Engineering in India · CHECKED 2026-09-22

JEE Main format & timing

Support admission to participating Indian engineering institutions and the qualifying pathway to JEE Advanced where applicable.

What the test involves

Verified 2026 Paper 1 is computer based, with physics, chemistry and mathematics.

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Physics

Within total time

25 questions

Chemistry

Within total time

25 questions

Mathematics

Within total time

25 questions

Paper 1 has 75 questions in three hours: each subject has 20 multiple-choice and five numerical-value questions.

Scores and what happens next

NTA percentile is not the same as percentage marks.
A short practice result cannot predict an NTA percentile, counselling rank or seat.
JEE Advanced eligibility adds separate conditions.

Official sources

Exam guide checked 2026-09-22; registration references checked 2026-09-29. Check the provider before booking; dates, formats and acceptance can change.

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