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JEE Main 2026: Complete Preparation Guide, PYQs & Free Mock Tests

Everything a Class 12 student or dropper needs to crack JEE Main 2026 — chapter-wise previous year questions from 2002 to 2025, full-length NTA-pattern mock tests, syllabus with weightage, a daily challenge feed, and weak-area analysis after every test. No coaching fees, no cluttered PDFs. Just structured practice that compounds.

JEE Main at a glance

Conducting bodyNational Testing Agency (NTA)
SessionsTwo — typically January/February and April
ModeComputer-Based Test (CBT)
SubjectsPhysics, Chemistry, Mathematics
Questions75 (25 per subject — 20 MCQ + 5 numerical)
Total marks300
Duration3 hours
Marking+4 correct, −1 incorrect MCQ, 0 unattempted
Official sitejeemain.nta.nic.in

Key dates

Session 1

Typically late January / early February

Exact dates released with the NTA information bulletin

Session 2

Typically April

Best of the two NTA scores is used for ranking

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Frequently asked questions

When will JEE Main 2026 be held?

JEE Main 2026 is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in two sessions — typically Session 1 in late January / early February and Session 2 in April. Exact dates are released on the official NTA website. Candidates can appear in both sessions and the best of the two NTA scores is used for final ranking.

What is the JEE Main 2026 exam pattern?

Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) has 75 questions across Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics — 25 per subject, with 20 MCQs and 5 numerical-answer questions each. Total marks are 300, duration is 3 hours, and the marking scheme is +4 for a correct answer and −1 for an incorrect MCQ (0 for unattempted).

How many questions should I practise for JEE Main?

Quality matters more than a round number. Aim to cover the full syllabus with chapter-wise PYQs from 2002–2025 plus curated practice sets, then layer in full-length mocks. exam.fit organises every chapter so you can work through it systematically instead of chasing random question banks.

Is exam.fit free for JEE Main aspirants?

Yes, the core exam.fit experience — daily practice, chapter-wise PYQs and standard mock tests — is free. You can sign in with Google and start practising immediately without paying.

What is a good score in JEE Main 2026?

Scores above 250/300 typically correspond to a 99+ percentile and a shot at top NITs and IIITs. For a realistic NIT seat in core branches, aim for 200+/300. Percentile-to-rank mapping varies by session, so track your position on full-length mocks rather than a single target number.

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