About Central Board of Secondary Education Recruitment 2026
Central Board of Secondary Education has officially announced the recruitment process for Joint Entrance Examination (Main) 2016.
Candidates can apply online, offline through the official website. Interested and eligible candidates are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline.
Candidates are advised to carefully review the full notification details, eligibility criteria, and other requirements before applying.
Key Highlights
Important Dates
| Last Date to Apply | 11/01/2016 |
| Admit Card Release | 11/03/2016 |
| Online Exam Date | 09-10 April 2016 |
| Offline Exam Date | 03/04/2016 |
| Answer Key Available | 03/04/2016 |
| Result Declared | 27/04/2016 |
| Rank Card Declared | 23/06/2016 |
Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Documents Required
* Candidates must carry original documents for verification at the time of interview / document verification.
How To Apply
Visit the official website of Central Board of Secondary Education — the official website.
Read the official notification carefully and check your eligibility.
Click on the "Apply Online" / "Registration" link for Joint Entrance Examination (Main) 2016.
Complete the registration by providing a valid email ID and mobile number.
Fill in all required details: personal information, educational qualifications, work experience (if applicable), and address.
Upload scanned copies of your photograph (passport size), signature, and required documents as per the specifications.
Pay the application fee online, offline through the available payment gateway (if applicable).
Review all entered details carefully before final submission.
Submit the application form and take a printout / save a PDF copy for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the last date to apply for JEE Main 2016?
The last date to apply online was 11/01/2016.
When were the online exams held?
The online exam dates were 09 and 10 April 2016.
When was the offline exam held?
The offline exam was held on 03/04/2016.
From when could candidates download the admit card?
Admit cards were available from 11/03/2016.
When was the answer key released?
The answer key was available from 03/04/2016.
When was the result declared?
The result was declared on 27/04/2016.
When was the rank card declared?
The rank card was declared on 23/06/2016.
What is the mode of the exam?
The exam was conducted both online and offline.
What is the official website for JEE Main 2016?
The official website is not mentioned in this notification; please visit the CBSE website for details.
Is there any age limit for JEE Main?
Age limit is not specified in this notification.
What documents are required for the exam?
Typically, candidates need Class 10 and 12 marksheets, ID proof, photographs, and the admit card.
Can I apply now for JEE Main 2016?
No, the last date for applying was 11/01/2016, so the application period is over.
How can I download the rank card?
Candidates can download the rank card from the official website starting 23/06/2016.
What is the counseling date?
Counseling registration and choice filling started after the rank card declaration; specific dates are not mentioned.
Is there any fee refund?
Fee refund details are not provided in this notification.
Important Links
Important links will be added once the official notification is released.