About JEE Main
JEE Main is the gateway to India's top engineering institutions including NITs, IIITs, and other government-funded technical institutions. It is also the qualifying exam for JoSAA counselling, which manages admissions to premier technical institutes. For more details, check our guides on the JEE Main 2026 exam pattern and the latest syllabus weightage.
Eligibility Criteria
Passed 12th or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
No age limit for appearing in JEE Main
Candidates can attempt for 3 consecutive years
Minimum 75% in 12th board (for NITs/IIITs admission)
Important Dates
Session 1 Registration
November 2025Session 1 Exam
January 2026Session 1 Result
February 2026Session 2 Registration
February 2026Session 2 Exam
April 2026Session 2 Result
May 2026Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Physics
MechanicsThermodynamicsElectrodynamicsOpticsModern PhysicsWaves & Oscillations
Chemistry
Physical ChemistryOrganic ChemistryInorganic ChemistryEnvironmental ChemistryBiomolecules
Mathematics
AlgebraCalculusCoordinate GeometryTrigonometryStatistics & ProbabilityVectors & 3D
Preparation Tips
1
Start with NCERT textbooks — they form the foundation of 60% of the paper
2
Solve previous year papers (last 10 years) to understand the exam pattern
3
Focus on time management — practice solving 90 questions in 180 minutes
4
Keep a formula sheet and revise it daily during the last month
5
Take at least 2 full-length mock tests every week in the last 3 months
6
Focus on your weak areas but don't neglect strong topics
Top Colleges Accepting JEE Main
1
IIT Bombay2
IIT Delhi3
IIT Madras4
IIT Kanpur5
IIT Kharagpur6
NIT Trichy7
NIT Warangal8
NIT Surathkal9
IIIT Hyderabad10
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