JEE Main 2026: Sundar Pichai announces free Google Gemini practice tests; here’s how to access
Google has rolled out full-length practice tests for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main on its Gemini platform, which was announced by CEO Sundar Pichai. In a social media post on January 29, 2026, the IIT Kharagpur alumnus showed his excitement about the new development, saying that he wished such resources were available when he was a student. The new development is intended to help millions of engineering aspirants in India by offering them high-quality resources directly through artificial intelligence.The practice test is based on the Gemini 2.0 Flash thinking model and includes content that has been thoroughly reviewed by Google’s educational partners, PhysicsWallah and Careers360. The announcement of the new development was made on the Google India Blog on January 28, 2026, after the company rolled out practice tests for the SAT exam.Partnerships and the science of learning philosophyThe new addition is based on what Google calls the “Science of Learning,” a philosophy that incorporates human teaching practices and the principles of cognitive science. Through partnerships with existing test preparation companies such as PhysicsWallah and Careers360, Google is able to ensure that the questions are relevant and challenging. The addition is intended to be a “thoughtful, responsible companion” to the learner, as explained by the Google India Team. The technology not only delivers tests but also offers immediate and personalized feedback to students, which helps them identify areas where they lack knowledge and comprehend difficult concepts through step-by-step solutions.AI-based tools for personalized learningThe technology not only offers testing capabilities but also uses advanced AI to serve as an on-demand tutor. When a student completes a mock test, Gemini analyses performance to highlight strengths and weaknesses. It can explain correct answers and offers a “Guided Learning” experience that encourages deep comprehension rather than rote memorisation. This capability is part of a broader suite of educational updates, including an ?85 crore grant to Wadhwani AI and new features in Google Classroom, designed to customise the learning journey for students across India.
How to access the JEE Main 2026 practice tests on Google Gemini
Students seeking to prepare for the engineering entrance exam can access these free resources by following these five easy steps:1. Open the Google Gemini app on your mobile phone or access the Gemini website on your desktop computer.2. Ensure that you are logged into your Google account so that you can save your test progress.3. Enter the specific message “I want to take a JEE Main mock test” into the chat interface to activate the feature.4. Choose the test subject or full-length mock test that you want to take from the options provided by the interface.5. Finish the test and submit your answers to get an instant analysis of your performance.

