The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to start the registration process for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 Session 1 in October 2025. This marks the official opening of applications for one of India’s most important engineering entrance exams that lead to seats in prestigious institutes like the IITs, NITs, and centrally funded technical institutions. The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 will be held from January 21 to 30, 2026, while Session 2 is scheduled from April 1 to 10, 2026, as officially announced by NTA.
According to an official advisory, the JEE Main 2026 application form for Session 1 will go live on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in, in October 2025.​ Candidates must complete their JEE Mains registration online using their Aadhaar card, ensuring that personal and academic details are accurate to avoid discrepancies during the process. Candidates will need to complete registration, fill out the application form, upload documents, pay fees, and print confirmation to be eligible to sit for the JEE Main 2026 examination.
JEE Main 2026: NTA issues Advisory to Update Aadhaar
The NTA has released an advisory for aspirants of JEE Main 2026, emphasising the importance of updating Aadhaar details ahead of the registration process. The agency has instructed students to ensure that their Aadhaar data, such as name, date of birth, address, photograph, and gender, are accurate and current, as these details will be directly fetched from UIDAI through Aadhaar authentication for the upcoming exam.
Candidates are advised to update their Aadhaar data in advance to avoid discrepancies, which could lead to rejection or difficulties during registration.
It is advisable to prepare all necessary documents in advance and keep track of the registration dates to avoid missing deadlines. Staying prepared with updated documents will be crucial for a hassle-free JEE Main 2026 registration.
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Apart from Aadhaar, aspirants should ensure their UDID card (for PwD candidates) and category certificates (EWS/SC/ST/OBC-NCL) are valid and updated before filling the application form.
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A system-generated application number will be provided during JEE Main 2026 registration, which must be kept safe for all future correspondence.
Candidates must ensure that the details on their Aadhaar card, category certificate, UDID card, and other documents are accurate and updated to avoid last-minute issues.
Candidates are advised to prepare all necessary documents in advance and keep track of the registration dates to avoid missing deadlines. Additionally, careful attention must be paid to the size and format of uploaded documents to prevent rejection. The NTA has also issued advisories urging candidates to update essential documents ahead of time.
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Candidates should prepare accordingly for online and offline components.
All JEE Main 2026-related notices, registration links, and the official information will be published on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Before applying for JEE Main 2026, ensure these documents are ready in digital format:
Candidates must ensure that their Aadhaar, name, and DOB match their academic records.
JEE Main 2026 consists of three distinct papers catering to different courses:
Candidates can appear for either Paper 1 alone or both Paper 2A and 2B, depending on their chosen courses.
Candidates can follow the steps given below to register for JEE Main 2026.
Step 1: Visit the official JEE Main website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Step 2: Click on the registration link for JEE Main 2026.
Step 3: Create a new account by providing your name, birthdate, email address, and mobile number. Then, create a password, and an application number will be sent to you.
Step 4: To access the candidate portal, enter this application number and password.
Step 5: Fill out the application form with personal details, academic information, and contact details.
Step 6: Upload scanned copies of the photograph, signature, and category/PwD certificate if applicable.
Step 7: Pay the required application fee online using a variety of methods, including UPI, net banking, and debit/credit cards
Step 8: Download and print the fee receipt and confirmation page.
It is advisble to save and keep the printouts of the application form for future use.
According to official updates, the JEE Main 2026 registration for the January session will commence in October 2025 on the official NTA website, jeemain.nta.nic.in, while the application process for the April session is expected to begin in the last week of January 2026.
The NTA has officially announced the key dates for the JEE Main 2026 examination. The exam will be conducted in two sessions: the first session from January 21 to 30, 2026, and the second session from April 1 to 10, 2026.
The National Testing Agency is expected to release the application form for JEE Main aspirants in October 2025 on its official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
