Archive · 31 Jan 2026
JEE Main 2026 Updates: Cutoffs, Session 2 Registration
The JEE Main 2026 exam happened from January 21 to 28, 2026.
Experts think the cut-off marks might go up a little bit compared to last year.
The physics and chemistry parts were moderately difficult, but maths will be really important for the top students.
The official cut-off will be announced by the NTA after the second session in April 2026.
This small increase is because the exam was a bit easier than before, but not too much.
Additionally, the NTA has announced that the registration for JEE Main 2026 Session 2 will open from February 1 to 25, 2026.
Candidates can also challenge the provisional answer key for Session 1 from February 4 to 5, 2026, and the final results for Session 1 will be declared by February 12, 2026.
JEE Main 2026 cut-off marks expected to rise slightly due to moderate exam difficulty.
Physics and chemistry sections were moderately difficult, with mathematics being a key factor for top percentiles.
Official cut-off to be announced by NTA after the conclusion of JEE Main 2026 session 2 in April.
Registration for JEE Main 2026 Session 2 to open from February 1 to 25, 2026.
Answer challenge window for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 from February 4 to 5, 2026, with final results to be declared by February 12, 2026.
- Who
- Candidates who took the JEE Main 2026
- What
- Expected slight increase in JEE Main cut-off marks and percentiles, and updates on Session 2 registration and Session 1 results
- When
- January 21 to 28, 2026 (exam period), February 1 to 25, 2026 (Session 2 registration), February 4 to 5, 2026 (answer challenge window), By February 12, 2026 (final result declaration)
- Where
- India (NTA)
- Why
- Moderate difficulty of the physics and chemistry sections, with mathematics being a key factor
- Exam Period (Session 1)
- January 21 to 28, 2026
- Expected Difficulty
- Moderate
- Announcing Authority
- National Testing Agency (NTA)
- Key Factor for Top Percentiles
- Performance in Mathematics
- Expected Cutoff Change
- Slight Increase
- Session 2 Registration Period
- February 1 to 25, 2026
- Answer Challenge Window (Session 1)
- February 4 to 5, 2026
- Final Result Declaration (Session 1)
- By February 12, 2026
Sources
JEE Main Result 2026: What can be the expected cut-off for JEE Advanced this year?
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Registration Likely Today or Tomorrow; Check Dates, Steps and FAQs
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Answer Challenge Window To Open On Feb 4, Final Result On Feb 12
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Registration To Begin On Feb 1, Says Exam Body NTA
JEE Main Session Two 2026: Registration to begin from Feb 1 at jeemain.nta.nic.in
