What details do I need to fill in JEE Main application form?

Candidates need to fill details related to education, personal details like name, address, father & mother name, category. Beside this, candidates also need to upload scanned image of phot and signature in the application form. Candidates who belong to reserved category like EWS, OBC-NCL, SC or ST need to upload the category certificate issued by the competent authority.

Can I fill JEE Main application form 2026 offline?

No, JEE Main application form can only be filled online. The application form of JEE Main is released only in online mode on the website jeemain.nta.ac.in. There is no option of filling the application form in offline mode. Candidates who do not have a laptop/personal computer can visit the computer centre/common service centres to fill the application form. While filling the JEE Main 2026 application form, candidates will also have to upload scanned image of their photo and signature. Candidates belonging to reserved category (Gen-EWS/SC/ST/OBC-NCL) also need to upload the category certificate.

Do I need to send the printout of JEE Main application form to NTA office?

No, candidates are not required to send the prinout of JEE Main application form 2025 to the NTA office. Candidates have to fill and submit the application form online only. However, it is advised that candidates download, take a printout of their filled application form and keept it safe until the completion of admission process. JEE Main 2025 application form copy might be required at the time of counselling/admission process in the institute.

What should I do if I am not able to pay the fee for the JEE Main 2026 application form?

Candidates can face difficulty in payment of application fees due to various reasons like Slow internet connectivity while paying the fees Slow bank server Insufficient balance in bank In case any candiate faces issues while trying to pay JEE Main application fees, they should try paying the fees after some time. Candidates can also try logging out the application form process once and then try paying application fee again after logging in. If the situation still persists, students can contact NTA JEE Main helpline number.

What is the modes for payment of JEE Main 2026 application fee?

Candidates can pay JEE Main application fees using any one of the following method Credit/debit card of any nationalised bank Internet banking UPI Paytm Before paying the application fee, candidates should check whether there is requisite balance in the Bank Account / Wallet/Debit/credit card. In case any candidate faces difficulty in the payment of application fees, they can contact NTA helpline number.

Can I pay JEE Main application fee in offline mode?

No, JEE Main application fees can not be paid in offline mode. As per the directions of NTA, JEE Main application fees can be paid only in online mode. Candidates can pay the application fees using credit/debit card or internet banking. No other modes/medium of application fee payment is accepted.

How can I check my status of JEE Main application form?

When the application form is completely filled and submitted with fee payment, candidates receive the confirmation mail in their email address registered at the time of filling the form. Candidates can also check the status of their JEE Main application form by login to the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in. After login, the status of the application form will show "Application Submitted" if the form has been accepted by the NTA. In case the application form is incomplete, the status message will show the step to be completed to submit the application form.

I have mistakenly filled the wrong category in my JEE Main application form. Will my form be rejected?

Candidates who mistakenly fill any details wrong can modify/correct the details during JEE Main application correction facility. NTA allows the candidate to make corrections after the last date of application process. To make corrections, candidates need to login on the JEE Main official website during the specified dates and modify the details. In case candidate has entered wrong category, he/she may need to apy the application fee as per the new category. Other details like photo, signature, exam centre preference, paper choice, address can also be changed during the correction window.

What is JEE Main application form 2026 official website?

The JEE Main application form 2026 official website is jeemain.nta.nic.in. NTA will release the JEE Main 2026 application form in the official website. Candidates can fill the form from the website. Details regarding JEE Main application fee, documents required to fill the form, how to apply and other important details related to application process can be checked on this Shiksha page.

Can I upload black & White photo in JEE Main application form?

Yes, candidates can upload black & white photograph in JEE Mains application form. There is no restriction on the type of photograph. The conditions that candidates need to fulfill for uploading the photograph are Photograph should be in JPEG/JPG format Dimention has to be 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm Size has to be 10 KB to 200 KB Also, the photograph should be clear with white background. The candidates are allowed to have spectacles in the photograph but sunglasses and caps are not allowed. JEE Main application form 2024 will be released in December.

What is Aadhar Enrollment Number used in JEE Main Application Form?

Aadhar enrollment number is a unique number which students can find in the acknowledgement receipt received at the time of applying for Aadhar. Students should know that Aadhar enrollment number is not same as Aadhar number. At the time of filling JEE Main application form, candidates have to fill Aadhar Enrollment number and not Aadhar number. In case candidates do not have Aadhar enrollment number, students can apply through Passport, PAN or ABC ID (Academic Bank of Credit ID).

Do I need to fill up separate application forms for each session of JEE Main 2026?

Yes, Candidates who wish to appear in both the sessions of JEE Main 2026 need to fill application form separately for all sessions. However, the JEE Main registration need to be done only once. Candidates who apply for the first session of JEE Mains 2026 can use their session 1 application number and password to login and apply for the second session. During the second session of application filling, candidates only need to enter details of paper for which appearing, exam centre preference and pay the application fees. Other details related to education, address, parents details documents uploaded are taken from the first session application process. Candidates also have the option of filling the combined application form for both session 1 and 2 during session 2 application process.

When will NTA start JEE Main application correction facility?

JEE Mains correction window 2026 will open after the last date of filling the application form. The facility to make correction will be available online on the JEE Main official website jeemain.nta.nic.in. During the correction window, candidates are allowed to change/modify details filled in their application form. Candidates must note that not all fields in the application form will be open for correction. Only certain information like category, address of correspodance/permanent address, exam city preference, paper choice, photo, signature etc. can be modified. Candidates might also be required to pay additional fees for making corrections in certain fields.

Is there any fee for making corrections in JEE Main Application form 2026?

No, candidates need not pay any fees for making corrections in JEE Main application form. However, if any candidate changes his/her category from SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PWD to underserved category, they need to pay the difference in application fees. For making any other changes, candidates don't have to pay any fees. JEE Main correction window will be active in December after the application process is closed.

When will JEE Main 2026 Registration start?

JEE Main Registration 2026 will begin in October, as per the official notification released by the NTA. The information brochure for JEE Main 2026 exam will be released in October, post which the application form will be released. JEE Main 2026 Application form will be available online on the website jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Is 75 percent marks in class 12 required for JEE Mains?

Candidates need not have 75 percent marks in class 12 for appearing in JEE Main. As per the official brochure released by the NTA, there is no minimum percentage required for appearing in the JEE Main. The requirement of 75 percent marks need not be associated with appearing in the JEE Main exam. It is to be understood that 75 percent marks is required for admission to institutes which include NITs, IIITs, GFTIs and IITs. Many institutes offer admission at 60% and even less, along with JEE Main. Candidates must clearly understand that the requirement of 75 percent marks in class 12 is only for taking admission in the institutes.

Can a commerce/non-science student apply for JEE Mains?

Candidates applying for JEE Main need to fulfill the following subject combination For Paper 1 (BE/BTech), candidates must have Physics and Maths in Class 12 and any one subject from Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology/Technical vocational subject. For Paper 2A (BArch), candidates must have Physics, Chemistry, and Maths in Class 12. For Paper 2B (BPlan), candidates must have Maths in Class 12.

What documents are required to fill JEE Main application form?

The documents required to fill JEE Main application form are Class 10 and Class 12 certificates (class 12 admit card in case appearing in the exam) Aadhar card details Scanned photograph and signature of the candidate for uploading Scanned copy of the category certificate (if applicable) for uploading Scanned copy of the PwD certificate (if applicable) for uploading Net banking, credit card, debit card, or UPI details for payment of the application fee The documents which need to be uploaded has to be clearly visible, and exactly in the size, format as specified in the information brochure.

What is the age limit to apply for JEE Main?

As per the JEE Main eligibility criteria released by the NTA, there is no maximum or minimum age to apply for JEE Main. Candidates of any age can apply and appear in the JEE Main exam. The only criteria which is applicable is that the candidate can appear in JEE Mains for three consecutive years from the year of passing class 12. For example, if a candidate is applying for JEE Main 2026, candidate must have passed class 12 in 2024, 2025 or appearing in 2026.

Is the criteria of 75% marks in class 12 applicable in JEE Main 2026?

There is no requirement of 75% marks in class 12 for appearing in JEE Mains 2026. The eligibility criteria of minimum 75% marks in class 12 is required at the time of admission in NITs, IIITs and GFTIs. You can apply and appear in JEE Mains 2026 irrespective of your class 12 marks. The detailed JEE Main eligibility criteria 2026 can be checked on the official website. You are further advised to carefully check the detailed eligibility criteria before filling the JEE Main application form 2026. All the best!

Can a commerce/non-science student apply for JEE Mains?

Candidates applying for JEE Main need to fulfill the following subject combination For Paper 1 (BE/BTech), candidates must have Physics and Maths in Class 12 and any one subject from Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology/Technical vocational subject. For Paper 2A (BArch), candidates must have Physics, Chemistry, and Maths in Class 12. For Paper 2B (BPlan), candidates must have Maths in Class 12.

JEE Main Application Form 2026: Demo Link, Registration Date, Fees, Documents Required, Steps to Apply

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Updated on Oct 13, 2025 17:10 IST

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JEE Main Application Form 2026: The NTA has announced that JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Registration will start in October. The application form will be available online on the JEE Main official website- jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates can check here the details about JEE Mains 2026 registration documents and how to fill the form. The NTA released an advisory on September 29 advising students to ensure that their Aadhar card, UDID card (for persons with disabilities), and OBC-NCL/SC/ST/EWS certificates (for reserved category candidates) are updated and valid before applying for the JEE Mains 2026 exam.

NTA activated the JEE Main 2026 registration demo link on October 7 at the website demo.nta.nic.in through which candidates can understand the application process, documents required to apply and fee details. As the JEE Main 2026 demo registration is active, the application form is expected to be released this week. The tentative JEE Mains form date 2026 session 1 is October 15, 2025.

Table of content

JEE Main 2026 Eligibility Criteria to Fill Form
JEE Main 2026 Important Dates
Documents Required for JEE Mains 2026 Registration
JEE Main 2026 Application Fee
How to Apply for JEE Mains 2026
How to Check JEE Main 2026 Application Form Status?
JEE Mains 2026 Application Form Correction
Common Problems in JEE Main 2026 Application Form Filling and their Solution
How to Recover the Lost JEE Main 2026 Application Number and Password?
JEE Main 2026 Application Form FAQs

JEE Main 2026 Eligibility Criteria to Fill Form

JEE Main 2026 Important Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of JEE Main 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Oct ' 25	JEE Main 2026 Registration Session 1 TENTATIVE
Oct ' 25	JEE Main 2026 Notification TENTATIVE
Jan ' 26	JEE Main Admit Card 2025 Session 1 TENTATIVE
Jan ' 26	JEE Main 2026 Exam Date Session 1 TENTATIVE
Feb ' 26	JEE Main 2026 Registration Session 2 TENTATIVE
Mar ' 26	JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Session 2 TENTATIVE
Apr ' 26	JEE Main 2026 Exam Date Session 2 TENTATIVE