JEE Main 2026: Dates, Eligibility, Application Process & Exam Pattern

Registrations for the JEE Main 2026 session 1 are likely to open from October 2025 to November 2025. Interested candidates can apply through the official website of NTA https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/. NTA (National Testing Agency) issued a public notice of the advisory and instructions for the documents required during JEE Mains 2026 registration on its site.

Once the application form is released, all eligible candidates can apply on the official website. The National Testing Agency will conduct the exam in two sessions, Session 1 in January 2026 and Session 2 in April 2026. For session 2, the registration period will start in the first week of February 2026. 

JEE Main is an entrance exam for admission to undergraduate engineering degree programs. This is a national-level entrance examination conducted by the National Testing Agency. It is a computer-based online test. The exam is normally conducted twice a year, in two sessions, typically in January and April.

JEE Main 2026 Exam Overview

JEE Main 2026 Application Process

• The official application form for JEE Main will be available soon at NTA’s official website.
• The form for session 1 is expected to be released in October.
• You are advised to check the website regularly for new updates.

Visit the Official Website

1. To apply for the JEE Main 2026, you have to visit the official website of NTA JEE Main.
2. Fill out the online application carefully with the following information.

Personal Details

1. Name
2. Date of birth
3. Gender
4. Nationality
5. Parents Details
6. Mobile Number
7. Email Address ( If required )
8. Communication address
9. Permanent address

Academic Details

1. Year of Passing 10th class or 12th class 
2. Board ( CBSE, ICSE or state board )
3. Roll Number 10th class or 12th class 
4. Name of school or college
5. Place of Schooling
6. Subjects studied in class 12th (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)
7. percentage or marks of class 10th or 12th 
8. Year of Passing
9. Type of college

Signature & Photograph

1. Upload your Photograph
2. Signature 
3. The signature should be clear

Category Certificate ( If required )

1. OBC-NCL
2. SC (Scheduled Caste)
3. ST (Scheduled Tribe)
4. EWS (Economically Weaker Section)
5. PwD (Persons with Disability)

Fee Payment

1. Pay the fee according to the category
2. Fees vary according to the category
3. Pay the application fee using a debit card/UPI/net banking.

Confirmation Page

1. After a fee payment, a confirmation page will appear
2. Download the confirmation page

Advisory and Instructions of NTA

NTA has released a public notice of advisory and instruction on the updation of the Aadhaar Card/ UDID Card/ Category Certificate (EWS/SC/ST/OBC-NCL). You are advised to ensure that the following documents are updated well in advance/ before applying for the JEE (Main)-2026:

• Aadhaar Card- Aadhaar Card- Aadhaar Card should be updated with the correct name, date of birth (as per Class 10th certificate), latest photograph, address and father's name.
• UDID Card- UDID card stands for Persons with Disabilities card. It should be valid, updated and renewed.
• Category Certificate- The category certificate (EWS/SC/ST/OBC-NCL) should be updated and valid. 

JEE Main 2026 Application Fee

JEE Main 2026 Important Dates

Also Read: JEE Main Registration Date 2026: Check marking scheme and Exam Pattern

JEE Main 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Before applying for the JEE Main 2026, you have to match the following criteria:

Educational Qualification

• For JEE Main 2026, you must have passed the 10+2 from a recognised board.
• There is no criterion for minimum marks required for JEE Main, but a minimum of 75% marks is required for admission to IIT.
• The core subjects should be Physics and Mathematics.
• You are also required to study additional subjects like Chemistry, Biology, and Biotechnology.

Nationality

• Indian Citizens can apply for the exam.
• Students from other countries, NRI’S and Persons of Indian Origin are also eligible to apply.

Additional Details

• Time: The duration of each exam is 3 hours.
• Mode: This is an online computer-based test.
• Marking Scheme: +4 marks for every correct answer
• Negative Marking: -1 for every wrong answer
• Type of Question: There’ll be multiple-choice questions.

JEE Main 2026 Syllabus

Here’s a subject-wise syllabus of JEE Main 2026, which is based on NTR guidelines:

Conclusion

The JEE Main 2026 is a gateway for students who wish to go into the engineering field. The National Testing Agency conduct this exam twice a year. It is a national-level entrance exam, which opens the door to prestigious indian institutes such as NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. You are advised to check the official website of NTA (National Testing Agency) for the latest information and have your documents prepared.

FAQ

Q1. Who conducted JEE Main 2026?

Ans. The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the JEE Main exam twice a year. NTA is an independent body of the Ministry of Education, Government of India, responsible for conducting standardised entrance exams for admission to undergraduate engineering degree programs.

Q2. What is the date of the JEE Mains exam 2026?

Ans. The expected exam month of JEE Main is January 2026, but the exact exam date will be officially announced by NTA.

Q3. Has the JEE Mains 2026 registration started?

Ans. No, the official registration for the JEE Main examination has not started yet, but it will start soon in October 2025. The registration link will be updated on NTA’s website.

Q4. When is the last date to register for JEE Main 2026?

Ans. The last date of registration for JEE Main 2026, session 1, is November 2025.

Q5. JEE Main 2026 Exam: Registration Fees

Ans. The expected registration fee for the JEE Main 2026 exam is ₹1,000 for General/Gen-EWS/OBC (Male) candidates and ₹800 for General/Gen-EWS/OBC (Female) candidates.

Q6. JEE Main 2026 Exam Dates Out?

Ans. No - The official dates for JEE Main 2026 have not yet been formally announced. The recent public notices said that the exam would be performed in January 2026 (Session 1) and April 2026 (Session 2).

Q7. Is there negative marking in JEE Mains 2026?

Ans. Yes, there’s a negative marking in JEE Main 2026. For every wrong answer, -1 will be deducted.

Q8. Can I apply for both sessions together during the JEE Main registration 2026?

Ans. Yes, you can apply for both sessions together during the JEE Main registration 2026. You can choose the option and pay the fees for both. Each session will have a separate application window (you might require re-logging in or paying separately for the second session), depending on NTA instructions. 

Q9. JEE Mains Mathematics Chapter-wise Weightage?

Ans. Here’s the chapter-wise weightage for Mathematics in JEE Main 2026 based on past papers & analysis:

Q10. How Many Attempts Are Allowed for JEE Main 2026?

Ans. A candidate is allowed up to 6 attempts for JEE Main, over 3 consecutive years (two attempts per year). 

Q11: Can a commerce/non-science student apply for JEE Mains?

Ans. No, commerce or non-science students cannot apply for JEE Main.

Q12. JEE Main 2026 registration: What is the UDID card?

Ans. The UDID card is a Unique Disability ID Card, an official document issued by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), Government of India