The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 for Session 1 has seen a great number of students taking the exam. In the first four days, from January 21 to January 24, over 10 lakh students appeared. The National Testing Agency (NTA), which conducts the exam, reported that 96.26% of the registered candidates showed up.
A total of 10,36,211 candidates sat for the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exam during these four days. The NTA also mentioned that the exam was conducted smoothly. To ensure fairness and safety, the agency used Aadhaar for identity checks. About 96.19% of students were verified using this method.
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Key Numbers Till Day 4
Here are the main statistics from the first four days of the exam:
| Total Candidates Appeared | 10,36,211 |
| Attendance Percentage | 96.26% |
| Aadhaar Verification Percentage | 96.19% |
| Candidates with Disabilities | 3,453 |
The exam also had special arrangements for candidates with disabilities. A total of 3,453 candidates belonging to this group took the exam over the four days. The NTA made sure they had the necessary support to take the exam comfortably.
The NTA will continue to watch over the rest of the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exams. More updates are expected as the exam period continues.
