JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Registration: Date, Link, How to Apply

JEE Mains 2026 Registration Last Date Session 2: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will soon start the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 registration process. The expected JEE Main 2026 registration start date is last week of January 2026, and authorities will also announce JEE Main registration last date session 2. To apply, candidates have to visit the official website of JEE Main - jeemain.nta.nic.in. Read how to apply for JEE Main 2026 session 2, fee details, exam dates, documents, and more. 

The NTA will soon activate JEE Mains 2026 session 2 registration link for April exam schedule. JEE April 2026 exam dates have been announced, and will be held from April 2 to 9 in two shifts. As per the sources, the JEE Main application form 2026 for session 2 will start in the last week of January 2026. 

Candidates meeting JEE Main eligibility criteria must keep all their documents ready before April 2026 registration begins. 

Current Update: 

• JEE Main 2026 session 1 has started. The exam is scheduled for Jan 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, and 29. 
• Candidates appearing must carry their JEE Main admit card 2026 and follow the exam day guidelines issued by NTA. 

GET REAL-TIME UPDATES: JEE Main 2026 Jan 21 Live Updates

JEE Main 2026 (April session) appearing candidates can check the following for their preparation and revision. 

• JEE Mains January 2026 question paper and solutions
• JEE Main 2026 paper analysis and difficulty level (shift-wise)

JEE Mains 2026 Registration Last Date Session 2: Form and Exam Dates

The official date for JEE Main 2026 application form (session 2) has not been announced yet. Candidates can check schedule below -

JEE Mains 2026 Registration Process: For First-Time Applicants

First-time applicants are basically those who did not appear for the January session or those who have just been on the list of meeting JEE Main eligibility criteria. Candidates can check the process below on how to register for JEE Mains 2026 (April session) below -

Register first

To register for the JEE Main 2026 session 2 exam, candidates need to keep the following details ready-

• Name
• Father’s Name
• Mother’s name
• Date of birth
• Gender
• Address details
• Contact details - email ID and mobile number (which is active)
• Password (as per the guidelines issued)

Email ID and Mobile Number Verification

Once all details are submitted, an OTP (one-time password) will be sent to registered mobile number and email ID. It is advised to keep the contact details active, as NTA will send all event-related information to the communication details provided. 

Fill JEE Main 2026 Registration Form (April session)

After the successful verification process, candidates will be able to access JEE Main login 2026 to fill in further information. To apply, candidates have to login with their application number and date of birth to complete following details -

• Contact information
• Disability details
• Personal information
• Identity details
• Register APAAR ID (if needed)
• Choice of exam cities 
• Educational qualification details
• Emergency contact details
• Live photo capture
• Documents required for JEE Main application form
• Confirmation declaration 

Payment of Application Fees

After submitting all details, candidates will have to proceed to pay JEE Main 2026 registration fees. The fee details can be checked below -

Downloading of Confirmation Page

The JEE Main confirmation page is the document which is received after successfully submitting the application form and fees. This document confirms that your form has been sent to NTA and is under scrutiny. 

How to apply for JEE Main 2026 Session 2 (for second attempt)

Candidates who have already applied for JEE Main session 1 can skip the registration process and directly proceed to fee payment and download their confirmation page. 

Check:

• JEE Main rank predictor
• JEE Main college predictor

JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Registration Fees

Candidates can check the fee details for JEE Main 2026 exam below -

Paper 1 (B.E/BTech) or Paper 2A (B.Arch) or Paper 2B (B.Planning)

Important Details to Keep in Mind While doing JEE Main Registration 2026

• Candidate’s registration is mandatory along with fee payment.
• Students will have to upload their live photograph at the time of filling the application form.

Photograph and Signature Specifications

The JEE Main photo and signature specifications can be checked below -

How to capture a live photograph for JEE Mains 2026 Registration?

To capture a live photograph in JEE Main 2026, candidates have to follow the process below -

• Candidates must switch on their camera or connect their webcam to the device used for filling JEE Main application form 2026.
• If the device does not support a webcam, then QR code on the right can be scanned by the candidate using a mobile or tablet. 

NOTE: The background must light-coloured with proper lightning and 80% face visibility. 

JEE Main April Session Form Correction 2026

Candidates who have registered for session 1 and 2 in JEE Main can access the form correction window. Once session 2 registration is closed, NTA will activate the JEE Main 2026 application form correction window, and candidates will be able to access it using their application number and password. 

What details can be edited in the JEE Main Exam Form?

Candidates who have have applied for JEE Main 2026 session 1 and registered for session 2 can also access the correction window.