JEE Main Exam Calendar 2026: Check Session 1, 2 Important Dates — VVT Coaching

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JEE Main 2026 isn’t only about solving questions, it’s also about not missing deadlines.

Every year, many students lose confidence (and sometimes even attempts) because of:

• last-minute registration
• missing the correction window
• confusing city slip vs admit card
• panic during admit card download
• not tracking answer key and result dates

So here is a clean, student-friendly JEE Main 2026 Exam Calendar for Session 1 and Session 2, plus a practical checklist for what to do at every stage.

First Understand This: JEE Main Calendar Has Two Types of Dates

1) Fixed Window Dates (Broad Timeline)

These are the main dates like:

• registration period (start–end)
• exam window
• result timeline

These are typically consistent and announced early.

2) Stage-by-Stage Dates (Micro Timeline)

These dates are released closer to the exam:

• correction window exact hours
• city slip release day
• admit card day
• answer key challenge window

VVT Tip: Don’t wait for the last day of any stage. The portal gets heavy traffic and errors happen.

JEE Main Exam Calendar 2026 

JEE Main Exam Calendar 2026 Session 1

JEE Main Exam Calendar 2026 Session 2 (Tentative)

What to Do at Each Stage (So You Don’t Miss Anything)

Stage 1: Registration Window (Do It Early)

This is the most important stage. To avoid last-minute portal issues:

• keep your documents ready (ID details, category details if applicable)
• upload photo/signature carefully (correct format and clarity)
• complete payment and download the confirmation page
• save the application number and password safely

Pro Tip: After submitting, always download and save your confirmation page. That is your proof.

Stage 2: Correction Window (Your Final Fix Chance)

The correction window is where students typically fix:

• spelling mistakes in name/parents’ name
• category and reservation details
• photo/signature upload issues
• other editable fields shown in the dashboard

VVT Tip: Even a small error in personal details can create problems later during counselling. Fix it here.

Stage 3: City Intimation Slip (City Only, Not Centre)

This is released earlier to help you:

• plan travel (especially if you’re writing outside your hometown)
• arrange stay if required
• estimate travel time

Important: The city slip shows only the city, not the exact exam centre address.

Stage 4: Admit Card (Final Centre Address + Reporting Time)

Your admit card is the final document that includes:

• complete exam centre address
• reporting time and gate closing time
• date/shift details
• exam-day instructions

Stage 5: Answer Key → Challenge → Final Key → Result

This is where students get confused and waste time. Follow this order:

1. Check the provisional answer key calmly
2. Challenge only if you’re 100% sure (don’t do emotional challenges)
3. Wait for the final answer key before calculating final score
4. Download the result and scorecard once released

Pro Tip: Many students lose peace by calculating marks daily.
Check once, then focus on the next step.

Should You Write One Session or Both?

If you’re serious about maximizing percentile:

• Session 1 acts like the first big performance attempt
• Session 2 becomes your improvement attempt after fixing weaknesses

How VVT Coaching Helps Students Use the Exam Calendar to Score Higher

1) Error Exams — Fixing Repeat Mistakes Before They Cost Percentile!

Under pressure, students make errors like:

• misreading questions
• silly calculation mistakes
• panic guessing

VVT’s Error Exams fix this by training you with:

• questions you previously got wrong or skipped
• patterns where you lose marks repeatedly
• weekly correction until confidence becomes automatic

This increases marks without increasing stress.

2) AI-Powered Mock Tests & Smart Analytics – Making Every Test Count

Traditional mocks show only “Score”.
VVT analytics shows:

• where accuracy drops under time pressure
• topics where you hesitate
• time wasted vs time solved
• repeated mistake patterns
• how your performance compares to toppers

So your improvement becomes measurable, fast, and targeted.

3) Personalised Guidance — Because Every Student Needs a Different Plan!

Two students can follow the same syllabus but score differently because:

• weak topic confidence
• poor time strategy
• inconsistent revision
• exam stress

VVT mentors help students:

• plan revision by priority
• track weekly improvement
• fix weak zones without panic
• stay consistent till exam day

4) Remedy Classes – Targeted Fix for Weak Chapters

When analytics shows:

• Physics drops after long time
• Chemistry confusion in key units
• Maths time panic

VVT Remedy Classes act like a repair system:

• targeted concept correction
• guided problem-solving under exam-like conditions
• mini-tests to confirm improvement

So students enter the exam thinking:
“I’ve faced tougher pressure in practice.”

Get to Know VVT’s Three Friendly Campuses: Always Nearby and Welcoming

VVT has three spots across Chennai, each easy to reach and full of support. No matter where you live, one is close by. Our campuses mix bright classrooms, helpful teachers, and a warm feel to keep you going. Here’s a quick look at each, with a focus on how they help with NEET and staying options.

Adyar Campus: Easy Access and Positive Vibes

Right on busy L.B. Road next to Adyar Ananda Bhavan, this spot is super convenient. Step inside, and you’ll see big, airy rooms where learning feels fun. Staff greet you with smiles, and the energy pushes you to turn weak areas like tough Physics problems into strengths.We also offer hostel facilities here for boys, with clean rooms, meals, and support to make your stay comfortable and focused. No distractions, just a safe place to rest and review after classes.

Adyar Campus (VVT Coaching Centre): “Nibav Buildings”, 4th & 5th Floor, No.23, Old No.11, L.B. Road, Adyar, Chennai – 600020. (Next to Adyar Ananda Bhavan)

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Anna Nagar Campus: Focus in the City Centre

In Shanthi Colony, Anna Nagar, this campus feels like an extension of home. Good bus links make it simple for city kids. There is no on-site hostel, but nearby options are plentiful for those who need them.

Anna Nagar Campus (VVT Coaching Centre): No.1621, 9th Main Road, Shanthi Colony, Block AI, Anna Nagar, Chennai – 600040.

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Pallikaranai Girls Campus: Your Safe Place with Full Hostel

This is our special girls-only residential campus in a quiet area. It’s built as a true home away from home, with clean dorms, healthy meals in the canteen, and round-the-clock help.
We offer full hostel facilities here, clean rooms, study areas, and a community of girls supporting each other. It’s perfect if you’re from outside Chennai or just want a focused, safe space.

Pallikaranai (Saraswathi Girls Residential Campus): Plot No. 395 & 396, 1st Main Road, Kamakoti Nagar, Pallikaranai, Chennai – 600100.

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Conclusion

JEE Main 2026 is a two-session opportunity, but only if you track the calendar properly.

Follow the timeline, keep your documents ready, download the city slip and admit card on time, and use mocks + analysis to convert each attempt into a better percentile.

If you want a system that combines mentoring + AI analytics + error exams + remedy classes, VVT Coaching is ready.

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FAQs — JEE Main Exam Calendar 2026

Q1. When is the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exam?
January 21 to 30, 2026.

Q2. When will the city intimation slip come?
Expected in the first week of January 2026 for Session 1.

Q3. When will the admit card be released?
Usually 3 to 4 days before your exam date.

Q4. When is the Session 2 exam expected?
April 2026.

Q5. If I miss Session 1, can I write Session 2?
Yes. Session 2 has a separate registration window starting in the last week of January 2026.