The Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Date for session 2025-26 has been announced by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on their official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. NTA conducts the JEE Main 2025 in two sessions in January and April respectively. Candidates interested in appearing for the exam have to apply for JEE Main Registration 2025 which began on October 28, 2024.
The JEE Main is a computer based test that serves as a gateway for admission to engineering and architecture programs like BTech and B.Arch in prestigious universities and technical institutes in India. Candidates who qualify in the JEE Exam can get admission to renowned institutes such as the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) and National Institute of Technology (NIT).
JEE Main Session 1 Exam Date 2025
The JEE Main is conducted in two sessions annually and candidates can appear for both the sessions. In this case, the session with the higher score will be considered for qualification. Candidates can check the JEE Main 1 Date below.
Exam | Dates of Exam |
JEE Main 2025 Session 1 | January 22 to January 31, 2025 |
JEE Main Session 2 Exam Date 2025
Aspirants can check the JEE Main Session 2 Schedule 2025 here.
Exam | Dates of Exam |
JEE Main 2025 Session 2 | April 1 to 8, 2024 |
Read more:
JEE Main Exam Pattern 2025 | JEE Main Preparation 2025 |
JEE Main Eligibility 2025
The NTA will release eligibility criteria regarding educational qualifications and nationality for candidates taking the JEE Main 2025. While there is no age restriction for the exam itself, candidates must meet the age requirements of the institutions they wish to apply to. To gain admission to IITs or other institutes, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria of securing 75% marks in their 10+2 examination.
Aspirants can check the JEE Main Eligibility 2025 details here.
- Candidate must’ve passed the final 10+2 examination conducted by any recognised Central or State Board.
- Only candidates who completed their Class 12 or equivalent examination in 2023, 2024, or who are scheduled to do so in 2025 are eligible to take the JEE Main Exam 2025.