JEE Main Registration 2026: NTA publishes test dates; registration will begin soon on the official website

JEE Main Registration 2026 : NTA has officially announced the whole exam schedule for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026. According to the official notification, Session 1 of JEE Main 2026 would be held from January 21 to 30, 2026, with Session 2 taking place from April 1 to 10, 2026. Registration for the January session is planned to open in October 2025, followed by the April session registration window in late January 2026, following the release of the Session 1 results.

The JEE Main is India’s national-level entrance exam for admission to top engineering institutes such as the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs), and Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs). This year, the NTA implemented several major measures to improve accessibility, including extending exam centres in India and abroad and tying the registration process to Aadhaar verification to streamline candidate authentication.

In 2026, Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) will include 90 questions in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, with 75 questions to be answered. Paper 2A (B.Arch) and Paper 2B (B.Planning) will each carry 400 marks and will assess aptitude, mathematics, and drawing or planning skills.

Candidates should ensure that their personal information matches their Aadhaar details to avoid problems during verification. The admit cards for both sessions are expected to be available three days before the exam.

According to the most recent official JEE Main 2026 update, the NTA has made a major alteration to the registration process. Candidates’ information will be automatically retrieved from their UIDAI Aadhar authentication when they fill out the application form. As a result, aspirants are recommended to get all of their documents updated before submitting the JEE Main 2026 application form. Aside from that, NTA intends to introduce new exam centres and cities in India and internationally.

Apply Date for JEE Main Registration 2026

The National Testing Agency plans to distribute JEE Mains 2026 application forms for session 1 in October, but no formal dates have been published. Interested applicants should have their Aadhar cards updated on time. The ID evidence must have accurate information such as name, photo, and date of birth.

FAQs

How do I register for JEE Main 2026 Session 1?

Candidates who match the JEE Main 2026 application eligibility criteria can apply using the steps listed below:

• Visit the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in
• Register as “New Candidate” and complete the registration process.
• Fill out the relevant details and submit the papers according to instructions.
• Pay the application fees and submit.
• Keep a copy for future references.

Required Documents for JEE Mains 2026 Registration
Candidates must have the following documents available for the JEE Mains 2026 session 1 application form:

• Aadhar card with Class 10th marksheet
• Scanned photo and signature
• Income certificate, if applicable.
• Caste certificate, if applicable.
• UDID card for PWD candidates.

JEE Mains 2026 Exam Pattern and Syllabus Update.

The NTA will issue the JEE Mains 2026 test pattern and syllabus, as well as the application form and information bulletin. Any changes to the JEE Main syllabus or pattern in 2026 will be posted here on Shiksha’s JEE Main 2026 Registration Live Updates and on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. For the time being, candidates can begin their preparation by reviewing the curriculum and pattern from the previous year.

JEE Main 2026 Registration is Live: How to Check Status

The way to verify the JEE Mains 2026 application status may be seen below:

• Visit jeemain.nta.ac.in.
• Click the “Registered Candidate Login” link.
• Login with the application number and password.
• Check the application status.

JEE Main 2026 Registration Link Will Go Live Soon: accepted payment modes for registration.
Candidates can make payments from any of the following:

• Credit/debit card from any nationalized bank.
• Internet banking
• UPI
• Paytm

JEE Main 2026 Eligibility Criteria to Apply
The National Testing Agency will soon announce the eligibility conditions, as well as the JEE Main 2026 information pamphlet. Candidates can see the JEE Mains 2026 eligibility below.

• Must have passed the class 12 test in 2024/2025 or will appear in 2026.
• No minimum marks are necessary in class 12th.
• No age restrictions.
• For Paper 1 (BE/BTech), candidates must have Physics and Maths in Class 12 or equivalent related
• Candidates for Paper 2A (BArch) must have completed Physics, Chemistry, and Math in class 12.
• For Paper 2B (BPlan), candidates must have Maths in class 12.