NTA has now officially announced that even if the JEE Main 2026 dates conflict with other exams, they won’t be changed. The announcement was contained in the JEE Main 2026 FAQs which answered the most recurring questions from students. If you’re among the candidates getting ready for JEE Main 2026, then this news affects your preparation directly.
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 is going to be conducted from January 21 to 30 and Session 2 from April 2 to 9. As per the policy of the NTA, the dates or shifts of the JEE Main exam will not be changed even if there is a clash with any State or National-level exam. This means the policy demands that students check in advance for clashes in exams.
JEE Main 2026 Exam Dates: Official Schedule at a Glance
JEE Main 2026 will be conducted in two sessions. The tentative dates for Session 1 are January 21 to 30, 2026 while Session 2 will be held from April 2 to 9, 2026. These dates have been confirmed from the NTA’s official FAQs and information bulletin.
The city intimation slip will be released in the first week of January, containing the exam city and date. The shift timing will be mentioned on the admit card. There is no slot booking; the computer will allocate slots randomly.
| Session | Exam Dates | Key Milestone |
| Session 1 | Jan 21-30, 2026 | City intimation: First week Jan |
| Session 2 | Apr 2-9, 2026 | Admit card: Closer to dates |
This table will give you a quick overview. Students with multiple exams should check the calendar now.
Conclusion
NTA confirms that the JEE Main 2026 exam dates will not be changed even in the case of a clash- this is final. To avoid a clash with the JEE Main exam date, check your calendar now and begin preparation. Take both sessions for an excellent score.
