Registration for JEE Main 2026 has begun. Learn how to apply and when the exam will be held.

JEE Mains Registration: The application process for JEE Main 2026 will continue until 11:50 pm on November 27, 2025. Candidates must also submit their fees by the 27th. The JEE Main exam will be conducted in two sessions.

JEE Mains Registration: The application process for JEE Main 2026, the country's largest engineering entrance exam, has begun. The National Testing Agency has released its notification. According to the notification, registration for JEE Main begins tomorrow, October 31st. Candidates seeking admission to courses such as B.Tech, B.E., B.Arch., or B.Planning can apply until November 27, 2025. The application process will be completely online, and candidates will need to visit the NTA's official website to fill out the form.

JEE Main 2026 Fees and Eligibility

The JEE Main 2026 application process will end on November 27, 2025, at 11:50 pm. Candidates must submit their fees by the 27th. The application fee for male candidates in the General category is ₹1,000, for OBC and EWS candidates, ₹900, and for female candidates, ₹800. The fee for SC, ST, transgender, and differently-abled candidates is ₹500. There is no age limit for applying for the JEE Main 2026 exam. Candidates who have passed Class 12 in 2024 or 2025 or are scheduled to appear in 2026 can apply. However, in Class 12, candidates must have Physics and Maths, along with one of the following subjects: Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, or a Technical Vocational subject.

These documents are required before applying

The NTA has advised candidates to keep all their required documents updated before applying. These include their Aadhaar card, UDID card, and category certificate. Candidates must ensure that the information on their Aadhaar card, such as name, date of birth, address, and photo, matches the information on their 10th grade marksheet. This will prevent rejection of their form.

Exam Date and Pattern

According to the notification issued by the NTA, the JEE Main exam will be conducted in two sessions. The first session will be held between January 21st and 30th, while the second session will be held from April 1st to 10th, 2026. The exam city information for the first session will be released in the first week of January. Admit cards will be released 3 to 4 days before the exam, and the results will be declared by February 12th, 2026. There are no changes to the exam pattern this year. The exam will consist of 75 questions for 300 marks. The question paper will consist of three subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Maths. Each subject will have 25 questions, and four marks will be awarded for each correct answer, while one mark will be deducted for an incorrect answer. There will be no negative marking for unattempted questions.

How to Apply?

• To apply for the JEE Main exam, first visit the official website jeemain.nta.ac.in.
• Then click on the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Registration link.
• Finally, fill in the required information and upload the required documents.
• Following this, pay the fees online and submit the form.
• Finally, download the confirmation page and take a printout.