JEE Main 2026 Big Update. There’s good news for millions of students who dream of becoming engineers. The registration process for JEE Mains 2026 has begun. Conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), this exam paves the way for admission to the country’s top engineering institutes, such as IITs, NITs, and IIITs. This news is crucial for candidates, as it’s crucial to understand the JEE Mains 2026 syllabus, pattern, and marking scheme before the exam so they can prepare in the right direction.

Applications for the January session can be made through November 27, 2025, on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. We’re providing you with comprehensive information on the JEE Mains 2026 exam to help you prepare smoothly.

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The JEE Main exam will be held in two sessions.

Like every year, the JEE Main exam will be conducted in two sessions: January and April 2026. Candidates who fail to score well in the January session will have a second chance in the April session. The session with the best score will be considered for final merit.

JEE Mains 2026 Syllabus

The JEE Main syllabus is based on the NCERT textbooks for Classes 11 and 12. This allows for simultaneous preparation for board exams and JEE. Over the past few years, the NTA has removed some chapters that are no longer part of the core curriculum. This has made the syllabus slightly lighter than before.

Mathematics – Algebra, Calculus, Trigonometry, Coordinate Geometry, 3D Geometry, and Vector Algebra.

Physics – Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Electromagnetism, Optics, and Modern Physics.

Chemistry – Key principles of Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry, such as atomic structure, chemical bonding, and reaction mechanisms.

JEE Mains 2026 Exam Pattern

The JEE Main exam consists of three distinct papers.

  • Paper 1: For B.E./B.Tech
  • Paper 2A: For B.Arch
  • Paper 2B: For B.Planning

Here we will focus on Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech), which is taken by the most students.

Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Total Questions: 75 (25 questions from each subject)

Total Marks: 300

Subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry

Each subject has two sections.

  • Section A: 20 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) – all compulsory
  • Section B: 5 Numerical Value Questions (NVQs) – all compulsory (Section B previously offered options, but in 2026, all questions will be compulsory)

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JEE Mains 2026 Marking Scheme

Question Type Correct Answer Incorrect Answer Unanswered
MCQs (Section A) +4 points -1 mark 0
NVQs (Section B) +4 points -1 mark 0

In this pattern, negative marking will apply for every wrong answer. Therefore, students must answer carefully.