JEE Main Application Form 2026: Date, Link, Fees, Documents Required, Steps to Apply

NTA is yet to release the JEE Main 2026 eligibility criteria. Candidates can check the eligibility conditions for JEE Main 2026 here, based on last year's details, to ensure they meet the requirements to apply for the exam.

• Candidates must have passed the Class 12 exam in 2024/2025 or are appearing in 2026.
• No age limit.
• No minimum marks in class 12th (75% marks not required to appear in JEE Main)
• For Paper 1 (BE/BTech), candidates must have Physics and Maths in Class 12 and any other subject from Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology/Technical vocational subject.
• For Paper 2A (BArch), candidates must have Physics, Chemistry, and Maths in Class 12.
• For Paper 2B (BPlan), candidates must have Maths in Class 12

Candidates fulfilling the above-mentioned eligibility conditions can fill the NTA JEE Main 2026 Application Form.

Candidates must be ready with all the information/ documents required to fill JEE Mains form mentioned here before applying. Here is the list of documents required for JEE Mains Registration 2026. 

• Valid email and mobile number. To receive confirmation and verification messages from NTA, an active email address and mobile number are mandatory.
• Class 10 and Class 12 certificates. Candidates need to upload only the Class 10 certificate in the application form.
• Aadhar card details
• Scanned photograph and signature of the candidate
• Candidates belonging to the OBC-NCL/EWS category need to provide details of the issue date and the name of the person who issued the certificate. OBC-NCL/EWS candidates need not upload the certificate, but only the details of the certificate have to be filled in the form.
• Scanned copy of the PwD/PwBD certificate. PwD/PwBD candidates have to upload the certificate in the form. 
• Details of net banking, credit card, debit card, or UPI for paying the JEE Main fees 2026 

Dimension and Specification of Documents

Essential Guidelines for Images and Documents

• A colour or black and white photo should be used. The candidates are allowed to have spectacles in the photograph. Sunglasses and caps are not allowed.
• Unclear photos will not be accepted. The uploaded photo should be clear and adhere to the recommended file size and format as specified in the guidelines provided by NTA.
• The signature should be clearly done on white paper. The size and format of the uploaded signature should comply with the guidelines.
• The documents uploaded should be of the size and format prescribed by the NTA.

The NTA will release the details of the JEE Mains 2026 registration fee along with the information brochure. Candidates are provided here last year JEE Main application fee details for reference. JEE Main fees can be paid online only through Credit/Debit cards, Net banking, and UPI/wallets. The form will be considered submitted only after successful payment of the JEE Main application fee. The candidates who select both Paper 1 and Paper 2 have to pay the application fees for both papers. Also, the fees is different for Indian and overseas applicants.

JEE Main Application Fees

The filling of the JEE Main Application Form 2026 is a multi-step process that includes registration, filling the academic and paper details (paper for which appearing), uploading the necessary documents, and payment of the JEE Mains 2026 registration fee. Candidates must apply before JEE Mains 2026 Registration last date and time in order to appear in the exam. Follow the steps below to know how to apply for JEE Main and fill the JEE Main 2026 application form. 

• Visit the official JEE Main Registration NTA website jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026 registration link
• Select the "New Candidate Registration" for JEE Mains Apply Online 
• Fill the registration form with the required information, and create a passport of your choice.
• Click on the "submit" button.
• The candidate will receive the JEE Main registration number and password on the registered mobile phone and email ID. The JEE Main registration is complete at this stage. Candidates can continue filling the application form by clicking on the " Complete Application Form" button or logging out to fill the form later.
• After registration, candidates have to fill the JEE Main application form with all the required information. Candidates also need to upload the documents and photographs at this stage.
• The next step is to pay the JEE Main fees 2026 through Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/UPI.

Once the JEE Mains 2026 registration fees is successfully paid, the application form will be considered submitted. The JEE Main Application Form PDF will be sent to the candidate’s email ID.

Watch this video to learn how to fill the JEE Mains application form 2026

The given steps have to be followed to fill JEE Main 2026 application form. Candidates are advised to fill in all the details in the application carefully and not make any mistakes.

Step 1 Registration: In the first step, candidates must complete the JEE Main 2026 registration process at jeemain.nta.nic.in. After clicking on ‘New Registration’, candidates will have to check the instructions and register by submitting the given details:

• Personal Details – Name, Parent’s Name, Date of Birth, Gender
• Present Address
• Permanent Address
• Create password

A strong password has to be generated by candidates. After confirming all of the provided details, the JEE Main 2026 application number will be generated and displayed on the screen. The application number has to be kept safe since it will be required during the entire admission process.

Step 2- Filling of Application Form: Next, candidates will have to select their nationality, category, session of exam applying for, question paper medium and choice of test cities. Four exam cities have to be selected in order of preference. Candidates will also have to provide their education details and parents’ income information.

Step 3- Uploading of Scanned Documents: After filling out the form, candidates will have to upload their scanned documents i.e., photograph and signature. If applicable, the category certificate and PwD certificate also have to be uploaded.

Step 4- Payment of Fee: Next, candidates will have to pay the JEE Main 2026 application fee online i.e., through net banking/credit card/debit card/UPI as per their category and the number of selected papers.

Step 5- Print out Confirmation Page: Finally, candidates will have to print out the confirmation page for future use.

Candidates will be able to check their application form status for JEE Main 2026 after the final submission. The given steps can be followed to check the application status.

• Visit jeemain.nta.ac.in
• Click on the "Registered Candidate Login" link
• Log in using your application number and password
• JEE Main application status will be displayed on the screen

JEE Main 2026 form correction window will be opened after the application process concludes. To use the JEE Main 2026 application form correction facility, candidates have to login to the website using their application form number and password after which they have to select the information that needs to be modified. All the modifications have to be done carefully as the information once changed can not be reverted. Candidates must note that only certain fields can be edited during the correction period. It is a one-time facility open that allows candidates to make changes to their forms. Candidates must note that the correction facility is provided only once so they have to modify the details carefully within JEE Main 2026 correction date.

How to Make Corrections in JEE Main 2026 Application Form

• Open the JEE Main official website jeemain.nta.ac.in
• Click on the JEE Main 2026 Correction window link
• Login using your application number and password
• JEE Main application form 2026 will be displayed on the screen
• Select the information that needs to be edited and make the required changes
• Click on the Save button

After making all the changes, candidates were advised to download and take a printout of their JEE Mains form 2026.

Can I fill another application form in case of mistakes in the first form

Candidates must not to fill more than one JEE Main 2026 application form. If any candidate fills multiple application forms, NTA could cancel the forms and his/her candidature will be rejected. It is thus strongly advised to fill out only one application form.