How to fill JEE Main Application Form 2026: Check Link, Fees, Documents Required, Steps to Apply
Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main 2026 ( JEE Main )
Registration - 31 Oct '25 - 27 Nov '25
JEE Main Application Form 2026 OUT: The National Testing Agency has started the JEE Main Registration 2026 for session 1 exam. NTA JEE Mains 2026 Registration date is October 31 to November 27, 2025. JEE Main 2026 Application Form link is available on this page and also on the website jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026. Candidates can apply for JEE Main 2026 only in online mode. Candidates interested in applying for the exam must ensure their Aadhaar have correct details as the candidate's basic information, like name, gender, date of birth, and photo, will be verified from the Aadhaar database.
NTA has introduced a few changes in the application process this year. Candidates need to upload his/her live photograph at the time of filling of the application form using webcam of laptop/computer and will also have to upload his/her Scanned Images of Photograph. Also, change in dimensions of documents to upload have been made. As per new dimesions, signature file should be between 10 kb to 100 kb. Scanned copy of class 10 marks-sheet should be between 50 kb to 300 kb and scanned copy of identity proof (for those candidates who will verify their identities through methods other than Aadhaar or DigiLocker) should be in between 10 kb to 200 kb. Scanned copy of Disability/UDID certificate should be a pdf between 50 kb to 300 kb.
Candidates can check here for details on how to fill JEE Mains form 2026, application fees, last date to apply, and JEE Main eligibility criteria. Candidates who wish to appear in the exam must register for the JEE Main 2026 and submit the application form within the last date. JEE Main 2026 exam will be conducted in two sessions in January and April. NTA has also confirmed the JEE Main 2026 exam schedule for both sessions. JEE Main 2026 exam date session 1 is January 21 to 30 while the second session exam will be held from April 2 to 9.
Also Read: NTA Makes Aadhar and Digilocker Verification Mandatory in JEE Main Registration 2026
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- Documents Required for JEE Mains 2026 Registration
- JEE Main 2026 Application Fee Details
- How to Fill JEE Mains Application Form 2026?
- Instructions to Fill JEE Main 2026 Application Form
- JEE Main 2026 Application Form Correction
Documents Required for JEE Mains 2026 Registration
- Class 10 certificate
- Scanned image of passport-size colour photo and signature as per recommended size and format
- Category certificates (for OBC-NCL & EWS category candidates)
- Credit/Debit Card or Internet banking details for payment of JEE Mains form fees
- PwD/PwBD certificates (if applicable)
Note: PwD/PwBD and SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS candidates must check that their certificates are valid and have the correct information. PwD/PwBD candidates have to upload their certiificates while filling the application form. SC/ST/EWS/OBC-NCL candidates have to provide details of certificate issuing person and date in the application form.
JEE Main 2026 Application Fee Details
JEE Main 2026 application fee will be notified soon. The fee was raised for all categories and for both Indian and Outside India candidates in 2025. It must be noted that for candidates opting for a single paper and candidates opting for multiple papers, the application fee is different.
JEE Main Fees for One Paper
| Papers | Category | Type of Candidate | Centres in India | Centres Outside India |
| Paper 1 BE/BTech (or) |
General | Male | 1000 | 5000 |
| Female | 800 | 4000 | ||
| Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL | Male | 900 | 4500 | |
| Female | 800 | 400 | ||
| SC/ST/PwD/PwBD | Male | 500 | 2500 | |
| Female | 500 | 2500 | ||
| Thir Gender | 500 | 3000 | ||
JEE Main Registration Fees for Two or More Papers
| Papers | Category | Type of Candidate | Centres in India | Centres Outside India |
| Paper 1 BE/ BTech & Paper 2ABArch (or) Paper 1 BE/BTech & Paper 2B BPlan (or) |
General/Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL | Male | 2000 | 10000 |
| Female | 1600 | 8000 | ||
| SC/ST/PwD/PwBD | Male | 1000 | 5000 | |
| Female | 1000 | 5000 | ||
| Thir Gender | 1000 | 5000 | ||
How to Fill JEE Mains Application Form 2026?
The process to fill JEE Main 2026 application form involves the following stages:
- Visit the JEE Main official website jeemain.nta.ac.in
- Click on "JEE Mains 2026 Registration Session 1" link
- Check all instructions and procedd to fill the required details. Create a password of your choice to register for the exam. After registration, candidates will receive details of JEE Main Registration number and password in their mobile number and emails ID.
- After completing registration, candidates will move on to filling the application form. At this stage, they need to provide details of education, paper choice, exam city choice, preferred language of paper, and live photo capture.
- Upload scanned documents
- Pay the JEE Mains exam fee
- Take a printout of the acknowledgment page and keep it safe.
⇒ Fill JEE Main Application Form 2026
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Instructions to Fill JEE Main 2026 Application Form
Candidates can find detailed instructions here to fill JEE Main application form 2026. Before filling the application form, should ensure that they meet the JEE Main eligibility criteria.
Registration
It is the first step in apply for JEE Mains exam. In this step, candidates have to visit the JEE Main official website for registration. Candidates have to provide details of name, gender, mobile phone number, email ID, address for communication, parents details, category etc. After filling all the information, candidates have to click on the submit button. They also have to create a password that will be used for future logins.
- Visit the official website of JEE Main - https://jeemain.nta.nic.in
- Click on the online JEE Main 2026 application form
- The registration form will open. Candidates to fill in all the required details
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).
JEE Main Registration 2026 has started on October 31, 2025. JEE Main 2026 application form is available online onthe website jeemain.nta.nic.in. The information brochure for JEE Main 2026 exam has also been released on October 31.
Filling JEE Mains 2026 Application Form
After registration, candidates have to complete the JEE Main 2026 application form. Aspirants need to fill academic and paper (for which appearing) details in the JEE Main application form 2026 at this step. Below are the details that the candidates should fill in the application form.
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Exam - Choice of paper - 1 or 2 or both. Candidates must also select the preference of exam language in which they want to appear
- Academic details (class 10 information).
- Exam centre city preference
Uploading Scanned Images
At this step, aspirants are required to upload their scanned photograph and signature in the specifications prescribed (as mentioned in the table below)
Before filling JEE Main 2026 application form, candidates should have a scanned image of his/her recent photograph and signature. These scanned images are to be uploaded during the submission of the application form. Here are some important details that candidates should remember before uploading the scanned photograph and signature.
- The photograph should be coloured or black/white (but in clear contrast) with the name of the candidate and the date of taking the photograph printed on it.
- The photograph should not have the candidate wearing a cap or sunglasses. Spectacles are allowed. Polaroid photos are not acceptable.
- Candidates with an unclear photograph will be rejected.
- Candidates are advised to reserve 6-8 identical photographs for all future purposes including the seat allocation and admission process.
Specifications of documents to be uploaded:
| Document |
File Size |
Dimension |
Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph of Candidate ( Clearly mention your name and date on which photo was taken) |
4-40 KB |
3.5 cm x 4.5 cm |
JPEG/JPG |
| Signature of Candidate |
1-30 KB |
3.5 cm x 1.5 cm |
JPEG/JPG |
| Signature of the father, mother, or guardian |
1-30 KB |
3.5 cm x 1.5 cm |
JPEG/JPG |
Below is the screenshot of the image uploading page:
Pay JEE Main 2026 Application Fees
The candidates can pay the application fees in online mode only. For online payment, candidates can pay through Credit Card/ Debit Card/ Net Banking/Paytm/UPI. JEE Main application form will be considered submitted once the fees is paid.
Print the confirmation page
The last step is to take four printouts of the confirmation page, after the successful payment of JEE Main 2026 application fees. Candidates must keep this acknowledgment page till the admission process is over. This is how the JEE Main application form 2026 exam confirmation page will look like:
The JEE Main application form 2026 official website is jeemain.nta.nic.in. NTA has released 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. JEE Mains 2026 registration last date session 1 is November 27, 2025.
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.
No, candidates are not required to send the prinout of JEE Main application form 2026 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 2026 application form copy might be required at the time of counselling/admission process in the institute.
Candidates whose application form is submitted will be issued JEE Main admit card 2026 to appear in the exam. Without the JEE admit card, candidates will not be allowed to sit for the examination.
JEE Main 2026 Application Form Correction
The NTA will provide the facility of JEE Main form correction 2026 after the application process concludes. Candidates must note that only a few fields in the filled application forms can be edited during the correction window. It is thus advised to be careful while filling the application form and do not make any mistakes while filling details.
| Details That Can be Changed | Details That Cannot be Changed |
| Candidate Name (or) Father's Name (or) Mother's Name | Mobile Number |
| Educational Qualification Details of Class 10 and 12 | Email Address |
| State Code of Eligibility | Present or Permanent Address |
| Date of Birth | Emergency Contact Details |
| Gender | Photograph of Candidate |
| Category | |
| Sub-category/PwD | |
| Signature | |
| Paper | |
| Examination City Selection (based on permanent/present address) | |
| Medium of Examination (based on permanent/present address) |
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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.