Students in Telangana facing a clash between their intermediate English practical exams and the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 dates will receive new exam slots. The Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education (TSBIE) has promised to reschedule the practicals for affected students. This decision ensures that students can take both important examinations without any conflict.
The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 Session 1 is a crucial national-level entrance exam for admission to top engineering colleges across India. The National Testing Agency (NTA) will hold this exam from January 21 to January 30, 2026 . Many students from Telangana aim to appear for this highly competitive test.
However, the TS Inter 2026 English practical exams for both first and second-year students are scheduled for January 21 and January 22, 2026 . These dates directly overlap with the start of the JEE Main Session 1 exam. This overlap caused worry among students who are preparing for both their board practicals and the engineering entrance exam.
TSBIE Assures Rescheduling
To ease student concerns, TSBIE officials have confirmed that they will make special arrangements. Students who have their JEE Main exam scheduled on January 21 or January 22, 2026 , will be given different dates for their English practical exams. This means students do not need to choose between the two exams. They can appear for both tests, and the board will make sure there is no trouble.
Why is this important?
- The JEE Main exam is a gateway to prestigious engineering colleges like NITs, IIITs, and other Government Funded Technical Institutions (GFTIs).
- The Inter English practical exams are a mandatory part of the Telangana Intermediate Board exams, and good scores are important for overall academic performance.
- Rescheduling helps students focus on their studies without stress about conflicting dates.
Important Dates Overview
Here is a quick look at the key dates related to these exams:
| Exam Event | Dates |
| JEE Main 2026 Session 1 | January 21 to January 30, 2026 |
| TS Inter 2026 English Practicals | January 21 and January 22, 2026 (Original Dates) |
| JEE Main 2026 Session 2 (Revised) | April 2 to April 9, 2026 |
| JEE Main 2026 Application Deadline | November 27 (of the previous year) |
What Students Should Do
Students who are affected by this clash should stay in close touch with their college or school administration. The TSBIE will communicate the new practical exam dates through these institutions. It is important to check official announcements regularly to know the updated schedule. Students should continue to focus on preparing for both their board exams and JEE Main, knowing that the conflict will be resolved.
Other JEE Main Updates
Apart from the Session 1 dates, the NTA has also made a change to the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam dates. Earlier, Session 2 was planned from April 1 to April 10. These dates have now been changed to April 2 to April 9, 2026 . Students interested in applying for the JEE Main 2026 exam must complete their application process by the deadline of November 27 (of the previous year).
This rescheduling by TSBIE provides big relief to many students and allows them to perform well in both their state board practicals and the national engineering entrance exam.
