The admission process for JEE Main 2026 Registration @jeemain.nta.nic has officially started. Students who are interested in applying for B.E./B.Tech. B.Arch. B.Planning can complete their registration through the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in/ before the last date 27 November 2025. Candidates must carefully check the official notification to understand the eligibility criteria, important dates, required documents, application fee, and selection procedure. The admission process may include an entrance exam, merit list, or counselling, depending on the institution and program. Applicants are advised to keep all necessary documents ready and follow the guidelines mentioned in the notice. This is a great opportunity for students aiming to pursue B.E./B.Tech. B.Arch. B.Planning in the 2025 academic session. Direct application link and important updates are provided below.
JEE Main 2026 Registration – Started
Important Dates
Session 1 Application Window: 31 October 2025 to 27 November 2025, up to 9:00 PM
Session 1 Exam Dates: Between 21 January 2026 and 30 January 2026
Session 1 Result: By 12 February 2026
Session 2 Application Window: Last week of January 2026 onwards
Session 2 Exam Dates: Between 2 April 2026 and 9 April 2026
Session 2 Result: By 20 April 2026.
Application Fee
Category
Centres in India
Centres Outside India
General (Male)
₹1000
₹5000
General (Female)
₹800
₹4000
Gen-EWS/OBC (Male)
₹900
₹4500
Gen-EWS/OBC (Female)
₹800
₹4000
SC/ST/PwD/3rd Gender
₹500
₹2500
Payment Mode (Online): You can make the payment using the following methods:
Debit Card
Credit Card
Internet Banking
Eligibility Criteria
Education Qualification
Passed class 12 or equivalent exam in 2024, 2025, or appearing in 2026 (with Physics, Maths, and one more subject as required).
No upper or lower age limit for appearing.
List of qualifying exams includes 10+2 from recognized boards, or equivalent/file:1].
Documents Required
Recent color passport-size photo
Signature (scanned)
Class 10 marksheet/certificate
Valid government identity proof (if using non-Aadhaar)
PwD/Disability certificate (if applicable)
EWS/OBC/SC/ST certificates for reserved categories if claiming reservation.
Selection Process of JEE Main 2026
Computer-based examination (CBT) for all papers except the drawing part of B.Arch, which is pen-paper-based
All India Rank (AIR) based on best scores of both sessions (if attempted)
JoSAA/CSAB counseling for seat allocation in participating institutions.
Exam Pattern For JEE Main 2026 Registration
Paper
Subjects
Type of Questions
Number of Questions
Max Marks
Duration
Mode
Paper 1
Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
MCQs & Numerical Value
75 (25 each)
300
3 hours
CBT
Paper 2A
Mathematics, Aptitude, Drawing
MCQs/Numerical+Drawing
77
400
3 hours 30 mins
CBT (Math/Apt), Offline (Drawing)
Paper 2B
Mathematics, Aptitude, Planning
MCQs/Numerical
100
400
3 hours
CBT
Section A: MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions)
Section B: Numerical Value Questions (need precise numeric input)
Marking Scheme
For MCQs: +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect, 0 for unattempted
For Numerical Value Questions: +4 for correct, 0 for incorrect/unattempted
Drawing section scored based on examiner’s evaluation
Special Features
Rough sheets provided for calculations; handed back at end.
On-screen calculator available during CBT.
Candidates can switch between sections and mark questions for review.
Accessibility
Support for dark/light mode, font size adjustment, screen magnifier, and cursor options.
Compensatory time given to eligible PwD candidates.
JEE Main 2026 Registration Application Process
Follow these steps carefully to fill and submit your application form online:
Step 1: Registration
Visit the official JEE Main website.
Register by providing personal details and creating a password.
After registration, a system-generated Application Number is provided.
This Application Number will be used for all future logins and is required for both sessions of JEE Main 2026.
Step 2: Filling Application Form
Login using the application number and password.
Fill in personal details, select papers to appear for, exam cities (up to 4 choices), and educational qualifications.
Upload necessary documents:
Recent color passport-size photograph (10 KB to 200 KB, JPG/JPEG, white background)
Signature (10 KB to 100 KB, JPG/JPEG)
Class 10 or equivalent certificate/mark sheet (PDF, 50 KB to 300 KB)
Disability certificate (if applicable)
Identity proof (if not using Aadhaar)
Ensure details are accurate; corrections are often limited post-submission.
Step 3: Fee Payment
Pay the prescribed fee online via credit/debit card, net banking, or UPI.
Fees vary by category and choice of exam center (India or abroad).
Processing charges and GST apply.
After successful payment, download and print the confirmation page.
In case the confirmation page is not generated, contact the bank/payment gateway and try payment again.
