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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released an information bulletin and started the registration for Joint Entrance Examination Session 1 exam. Registration is underway for BTech and BArch aspirants and deadline to apply is November 27. NTA will be conducting JEE Main 2026 in two sessions. Session 1 will be held between January 21 and 30. Session 2 will take place between April 1 and April 10, 2026. The testing agency is planning to increase the number of exam cities. It is in order to make it more accessible for engineering aspirants. Special measures are being taken to meet the requirements of PwD/PwBD candidates appearing for the exam. Meanwhile, CBSE has considered JEE Mains exam date while preparing the datesheet for board exams 2026. To read more about it, click here. Steps to register for JEE Mains 2026Step 1: One should go to jeemain.nta.nic.inStep 2: Click on the JEE Main session 1 registration linkStep 3: On the next window, insert contact details and other informationStep 4: In the next step, candidates should fill the registration formStep 5: Upload photographs, signaturesStep 6: Submit the JEE Main application form 2026Step 7: Download the confirmation page and take its printout for future references JEE Main Marking Scheme In JEE Main 2026, candidates will get four marks for each correct answer and lose 1 mark for each wrong answer. There is no negative marking for questions left unattempted. This scoring system applies to both Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Numerical Value Questions (NVQs) in Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech). Candidates should plan their attempts carefully to maximize their score and avoid penalties. Don't miss: JEE Main 2026: Check Physics Syllabus | Why JEE Mains is Held Twice a Year – Don’t Miss Either Attempt! JEE Mains 2026 Eligibility: Educational Qualifications Required to Apply The final examination of the 10+2 system, conducted by any recognized Central/ State Board, such as the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi; Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, New Delhi; etcIntermediate or two-year Pre-University examination conducted by a recognized Board/UniversityFinal examination of the two-year course of the Joint Services Wing of the National Defense AcademySenior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Institute of Open Schooling with a minimum of five subjectsAny Public School/ Board/ University examination in India or any foreign country is recognized as equivalent to the 10+2 system by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU)Higher Secondary Certificate Vocational ExaminationA Diploma recognised by AICTE or a State board of technical education of at least 3 years duration.For more details, one can go to the official website.
