JEE (Main) – 2026 Session 2 Successfully Conducted Across India and Abroad

Key Highlights

• Conducting Authority: National Testing Agency (NTA)
• Examination Dates: 02, 04, 05, 06, 07, and 08 April 2026
• Format/Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
• Global Footprint: Approximately 566 exam centres across 304 cities in India and 14 cities abroad
• Total Attendance: Around 11.23 lakh candidates appeared
• Aadhaar Verification: Successful 97% authentication rate across papers

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has successfully announced that the JEE (Main) – 2026 Session 2 Successfully Conducted Across India and Abroad phase has been successfully completed. Held in a highly secure and structured Computer-Based Test (CBT) environment, this massive nationwide assessment evaluated engineering and architecture aspirants at over 500 exam centres worldwide.

Throughout the operational lifecycle of this session, NTA showed great responsiveness by addressing distinct domestic and international administrative challenges. Proactive scheduling changes were made to coordinate with local administrations in Manipur, resolve power-related issues in Riyadh, and support students in unstable Middle Eastern regions. Understanding how to apply for JEE (Main) – 2026 Session 2 Successfully Conducted Across India and Abroad next-stage actions is crucial for students eager to access answer keys, check their response sheets, and prepare for the final results.

• Examination Dates: Conducted successfully on 02, 04, 05, 06, 07, and 08 April 2026.
• Registration Timeline: Original registration ran from 01 February to 25 February 2026; reopened on 12 and 13 March 2026 based on candidate representations.
• Admit Card Releases: Issued in structured phases on 29 March 2026 and 01 April 2026.
• Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) Statistics:
  • Domestic Registrations: ~11.06 lakh candidates
  • International Registrations: 4,229 candidates
  • Approximate Attendance: 93%
  • Aadhaar Authentication: ~97%
• Paper 2 (B.Arch./B.Planning) Statistics:
  • Domestic Registrations: ~54,953 candidates
  • International Registrations: 270 candidates
  • Approximate Attendance: 73%
  • Aadhaar Authentication: ~97%
• Critical Administrative Adjustments:
  • Riyadh Centre Power Disruption: Rescheduled successfully from 05 April to 06 and 08 April 2026.
  • Middle East Conflicts: Affected candidates received rescheduling and centre relocations facilitated by Indian Missions abroad.
  • CBSE Board Overlap: Exam timetables adjusted individually to prevent any clashes with CBSE Class XII Board exams.
  • Manipur Situation: Smooth operations maintained despite regional internet constraints and local disruptions.

For students navigating the post-examination phase, here are the official steps to check your responses, raise queries, and access results:

1. Visit the official NTA JEE portal at https://jeemain.nta.nic.in or reference the corporate site at www.nta.ac.in.
2. Locate the link for the "Administered Question Papers for JEE (Main) – 2026 Session 2," which will be uploaded in the public domain by 09 April 2026.
3. Access your specific "Provisional Answer Key and Response Sheets" for Paper 1, expected to go live by 11 April 2026.
4. To challenge any item in the provisional key, submit your objections through the online challenge window prior to the official deadline.
5. Pay the required non-refundable processing fee of \u20b9200 per challenged question using the online gateway payment methods.
6. Retrieve your final scores when the Paper 1 results are declared, which is expected to occur on or before 20 April 2026.