The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially announced the information bulletin for the first session of JEE Main 2026. The registration process is now open, allowing students to apply until November 27th. Interested candidates can register for the exam by visiting the official site: jeemain.nta.nic.in.
As per the usual schedule, the NTA will conduct the JEE Main 2026 exam in two separate sessions. The first session is set to take place from January 21st to January 30th, 2026, while the second session will occur in April, specifically from April 1st to April 10th, 2026. To facilitate engineering aspirants, the agency is planning to expand the number of exam cities and is implementing measures to support candidates with disabilities.
How to Register for JEE Mains 2026 Session 1
Steps for Registration:
1. Navigate to the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in.
2. Click on the registration link for JEE Mains 2026 Session 1 on the homepage.
3. Fill in the required details such as email address, phone number, and other necessary information.
4. Complete the application form and upload all required documents in the specified format.
5. Pay the registration fee, review the form, and submit it.
Understanding the JEE Mains 2026 Marking Scheme
Marking Scheme Details:
In the JEE Mains 2026 examination, candidates will earn four marks for each correct answer, while one mark will be deducted for each incorrect response. There is no penalty for questions that are not attempted. This scoring system applies to both Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Numerical Value Questions (NVQs) in Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech).
Candidates are advised to strategize their attempts to optimize their scores and minimize penalties. For further information, please refer to the official notification.
