JEE Main Registration: How to Apply at jeemain.nta.nic.in

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Alen Tom Shaji

2026-04-17T00:26:14.770+05:30

NTA commenced the JEE Main 2026 registration session 2 on February 1, 2026. Candidates who have applied for the JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam can visit jeemain.nta.nic.in to register for session 2 until February 25, 2026.

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Overview

NTA released the JEE Main results 2026 session 1 of B.E/B. Tech paper and the final answer key on February 16, 2026. Candidates who appeared for JEE Main session 1 can check their score on the official JEE Main results website at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Around 13,04,653 candidates appeared for the test out of a total of 13,55,293 registrations. JEE Main 2026 session 1 (B.E/B.Tech) was conducted on January 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28, 2026 at 658 centres in 326 cities.

National Testing Agency began accepting applications for JEE Main 2026 session 2 on February 1, 2026, at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates who have applied for the session 1 exam can use the existing application number and password to register and pay the JEE Main 2026 application fees. New applicants can also apply for the JEE Main session 2 exam till February 25, 2026. Candidates who are interested in doing B.Tech / B.Arch / B. Arch and B. Planning at any of the top engineering colleges in India can apply for the JEE Main 2026 exam.NTA will conduct the computer-based JEE Main 2026 session 2 exam from April 2, 2026, to April 9, 2026. JEE Main session 2 admit card 2026 is expected to be out by the last week of February 2026. Read the blog to know about how to register for the JEE Main 2026 session 2 exam and the guidelines followed in filling out the JEE Main form.

JEE Main Registration 2026: Important Dates (Session 1)

The important dates of the JEE Main 2026 exam are given in the table below.

Particulars	Details
JEE Main Registration start date	October 31, 2025
JEE Main Registration 2026 last date	November 27, 2025
Last date of payment of JEE Main exam fees	November 27, 2025, up to 11.50 pm
JEE Main city intimation slip release date	January 8, 2026
JEE Main 2026 admit card	January 17, 2026
JEE Main 2026 exam date	January 21, 22, 23, and 24, 2026 (B.Tech) January 28, 29, 2026 (B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Planning)
JEE Main results 2026 release date session 1 (B.E/B.Tech)	February 16, 2026

JEE Main 2026 Session 2: Important Dates

Check out the table below to know the JEE Main 2026 session 2 exam dates:

JEE Main 2026 Session 2	Important Dates
JEE Main 2026 registration start date (session 2)	February 1, 2026
JEE Main 2026 registration last date (session 2)	February 25, 2026 upto 9 pm
Last date to pay JEE Main 2026 registration fees (session 2)	February 25, 2026 upto 11.50 pm
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam dates	April 2, 2026 to April 9, 2026

JEE Main 2026: Date & Timings

The National Testing Agency will conduct the JEE Main Session 1 exam in different cities in India and 15 cities outside India. Check out the table below to know the JEE Main Session 1 exam timings and important dates.

JEE Main 2026 Dates

Paper

Shift

January 21, 22, 23, 24, 2026

Paper 1 (B.E/B.Tech)

Shift 1: 9 am to 12 noon

Shift 2: 3 pm to 6 pm

January 28 and 29, 2026

Paper 1 (B.E/B.Tech), Paper 2A (B.Arch), Paper 2B (B.Planning), Paper 2A & 2B

Shift 1: 9 am to 12 noon

Shift 2: 3 pm to 6 pm

How to Register for JEE Main 2026: Step-by-step Guide

Follow the instructions below to apply for the JEE Main exam 2026.

Visit the official website: Go to jeemain.nta.ac.in and click on "JEE Main 2026 Registration" to begin your application.
Complete new registration: Enter your personal details such as name, date of birth, email ID, mobile number, and set your password. Note your system-generated application number for future reference.
Fill JEE Main application details: Log in with the application number, then enter your academic information, contact address, paper preferences, exam city, and language choices.
Upload documents: Scan and upload your passport-size photograph, signature, and category certificate (if applicable), following the prescribed format and file size.
Pay the JEE Main application fee: Make payment via debit card, credit card, UPI, or net banking. Fees vary by candidate category.

JEE Main Registration Fees 2026: Paper-Wise & Category-Wise

Course(s) / Paper(s)	Category	Gender	JEE Main Exam Fees
Paper 1: B.E./B. Tech or Paper 2A: B. Arch or Paper 2B: B. Planning	General	Male	1000
	General	Female	800
	Gen-EWS/ OBC(NCL)	Male	900
	Gen-EWS/ OBC(NCL)	Female	800
	SC/ST/PwD/PwBD	Male	500
	SC/ST/PwD/PwBD	Female	500
	Third Gender		500
Paper 1: B.E./B. Tech & Paper 2A: B. Arch or Paper 1: B.E./B. Tech & Paper 2B: B. Planning or Paper 1: B.E./B.Tech, Paper 2A: B. Arch & Paper 2B : B.Planning or Paper 2A: B. Arch & Paper 2B: B.Planning	General/Gen-EWS/OBC(NCL)	Male	2000
	General/Gen-EWS/OBC(NCL)	Female	1600
	SC/ST/PwD/PwBD	Male	1000
	SC/ST/PwD/PwBD	Female	1000
	Third Gender		1000

Confirm and submit: Review all filled details carefully, then submit your form. Corrections are not allowed after submission.
Download confirmation page: Save and print the acknowledgement page for your records. There's no need to send physical documents to NTA.

How to do corrections in the JEE Main Application Form 2026?

Registered candidates can visit the JEE Main official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in to edit the submitted application form. Check out the table below to know the fields that can be edited in the JEE Main registration form 2026.

Actions	Fields
Candidates are not allowed to change	Mobile number, email address, photograph of the candidate, and address
Candidates are not allowed to change any one of the fields	Candidate name/father name/mother name
Candidates are allowed to change all fields	Class 10,12 marks and state code of eligibility, DOB, Gender, Category, sub-category, Signature

Frequently Asked Questions

Is JEE Main 2026 registration for session 2 started?

Yes, NTA has officially opened JEE Main 2026 registration for session 2 on February 1, 2026.

What is the last date of JEE Main registration 2026 session 2?

The last date to register for the JEE Main 2026 session 2 exam and pay the registration fee is February 25, 2026.

How can I register for JEE 2026 online?

Eligible candidates can visit the JEE Main official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. Fill out the JEE Main exam application form and pay the exam fee to complete the registration.

What is the registration fee for JEE Main 2026?

The JEE Main exam fee varies based on the gender and category of the candidates. General candidates have to pay Rs. 1000 and Rs. 500 for SC/ST candidates.

Who is eligible for JEE Main 2026?

Candidates who have passed the 10+2 examination from a recognised board can apply for the JEE Main exam 2026.

JEE Main 2026 Seesion 2 Registration (Started)