The wait for the biggest engineering entrance exam is over. The National Testing Agency (NTA) opened registration for JEE Mains 2026 from October 31, 2025. The JEE Main application form 2026 for sessions 1 and 2 is available to candidates at jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026. The last date for JEE Main 2026 registration for session 1 is November 27, 2025, and students are allowed to file their application and pay their fee till 9:00 PM on the same day.
JEE Main aspirants can visit the official NTA website – jeemain.nta.nic.in to fill out their application form and pay their registration fee.
As per the JEE Main 2026 Notification, the JEE Main 2026 exams for both sessions are set to take place from January 21-30, 2026, and April 1-10, 2026, respectively. The city intimation slip will be announced in the first week of January 2026, while the admit cards will be made available on the official website shortly after.
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The ability to automatically retrieve candidate information from UIDAI via Aadhaar authentication, including name, date of birth, gender, photo, and address, is a significant modification to the JEE Mains 2026 registration procedure.
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Exam dates for JEE Main 2026 are set for January 21–30 for session 1 and April 1–10 for session 2.
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33 new JEE Main 2026 exam locations have been added by NTA, while seven cities have been eliminated or combined.
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There will now be an on-screen calculator for the JEE Main 2026 exam. A new accessibility mode has been announced by NTA.
JEE Main 2026 Overview
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Name
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JEE Main 2026
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Full form
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Joint Entrance Examination – Main
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Organising Authority
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NTA (National Testing Agency)
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Level of Exam
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National Level Exam
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Number of Sessions
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2 sessions – January & April
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Offered Courses
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B.Tech/ B.E/ B.Arch/ B.Plan
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No of Papers
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Paper 1 (B.Tech/ B.E)
Paper 2 (B.Arch/ B.Plan)
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Exam mode
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CBT mode
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Application mode
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Online mode
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JEE Main 2026 Exam Important Dates
Candidates can check the important dates to avoid missing out on any crucial events:
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JEE Mains 2026 Registration Start Date |
October 31, 2025 (9:00 PM) |
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JEE Mains Registration Time |
11:00 PM |
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Last Date for JEE Mains 2026 Registration |
November 27, 2025 (Upto 11:50 PM) |
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City Intimation Slip Date |
First Week of January 2026 |
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Admit Card Release Date |
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JEE Main 2026 Exam Dates |
Session 1 : January 21-30
Session 2 : April 1-10
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JEE Mains Result 2026 |
Session 1 : February 12, 2026 (Tentative)
Session 2 : April, 2026 (Tentative)
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JEE Main 2026 Registration: How can I complete the application for JEE Main 2026?
The steps to apply for JEE Mains 2026 are as follows:
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Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in, the official JEE Main website.
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Fill out the exam registration form with your name, birthdate, contact information, and email address.
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Provide your contact, academic, and personal information on the application form.
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Upload the essential files in the format specified, including the photo and signature.
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Use UPI, Net Banking, or a credit/debit card to pay the application fee.
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Check the information and send in the form.
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Save the confirmation page to your computer for future use.
Documents Needed for JEE Main 2026 Registration
Here is a list of the documents required for registration for JEE Main 2026. Candidates must have the following information and scanned copies of the necessary documents before starting to fill out the JEE Main 2026 application form. You can complete the form by clicking on the link at the NTA JEE Main 2026 registration.
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A functional email address and mobile number: To receive confirmation and verification messages from NTA, applicants must have a working email address and mobile number.
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Certificates of Class 10 and Class 12: Candidates must upload their certificates from Classes 10 and 12 on the application form.
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The candidate's scanned photo and signature;
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Aadhaar Card details
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If relevant, a scanned copy of the category certificate. Candidates who fit into the OBC-NCL/EWS category are required to furnish the name of the certificate issuer and the date of issuance. OBC-NCL/EWS candidates do not need to upload the certificate; only the certificate details need to be filled out.
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A scanned copy of the PwD or PwBD certificate, if applicable.
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Details on how to pay the JEE Main 2026 application fee with a credit card, debit card, net banking, or UPI.
Dimension and Specification of Documents
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Dimension
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Size
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Photograph in JPEG/JPG format
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3.5 cm x 4.5 cm
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10 KB to 200 KB
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Signature in JPEG/JPG format
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3.5 cm x 1.5 cm
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4 KB to 30 KB
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Category Certificate in PDF format
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50 KB to 300 KB
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Class 10 certificate or Birth Certificate in PDF format
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50 KB to 300 KB
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Class 12 (or equivalent exam) Certificate in PDF Format
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50 KB to 300 KB
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PwD/PwBD Category Certificate in PDF Format (if applicable)
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50 B to 300 KB
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Important Guidelines for Pictures and Documents
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Selecting a colour or a black and white image is the best option. Candidates wearing spectacles in the photo are permitted. Sunglasses and caps, however, are not allowed.
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Unclear photos will not be accepted. The uploaded photo must be clear and adhere to the recommended file size and format
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NTA regulations state that the white paper must be clearly signed. The type and size of the uploaded signature must follow the guidelines.
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The size and format of the uploaded documents must match those required by the NTA.
JEE Main 2026 Registration Fees
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Fees
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Male candidates of Unreserved/ EWS/OBC category
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For Centres in India - INR 1,000
For Centres Outside India - INR 5,000
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Female candidates in the Unreserved/EWS/OBC category
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For Centres in India - INR 800
For Centres Outside India - 4,000
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SC/ST/PwD/Transgender category candidates
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For Centres in India - INR 500
For Centres Outside India - 2,500
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FAQs for JEE Mains 2026 Registration
Q1. When will the application form for JEE Main 2026 be available?
The JEE Main 2026 application form for session 1 was made available on October 31, 2025.
Q2. I would like to know if the JEE Main 2026 exam will be held annually.
No, the JEE Main exam is held twice a year during sessions one and two.
Q3. Is JEE Main 2026 going to be an online or offline exam?
Online CBT will be used to administer the tests.
Q4. When will the JEE Main 2026 test be held?
For session 1, the exams will take place from January 21 to January 30, 2026, and for session 2, they will take place from April 1 to April 10, 2026.