The National Testing Agency (NTA) has published the JEE Main 2026 Online registration guidelines. Candidates who wish to sit for JEE Main 2026 must thoroughly study the eligibility requirements, important dates, and detailed instructions before submitting the JEE Main 2026 application form. The registration process will be entirely online, and students are strongly encouraged to complete their application via the official NTA website promptly
JEE Main 2026 is the most popular national-level entrance examination for admission into Top engineering colleges in India, such as NITs, IIITs, and other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs). Additionally, JEE Main serves as a qualifying exam for JEE Advanced, the exam used for admission into the prestigious IITs. Each year, lakhs of students register to take the exam. Thus, JEE is most likely one of the most competitive exams in India.
With the release of the JEE Main 2026 registration guidelines, NTA has clarified several topics, including the application process, documents needed, the examination pattern, and the eligibility criteria.
NTA has announced the important dates of JEE Main 2026 for Session 1. All candidates who intend to apply for the Session 1 JEE Main 2026 should take note of these dates so they do not miss any important dates during the exam process.
The JEE Main 2026 application form for Session 1 will be available in November 2025. The entire application process is done online, and they need to submit the application form before the final date. JEE Main 2026 application form last date is scheduled for December 2025.
After the registration process has closed, NTA will release the admit card. The exam is scheduled in January 2026. NTA will soon announce the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exam Date.
At the conclusion of the exam, the JEE Main 2026 result will be released shortly, expected by January or February 2026. They will be able to check their results on the official site with their application number and password. Keeping all of these dates in your mind provides the candidates with the opportunity to plan accordingly for their preparation of JEE Main 2026.
| Events (JEE Main 2026 Session 1) | Particulars |
|---|---|
| JEE Main 2026 application form release | November 2025 |
| Last date to apply for JEE Main 2026 | December 2025 |
| JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Release Date | January 2026 |
| JEE Main 2026 Exam Date | January 2026 |
| JEE Main 2026 Result Date | January/February 2026 |
NTA has updated the JEE Main 2026 Eligibility Criteria. Before filling out the application form, candidates are mandated to satisfy the eligibility criteria.
The application procedure of the JEE Main 2026 involves different stages.
Step 1 – JEE Main 2026 Online Registration:
Step 2 – Filling Application Form:
Step 3 – Uploading Documents:
Step 4 – Payment of Application Fee:
Step 5 – Confirmation Page:
| Category | One paper (BE/B Tech) | Two Papers (BE/BTech/BArch) |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC (Male) | INR 1000 | INR 2000 |
| General/OBC (Female) | INR 800 | INR 1600 |
| SC/ST/PWD | INR 500 | INR 1000 |
| Foreign Candidates | INR 5000 | INR 7000 |
NTA has issued updated registration instructions for JEE Main 2026. In order to register both Session 1 and Session 2, candidates must ensure that their Aadhaar Card has the correct information.
The Aadhaar card should have the correct name, date of birth (identical to that of the Class 10 certificate), photograph, address, and father's name. Candidates are strongly recommended to verify their personal details in advance of registering.
In terms of candidates with disabilities (PwD), the NTA stated that the UDID card (Unique Disability ID) must be valid and renewed before applying.
The NTA has also provided advisories for candidates who are applying under reserved categories. Those candidates who are EWS, SC, ST, or OBC-NCL should confirm that the category certificate is valid and updated before applying.
Following the above procedure will help you to avoid mistakes before registering for JEE Main 2026.
Candidates must have access to the following documents before filling out the JEE Main application form 2026:
NTA has announced the JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern for candidates aspiring to pursue B.E./B.Tech. Becoming well-acquainted with the exam pattern is important for students who want to achieve a good score in JEE Main 2026 and secure admission in top NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.
The exam is conducted entirely online (computer-based test), and it comprises three sections: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Each section will have 25 questions, a total of 75 questions to answer.
Each subject is divided into 2 sections (A and B). Section A will consist of multiple-choice questions, and Section B will consist of numerical-value questions. In part B, students will be expected to answer all 5 numerical questions from each subject.
The total number of marks available for the paper is 300, based on 100 marks per subject. Students will be assigned a score of +4 for each correct answer and -1 for each wrong answer. The duration of the JEE Main Exam 2026 is 3 hours (180 minutes).
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Online (Computer-Based Test) |
| Subjects | Physics, Chemistry, Maths |
| Duration of Exam | 3 Hrs (180 Minutes) |
| Total Marks | 300 |
| Total number of questions | 90 (Attempt 75) |
| Type of Question | MCQs and Numerical Value Questions |
| Marking Scheme | For a correct answer +4, For incorrect answer -1 |
Candidates must go through the official JEE Main 2026 syllabus and past year papers to understand the type of questions being asked. Having a good understanding of the exam pattern, marking scheme, and weightage of questions per subject can help students prepare well and earn better scores.
