National Level Engineering Entrance Exam

JEE Main Complete Guide

Everything about JEE Main 2026 - Pattern, Syllabus, Dates, Result & Counselling

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What is JEE Main?

JEE Main (Joint Entrance Examination Main) is a national-level undergraduate engineering entrance examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). It serves as the gateway to admission in:

✅ Direct Admission To:

  • • 31 National Institutes of Technology (NITs)
  • • 25 Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs)
  • • Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs)
  • • State government engineering colleges
  • • Private engineering colleges

✅ Eligibility For:

  • • JEE Advanced (for IIT admission)
  • • Only top 2.5 lakh JEE Main rank holders
  • • Can attempt JEE Advanced
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Key Highlights of JEE Main 2025

Two Sessions

January & April

Duration

3 Hours

Mode

Computer Based Test

🔥 Why Appear in Both Sessions?

NTA conducts JEE Main twice a year (Session 1 in January and Session 2 in April). You can appear in both sessions.

  • ✅ Best score considered: Only your better percentile is used for final ranking
  • ✅ Second chance: Improve your performance if Session 1 didn't go well
  • ✅ No penalty: Lower score in second attempt doesn't affect your first score
  • ✅ Strategy: Gain exam experience in Session 1, perform better in Session 2

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