JEE Main 2026 Registration Live Updates: Application Process Yet to Begin
JEE Main 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is yet to start the registration process for JEE Main 2026 Session 1. Once the registration window opens, candidates can apply online through the official website — jeemain.nta.nic.in.
As per the tentative schedule, the registration for Session 1 is expected to begin in October 2025.
JEE Main 2026 Exam Dates
The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main) 2026 will be conducted in two sessions:
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Session 1: January 21 to 30, 2026
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Session 2: April 1 to 10, 2026
The exam will include two papers:
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Paper 1: For admission to undergraduate engineering programs (BE/BTech) at NITs, IIITs, CFTIs, and other institutions funded or recognized by participating state governments.
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Paper 2: For candidates seeking admission into BArch and BPlanning courses offered across India.
JEE Main also serves as the qualifying exam for JEE Advanced, which is conducted for admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).
How to Register for JEE Main 2026
Once the registration link is activated, candidates can follow these steps to apply:
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Visit the official NTA JEE website — jeemain.nta.nic.in.
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Click on the “JEE Main 2026 Registration” link.
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Complete the registration by entering the required personal and academic details.
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Fill in the application form and upload scanned copies of the necessary documents.
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Pay the application fee online.
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Submit the form and download the confirmation page.
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Keep a printout for future reference.
Tentative Schedule for JEE Main 2026
Session 1 (January 2026):
| Events | Dates |
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| Online submission of application form | From October 2025 |
| Examination dates | Between January 21 and 30, 2026 |
Session 2 (April 2026):
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Online submission of application form | From last week of January 2026 |
| Examination dates | Between April 1 and 10, 2026 |
Other Key Details
In its official statement, the NTA mentioned that efforts are underway to expand the number of exam cities to make the test more accessible to students across the country. The agency is also focusing on improving facilities for PwD/PwBD candidates to ensure a smoother exam experience.
The NTA further stated that it will fetch candidate details such as name, date of birth, gender, photograph, and address from the UIDAI database through Aadhaar authentication. However, since the parents’ or guardians’ names are not recorded in Aadhaar, candidates will need to enter those details manually in the application form.
In cases where there is a discrepancy between the name on the Aadhaar Card and the Class 10 certificate, applicants will have an opportunity to resolve the mismatch during the registration process itself.
