The National Testing Agency (NTA) will start registrations for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 soon. Students who want to study engineering can fill out the application form online. The registration process is expected to begin on or before October 25, 2025 . All interested candidates should visit the official website, jeemain.nta.ac.in , to apply.
NTA has already announced the exam dates for JEE Main 2026. The exam will be held in two sessions. Session 1 is scheduled for January 21 to 30, 2026 , and Session 2 will take place from April 1 to 10, 2026 . This early announcement helps students plan their studies better.
Key Dates for JEE Main 2026
Here are the important dates for the JEE Main 2026 exam:
| Event | Dates |
| Session 1 Registration Starts | On or before October 25, 2025 |
| Session 1 Last Date to Apply | Around November last week, 2025 |
| Session 1 Exam Dates | January 21 to 30, 2026 |
| Session 2 Registration Starts | Around first week of February, 2026 |
| Session 2 Last Date to Apply | Around February last week, 2026 |
| Session 2 Exam Dates | April 1 to 10, 2026 |
Major Change in Application Process
For JEE Main 2026, NTA has made an important change to the application form. Some of the applicant’s details will be filled in automatically using their Aadhaar card information . This includes your name, date of birth, and gender. This change aims to make filling the form easier and help avoid mistakes. However, students must still carefully fill in all other details that are not automatically loaded from Aadhaar.
Documents Needed for Registration
Before you start filling out the JEE Main 2026 application form, make sure you have these documents ready:
- Aadhaar card
- Your Class 10th marksheet
- Your Category certificate (if you belong to SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS)
- Your PwD (Persons with Disabilities) certificate (if applicable)
How to Apply for JEE Main 2026
Follow these simple steps to fill out your JEE Main 2026 application form:
- Step 1: Go to the official website: jeemain.nta.ac.in .
- Step 2: Look for and click on the 'JEE Main 2026 application form' link.
- Step 3: Register yourself as a 'New Candidate' by providing the required basic information.
- Step 4: Use your new login details to sign in.
- Step 5: Fill in all the sections of the application form carefully. Remember that some details will be auto-filled from your Aadhaar.
- Step 6: Upload all the necessary documents. Make sure they meet the size and format requirements mentioned on the website.
- Step 7: Pay the application fee using the available online payment methods.
- Step 8: After successful payment, download and save the confirmation page. This is important for future reference.
Eligibility Rules for JEE Main 2026
Before applying, students should check if they meet the eligibility rules:
- Citizenship: Indian citizens can apply. Foreign nationals, NRIs (Non-Resident Indians), PIOs (Persons of Indian Origin), and OCIs (Overseas Citizens of India) can also apply.
- Education: Candidates must have passed their Class 12th exam in 2024 or 2025 , or they should be appearing for their Class 12th exam in 2026 .
- Age Limit: There is no age limit to apply for JEE Main.
- Minimum Marks: There are no minimum marks required in Class 12th for registration.
Important Tips for Applicants
Keep these points in mind when you apply for JEE Main 2026:
- Write down your login ID and password after registering. Keep them safe.
- Fill in all details correctly to avoid any problems later. An incorrect form may get rejected.
- You can only register once . Do not try to fill multiple forms. If you make a mistake, wait for the form correction window, which will open later.
- Make sure your uploaded documents meet the specific size and format asked by NTA.
- After paying the fee, always download the confirmation slip . This proves you have applied successfully.
