JEE Main 2026 — Joint Entrance Examination (Main) Free Online Mock Test Series

The Joint Entrance Examination (Main) is a national-level computer-based entrance exam conducted for admission to various undergraduate engineering and architecture courses in India. It is the gateway for admissions into prestigious National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs). Additionally, JEE Main serves as the qualifying exam for JEE Advanced, which is required for admission into the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). The exam is known for its rigorous testing of concepts in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, requiring both high conceptual clarity and rapid problem-solving skills.

Conducted by: National Testing Agency (NTA) | Pay Scale: Average CTC ₹8 - 15 LPA for NITs; can go up to ₹1 Crore+ (domestic/international) for top branches

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Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) (75 Questions, 300 Marks, 180 Mins)

  • Physics (25 Questions) — Mechanics: Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Work, Energy and Power, Rotational Motion, Gravitation | Thermal Physics: Thermodynamics, Kinetic Theory of Gases | Electromagnetism: Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetic Effects of Current, Electromagnetic Induction, AC Circuits | Optics and Modern Physics: Ray Optics, Wave Optics, Dual Nature of Matter, Atoms and Nuclei, Electronic Devices
  • Chemistry (25 Questions) — Physical Chemistry: Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry, Atomic Structure, Chemical Thermodynamics, Chemical Kinetics, Solutions | Inorganic Chemistry: Classification of Elements, p-Block Elements, d- and f-Block Elements, Coordination Compounds | Organic Chemistry: Basic Principles, Hydrocarbons, Compounds containing Halogens, Oxygen and Nitrogen, Biomolecules
  • Mathematics (25 Questions) — Algebra: Sets, Relations and Functions, Complex Numbers, Matrices and Determinants, Permutations and Combinations, Binomial Theorem | Calculus: Limit, Continuity and Differentiability, Integral Calculus, Differential Equations | Coordinate Geometry: Straight Lines, Conic Sections, Three Dimensional Geometry, Vector Algebra | Statistics and Trigonometry: Statistics and Probability, Trigonometry

JEE Main Previous Year Cut-Off Marks

Stage / YearOC / GenBC / OBCSCST
202493.2379.6760.0946.69
202390.7773.6151.9737.23
202288.4167.0043.0826.77

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good percentile in JEE Main?

A percentile above 98 is considered excellent and usually secures a seat in top NITs with a preferred branch like Computer Science. A percentile above 93-95 is generally required to clear the general cutoff for JEE Advanced.

Can I give JEE Main 4 times a year?

No, the NTA currently conducts JEE Main only twice a year (usually in January and April). Candidates can attempt both sessions, and the better of the two NTA scores will be used for ranking.

Is the 75% criteria applicable for NITs/IITs?

Yes, candidates must secure at least 75% marks in their class 12th board exams (65% for SC/ST) or be in the top 20 percentile of their respective boards to be eligible for admission to NITs, IIITs, and IITs.

Are NCERT books enough for JEE Main?

NCERT is crucial, especially for Chemistry (Inorganic and Organic), where many questions are direct. However, for Physics and Mathematics, NCERT is not sufficient; students must practice higher-level problems from standard reference books (like H.C. Verma, Cengage) and past year papers.

Is there negative marking for numerical value type questions?

Yes, starting from 2022, the NTA introduced negative marking for numerical value type questions. Incorrect answers will result in a deduction of 1 mark.