | 02:37 PM IST

NIT Admission: Outsiders face tougher JEE Main cut-offs

Analysis of the past five years of JoSAA counselling shows a clear divide in admission chances at top NITs. Candidates from other states often need significantly higher JEE Main ranks than home-state applicants for high-demand branches like Computer Science. For instance, NIT Trichy’s 2025 data shows Other-State CSE closing rank around 1,449, while Home-State closing rank was about 4,569, indicating a gap of roughly 3,000 ranks. Similar trends are observed at NIT Warangal and NIT Surat, highlighting tougher cut-offs for outsiders.

November 5, 2025 | 02:26 PM IST

JEE Main 2026: AI & Data engineering closing ranks at MNIT Jaipur

Engineering aspirants seeking admission to Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT) Jaipur can refer to the table below for the opening and closing ranks of the BTech (4-year) programme in Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering.

Institute Quota Seat Type Gender Opening Rank Closing Rank
Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur HS OPEN Gender-Neutral 6054 6433
Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur OS OPEN Gender-Neutral 5670 6491
Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur OS OPEN Female-only (including Supernumerary) 11881 11881


November 5, 2025 | 02:03 PM IST

JEE Main 2026: AICTE model curriculum for minor degree in defence technology

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has introduced a model curriculum for a minor degree in Defence Technology. AICTE Chairman T G Sitharaman has encouraged the top 200 institutions to adopt the programme, which covers areas such as aeronautical systems, naval technologies, weapon systems, cybersecurity, and advanced materials.

AICTE launches model curriculum for minor degree in defence technology; urges top 200 institutes to adopt

November 5, 2025 | 01:06 PM IST

JEE Main 2026: Students with low marks are filling up BTech seats

Although the government’s initiative to offer engineering courses in regional languages has led to higher enrolment, most students are choosing specific options—such as BTech in Computer Science taught in Hindi. Notably, these seats are often taken by students from English-medium backgrounds who have secured lower ranks in the JEE Main.
Engineering students with low JEE Main ranks, English medium background are filling up Hindi BTech seats

November 5, 2025 | 01:02 PM IST

JEE Main 2026: NIT Rourkela placement highlights

NIT Rourkela's sector-wise placement trends are given below.

Sector

Percentage

Software and IT sectors

22.9%

Manufacturing

12.4%

BFSI

11.1%

Education

10.8%

Power and Heavy Industries

8.1%

Oil and Gas

6.1%

November 5, 2025 | 12:55 PM IST

JEE Main 2026: NIT Rourkela BTech placements record Rs 62.44 lakh highest salary

During the 2025 placement season, students of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela received 1,274 job offers, with the highest package reaching Rs 62.44 lakh per annum. The average BTech salary stood at ₹14.10 lakh.

A total of 373 recruiters participated in the drive, representing sectors such as software and IT services, manufacturing, BFSI, electronics, and education. Admissions for the 2026–27 academic session will be conducted through JEE Main 2026.

NIT Rourkela Placements 2025: 1,274 job offers, highest salary Rs 62.44 LPA despite global recession

November 5, 2025 | 11:51 AM IST

JEE Main 2026: Exam pattern for paper 1

The JEE Main 2026 paper 1 pattern is as follows.

Subject

Section A (MCQs)

Section B (Numerical Value Questions)

Total Questions per Subject

Marks per Subject

Total Marks

Mathematics

20

5

25

100


Physics

20

5

25

100


Chemistry

20

5

25

100


Total

60

15

75

300

300

November 5, 2025 | 11:17 AM IST

JEE Main 2026 registration last date

NTA will close JEE Main 2026 registration for session 1 on November 27. The JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam is scheduled to be held from January 21 to 30.

November 5, 2025 | 09:54 AM IST

JEE Main cut-off 2025 for BTech courses at NIT Delhi

JoSAA opening and closing rank 2025 for each BTech programme offered at NIT Delhi are given below.

Name of programme

Quota

Gender

Opening Rank

Closing Rank

Aerospace Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

HS

Gender-Neutral

19361

21452

Aerospace Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

HS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

38825

38825

Aerospace Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

OS

Gender-Neutral

10101

13389

Aerospace Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

OS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

17050

17050

Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

HS

Gender-Neutral

10421

11212

Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

HS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

20642

20642

Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

OS

Gender-Neutral

6610

6896

Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

OS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

15694

15694

Civil Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

HS

Gender-Neutral

32850

36027

Civil Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

HS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

59371

59371

Civil Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

OS

Gender-Neutral

21111

27647

Civil Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

OS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

30069

30069

Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

HS

Gender-Neutral

7451

10165

Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

HS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

11266

18497

Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

OS

Gender-Neutral

2363

7651

Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

OS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

4930

15361

Electrical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

HS

Gender-Neutral

16605

21491

Electrical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

HS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

39526

40113

Electrical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

OS

Gender-Neutral

12583

15718

Electrical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

OS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

22961

26048

Electronics and Communication Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

HS

Gender-Neutral

11123

15523

Electronics and Communication Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

HS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

23372

27834

Electronics and Communication Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

OS

Gender-Neutral

3817

10909

Electronics and Communication Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

OS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

15910

18083

Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

HS

Gender-Neutral

15878

28430

Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

HS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

43085

54605

Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

OS

Gender-Neutral

16336

21049

Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

OS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

22256

22256

VLSI Design and Technology (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

HS

Gender-Neutral

14823

16548

VLSI Design and Technology (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

HS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

31187

31187

VLSI Design and Technology (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

OS

Gender-Neutral

11918

12972

VLSI Design and Technology (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)

OS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

20667

20667


November 5, 2025 | 08:20 AM IST

JEE Mains 2025 question paper saw removal of optional questions

The biggest change that was introduced in JEE Mains 2025 question paper was removal of optional questions, introduced in Covid, from section B of both JEE Main papers -- paper 1 and paper 2. From then onwards, the section carries 5 compulsory questions instead of 10 with options.

November 5, 2025 | 07:36 AM IST

JEE Main 2026 registration fees: Are there any changes?

No, there are no changes in JEE Main 2026 registration fees as compared to last year. The category-wise JEE Main 2026 application fee is given below.

Type of candidate

Centres in India (Fee in Rs)

Centres Outside India (Fee in Rs)

Paper 1: BE, BTech or Paper 2A: BArch OR Paper 2B: BPlanning

General Male

1,000

5,000

General Female

800

4,000

Gen-EWS, OBC (NCL) Male

900

4,500

Gen-EWS, OBC (NCL) Female

800

4,000

SC, ST, PwD, PwBD Male

500

2,500

SC, ST, PwD, PwBD Female

500

2,500

Third Gender

500

3,000

Paper 1: BE, BTech and Paper 2A: BArch or Paper 1: BE, BTech and Paper 2B: BPlanning or Paper 1: BE, BTech, Paper 2A: Barch and Paper 2B: BPlanning or Paper 2A: BArch and Paper 2B: BPlanning

General, Gen-EWS, OBC (NCL) Male

2,000

10,000

General, Gen-EWS, OBC (NCL) Female

1,600

8,000

SC, ST, PwD, PwBD Male

1,000

5,000

SC, ST, PwD, PwBD Female

1,000

5,000

Third Gender

1,000

5,000

November 4, 2025 | 11:00 PM IST

JEE Main 2026: NIT Warangal CSE closing rank

According to JoSAA data, the NIT Warangal cut-off for CSE (Other-State) candidates ranged approximately between 2,300 and 3,200 across various rounds. The Home-State closing ranks for the same branch were higher, varying by round and category. Trends from the previous year suggest that Other-State candidates needed relatively lower All India Ranks than Home-State candidates to gain admission.

JEE Main 2026: Wider gap in NIT cut-offs for home and other-state quotas; outsiders need better rank

November 4, 2025 | 10:22 PM IST

JEE Mains 2026: Female participation remains around 35%; overall drops by 7.09%

Last year, a total of 10,61,840 candidates registered for JEE Main, with 9,92,350 appearing for Session 2. The table below presents the gender-wise participation data.

Gender

Number of students registered (2025)

Gender-wise participation in 2025

Gender-wise participation in 2024

Male

7,26,205 (68.4%)

6,81,871

(68.7%)

7,38,351 (69.15%)

Female

3,35,635 (31.6%)

3,10,479

(31.3%)

3,29,600 (30.86%)

Transgender

0

0

8

(0.00075%)

Total

10,61,840

9,92,350

10,67,959

November 4, 2025 | 10:05 PM IST

JEE Main 2026: 'How to get APAAR ID?' candidates ask

If a candidate does not have an APAAR ID, they can obtain one through their institution by following these steps:

School-based registration : Most CBSE and state board schools are registering students for APAAR IDs using their Aadhaar and academic information.

Submit details : Students must provide their Aadhaar number, name, date of birth, gender, and school information.

Verification : After verification of the submitted details, the APAAR ID is generated and shared via the respective school or institution.

Check the ID : Students can verify their APAAR ID through th

November 4, 2025 | 09:18 PM IST

JEE Main 2026 syllabus, high weightage topics

JEE Main 2026 Syllabus | The list outlines key chapters in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics that carry higher weightage and are frequently asked in the exam.

Syllabus

Topics

Number of questions

Marks

Chemistry

Transition Elements and Coordination Chemistry

3

12

Periodic table and Representative Elements

3

12

Thermodynamics And Gaseous State

2

8

Atomic Structure

2

8

Chemical Bonding

2

8

Chemical And Ionic Equilibrium

2

8

Nuclear Chemistry And Environment

2

8

Physics

Modern Physics

5

20

Heat and Thermodynamics

3

12

Optics

3

12

Current Electricity

3

12

Electrostatics

3

12

Magnetics

2

8

Mathamatics

Coordinate Geometry

5

20

Limits, Continuity and Differentiability

3

12

Integral Calculus

3

12

Complex numbers and Quadratic Equation

2

8

Matrices and Determinants

2

8

Statistics and Probability

2

8

Will there be any changes in the JEE Main 2026 syllabus? subject-wise high-weightage topics

November 4, 2025 | 08:44 PM IST

Common mistakes to avoid during NTA JEE Main 2026 form filling

A few of the common mistakes to avoid while filling out the JEE Main 2026 application form are as follows.

  • Ignoring eligibility criteria
  • Providing inaccurate personal details
  • Selecting the wrong exam city
  • Improper document upload
  • Choosing the Wrong Category
  • Neglecting Exam Pattern and Syllabus
  • Skipping Fee Payment

November 4, 2025 | 07:57 PM IST

JEE Main 2026: NTA asks CBSE registration details of Class 11 students

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has directed all affiliated schools to provide Class 11 registration data to NTA. The step is intended to help avoid scheduling overlaps between the JEE Main 2026 and CBSE Class 12 board exams , ensuring that students do not face any exam date conflicts.

November 4, 2025 | 07:11 PM IST

JEE Main 2026: IIT Bombay closing rank for CSE

JEE Main 2026 | The closing rank for IIT Bombay’s BTech CSE program dropped by two points, reaching 66, compared to the previous year’s closing rank under the open category.

Seat Type

Gender

2025 closing rank

2024 closing rank

OPEN

Gender-Neutral

66

68

OPEN

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

369

421

OPEN (PwD)

Gender-Neutral

4

3

OPEN (PwD)

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

12

7

EWS

Gender-Neutral

20

23

EWS

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

53

79

EWS (PwD)

Gender-Neutral

3

3

OBC-NCL

Gender-Neutral

54

50

OBC-NCL

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

331

274

OBC-NCL (PwD)

Gender-Neutral

3

2

SC

Gender-Neutral

31

20

SC

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

270

32

SC (PwD)

Gender-Neutral

1

71

ST

Gender-Neutral

19

1

ST

Female-only (including Supernumerary)

76

13

ST (PwD)

Gender-Neutral

1

40


November 4, 2025 | 06:56 PM IST

JEE Mains 2026 registration documents required

The list of required documents for JEE Main 2026 registration are as follows.

  • Valid email
  • Mobile number
  • Upload a Class 10 certificate; Class 12 not required.
  • Aadhaar card details
  • A scanned photo and signature
  • Details of the OBC-NCL/EWS certificate

November 4, 2025 | 05:56 PM IST

JEE Main 2026: Required documents with specifications for registrations

JEE Main 2026 | The required dimensions and specifications of the documents for JEE Main 2026 are given in the table below.

Particular Dimension Size
Photograph in JPEG/JPG format 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm 10 KB to 200 KB
Signature in JPEG/JPG format 3.5 cm x 1.5 cm 10 KB to 100 KB
Class 10 certificate or equivalent in PDF format
10 KB to 200 KB
UDID Certificate in PDF Format (if applicable)
50 KB to 300 KB
Identity Proof in jpg/jpeg format
10 KB to 200 KB

November 4, 2025 | 05:23 PM IST

JEE Mains 2026 Registration: Aadhaar update issues during application; students complain

Recently, students registering for JEE Main 2026 reported technical difficulties while updating their Aadhaar details on the NTA’s official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Many said the site does not respond after clicking the submit button, redirecting them to the same page despite repeated attempts. Some aspirants noted that waiting for two hours or retrying intermittently helped, but the issue continues for several candidates.

NTA began registrations on October 31, which will close on November 27, with session 1 scheduled from January 21 to 30 and results expected on February 12.

‘Please Help’: JEE Main 2026 registration form shows error during Aadhaar update, complain students on social media

November 4, 2025 | 04:54 PM IST

JEE Main 2026: Exam timings for both session 1 and 2

NTA will conduct the JEE Mains 2026 exam for session 1 from January 21 to 30. The exam timings for session 1 paper 1 and 2 are given below.

Timing of Examination Duration of Examination First Shift Second Shift
3 Hours (Paper 1, 2A, 2B) 9 am to 12:00 noon
3 pm to 6 pm
3 Hours 30 Minutes (Paper 2A & 2B) 9 am to 12:00 noon 3 pm to 6:30 pm
Entry in the Examination Centre/      Hall/      Room, frisking,              biometric registration/   record   of manual    attendance    by Invigilator,       document verification/             cross- checking  of  Admit  Card, signature,      and    photo
match   to  be  completed by Invigilator,  etc.
7 am to 8:30 am 1 pm to 2:30 pm
Instructions by the Invigilator(s) 8:30 am to 8:50 am 2:30 pm to 2:50 pm
Candidates log in to read instructions 8:50 am 2:50 pm
Test Commences 9 am 3 pm

Candidates belonging to PwD category will be given compensatory time of 20  minutes for a one-hour exam.

November 4, 2025 | 04:17 PM IST

NTA JEE Main 2026: Use of calculator strictly prohibited

As per the NTA’s latest update, the use of calculators is strictly not allowed in JEE Main 2026. The testing agency cited a "typographical error" in the JEE Main 2026 information bulletin regarding the use of a calculator.

Candidates are prohibited from carrying items such as instruments, geometry or pencil boxes, handbags, purses, any type of paper, stationery, or written material, food or water (loose or packed), mobile phones, earphones, microphones, pagers, DocuPens, slide rules, log tables, cameras, tape recorders, electronic watches with calculator functions, metallic items, or any electronic devices inside the examination hall.

JEE Mains 2026: Use of calculator 'not allowed’ says NTA; cites ‘typographical error' in information bulletin

November 4, 2025 | 03:51 PM IST

NTA increase JEE Main 2026 exam cities

The NTA has increased the number of JEE Main 2026 exam cities to 323 this year. The complete list of examination cities is available on the official website,  jeemain.nta.nic.in.

November 4, 2025 | 03:33 PM IST

JEE Main Registration 2026: Rank vs score for the past 5 years

The table given below shows rank vs score for the past 5 years in JEE Advanced.

Common Rank List - CRL

Minimum score in 2025

Minimum score in 2024

Minimum score in 2023

Minimum score in 2022

Minimum score in 2021

1

332

355

341

314

348

101

278

300

284

236

285

201

262

281

269

221

266

301

249

272

257

209

254

401

241

265

248

199

245

501

234

258

242

192

237

601

228

251

237

186

231

701

222

246

232

182

225

801

217

242

227

177

221

901

212

237

222

173

216

1001

208

233

219

170

212

Read More: JEE Main 2026: Minimum marks to secure top 1000 rank in JEE Advanced; rank vs score trend over 5 years

November 4, 2025 | 03:23 PM IST

JEE Main 2026 session 2 revised exam dates

The exam schedule for JEE Main 2025 Session 2 has been updated. The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 will be conducted from January 21 to 30, while the Session 2 exams have been rescheduled to April 2-9.

November 4, 2025 | 03:17 PM IST

JEE Main 2026: IIT Kanpur's 40 day crash course initiative

Under its SATHEE initiative, IIT Kanpur has launched a free 40-day online crash course for JEE Main 2026 preparation, beginning November 1. The program offers live and recorded sessions by IITians, daily practice questions, chapter-wise assessments, All India mock tests, AI-driven performance analysis, and doubt-solving support available from 10 AM to 6 PM. All study materials, tests, and mentorship are completely free through the SATHEE platform and mobile app, aiming to help students strengthen core concepts and boost their exam performance.

For JEE Main 2026 preparation, IIT Kanpur launches free 40-day online crash course

November 4, 2025 | 03:11 PM IST

JEE Main 2026 registration fee

The details for JEE Main 2026 registration fee are given in the table below.

Type of candidate

Centres in India (Fee in Rs)

Centres Outside India (Fee in Rs)

Paper 1: BE, BTech or Paper 2A: BArch OR Paper 2B: BPlanning

General Male

1,000

5,000

General Female

800

4,000

Gen-EWS, OBC (NCL) Male

900

4,500

Gen-EWS, OBC (NCL) Female

800

4,000

SC, ST, PwD, PwBD Male

500

2,500

SC, ST, PwD, PwBD Female

500

2,500

Third Gender

500

3,000

Paper 1: BE, BTech and Paper 2A: BArch or Paper 1: BE, BTech and Paper 2B: BPlanning or Paper 1: BE, BTech, Paper 2A: Barch and Paper 2B: BPlanning or Paper 2A: BArch and Paper 2B: BPlanning

General, Gen-EWS, OBC (NCL) Male

2,000

10,000

General, Gen-EWS, OBC (NCL) Female

1,600

8,000

SC, ST, PwD, PwBD Male

1,000

5,000

SC, ST, PwD, PwBD Female

1,000

5,000

Third Gender

1,000

5,000

November 4, 2025 | 03:07 PM IST

JEE Main 2026: How to register?

The steps to register for JEE Main 2026 exam are as follows.

  • Visit the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
  • Click on the link for registration under the candidate activity board
  • Register and log in using your credentials
  • Fill the application form.
  • Make the fee payment
  • Choose other options and preview the information
  • Submit the details and download the form
  • Take a print out of the confirmation page for future reference

November 4, 2025 | 03:05 PM IST

JEE Main 2026 application process underway

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has commenced the registration process for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 session 1 exam.