JEE Main Participating Institutes 2026 - The National Testing Agency will release the details of JEE Main 2026 participating institutes details on the website, josaa.nic.in. Candidates can check the list of JEE Main 2026 participating institutes on this page to know the B.Tech colleges accepting the rank of JEE Mains 2026 ranks for admission to engineering courses. A total of 31 National Institutes of Technology (NITs), 23 Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and 40 other Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs) offer admission based on the JEE Main exam. The authority will held the JEE Main 2026 exam from January 21 to 30, 2026.
Moreover, many states and private colleges also accept JEE Main rank for admission, other than JEE Main 2026 participating colleges. Admission to the participating institutes will be done through the JEE Main 2026 counselling. Check out the article for more information about the JEE Main participating institutes 2026.
Below are the JEE Main participating institutes' names, according to the previous year's notification.
Name of the Institute | Total Number of Seats |
1112 | |
888 | |
1203 | |
1104 | |
1084 | |
480 | |
160 | |
1243 | |
360 | |
909 | |
188 | |
944 | |
751 | |
1147 | |
226 | |
165 | |
190 | |
203 | |
949 | |
275 | |
1159 | |
1066 | |
160 | |
903 | |
899 | |
956 | |
1038 | |
180 | |
989 | |
1325 | |
933 | |
| Indian Institutes of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur | 764 |
Several states offer admission to the B.Tech courses based on JEE Main ranks in the state institutes. Candidates are selected based on their performance in the JEE Main exam. Moreover, candidates can use the JEE Main College predictor to predict their probable colleges based on their JEE rank.
Name of States | Name of States |
Bihar | West Bengal |
Delhi | Tamil Nadu |
Chandigarh | Uttar Pradesh |
Haryana | Maharashtra |
Himachal Pradesh | Assam |
Jharkhand | Gujarat |
Madhya Pradesh | Telangana |
Nagaland | Kerala |
Odisha | Jammu & Kashmir |
Punjab | Chattisgarh |
Rajasthan | Karnataka |
Uttarakhand | Goa |
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Candidates can check the names of the JEE Main participating institutes that offer admission based on JEE rank.
Name of the Institutes |
Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women, New Delhi |
International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore (Integrated courses) |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Through JEE Main 2026 scores, the candidates will be able to apply for admission into 31 NITs, 23 IIITs, and 40 GFTIs. Various state and private colleges also give admissions based on JEE Main scores.
Many states offer admissions based on JEE Main scores. Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Delhi, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Rajasthan are a few of the states that allow admissions based on JEE Main 2026 scores.
Yes. Many private institutes such as Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi and more take admissions on the basis of the candidate's score in JEE Main.
Candidates will need to qualify for JEE Main 2026 and get a seat allotted through JoSAA 2026 counselling.
The official website link for JEE Main is jeemain.nta.nic.in
On Question asked by student community
Good Evening,
Yes, you are eligible for both JEE Mains and Advanced, as you completed your 12th with physics, chemistry and biology. Moreover, you passed mathematics in 2025, which makes you fit the eligibility criteria of both exams.
Aspirant, I would like to inform you that Careers360 recently launched a free mock test series for JEE students. The last date of registration is 8th January, 2026. Enroll and solve chapter wise question papers and improve you concept and assess your learning. The link to the mock test series is attached herewith. https://learn.careers360.com/test-series-jee-main-free-mock-test/
Best regards.
Hello,
Since the NTA conducts exams in Tamil, these official papers will have a Tamil language option. Kindly check the following link to get the question papers.
https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/jee-main-question-papers
I hope this helps you.
Hello there,
Understanding and solving different question papers is one of the best practice for the preparation specially when it comes to JEE mains. It gives you proper understanding of the exam pattern, important topics to cover and marking scheme.
Here is the link attached from the official website of Careers360 which will provide you with the link of previous year question papers on chemistry in PDF format. Hope it helps!
https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/jee-mains-chemistry-questions-in-last-year-exam-premium
thank you!
Good Morning, Candidate,
The 30-day study plan for JEE is now available on the website of Careers360. The link is attached herewith.
https://engineering.careers360.com/download/ebooks/jee-main-study-plan-30-days
There is an option for free download, which will help to proceed further.
Careers360 would like to inform you that you can have an opportunity to analyse your in-depth performance. Careers360 is conducting a free all-India online JEE mock test series on 11th January. It will provide you with a proper question pattern with chapter-wise questions and answers.
Registration is closed on 8th January. Registered and assessed your learning.
Thank You
Hello,
Yes, you can be eligible , but it depends on how you passed Mathematics.
JEE Main
You are eligible if:
You passed Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics.
Mathematics was passed as a full subject from NIOS.
NIOS is a recognized board.
Having two marksheets is allowed.
You are not eligible if:
Mathematics was taken only as an improvement or additional without passing it as a full subject.
MHT-CET
You are eligible if:
You passed Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics.
Mathematics from NIOS is shown as a passed subject.
NIOS is recognized for Maharashtra admissions.
Mathematics was passed before the admission year.
You are not eligible if:
Mathematics is not shown as a passed subject.
Important
Mathematics must be a separate and passed subject.
Keep both marksheets during counselling.
Always check the current year information brochure before applying.
Hope it helps !
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