JEE Main Paper 2 2026 Exam Dates, Criteria, Seats, Admission and Registration Process

Summary: Know key updates for JEE Main Paper 2 Exam 2026 Session 2: crucial exam dates, eligibility, and unique exam patterns. Dive into session-wise details, application processes, and expert preparation tips. Stay ahead with essential insights on eligibility, pattern, and more for B.Arch and B.Planning. Ready for a successful academic leap? Uncover more inside!

Have you ever wondered what paper 1 and paper 2 in JEE main or what JEE main paper 2 means? JEE Main Exam Paper 2 is conducted in two sessions in the months of January and April, respectively. Keep reading to know more. 

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Latest Update

Session 1:

• NTA opened the registrations for JEE Main Paper 2 (Session 1) on 31 Oct ' 25 
• Last date of registration for session 1 is 27 Nov ' 25
• JEE Main Admit Card (session 1) will release by 3rd or 4th week of January 2026 (tentatively)
• Session 1 Exam Date: January 21 to January 30, 2026

Session 2:

• Online Submission of Application Form - Last week of January 2026 onwards
• Dates of Examination - Between 01 - 10 April 2026

JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Notification PDF

The National Testing Agency has published official JEE Main 2026 Paper Session 2 notifications. Let's have a look at the timeline around the official notifications.  

Here are some key highlights of the JEE Main Paper 2 Exam Date notification 2026:

Note: The dates mentioned here are tentative except for the JEE B.Arch exam date 2026. 

• The online application process for the JEE main paper 2 session began on February 2, 2026. 
• All applicants must submit the applications by the last week of March 2026, along with the application fee.
• The Maths and Aptitude Test for JEE main exam paper 2 will be taken online, while the Drawing Tests (Part 3) will be taken offline on an A4-size sheet.
• Paper 2 consists of two parts: Paper 2A is conducted for B. Arch programs, while Paper 2B is conducted for B. Planning programs.
• The exam is conducted in Hindi and English.
• You must submit only one application form for each session. The exam conducting body will not accept any form if you submit multiple forms for each session.

Refer: Aptitude test questions for JEE Main Paper 2

Note: This notification link is for the year 2026 and will be updated once the official notice comes out. Please keep coming here to ensure you are not missing out on the latest JEE Main Paper 2 Exam 2026updates. 

JEE Main 2024 Paper 2 Notification PDF Download

What are Paper 1 and Paper 2 in JEE Mains?

Details of JEE Main Paper 2 and 1 in JEE Mains are provided below:

1. Paper 1 is for engineering aspirants (B.E./B.Tech) and covers Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. It's a computer-based test.

2. Paper 2 is split into two parts:

• Paper 2A (B.Arch) for architecture aspirants includes Mathematics, Aptitude, and Drawing tests.
• Paper 2B (B.Planning) for planning aspirants includes Mathematics, Aptitude, and Planning-based questions.

Check: How to prepare for JEE mains in 6 months 

JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Dates

Check out the JEE Main 2 Paper Exam Dates 2026 in the tables below. 

JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Exam Date for Session 1 (January Session)

JEE Main Paper 2 2026 Date for Session 2 (April Session)

Check out the table below to learn all the important events related to the May session for the JEE Main 2 Paper exam.

EVENTS	DATES (Tentative)
Online Submission of Application Form	Last week of January 2026 onwards
Last date for successful transaction of prescribed Application Fee	March 2026
Announcement of the City of Examination	March 2026
Downloading Admit Cards from the NTA website	3-5 days before the actual date of the Examination
Dates of Examination	April 2026 (Expected)
Display of Question Paper attempted by the Candidate and Answer Keys for inviting challenges	To be displayed on the NTA website
Declaration of Result	April 2026 (Expected)

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Stay updated: JEE Main Paper 2 (B Arch) Exam Date 2026

JEE Main Paper 2 2026 Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the JEE Main exam, you must fulfil the eligibility criteria regarding nationality and educational qualification.

Go through the JEE Main Paper 2 Eligibility Criteria regarding age limit, educational qualification, state of eligibility, and nationality from the post below.

Eligibility Particulars	Details
Age	No minimum or maximum age limit
Qualifying Exam	Candidates should have passed class 12 in 2024 or 2025 or appearing in the exam in 2026
Class 12 percentage	No minimum or maximum percentage required in class 12 for appearing in JEE Main 2026
Combination of subjects in the qualifying exam	For B.Arch Mathematics Physics Chemistry For B.Plan Mathematics
Number of attempts	Students can appear in the JEE Main for 3 consecutive year from the year of passing class 12

Age Limit

As per the official notification, there is no age limit to apply for the JEE Main Exam Paper 2 Exam. However, you may be required to satisfy the age criteria set by the institute to which you are willing to take admission.

Nationality

• Both Indian nationals and international applicants are eligible to apply for the exam.

Qualification

• You must have passed class 12 or its equivalent in 2024 or 2026 from a recognized board or university. (or)
• You can apply if you appear for your class 12 exams in 2026. (or)
• You must have completed the Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Institute of Open Schooling with a minimum of five subjects.
• You must have passed any Public School/ Board/ University examination in India or any foreign country that is recognized as equivalent to the 10+2 system by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). (or)
• You must have completed a Diploma recognized by AICTE or a State board of technical education of at least 3 years. (or)
• Suppose you have completed class 12 or an equivalent exam outside India. In that case, you must hold a certificate of High School Examination from Cambridge University or an International Baccalaureate Diploma from the International Baccalaureate Office, Geneva.
• You should produce a certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) to the effect that the examination you have passed is equivalent to the Class 12 Examination if you have passed the qualifying exam outside India.

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State Of Eligibility

• You must fill out the state eligibility code during the JEE main paper 2 registration process.
• The state eligibility code will not depend upon the native or residence place.
• If you have passed or appeared for Class 12 from NIOS, you should select the State of Eligibility according to the State in which the study Centre is located.
• For the Indian nationals passing the 12^th level from Nepal/Bhutan, the state code of eligibility will be determined based on the permanent address of India provided on the passport.

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JEE Main Paper 2 Application Form

The entire JEE Main Paper 2 Application Process will be conducted online. Four stages are involved in the application process: registration, Filling out the application form, uploading documents, and Payment of the fee. 

• Visit the official website of JEE Main, i.e. www.jeemain.nta.nic.in
• Click the "Apply for JEE Main 2026" option on the homepage.
• Enter all the basic details, such as name, email address, etc., and click on the "Submit" button.
• You will receive an acknowledgement on your registered mobile and email. 
• Re-login to the website and fill in all the required details like academic details, personal details, etc.
• Click on "Save and proceed" to the next section. 
• Upload your passport-size photograph and signature in the specified format.
• Pay the application fee as per your category.
• Take a printout of the application form for future reference.

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JEE Main Paper 2 2026 Application Fee

Papers	Category	Application Fee
		Exam Center in India	Exam Center Outside India
B.Arch or B.Planning	Gen/Gen-EWS/ OBC-NCL	Boys – Rs.1000 Girls – Rs.800	Boys – Rs.5000 Girls – Rs.4000
	SC/ ST/ PwD	Boys – Rs.500 Girls – Rs.500	Boys – Rs.2500 Girls – Rs.2500
	Third Gender	Rs. 500	Rs. 3000
Both B.Arch & B.Planning	Gen/Gen-EWS/ OBC-NCL	Boys – Rs.2000 Girls – Rs.1600	Boys – Rs.10000 Girls – Rs.8000
	SC/ ST/ PwD	Boys – Rs.1000 Girls – Rs.1000	Boys – Rs.5000 Girls – Rs.5000
	Third Gender	Rs. 1000	Rs. 5000

Refer: JEE Main Counselling 2026

JEE Main Paper 2 2026 Exam Pattern

• As per the new JEE Main Paper 2 Exam pattern, both B. Arch and B. Planning papers are conducted online except for the Drawing section in JEE Main B.Arch.
• JEE Mains B.Arch paper will be conducted Offline (Drawing Test) and Online (Mathematics and Aptitude). The exam will last 3 Hours (180 Minutes).
• Mathematics and aptitude sections consist of objective-type questions. The questions in the drawing test are designed to test your drawing and sketching skills.

JEE Main Exam Paper 2 B.Arch Exam Pattern

Check out the table below to learn the detailed exam pattern of the JEE Main Paper 2

Particulars	BArch Exam Pattern
Exam mode	Online (Mathematics and Aptitude) and offline (Drawing test)
Number of sections and subjects	3 (Drawing, Mathematics, and Aptitude)
Duration of exam	3 hours (180 minutes) 4 hours for PwD candidates
Sections	Mathematics (Part I) 20 Aptitude Test (Part II) 50 Drawing Test (Part III) 02
Number of questions	82
Type of questions	Mathematics and Aptitude: Objective type questions Drawing: Questions to test the candidate’s drawing and sketching skills
JEE Main Total Marks	400 marks (Drawing section will be of a total of 100 marks, marking of every question will be given along with it)
Language of paper	Assamese, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu in addition to Hindi, English, and Gujarati

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JEE Main Paper 2 B.Planning Exam Pattern

Particulars	BPlanning Exam Pattern
Exam mode	Online (Mathematics and Aptitude) and (Planning Based Questions)
Number of sections and subjects	3 (Mathematics, Aptitude, and planning Based Questions)
Duration of exam	3 hours (180 minutes) 4 hours for PwD candidates
Sections	Mathematics: 20 questions Aptitude: 50 Planning Based Questions: 25
Number of questions	105
Type of questions	Mathematics and Aptitude Planning-Based Questions - Multiple Choice Questions
JEE Main Total Marks	400
Language of paper	Assamese, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu in addition to Hindi, English, and Gujarati

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JEE Main Paper 2 2026 Syllabus (B.Arch)

JEE Main Paper 2 (B.Arch) evaluates a student’s Mathematics, Aptitude, and Drawing skills. The JEE Mains Paper 2 syllabus aligns with both NCERT Class 11–12 fundamentals and architecture-specific spatial and design reasoning.

Below is the complete subject-wise JEE Main Paper 2 syllabus for the B.Arch program along with important topics and types of questions asked in the exam.

1. Mathematics Syllabus for JEE Main Paper 2 (B.Arch)

Maths Unit	Important Topics	Type of Questions Asked
Algebra	Quadratic equations, Progressions, Permutations & Combinations, Binomial theorem	Single correct MCQs, numerical value problems
Geometry (2D & 3D)	Coordinate geometry, Straight lines, Conic sections (Circles, Parabola, Ellipse, Hyperbola), 3D geometry (Direction ratios, Distance, Plane)	Figure-based MCQs, direction/position questions
Trigonometry	Trigonometric identities, Heights & Distances, Trigonometric equations	Value-based MCQs, conceptual questions
Calculus	Limits, Continuity, Differentiation, Applications of derivatives, Basic integration, Area under curve	Numerical aptitude and conceptual graph-based questions
Vectors	Vector addition, dot product, cross product, scalar triple product	MCQs involving geometric interpretation
Matrices & Determinants	Types of matrices, Determinants, Inverse, Rank	Simple calculation and concept-based questions
Statistics	Mean, Median, Mode, Standard deviation, Probability	Formula-based and interpretation questions
Set Theory & Relations	Basic sets, Venn diagrams, Relations & functions	Diagram/logic-based MCQsPrectice

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2. General Aptitude Syllabus for JEE Main Paper 2 (B.Arch)

Aptitude Area	Important Topics	Type of Questions Asked
Spatial Ability	3D visualization, mental rotation, shape patterns	Cube rotations, unfolded nets, hidden views
Architectural Awareness	Famous buildings & architects, building materials, structures	GK-style MCQs (concept-based, not memory-heavy)
Observation & Pattern Recognition	Pattern completion, odd-one-out, object analysis	Visual reasoning MCQs
Analytical Reasoning	Sequencing, analogy, classification	Logical reasoning MCQs
Mathematical Reasoning	Series, coding-decoding	Number/figure pattern questions
Visualization Skills	Imagining objects in space, drawings, transformations	Mental folding, isometric views
Directions & Distances	Directions, mapping, perspectives	Pictorial MCQs
Basic Architectural Concepts	Scale & proportion, textures, 2D–3D relationships	Concept-based logic questions

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3. Drawing Syllabus for JEE Main Paper 2 (B.Arch)

Drawing Component	Important Topics	Type of Questions Asked
2D Design	Creating shapes, patterns, geometrical layouts	Design composition tasks
3D Composition	3D forms, shading, perspective	Draw a 3D object from a prompt
Perspective Drawing	One-point, two-point perspective, eye-level, vanishing point	Draw everyday scenes (room, street, monument)
Sketching Ability	Clean lines, proportion, scale	Still life sketching tasks
Familiar Objects	Chair, bottle, mobile, room, table	Freehand drawing with correct perspective
Scene & Environment Drawing	Market scene, park, classroom	Creative scene depiction
Creative Imagination & Visualisation	Storyboarding, concept drawing	Illustration-based questions
Shading & Light	Tonal values, shadows, textures	Render given objects realistically

Quick Notes for Students

• Maths & Aptitude are conducted online (MCQ + Numerical).
• Drawing Test is conducted offline (pen/pencil on paper).
• Drawing carries the highest weightage for architecture aspirants.

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JEE Main Paper 2 Previous Year Question Papers (B.Arch)

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JEE Main Paper 2 2026 Preparation Tips

Generally, most of you might be preparing for the JEE Main 2 Paper and the board examination. But some of you might be struggling to compensate for both syllabi.

To make it easier, we have provided a few preparation tips for the JEE Main Paper 2 exam that experts curate.

Each one of your study timings may vary. Prepare a proper study plan that includes the entire syllabus at the appropriate time of your convenience. Make sure to complete the tasks planned for each day without postponing them.

The important topics in the mathematics subject area of 12th grade are. So, try to solve more questions from the Mathematics subject along with your board's preparation.

Practice is the key to scoring good marks in the drawing section. Try to solve more and more drawing questions from the previous year's question papers.

JEE Main Paper 2 Books 2026

Many books are available offline and online for JEE Main Exam Paper 2 Exam. However, choosing the best book is vital in qualifying for the exam.

Check out the table below for the best books for JEE Main Paper 2 exam.

Subject	Book Name
Mathematics	Mathematics for Class 11 & 12 by R.D.Sharma
Reasoning	Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S.Aggarwal
Architecture	Steps to Architecture: B. Arch (NATA/JEE) Main Exam Guide by Nimish Madan
Element of Dynamics Part I & II	S. L. Loney

JEE Main Paper 2 2026 Exam Analysis

• The exam was difficult, as per the previous year's JEE Main Exam Paper 2 analysis. Drawing and aptitude were easy, while the maths section was tough. 
• There were more questions from the 11th standard syllabus, and Mathematics was difficult.
• In the General Aptitude section, there were questions such as explaining the 3D images, viewing the structure of a building from the top, and matching it with the options. 
• In AAT, most of the questions were asked from the GK of the Chandigarh location. A few questions were from the Union Territory and capital. Few from Rock Garden City and Match the following questions from Burj Kalifa.

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JEE Main Paper 2 2026 Admit Card 

An admit card is a mandatory document that can be carried to the exam hall without fail. NTA will release the JEE Main Paper 2 2026 Admit Card for session 3 on the official website. You can download the admit card by using your registration number and password.

• Visit the official website of JEE.
• On the Home page, click on the "JEE Mains Admit Card" login tab
• Enter your application number and password
• Click on the "Submit button
• The admit card will be displayed on the screen
• Download the admit card and save it for future reference

JEE Main Paper 2 2026 Exam Day Instructions

National Testing Agency has released JEE Main Paper 2 Exam Day Instructions that everyone must follow on the exam day.

• Ensure to reach the centre at least half an hour before the reporting time. 
• Do not carry a Camera, Calculator, Mobile, Purse, Jewellery, Watch, etc., to the exam centre.
• You must carry the admit card and other important documents to the exam hall without fail.
• If you belong to the PwD category, you must carry the certificate issued by the competent authority to the exam hall.
• If you are available for the scribe facility, you and the scribe must wear masks.
• Try to avoid wearing clothes that have too many pockets.
• If you are a diabetic student, you can carry sugar tablets, fruits like bananas, apples, oranges, and transparent water bottles.

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JEE Main Exam Paper 2 2026 Results

National Testing Agency will publish the result. The JEE Main Paper 2 Result will be released as a PDF. You can be able to download the results only in online mode.

You can follow the steps mentioned below while downloading the result.

• Visit the official website of JEE Main 
• Click on the "JEE Main Result" button
• Enter your application number and date of birth
• After clicking on ‘Submit’, a new screen will appear containing JEE Main 2026 paper 2 result
• Download the result page and take a print for future reference

JEE Main Paper 2 Cut Off 2024 (For Reference)

The cut-off marks will be released in the form of opening and closing ranks. To determine the JEE Main Paper 2 Cut Off, various factors will be considered, such as the number of students who appeared for the exam, the difficulty level of the exam, the number of available seats for JEE Main, the previous year's cut-off, etc.

Check out the table below to know the previous cut-off of the JEE Main Exam Paper 2 exam.

Category	JEE Main Cut-off 2024
CRL - Unreserved (UR)	100.0000000 to 93.2362181
OBC-NCL	93.2312696 to 79.6757881
SC	93.2312696 to 60.0923182
ST	93.2312696 to 46.6975840
UR-PwD	93.2041331 to 0.0018700

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Conclusion

In conclusion, JEE Main Paper 2 has been a great learning experience for all the students who have taken part in it. The paper will test your knowledge and understanding in various topics like Mathematics, Aptitude and drawing. Clearing JEE Mains paper 2 should not be difficult with the right preparation strategies! 

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