JEE Mains Session 2 Registration 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has closed online JEE Mains session 2 registration (extended period). The last date to fill out and submit the online form was March 13 in the extended period. NTA JEE Mains session 2 application form link was active at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
To fill the NTA JEE application form for the session 2 exam, candidates have to register, fill the online form, upload a live photo, upload the documents needed and pay the application fees. However, the second time appearing candidates can skip the new registration and directly proceed to pay the fee to apply for the April attempt.
The JEE Main 2026 exam for session 2 will be held between April 2 and 9. Check below to know complete details on JEE Main session 2 2026 application form, like how to register, documents to upload, fees and more.
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- Deadline to Fill JEE Mains Application Form Session 2
- JEE Mains Session 2 Registration Dates 2026: Last Date Soon
- JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Registration Process: For First-Time Applicants
- JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Application Process for Reappearing Students
- JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Registration Fees
- JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Registration: Photograph and Signature Specifications
- How to Capture a Live Photograph for JEE Mains 2026 Registration Session 2?
- JEE Main April Session Form Correction 2026
- JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Application Form: Password Creation and Resetting
- Important Instructions for Candidates Registering for JEE Mains Session 2 (April)
Deadline to Fill JEE Mains Application Form Session 2
The JEE Main 2026 form for session 2 candidates was available until March 13.
- Deadline to fill online form: 9 pm on March 13
- Deadline to complete application fee payment: 11:50 pm on March 13
JEE Mains Session 2 Registration Dates 2026: Last Date Soon
The official date for the JEE Main 2026 application form (session 2) can be checked below -
| JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Registrations |
Dates |
|---|---|
| Registration start date |
Feb 1, 2026 |
| JEE Main 2026 registration last date session 2 |
Feb 25, 2026 |
| Form correction window |
Feb 27 to 28, 2026 |
| Session 2 registration window reopens | March 12 to 13 |
| JEE Main April 2026 exam date |
April 2 to 9 |
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 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 attempt): 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 the 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.
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Application Process for Reappearing Students
NTA also allows students from session 1 to attempt the session 2 exam. 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.
The second time appearing, candidates have to click on the 'Login' button, as shown below, to start their application process:
- Pay the application fee: Pay the JEE Main 2026 session 2 application fee as applicable as per their category.
- Download confirmation page: Check the confirmation page and download it for future reference.
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Registration Fees
Candidates can check the fee details for JEE Main 2026 exam below:
| Course(s) / Paper(s) | Category/ PwD/PwBD | Gender | Fee Per Session for Candidates appearing in India (In INR) | Fee Per Session for Candidates appearing from Outside India (In INR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Paper 1: BE/BTech
or Paper 2A: BArch or Paper 2B: BPlanning |
General
|
Male | 1000 | 5000 |
| Female | 800 | 4000 | ||
|
Gen-EWS/ OBC(NCL)
|
Male | 900 | 4500 | |
| Female | 800 | 4000 | ||
|
SC/ST/PwD/PwBD
|
Male | 500 | 2500 | |
| Female | 500 | 2500 | ||
| Third Gender | 500 | 3000 | ||
|
Paper 1: BE/BTech & Paper 2A: BArch
or Paper 1: BE/BTech & Paper 2B: BPlanning or Paper 1: BE/BTech, Paper 2A: BArch & Paper 2B : BPlanning or Paper 2A: BArch & Paper 2B: BPlanning |
General/Gen-EWS/OBC(NCL)
|
Male | 2000 | 10000 |
| Female | 1600 | 8000 | ||
|
SC/ST/PwD/PwBD
|
Male | 1000 | 5000 | |
| Female | 1000 | 5000 | ||
| Third Gender | 1000 | 5000 | ||
| Service Charges & GST (as applicable) will be charged extra by the Bank. | ||||
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Registration: Photograph and Signature Specifications
The JEE Main photo and signature specifications can be checked below -
| Documents |
Specifications |
Format and File Size |
|---|---|---|
| Passport-size photograph |
Must be recent with 80% face visible. |
JPG or JPEG format 10 kb to 100 kb |
| Class 10 or equivalent certificate/mark sheet |
Must be scanned properly |
Must be in PDF format 50 Kb to 300 Kb |
| Identity Proof (for candidates who will verify their identities through methods other than Aadhar card and Digilocker) |
Must be in JPEG or JPG format |
10 kb to 200 kb |
| Scanned copy of disability/UDID certificate |
PDF format |
50 kb to 300 kb |
How to Capture a Live Photograph for JEE Mains 2026 Registration Session 2?
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 be light-coloured with proper lighting and 80% face visibility.
JEE Main April Session Form Correction 2026
The correction window for JEE Mains 2026 session 2 will be available after the completion of the registration process. Candidates can access the JEE Mains form correction facility using their login credentials and get details rectified before the deadline date.
Candidates who have applied for JEE Main 2026 session 1 and registered for session 2 can also access the correction window.
What Details Can be Edited During JEE Mains Form Correction 2026
Existing candidates, i.e. candidates who are already registered during the registration of JEE Mains Session 1 and who have also applied for Session 2, can edit the details below:
- Course (Paper)
- Medium of the Question Paper
- State Code of Eligibility
- Examination Cities as per the available options
- Educational qualification details (Class 10th and Class 12h)
- Gender
- Category
- Fee Payment (if applicable)
- Identity Details - Only for candidates who registered with an identity other than Aadhaar
On the other hand, the candidates who have applied for the first time in JEE Mains session 2 can edit the details below in their form:
| Details that can be edited | Details that cannot be edited |
|---|---|
| Any one of the fields: Candidate Name or Father's Name or Mother's Name | Mobile Number |
| Educational qualification details (Class 10th and Class 12th) | Email ID |
| State Code of Eligibility | Address (Permanent and Present) |
| Date of Birth | Emergency Contact details |
| Gender | Live/ Uploaded Photograph of the candidate |
| Category | |
| Sub-category / PwD (If not verified by UDID Portal) | |
| Signature | |
| Paper | |
| Exam city | |
| Exam language | |
| Candidate shall be allowed to change identity details (Only for candidates who registered with an identity other than Aadhaar): Aadhaar details |
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Application Form: Password Creation and Resetting
During the online JEE Mains session form filling, the candidate will be required to choose a password and a security question and its answer. The candidate is advised to record/remember their password for all future logins.
For all future logins to the candidate portal, candidates have to use their application number and password. Candidates can change their passwords after logging in if they want.
The JEE Mains password should have:
- 8 to 13 characters.
- at least one Upper case alphabet.
- at least one lowercase alphabet.
- at least one numeric value.
- at least one special character, like ! @ # $ % ^ & * - .
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JEE Main College PredictorImportant Instructions for Candidates Registering for JEE Mains Session 2 (April)
All those candidates who are appearing for the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 registration should keep in mind the following details:
- The JEE Mains application fees can only be paid online using Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI. Processing charges and GST as applicable are chargeable to the candidate (in addition to the examination fee) by the concerned Bank/Payment Gateway Integrator.
- The JEE Main 2026 session 2 application number printed on the computer-generated confirmation page must be mentioned in all such correspondence. It is therefore essential to note down the application number printed on the confirmation page.
- Keep the confirmation page safe, as it is the proof of your successful application submission.
- The candidate is advised not to disclose or share their password with anybody. Neither NTA nor NIC will be responsible for the violation or misuse of the password of a candidate.
- Candidates should remember to log out at the end of their session so that the particulars of the candidate cannot be tampered with or modified by unauthorised persons.
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LPU JEE Main cutoff for BTech typically sits around 80 percentile for general category, based on recent trends for high-demand branches like CSE. This opens doors to innovative curriculum with strong industry ties, hands-on projects, and solid placement outcomes the highest packages crossing 50 LPA
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered Yesterday
Students who are applying for BTech admissions at Jain University Bangalore must give the JEE Main exam and meet the required cutoff.
Candidates who have received their session 2 result can follow the steps below:
- Check recent Jain Bangalore cutoffs to compare one's score.
- Apply through the university
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 2 days ago
With 93.95 percentile in JEE Main (EWS category), your rank is around 65,000–70,000, which gives you realistic chances in newer NITs, some IIITs, and state government colleges.
🎓 Government Colleges You Can Target
- Newer NITs: NIT Agartala, NIT Arunachal Pradesh, NIT Mizoram, NIT Nagaland, NIT Manipur
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
With a JEE Main 2026 percentile of 81.40 and SC category rank of 2,91,970, admission to top NITs like Surathkal, Trichy, Warangal, Allahabad, Jaipur, Calicut is not possible. Their SC cutoffs for even lower branches usually close around 20,000–40,000 rank.
NIT Admission Chances (SC Category)
- Top NITs
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days 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 2 days 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 2 days 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 2 days 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 2 days ago
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
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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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