The National Testing Agency (NTA) has already published the JEE Main 2026 registration notification for both the Session 1 (January 2026) and the Session 2 (April 2026). Students who want to undertake engineering in famous institutes like NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and those wishing to undertake IITs through JEE Advanced can now apply online.
Application has begun on the official JEE Main portal (jeemain.nta.nic.in). The applicants will have to complete the form, provide documents, and pay the application fee within the deadline.
JEE Main 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Session 1 (January 2026) | Session 2 (April 2026) |
| Notification Release | 30 September 2025 | 15 February 2026 |
| Registration Start | 01 November 2025 | 01 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 November 2025 | 28 February 2026 |
| Correction Window | 02 – 05 December 2025 | 02 – 05 March 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | 05 January 2026 | 05 April 2026 |
| Exam Dates | 15 – 22 January 2026 | 12 – 20 April 2026 |
| Result Announcement | 31 January 2026 | 30 April 2026 |
JEE Main 2026 Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: The candidates must have or will have passed Class 12 or equivalent in 2024, 2025, or 2026.
- Subjects Compulsory: Physics and Mathematics are compulsory, and one of Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, or a Technical Vocational subject.
- Age Restriction: JEE Main 2026 has no upper age restriction to feature in.
- Candidates will be allowed to attempt JEE Main thrice consecutively, with two attempts in a year.
How to Apply for JEE Main 2026
The process of application is electronic. The applicants are expected to pay attention to the following steps:
- Go to the official site- jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the JEE Main Registration 2026.
- Complete the registration by giving your name and date of birth, mobile phone number, and email address.
- Enter the generated credentials and provide academic, personal, and exam-related information.
- Choose the session/s you want to attend and give preferences to the exam city.
- Add scanned documents, such as a passport-size photo, signature, and category certificate (where needed).
- You will be required to pay the application fee online through debit/ credit card, UPI, or net banking.
- Save the confirmation page and download it to refer to it in the future.
JEE Main 2026 Application Fees
| Category | For One Session | For Both Sessions |
| General / OBC (Male) | ₹1,000 | ₹2,000 |
| General / OBC (Female) | ₹800 | ₹1,600 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Transgender | ₹500 | ₹1,000 |
Note: Final fees are confirmed in the official notification.
Important Instructions for JEE Main 2026
- Make applications early enough to escape any last-minute technical problems.
- Make sure that documents are uploaded in the correct size and format.
- Maintain a non-spoof email address and cell phone number during the procedure.
- Check the preferences of exam cities among others, and the final submission.
- Make more than one copy of the confirmation page.
Important Links for JEE Main 2026
| Purpose | Link |
| Official JEE Main Portal | Click Here |
| JEE Main 2026 Notification | Click Here |
| Homepage | Click here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What was the start of JEE Main 2026 registration?
Session 1 began to take registrations on 01 November 2025, and Session 2 will begin to take registrations on 01 February 2026.
Q2. Is it possible to attend both sessions simultaneously?
Yes, candidates are allowed to apply to one or both sessions. The score between the two will be ranked by choosing the best.
Q3. When is the final day to get registered for JEE Main 2026 Session 1?
Session 1 registration finalises at the end of 30 November 25.
Q4. What is the age limit of JEE Main 2026?
No, there is no age limit concerning an appearance at JEE Main.
Q5. Will NTA have a correction window?
The correction facility will be open between 02 and 05 December 2025, to be sure, for session 1.
