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The National Testing Agency (NTA) is a premier, specialist, autonomous, and self-sustained testing organization established by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. The NTA has been entrusted with the responsibility of conducting the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main), which is the most prestigious undergraduate engineering entrance exam in India. JEE Main serves as the gateway for admission to Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech), Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch), and Bachelor of Planning (B.Plan) programs at National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs). **Board Overview & Exam Significance:** The JEE Main examination is conducted in two sessions to provide students with multiple opportunities to improve their scores. Session 1 typically occurs in January, while Session 2 is held in April. The NTA utilizes a highly secure Computer Based Test (CBT) platform and a normalization procedure based on Percentile Scores to ensure fairness across multiple shifts. Beyond direct admissions to NITs and IIITs, JEE Main also acts as a 'Screening Test' for JEE Advanced, which is the sole entry point for the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). **Job Profile and Future Prospects:** While JEE Main is an entrance examination, qualifying it leads to an engineering degree that offers one of the most robust job profiles in the modern economy. Graduates from institutes participating in JEE Main are recruited by global tech giants (like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon), public sector undertakings (PSUs), and research organizations (ISRO, DRDO). Engineering professionals from these institutions work as Software Engineers, Data Scientists, Civil Engineers, Electronics Specialists, and Architects. The career trajectory typically leads to roles like Senior Engineer, Project Manager, and Chief Technical Officer (CTO). With the 'Make in India' initiative and the digital revolution, the demand for highly skilled engineers remains at an all-time high, ensuring that qualifying JEE Main is the first step toward a secure and high-paying professional career.

• General / OBC / EWS (Male): 1000/- (Paper I) | 2000/- (Both)
• General / OBC / EWS (Female): 800/- (Paper I) | 1600/- (Both)
• SC / ST / PH (Male/Female): 500/- (Paper I) | 1000/- (Both)
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• For appearing in the JEE (Main) 2026, there is no age limit for the candidates.
• Candidates who have passed the Class 12/equivalent examination in 2024, 2025, or appearing in 2026 irrespective of their age can appear.
• However, candidates must satisfy the age limit requirements of the Institute(s) in which they are desirous of taking admission.

• Passed / Appearing 10+2 Intermediate Exam with PCM Stream

Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) Pattern

• Subjects: Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.
• Questions: 90 Questions (30 from each subject). Candidates need to attempt 75.
• Format: 20 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) + 10 Numerical Value Questions (attempt any 5).
• Marking: +4 for Correct, -1 for Incorrect (Applies to both MCQs and Numerical).

Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Plan)

• B.Arch: Mathematics, Aptitude Test, and Drawing Test.
• B.Plan: Mathematics, Aptitude Test, and Planning-Based MCQs.

75% Criteria for Admission

For admission to NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs, candidates must have secured at least 75% marks in the Class 12 examination or be in the top 20 percentile in the respective Board examination. For SC/ST candidates, the qualifying marks are 65%.

JEE Advanced Qualification

Only the top 2,50,000 qualifiers of JEE Main (including all categories) are eligible to appear for JEE Advanced 2026 for admission to IITs.