The National Testing Agency (NTA) released the JEE Main 2026 application form on October 31. Candidates can register for the January session until November 27 (9 PM), while the fee payment window will remain open until 11:50 PM on the same day. Applicants can access and submit their forms on the official website — jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Like previous years, JEE Main 2026 will be conducted in two sessions. The first session will take place from January 1 to 30, 2026, and the second session is scheduled between April 1 and 10, 2026. The exam comprises two papers — Paper 1 for B.E./B.Tech aspirants and Paper 2 for those applying to B.Arch/B.Planning courses.
Candidates may select up to four preferred cities for their exam centre from their present or permanent state of residence. However, the NTA retains the discretion to merge centres with fewer candidates or reassign exam cities if required for administrative purposes. International candidates must select their exam cities based on their current and permanent addresses, ensuring that at least one city is in India.
In a prior notification dated September 29, the NTA advised students to verify and update their Aadhaar card, UDID card (for PwD candidates), and category certificates (EWS/SC/ST/OBC-NCL) before filling out the application form to prevent any discrepancies or form rejection later in the process.
Following the established schedule, JEE Main was previously held twice in 2024 and 2025 — in January and April each year.
- JEE Main 2025: Session 1 ran from January 22–30, and Session 2 from April 2–8.
- JEE Main 2024: Session 1 was held from January 24–31, and Session 2 from April 6–12.
In 2025, 13,11,544 candidates registered and 12,58,136 appeared for Session 1, while 10,61,840 registered and 9,92,350 appeared for Session 2.
In 2024, 12,21,624 candidates registered and 11,70,048 appeared for Session 1, while 11,79,569 registered and 10,67,959 appeared for Session 2.
Overall, the number of JEE Main registrations has shown a steady rise — from 10.26 lakh in 2022 to 11.62 lakh in 2023.
JEE Main 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. When did the JEE Main 2026 application process begin?
The National Testing Agency (NTA) started accepting JEE Main 2026 application forms on October 31, 2025.
2. What is the last date to apply for JEE Main 2026 (January session)?
Candidates can complete registration until November 27, 2025 (9 PM). The fee payment window will close on the same day at 11:50 PM.
3. Where can I fill out the JEE Main 2026 application form?
You can fill and submit the application form online at the official website — jeemain.nta.nic.in.
4. How many sessions will be held for JEE Main 2026?
Like previous years, JEE Main 2026 will be conducted in two sessions —
Session 1: January 1–30, 2026
Session 2: April 1–10, 2026
5. What are the papers available in JEE Main?
JEE Main consists of two papers:
Paper 1: For admission to B.E./B.Tech programs
Paper 2: For admission to B.Arch and B.Planning programs
6. How many exam cities can a candidate choose?
Applicants can select up to four preferred cities from their present or permanent state of residence. The NTA may, however, reassign cities if necessary due to administrative reasons or limited candidate numbers.
7. What should foreign candidates keep in mind while selecting exam cities?
Foreign applicants must choose cities based on their current and permanent addresses, ensuring that at least one selected city is located in India.
8. What documents should be updated before applying?
Candidates must make sure their Aadhaar card, UDID card (for PwD candidates), and category certificates (EWS/SC/ST/OBC-NCL) are valid and up to date before submitting the form.
9. What were the JEE Main registration numbers in previous years?
- 2025: 13.11 lakh registrations in Session 1 and 10.61 lakh in Session 2
- 2024: 12.21 lakh registrations in Session 1 and 11.79 lakh in Session 2
The total number of applicants has been increasing consistently over the years.
10. Who conducts the JEE Main exam?
The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts JEE Main on behalf of the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
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