The National Testing Agency (NTA) has introduced a transformative update for JEE Main 2026 registration with an Aadhar-based auto-fill feature. This newest advancement automatically fetches key personal information directly from the Aadhar database maintained by UIDAI. This process eliminates the need for manual entry of these basic details, the process significantly reducing the chances of typographical errors and discrepancies, making registration faster and error-free for lakhs of engineering aspirants across India.
Candidates are strongly advised to ensure their Aadhar details are up to date and accurate ahead of the JEE Main 2026 registration to avoid any mismatch with other official documents, such as class 10 certificate, which could jeopardise their candidature. To resolve the common problem of name mismatches between Aadhar and class 10 certificates, the JEE Main 2026 portal offers candidates an option to correct or update their names during the application process.
JEE Main 2026 Registration: Aadhar Auto Fill Details
Candidates can check the list of details that will be auto-filled in their JEE Main 2026 application form after submitting their Aadhaar number:
- Candidate’s Name
- Date of Birth
- Gender
- Photograph (Live Photo will also be recorded)
- Address
Registration Steps for JEE Main 2026 With Simplified Aadhar Verification
NTA has made the registration process easy for the candidates. Given below are the steps to register for the JEE Main 2026:
Step 1: Visit the official JEE Main website at jeemain.nta.nic.in
Step 2: Click on the ‘JEE Main Registration 2026’ link
Step 3: The registration process will start with the Aadhar authentication, allowing automatic filling of personal candidate’s details such as Address, date of birth, candidate’s name and more
Step 4: The next step is to fill the details manually, such as contact details, disability details, identity details, exam centre preference, qualification details, and uploading of documents.
Step 5: Candidates need to pay the registration fees and submit their application form.
The introduction of Aadhar auto-fill features has made JEE Main 2026 registration more convenient and error-free for candidates across India.
JEE Main Registration 2026: Image Specifications
Here is a table for JEE Mains photo and signature size guidelines.
| Document | Size | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
| Photograph | 10 kb to 300 kb | 3.5 x 4.5 cms |
| Signature | 10 kb to 50 kb | 3.5 x 1.5 cms |
| Class 10th certificate | 10 kb to 300 kb | – |
| PwD certificate (If applicable) | 10 kb to 300 kb | – |
