About JEE Main
JEE Main is an examination route associated with National Testing Agency. Use this guide to organise your research, then confirm current rules on the official portal before applying.
Start with eligibility
Class 12 or equivalent with the subject combination required for the chosen engineering or architecture programme. Passing-year limits and institute admission rules must be checked in the current bulletin.
Plan your preparation
Build concepts from Class 11 and 12. Practise numerical problems without looking at solutions, then record the error and redo it after three days. Alternate chapter tests with mixed timed practice.
Your exam checklist
- Read the current official bulletin and programme requirements.
- Record application, correction, admit-card and exam dates.
- Build a topic checklist using the notified syllabus.
- Practise, review mistakes and revise on a weekly schedule.
- Check whether counselling or university applications are separate.
Frequently asked questions
Where should I check the latest information?
Use the official National Testing Agency portal linked below. Current official notices take priority over summaries and previous-cycle information.
Can I download free practice resources?
Yes. Open the sample-papers tab for an original Degree Mantra foundation practice set with explanations. Use official sources for previous examination papers.
Official source: National Testing Agency ↗
Reviewed 24 September 2026. Re-check before applying.