{"id":939,"date":"2026-07-15T13:35:45","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T08:05:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topnews.in\/hindi\/?p=939"},"modified":"2026-07-15T17:18:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T11:48:11","slug":"jee-main-2026-exam-dates-eligibility-syllabus-complete","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topnews.in\/hindi\/07939\/","title":{"rendered":"JEE Main 2026: Exam Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus \u091c\u0947\u0908\u0908 \u092e\u0947\u0928 2026 \u092a\u0930\u0940\u0915\u094d\u0937\u093e \u0915\u0940 \u0924\u093e\u0930\u0940\u0916\u0947\u0902, \u092f\u094b\u0917\u094d\u092f\u0924\u093e, \u0938\u093f\u0932\u0947\u092c\u0938"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"jm-page\">\n<style>\n.jm-page{\n  --jm-blue-900:#0b2f6b;\n  --jm-blue-700:#12489c;\n  --jm-blue-600:#1a56db;\n  --jm-blue-500:#2f6fee;\n  --jm-blue-100:#e8f0ff;\n  --jm-blue-50:#f4f8ff;\n  --jm-ink:#101828;\n  --jm-grey:#475467;\n  --jm-line:#d9e4f7;\n  --jm-radius:14px;\n  font-family:\"Segoe 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href=\"#overview\">Overview<\/a>\n  <a href=\"#dates\">Key Dates<\/a>\n  <a href=\"#eligibility\">Eligibility<\/a>\n  <a href=\"#syllabus\">Syllabus<\/a>\n  <a href=\"#pattern\">Exam Pattern<\/a>\n  <a href=\"#application\">Application<\/a>\n  <a href=\"#admitcard\">Admit Card<\/a>\n  <a href=\"#prep\">Preparation Tips<\/a>\n  <a href=\"#cutoff\">Cut-off<\/a>\n  <a href=\"#counselling\">Counselling<\/a>\n  <a href=\"#faqs\">FAQs<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- UPDATE CALLOUT -->\n<div class=\"jm-callout\">\n  <h3>Latest Update \u2014 Session 2, 2026<\/h3>\n  <ul>\n    <li>The Session 2 result has been declared, and candidates can retrieve their scorecards using their application number and password.<\/li>\n    <li>The scorecard reflects the normalised percentile, All India Rank, and JEE Advanced qualification status; the top 2.5 lakh rank holders become eligible for JEE Advanced.<\/li>\n    <li>Session 2 admit cards were issued in phases beginning March 29, 2026, starting with the earliest exam dates.<\/li>\n    <li>The city intimation slip, released on March 21, 2026, is not valid for exam-day entry and is separate from the admit card.<\/li>\n    <li>Session 2 (Paper 1) was held on April 2, 4, 5, 6, and 8, 2026; Paper 2 (B.Arch\/B.Planning) was held on April 7, 2026.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- OVERVIEW -->\n<div class=\"jm-section\" id=\"overview\">\n  <h2>What Is JEE Main 2026?<\/h2>\n  <p>The Joint Entrance Examination (Main) 2026 is a national-level entrance test conducted by the National Testing Agency for admission into undergraduate engineering and architecture programmes across India. With the exception of the drawing component of Paper 2, the exam is delivered entirely in computer-based format.<\/p>\n  <p>The examination is structured into two distinct papers:<\/p>\n  <ul>\n    <li><strong>Paper 1<\/strong> \u2014 for admission into B.E.\/B.Tech programmes, testing Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics based on the Class 11 and 12 curriculum.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Paper 2<\/strong> \u2014 for admission into B.Arch and B.Planning programmes, split into Paper 2A (Mathematics, Aptitude, and Drawing) and Paper 2B (Mathematics, Aptitude, and Planning).<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- KEY DATES \/ HIGHLIGHTS -->\n<div class=\"jm-section\" id=\"dates\">\n  <h2>JEE Main 2026 at a Glance<\/h2>\n  <div class=\"jm-table-wrap\">\n    <table class=\"jm-table\">\n      <tr><th>Particulars<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>Conducting body<\/td><td>National Testing Agency (NTA)<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>Exam level<\/td><td>National<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>Frequency<\/td><td>Twice a year (January and April sessions)<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>Exam mode<\/td><td>Computer-based test; drawing section of B.Arch is pen-and-paper<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>Session 1 application window<\/td><td>October 31 \u2013 November 27, 2025<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>Session 2 application window<\/td><td>February 1 \u2013 February 25, 2026 (reopened March 12\u201313, 2026)<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>Session 1 exam dates<\/td><td>January 21, 22, 23, 24, 28 &amp; 29, 2026<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>Session 2 exam dates<\/td><td>April 2, 4, 5, 6 &amp; 8, 2026 (Paper 1); April 7, 2026 (Paper 2)<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>Session 1 result<\/td><td>February 16, 2026<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>Session 2 result<\/td><td>April 20, 2026 (declared)<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>Papers offered<\/td><td>B.E.\/B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Planning<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>Duration<\/td><td>3 hours (3.5 hours for combined B.Arch + B.Planning)<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>Total marks<\/td><td>B.E.\/B.Tech: 300 | B.Arch &amp; B.Planning: 400<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>Marking scheme<\/td><td>+4 for each correct answer, \u22121 for each incorrect answer, no penalty for unattempted or numerical-value questions<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>Medium of exam<\/td><td>English, Hindi, Urdu, and regional languages<\/td><\/tr>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- ELIGIBILITY -->\n<div class=\"jm-section\" id=\"eligibility\">\n  <h2>Eligibility Criteria<\/h2>\n  <p>Before beginning the application process, candidates should confirm they meet the following conditions:<\/p>\n  <div class=\"jm-cards\">\n    <div class=\"jm-card\"><span class=\"jm-card-num\">1<\/span><h4>Nationality<\/h4><p>Open to Indian citizens; NRIs, PIOs, OCIs, and foreign nationals may also apply.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"jm-card\"><span class=\"jm-card-num\">2<\/span><h4>Academic Qualification<\/h4><p>Candidates who passed or are appearing in Class 12 (or equivalent) in 2024, 2025, or 2026 are eligible.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"jm-card\"><span class=\"jm-card-num\">3<\/span><h4>Age Limit<\/h4><p>No upper age limit is prescribed by NTA; individual institutes may apply their own criteria.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"jm-card\"><span class=\"jm-card-num\">4<\/span><h4>Number of Attempts<\/h4><p>Candidates may appear for three consecutive years following their Class 12 pass-out year.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"jm-card\"><span class=\"jm-card-num\">5<\/span><h4>Minimum Marks<\/h4><p>No minimum Class 12 percentage is required simply to sit the exam.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"jm-card\"><span class=\"jm-card-num\">6<\/span><h4>Board Requirement<\/h4><p>The qualifying exam must be from a recognised Central or State Board.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <p><strong>Note on the 75% rule:<\/strong> this threshold does not apply to appearing for JEE Main itself, but admission into NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs requires candidates to secure at least 75% in Class 12 (65% for SC\/ST candidates), or rank among the top 20 percentile of their respective board.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- SYLLABUS -->\n<div class=\"jm-section\" id=\"syllabus\">\n  <h2>Syllabus Overview<\/h2>\n  <p>The syllabus for all papers draws from the Class 11 and 12 NCERT curriculum. A subject-wise summary is given below.<\/p>\n\n  <h3>Paper 1 (B.E.\/B.Tech)<\/h3>\n  <div class=\"jm-table-wrap\">\n    <table class=\"jm-table\">\n      <tr><th>Subject<\/th><th>Core Topics<\/th><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>Mathematics<\/td><td>Sets, relations and functions, complex numbers, quadratic equations, matrices, determinants, binomial theorem, calculus, trigonometry, vector algebra, probability, coordinate geometry<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>Physics<\/td><td>Kinematics, laws of motion, work-energy-power, thermodynamics, current electricity, magnetism, optics, modern physics, electronic devices<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>Chemistry<\/td><td>Atomic structure, thermodynamics, chemical bonding, equilibrium, redox reactions, p-block and d-block elements, organic compounds, biomolecules, chemistry in everyday life<\/td><\/tr>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <h3>Paper 2A (B.Arch)<\/h3>\n  <div class=\"jm-table-wrap\">\n    <table class=\"jm-table\">\n      <tr><th>Subject<\/th><th>Core Topics<\/th><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>Mathematics<\/td><td>Same coverage as Paper 1<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>General Aptitude<\/td><td>3D visualisation, analytical reasoning, architectural awareness, colour and texture, geometric shapes, design composition<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>Drawing<\/td><td>Sketching from memory, urban and rural landscapes, geometric pattern creation, perspective drawing<\/td><\/tr>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <h3>Paper 2B (B.Planning)<\/h3>\n  <div class=\"jm-table-wrap\">\n    <table class=\"jm-table\">\n      <tr><th>Subject<\/th><th>Core Topics<\/th><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>Mathematics<\/td><td>Same coverage as Paper 1<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>General Aptitude<\/td><td>Spatial visualisation, analytical reasoning, 3D perception, numerical and verbal reasoning<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>Planning<\/td><td>General awareness, social science, geography, urbanisation, development issues, map reading, graph interpretation, quantitative reasoning<\/td><\/tr>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- EXAM PATTERN -->\n<div class=\"jm-section\" id=\"pattern\">\n  <h2>Exam Pattern<\/h2>\n  <div class=\"jm-table-wrap\">\n    <table class=\"jm-table\">\n      <tr><th>Particulars<\/th><th>Paper 1 (B.E.\/B.Tech)<\/th><th>Paper 2A (B.Arch)<\/th><th>Paper 2B (B.Planning)<\/th><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>Mode<\/td><td>Computer-based<\/td><td>Computer-based, except Drawing<\/td><td>Computer-based<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>Subjects<\/td><td>Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics<\/td><td>Mathematics, Aptitude, Drawing<\/td><td>Mathematics, Aptitude, Planning<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>Total questions<\/td><td>75 (25 per subject)<\/td><td>77<\/td><td>100<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>Question type<\/td><td>20 MCQ + 5 numerical-value per subject<\/td><td>Mathematics 25, Aptitude 50, Drawing 2<\/td><td>Mathematics 25, Aptitude 50, Planning 25<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>Duration<\/td><td>3 hours<\/td><td>3 hours<\/td><td>3 hours<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>Total marks<\/td><td>300<\/td><td>400<\/td><td>400<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>Marking scheme<\/td><td colspan=\"3\">+4 for correct, \u22121 for incorrect, 0 for unattempted<\/td><\/tr>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"jm-note\">Paper 2B is also offered in 13 language options, including English, Hindi, Gujarati, and ten regional languages.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- APPLICATION -->\n<div class=\"jm-section\" id=\"application\">\n  <h2>Application Process<\/h2>\n  <p>The application form is released in two phases corresponding to Session 1 and Session 2. For Session 2, candidates who already registered for Session 1 can proceed using their existing login credentials, while new applicants must complete fresh registration.<\/p>\n\n  <h3>Application Fee<\/h3>\n  <div class=\"jm-table-wrap\">\n    <table class=\"jm-table\">\n      <tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Fee<\/th><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>General category<\/td><td>\u20b91,000<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>OBC \/ Female candidates<\/td><td>\u20b9800<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>SC \/ ST \/ PwD candidates<\/td><td>\u20b9500<\/td><\/tr>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <h3>Documents Required<\/h3>\n  <ul>\n    <li>Recent passport-size photograph<\/li>\n    <li>Scanned signature<\/li>\n    <li>Class 10 mark sheet or certificate<\/li>\n    <li>Category or PwD certificate, where applicable<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <h3>Application Timeline<\/h3>\n  <div class=\"jm-table-wrap\">\n    <table class=\"jm-table\">\n      <tr><th>Event<\/th><th>Date<\/th><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>Session 1 application opens<\/td><td>October 31, 2025<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>Session 1 application closes<\/td><td>November 27, 2025 (11:50 PM)<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>Session 2 application opens<\/td><td>February 1, 2026 (reopened March 12\u201313, 2026)<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>Session 2 application closes<\/td><td>February 25, 2026 (reopened March 12\u201313, 2026)<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>Session 1 exam window<\/td><td>January 21 \u2013 29, 2026<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>Session 2 exam window<\/td><td>April 2 \u2013 9, 2026<\/td><\/tr>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- ADMIT CARD -->\n<div class=\"jm-section\" id=\"admitcard\">\n  <h2>Admit Card &amp; Exam City Slip<\/h2>\n  <p>Admit cards are released separately for each session, generally after the exam city intimation slip. For Session 2, the admit card was issued in phases \u2014 first for the April 2 and April 4 exam dates, followed by the remaining dates closer to their respective exams.<\/p>\n  <p>The admit card includes the candidate&#8217;s name, roll number, exam date and time, centre address, paper details, and exam-day instructions. Candidates should verify all details immediately after download.<\/p>\n\n  <h3>What to Carry to the Exam Centre<\/h3>\n  <ul>\n    <li>A printed, preferably coloured, copy of the admit card<\/li>\n    <li>One valid photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, or Voter ID)<\/li>\n    <li>A passport-size photograph matching the one used during registration<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <h3>Downloading the Admit Card<\/h3>\n  <ul>\n    <li>Visit the official NTA JEE Main portal<\/li>\n    <li>Select the admit card link for the relevant session<\/li>\n    <li>Log in using your application number and password or date of birth<\/li>\n    <li>Download and print the admit card ahead of the exam date<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <p class=\"jm-note\">The city intimation slip is issued before the admit card and confirms only the allotted exam city \u2014 it cannot be used for entry at the centre.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- PREP TIPS -->\n<div class=\"jm-section\" id=\"prep\">\n  <h2>Preparation Strategy<\/h2>\n  <div class=\"jm-cards\">\n    <div class=\"jm-card\"><h4>Know the syllabus deeply<\/h4><p>Study the exam pattern closely and prioritise high-weightage topics first.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"jm-card\"><h4>Build a study schedule<\/h4><p>Allocate consistent time across all three subjects and stick to the plan.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"jm-card\"><h4>Practice relentlessly<\/h4><p>Work through mock tests and previous years&#8217; papers under timed conditions.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"jm-card\"><h4>Prioritise concepts<\/h4><p>Understand the underlying principles rather than memorising formulas.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"jm-card\"><h4>Anchor to NCERT<\/h4><p>Treat NCERT textbooks as your primary resource, supplemented by trusted references.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"jm-card\"><h4>Revise on a cycle<\/h4><p>Schedule regular revision to strengthen long-term retention.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"jm-card\"><h4>Protect your wellbeing<\/h4><p>Maintain proper sleep, nutrition, and short breaks during study sessions.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"jm-card\"><h4>Study collaboratively<\/h4><p>Join peer groups to discuss difficult concepts and learn different approaches.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- CUTOFF -->\n<div class=\"jm-section\" id=\"cutoff\">\n  <h2>Cut-off Trends<\/h2>\n  <p>The qualifying percentile for JEE Advanced eligibility is announced alongside the Session 2 result and varies by category and year. Recent trends are shown below.<\/p>\n  <div class=\"jm-table-wrap\">\n    <table class=\"jm-table\">\n      <tr><th>Category<\/th><th>2025<\/th><th>2024<\/th><th>2023<\/th><th>2022<\/th><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>General<\/td><td>93.10<\/td><td>93.23<\/td><td>90.77<\/td><td>88.41<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>OBC-NCL<\/td><td>80.38<\/td><td>79.67<\/td><td>75.62<\/td><td>67.00<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>SC<\/td><td>79.43<\/td><td>60.09<\/td><td>73.61<\/td><td>43.08<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>ST<\/td><td>61.15<\/td><td>46.69<\/td><td>51.97<\/td><td>26.77<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>Gen-EWS<\/td><td>47.90<\/td><td>81.32<\/td><td>37.23<\/td><td>63.11<\/td><\/tr>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"jm-note\">There is no pass\/fail threshold for JEE Main itself. Admission to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs is based on All India Rank; the cut-off percentile determines JEE Advanced eligibility only.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- COUNSELLING -->\n<div class=\"jm-section\" id=\"counselling\">\n  <h2>Counselling &amp; Seat Allotment<\/h2>\n  <p>The Joint Seat Allocation Authority conducts centralised counselling for admission into 23 IITs, 31 NITs, IIEST Shibpur, 26 IIITs, and 38 GFTIs, open only to candidates who qualify in JEE Main or JEE Advanced.<\/p>\n  <div class=\"jm-cards\">\n    <div class=\"jm-card\"><span class=\"jm-card-num\">1<\/span><h4>Registration<\/h4><p>Log in to the counselling portal using your JEE Main or JEE Advanced credentials.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"jm-card\"><span class=\"jm-card-num\">2<\/span><h4>Choice Filling<\/h4><p>Select and rank your preferred institutes and courses.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"jm-card\"><span class=\"jm-card-num\">3<\/span><h4>Seat Allotment<\/h4><p>Seats are allocated based on rank, availability, and your stated preferences.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"jm-card\"><span class=\"jm-card-num\">4<\/span><h4>Confirmation<\/h4><p>Pay the acceptance fee, upload documents, and confirm via Freeze, Float, or Slide.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- RECOMMENDED BOOKS -->\n<div class=\"jm-section\" id=\"books\">\n  <h2>Recommended Study Resources<\/h2>\n  <div class=\"jm-table-wrap\">\n    <table class=\"jm-table\">\n      <tr><th>Subject<\/th><th>Recommended Titles<\/th><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>Physics<\/td><td>Concepts of Physics (Part I &amp; II), Problems in General Physics, Physics for JEE (Main &amp; Advanced)<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>Chemistry<\/td><td>Concise Inorganic Chemistry, Numerical Chemistry, Modern Approach to Chemical Calculations, Organic Chemistry<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>Mathematics<\/td><td>Higher Algebra, Differential Calculus, Problems in Calculus of One Variable, Objective Mathematics for JEE<\/td><\/tr>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- CTA -->\n<div class=\"jm-cta\">\n  <h3>Stay Ahead of Every JEE Main Update<\/h3>\n  <p>Bookmark this page for the latest exam dates, admit card releases, and result announcements.<\/p>\n  <a href=\"#dates\">View Key Dates<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- FAQ -->\n<div class=\"jm-section jm-faq\" id=\"faqs\">\n  <h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n  <details>\n    <summary>When is the JEE Main 2026 exam conducted?<\/summary>\n    <p>Session 2 (Paper 1) is held on April 2, 4, 5, 6, and 8, 2026, while Paper 2 (B.Arch\/B.Planning) is held on April 7, 2026.<\/p>\n  <\/details>\n\n  <details>\n    <summary>What is the application fee?<\/summary>\n    <p>\u20b91,000 for General category candidates, \u20b9800 for OBC\/Female candidates, and \u20b9500 for SC\/ST\/PwD candidates.<\/p>\n  <\/details>\n\n  <details>\n    <summary>Who is eligible to apply?<\/summary>\n    <p>Candidates who passed or are appearing in Class 12 in 2024, 2025, or 2026 are eligible, with no upper age limit, for up to three consecutive attempts after passing Class 12.<\/p>\n  <\/details>\n\n  <details>\n    <summary>Does the 75% marks rule apply to JEE Main?<\/summary>\n    <p>No \u2014 it is not required to sit the exam. It applies only to admission into NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs, where candidates need 75% in Class 12 (65% for SC\/ST) or a top-20-percentile board rank.<\/p>\n  <\/details>\n\n  <details>\n    <summary>What is the syllabus for each paper?<\/summary>\n    <p>Paper 1 covers Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics; Paper 2A covers Mathematics, Aptitude, and Drawing; Paper 2B covers Mathematics, Aptitude, and Planning \u2014 all based on the Class 11\u201312 NCERT curriculum.<\/p>\n  <\/details>\n\n  <details>\n    <summary>When was the admit card released?<\/summary>\n    <p>The Session 2 admit card was released on March 29, 2026, initially for the April 2 and April 4 exam dates, with subsequent dates released in phases.<\/p>\n  <\/details>\n\n  <details>\n    <summary>When is the result declared?<\/summary>\n    <p>The Session 1 result was declared on February 16, 2026, and the Session 2 result was declared on April 20, 2026.<\/p>\n  <\/details>\n\n  <details>\n    <summary>What is the expected cut-off for 2026?<\/summary>\n    <p>Based on recent trends: roughly 93 percentile for General, 80 for OBC-NCL, 60\u201370 for SC, and 45\u201355 for ST, though the official figure is confirmed only after results are declared.<\/p>\n  <\/details>\n\n  <details>\n    <summary>How is the JEE Main rank calculated?<\/summary>\n    <p>Ranks are derived from normalised NTA percentile scores, which account for variation in difficulty across different exam shifts.<\/p>\n  <\/details>\n\n  <details>\n    <summary>Which institutes accept JEE Main scores?<\/summary>\n    <p>Scores are accepted by 31 NITs, 26 IIITs, 38 GFTIs, and numerous state and private engineering colleges nationwide.<\/p>\n  <\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2026 Admissions Guide JEE Main 2026: Exam Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus &amp; Complete Preparation Guide A&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":951,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15,51],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-939","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-15","category-51"],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/topnews.in\/hindi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/939","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/topnews.in\/hindi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/topnews.in\/hindi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topnews.in\/hindi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topnews.in\/hindi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=939"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/topnews.in\/hindi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/939\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":944,"href":"https:\/\/topnews.in\/hindi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/939\/revisions\/944"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topnews.in\/hindi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/951"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/topnews.in\/hindi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=939"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topnews.in\/hindi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=939"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topnews.in\/hindi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=939"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}