How Many Candidates Registered for JEE Mains 2026?
Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main 2026 ( JEE Main )
Exam On - 2 Apr '26 - 9 Apr '26
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%.
| JEE Main Syllabus 2026 | JEE Main 2026 Exam Dates |
| JEE Main Exam Pattern 2026 | JEE Main Question Papers with Solutions |
- 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
No, candidates can not upload black & white photograph in JEE Mains application form.
- 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.
If candidates are facing issue in live photo capture, it can be due to mismatch from photo uploaded in Aadhar. For this, they need to visit the Aadhar update centre and get their current photo updated in the Aadhaar database.
The issue can also be due to any servor error/slow internet connectivity for which candidates can try uploading it after some time. Also, there can be a case of laptop/computer not supporting the webcame, for this, candidates can upload the photo using QR code provided in the application process.
The last date to complete the JEE Main session 2 registration was February 25.
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
The schedule for JoSAA 2026 will be announced after the result of JEE Main 2026 session 2.
Candidates can choose a maximum of 4 exam cities in the JEE Main application form from the choices available based on their present address.
Check JEE Mains application fee below:
Paper (s) | Category | Gender | Centres in India | Centres Outside India |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Paper 1: B.E./B.Tech or Paper 2A: B.Arch or Paper 2B: B.Planning | General | Male | Rs. 1,000 | Rs. 5,000 |
Female | Rs. 800 | Rs. 4,000 | ||
Gen-EWS/OBC (NCL) | Male | Rs. 900 | Rs. 4,500 | |
Female | Rs. 800 | Rs. 4,000 | ||
SC/ST/PwD/PwBD/Third Gender | Male/Female/Third Gender | Rs. 500 | Rs. 2,500 | |
Paper 1 + Paper 2A/2B (Any Two Papers) | General/Gen-EWS/OBC (NCL) | Male | Rs. 2,000 | Rs. 10,000 |
Female | Rs. 1,600 | Rs. 8,000 | ||
SC/ST/PwD/PwBD/Third Gender | Male /Female/Third Gender | Rs. 1,000 | Rs. 5,000 |
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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 22 hours ago
The candidates should master time management and accuracy to be able to score well in the JEE Main exam. Use a strategic approach while solving the questions to be able to score good marks.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 22 hours ago
Yes, the JEE Main is widely considered one of the most difficult engineering entrance exams globally.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 23 hours ago
Passing the JEE Main exam requires a strategic approach focusing on strong fundamentals, consistent practice, and thorough revision.
- Make sure to have a strong hold of basics.
- Study diligently for at least 6 hours.
- Practice a lot of previous year papers and mock tests.
- Focus on time management, speed an
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 23 hours ago
Candidates can download the JEE Main question papers from the website of NTA - nta.ac.in.
- Go to nta.ac.in
- Go to "downloads"
- Under the "Previous years Exam Papers", select the year and exam type and hit the "search" button.
- The question paper PDFs will be available for download.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 23 hours ago
Yes. NTA has released the JEE Main 2026 session 1 question papers. Candidates can download the JEE Main session 1 papers with solutions PDFs from this page - Download JEE Main 2026 question papers with solutions.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered Yesterday
BTech admissions at Chitkara University are not possible without the JEE Main scores. The accepted entrance exams are JEE Main scores. Students must prepare well for the entrance exams for a successful admission.
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The cutoff was released as the opening and closing ranks for admission to the BE/BTech, courses. During the Indus University BE/BTech cutoff 2024, the last-round closing ranks ranged between 23100 and 50604 for the General HS category students. Of all the BE/BTech specialisations, the one that faced
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Answered 2 days ago
For Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University (SGBAU), the JEE Main cutoff for the OBC category varies by branch and year.
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Answered 2 days ago
Yes, IIIT Hyderabad accepts JEE Main percentile for 4-year B.Tech programs, but dual-degree research programs are specifically through UGEE.
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SPA Delhi JEE Main cutoff 2025 for the first and last rounds are given below for the General AI category students:
| Course | Round 1 (Closing Rank) | Last Round (Closing Rank) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) | 158 | 261 |
| Bachelor of Planning | 133 | 751 |
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