JEE Main Eligibility 2026
National Testing Agency (NTA) · Reviewed by Mentora’s academic team
What is the eligibility for JEE Main?
You must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent exam, or be appearing in the current year. For B.Tech, Physics and Mathematics are compulsory, plus one of Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology or a technical vocational subject. There is no age limit to appear. Eligibility to appear is generally limited to candidates who passed Class 12 in the previous two years or are appearing in the current year. There is no cap on the number of attempts, but only two sessions are offered per year.
More on JEE Main
Ready to practise?
Put this into practice with Mentora’s JEE Main mock tests and revision notes.
Dates and fine details change each cycle — confirm the latest on jeemain.nta.ac.in. Last reviewed 2026.