JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Exam Dates Announced: Check Complete April Schedule

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially announced the exam dates for JEE Main 2026 Session 2. According to the schedule, Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) will be conducted on April 2, 4, 5, 6, and 8, 2026, while Paper 2 (B.Arch and B.Planning) is scheduled for April 7, 2026.

Candidates can verify their allotted exam date through the official notification, city intimation slip, and admit card released by NTA.

JEE Main 2026 Session 2: Overview

The JEE Main Session 2 exam will be held in April 2026 in multiple shifts. The city intimation slip has already been issued, informing candidates about their exam date and allotted city. Details such as shift timing (morning or afternoon) will be mentioned later on the admit card.

Students are advised to carefully check their allotted exam details and make necessary travel arrangements in advance, especially if their exam centre is in a different city.

Key Highlights of JEE Main Session 2 Exam 2026

• Exam Name: JEE Main 2026 Session 2
• Conducting Authority: National Testing Agency (NTA)
• Paper 1 Exam Dates: April 2, 4, 5, 6, and 8, 2026
• Paper 2 Exam Date: April 7, 2026
• Papers Included:
  • Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech)
  • Paper 2A (B.Arch)
  • Paper 2B (B.Planning)
• Mode of Examination: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
• City Intimation Slip: Released
• Admit Card Release: 3–4 days before the exam
• Official Website: jeemain.nta.nic.in

JEE Main 2026 Session 2: Detailed Exam Schedule

• April 2, 4, 5, 6, and 8, 2026: Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech)

• April 7, 2026: Paper 2A (B.Arch), Paper 2B (B.Planning), and combined Paper 2A & 2B

How to Check JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Exam Date?

Candidates can check their exam date through the following official sources:

1. NTA Official Notice
NTA releases a detailed notification on its official website (jeemain.nta.nic.in) mentioning the complete exam schedule.

2. City Intimation Slip
Released approximately 10–12 days before the exam, this slip provides information about the exam date and allotted city, helping candidates plan logistics in advance.

3. Admit Card
The admit card is issued 3–4 days before the exam and is mandatory for entry into the examination hall. It includes complete details such as exam centre address, exam date, shift timing, and reporting time.