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JEE Main and Advanced exams for 2026 have introduced several important rule changes and updates affecting eligibility, exam pattern, and candidate experience.

JEE Main and Advanced exams for 2026 have introduced several important rule changes and updates affecting eligibility, exam pattern, and candidate experience.

Key JEE 2026 Rule Changes

  • An on-screen basic calculator will be provided for JEE Main (not physical calculators), making calculations easier during the computer-based test. However, this calculator does not include scientific functions such as trigonometric or logarithmic operations.
  • Enhanced accessibility options including screen magnifier, text size adjustment, cursor trail, and light/dark mode are now available for better usability.

Exam Pattern and Structure

  • JEE Main 2026 will be conducted in two sessions: January 21-30, 2026, and April 2026.
  • The duration of each exam session is now three hours (reduced from three and a half hours).
  • For Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech), there are a total of 75 questions, while Paper 2A (B.Arch) has 77 questions and Paper 2B (B.Plan) has 100 questions.
  • Marking scheme: Four marks for each correct answer and minus one mark for each incorrect answer.
  • Syllabus remains unchanged compared to previous year.

Eligibility Criteria

  • No upper age limit for appearing in JEE Main 2026.
  • Candidates who passed Class 12 (or equivalent) in 2024 or 2025, or are appearing in 2026, are eligible.
  • No minimum percentage required in Class 12 to be eligible for the exam, but admission to NITs/IIITs/GFTIs requires at least 75% marks for General/OBC/EWS (or top 20 percentile) and 65% marks for SC/ST candidates.
  • Students must now enter their Class 11 Registration Number during the application process for data validation.

Exam Centers and Application

  • 33 new exam centres added; 7 old centres dropped for 2026 session.
  • Aadhaar-based exam center allocation has been introduced.
  • Registration for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 is open till November 27, 2025.

Additional Notes

  • Exam remains a computer-based test with percentile-based scoring.
  • JEE Advanced continues with its virtual scientific calculator, which is more advanced than the calculator in JEE Main.

These changes aim to improve exam accessibility and provide a more streamlined experience for students preparing for JEE 2026. Make sure to check the official NTA website and the latest notifications for any further updates or clar or clarifications.