JEE Main is a very popular exam among engineering aspirants with more than 10 lakh candidates taking the test every year. Check JEE Main number of candidates registered and appeared in past years. JEE Main 2026 number of registered candidates is around 14.5 lakh, as per media reports. The last date to apply for JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam was November 27. This is the highest ever total number of candidates applied for JEE Mains exam.
JEE Main Application form 2026 for session 1 closed on November 27, 2025. According to some media reports, a record 14.5 lakh candidates have applied for the JEE Mains 2026 session 1 exam. This is the highest number of candidates applying for the exam ever. However, the actual JEE Main 2026 registered candidates will be announced by NTA once the exam is over. Considering the previous year trends, it was certain that JEE Main 2026 registration will see more than 13 lakh candidates. In JEE Main 2025 session 1 exam, a total of 13.11 lakh students registered out of which 12.58 lakh appeared in the exam.
JEE Main is a national level engineering entrance exam in which millions of students appear every year to grab a seat in top engineering colleges of India. It is the exam conducted primarily for admission in NITs, IIITs and GFTIs however, the JEE Main 2026 exam score is accepted in many top colleges besides NIT, IIIT and GFTI. It is also one of the most competitive exams in India with success rate around 15-20%.
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- JEE Main Number of Candidates Registered/Appeared in Past Years
- JEE Main Registration Trends: Number of Candidates Increasing Every Year
- Factors Influencing Growth in JEE Main Registration
- How Many Students Registered for JEE Main 2026?
JEE Main Number of Candidates Registered/Appeared in Past Years
The total number of candidates appeared in JEE Mains provided here is based on data provided by the NTA/CBSE.
| Year |
No. of Registered Students |
No. of Students Appeared |
| 2026 |
14.5 Lakh (Unofficial) |
|
| 2025 |
January- 13,11,544 |
January- 12,58,136 |
| April- 10,61,840 |
April- 9,92,350 |
|
| 2024 |
January- 1231874 |
January- 1170036 |
| April - 1179569 |
April - 1067959 |
|
| 2023 |
January - 860064 |
January - 823967 |
| April - 931334 |
April - 883367 |
|
| 2022 |
June - 872970 |
June - 769604 |
| July - 622034 |
July - 540242 |
|
| 2021 |
February - 652628 |
February - 621033 |
| March - 619641 |
March - 556248 |
|
| July - 709611 |
July - 543553 |
|
| August - 767700 |
August - 481419 |
|
| 2020 |
8,58,000 |
8,00,532 |
| 2019 |
January - 9,29,198 |
January - 8,74,469 |
| April - 9,35,755 |
April - 8,81,096 |
|
| 2018 |
10,43,739 |
10,01,543 |
| 2017 |
1186454 |
Online Exam - 165635 |
| Offline Exam- 956716 |
||
| 2016 |
12,07,257 |
Online Exam- 10,22,808 |
| Offline Exam- 1,72,058 |
||
| 2015 |
13,04,646 |
Online Exam- 11,05,135 |
| Offline Exam- 1,87,782 |
||
| 2014 |
13,56,805 |
Online Exam- 11,72,538 |
| Offline Exam- 1,72,369 |
||
| 2013 |
12,60,219 |
11,89,777 |
| 2012 |
11,45,353 |
10,70,276 |
| 2011 |
11,14,880 |
10,53,833 |
| 2010 |
11,18,147 |
10,65,100 |
| 2009 |
10,10,061 |
9,62,119 |
Commonly asked questions
Yes, NTA reopened the JEE Main 2026 session 2 registration window from March 12 to 13.
Yes, applicants who wish to particpate in CSAB have to register online from the CSAB official website as both CSAB and JoSAA are separate counselling processes. The document verification of such candidates will not be conducted again, as the documents are verified during JoSAA.
Clearing the JEE Main exam in first attempt is not a difficult task. Several students clear JEE Main while in class 12. One thing that makes it easy to clear JEE Main with class 12 is that students are in regular touch of most JEE syllabus. To score good marks in JEE Main in the first attempt, it is advised that you study class 11 and 12 topics thoroughly, clear all the concepts and solve mock test papers. Also, NCERT books which you study in class 11 and 12 are the best books for JEE Main preparation. Students must study NCERT properly and solve all the questions in the book and do not memorize the concepts as some students do rather understand the concepts.
JEE Main Registration Trends: Number of Candidates Increasing Every Year
The number of candidates applying for JEE Mains exam is rising every year. In 2025, total number of candidates who appeared in both session 1 and 2 exam was 22.50 lakh, an increase of around 3.5 lakh from the previous year (2024). In 2023, the total number of candidates who appeared in both sessions was around 17 lakh, which increased to around 19 lakh in 2024. Every year, the number of candidates appearing in JEE Mains exam witnessed a growth of around 15%.
Factors Influencing Growth in JEE Main Registration
JEE Main exam is widely accepted as the benchmark for admission in top engineering institutes in India. The popularity of this exam is mostly due to the institutes which offers admission based on its scores. Top rankers of this exam are sure to get admission in institutes like NITs. The top 2.5 lakh candidates in order of merit also get the chance to appear in JEE Advanced exam for admission to IITs.
Also, engineering is an ever-evolving field. With rise in demands of AI and Data Science specialist, more students are moving to engineering courses thus leading to rise in JEE Main applicants.
Also Check: JEE Main last 10 year question paper with solution
Commonly asked questions
A score of 70 marks in JEE Mains is considered average to below-average for General category students. This corresponds to a percentile around 88 to 91.
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How Many Students Registered for JEE Main 2026?
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will announce the number of candidates registered for JEE Main 2026 soon after the announcement of results. The data will be released online on the JEE Main official website jeemain.nta.nic.in. Through total number of candidates registered for JEE Main 2026, one can see the exact figures state, gender and category wise. Candidates interested in applying for the exam must ensure they fulfill all the conditions of JEE Main eligibility criteria 2026 announced by the NTA.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 23 hours ago
With a 70 percentile in JEE Main (General category) and being from Andhra Pradesh (AP), here's a clear picture of your admission chances:
What 70 Percentile Means
- Approximate rank: 3,00,000 – 4,50,000.
- NITs/IIITs via JoSAA: Not possible, since even the lowest cutoffs for Civil/Mechanical in newer NITs
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 23 hours ago
JoSAA (NIT/IIIT/GFTI): ❌ Not possible.
State Govt Colleges (REAP Rajasthan): ✅ Possible, but mostly in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical.
Private Universities: ✅ Strong chance for CSE/IT/ECE.
👉 My advice:
Fill REAP AND OTHER STATES counseling for Rajasthan government colleges (you may get Civil/Mechanical/E
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 23 hours ago
With a JEE Main rank of 81,473, you have a realistic chance of admission to NIT Srinagar, but mostly in branches other than Computer Science or IT. Based on the 2025 cutoffs, you are more likely to get Mechanical, Civil, or possibly Electrical Engineering under the Home State quota.
Admission Chanc
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 23 hours ago
NIT Puducherry BTech admissions are highly unlikely with 75 percentile in JEE Main, especially for the General category. The institute sees a high cutoff for BTech's All India Quota. With 75 percentile, admission may be possible for reserved categories. Students can check the last year cutoff to kno
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
JECRC Foundation offers seats to candidates via REAP Counselling based on JEE Main scores of the aspirants. The preference is given to candidates with JEE Main scores. Once the seat is allotted, aspirants need to report at the college campus for document verification and fee payment.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered Yesterday
Aspirants without JEE Main score can get admission in BTech Computer Science & Engineering based on their percentile in Class 12 or Diploma in Engineering and Technology. However, the preference is given to applicants with JEE Main scores.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered Yesterday
Yes, GD Goenka University does offer JEE Main based scholarships. Students can check the table below to know about the eligibility and scholarship:
| Eligibility Criteria | Scholarship |
|---|---|
| 70 - 74.99 Percentile | 10% |
| 75 - 79.99 Percentile | 15% |
| 80 - 89.99 Percentile | 25% |
| 90 and above Percentile | 50% |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
For 85 marks in JEE Main (April attempt, Shift 1):
Your expected percentile will be roughly:
~88 to 92 percentile
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 5 days ago
Yes, you can gain admission at Vishwakarma Government Engineering College with a JEE Main rank of 4000 if you belong to the OBC category under the All India category.
The VGEC JEE Main cutoff 2025 ranged from 900523 to 905928, according to the first and last round closing ranks. B.E. in Computer Eng
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
There is no decided cutoff for JEE Main for admission in HKBK College of Engineering. The BTech admission in HKBK is based on JEE merit and available seats. However, for candidates who get a decent percentile, there is a benefit in their favor.
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