Do I need to send the printout of JEE Main application form to NTA office?

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.

Can I fill JEE Main application form 2026 offline?

No, JEE Main application form can only be filled online. The application form of JEE Main is released only in online mode on the website jeemain.nta.ac.in. There is no option of filling the application form in offline mode. Candidates who do not have a laptop/personal computer can visit the computer centre/common service centres to fill the application form. While filling the JEE Main 2026 application form, candidates will also have to upload scanned image of their photo and signature. Candidates belonging to reserved category (Gen-EWS/SC/ST/OBC-NCL) also need to upload the category certificate.

What should I do if I am not able to pay the fee for the JEE Main 2026 application form?

Candidates can face difficulty in payment of application fees due to various reasons like Slower internet connection while paying fees Slow bank server Insufficient balance in bank 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.

What is the modes for payment of JEE Main 2026 application fee?

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.

Can I pay JEE Main application fee in offline mode?

No, JEE Main application fees can not be paid in offline mode. As per the directions of NTA, JEE Main application fees can be paid only in online mode. Candidates can pay the application fees using credit/debit card or internet banking. No other modes/medium of application fee payment is accepted.

I have mistakenly filled the wrong category in my JEE Main application form. Will my form be rejected?

Candidates who mistakenly fill any details wrong can modify/correct the details during JEE Main application correction facility. NTA allows the candidate to make corrections after the last date of application process. To make corrections, candidates need to login on the JEE Main official website during the specified dates and modify the details. In case candidate has entered wrong category, he/she may need to apy the application fee as per the new category. Other details like photo, signature, exam centre preference, paper choice, address can also be changed during the correction window.

Can I upload black & White photo in JEE Main application form?

Yes, candidates can upload black & white photograph in JEE Mains application form. There is no restriction on the type of photograph. The conditions that candidates need to fulfill for uploading the photograph are 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. JEE Main application form 2024 will be released in December.

What is Aadhar Enrollment Number used in JEE Main Application Form?

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).

What is JEE Main application form 2026 official website?

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.

Do I need to fill up separate application forms for each session of JEE Main 2026?

Yes, Candidates who wish to appear in both the sessions of JEE Main 2026 need to fill application form separately for all sessions. However, the JEE Main registration need to be done only once. Candidates who apply for the first session of JEE Mains 2026 can use their session 1 application number and password to login and apply for the second session. During the second session of application filling, candidates only need to enter details of paper for which appearing, exam centre preference and pay the application fees. Other details related to education, address, parents details documents uploaded are taken from the first session application process. Candidates also have the option of filling the combined application form for both session 1 and 2 during session 2 application process.

Is there any fee for making corrections in JEE Main Application form 2026?

No, candidates need not pay any fees for making corrections in JEE Main application form. However, if any candidate changes his/her category from SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PWD to underserved category, they need to pay the difference in application fees. For making any other changes, candidates don't have to pay any fees. JEE Main correction window will be active in December after the application process is closed.

When will NTA start JEE Main application correction facility?

JEE Mains correction window 2026 will open after the last date of filling the application form. The facility to make correction will be available online on the JEE Main official website jeemain.nta.nic.in. During the correction window, candidates are allowed to change/modify details filled in their application form. Candidates must note that not all fields in the application form will be open for correction. Only certain information like category, address of correspodance/permanent address, exam city preference, paper choice, photo, signature etc. can be modified. Candidates might also be required to pay additional fees for making corrections in certain fields.

When will JEE Main 2026 Registration start?

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.

What is the age limit to apply for JEE Main?

There is no minimum or maximum age to apply for JEE Main as per JEE Main eligibility criteria by NTA. You can appear in JEE Mains for three consecutive years from the year of passing class 12. You must have passed class 12 in 2024, 2025 or you are appearing in 2026 if you plan to apply for JEE Main 2026.

Is the criteria of 75% marks in class 12 applicable in JEE Main 2026?

There is no requirement of 75% marks in class 12 for appearing in JEE Mains 2026. The eligibility criteria of minimum 75% marks in class 12 is required at the time of admission in NITs, IIITs and GFTIs. You can apply and appear in JEE Mains 2026 irrespective of your class 12 marks. The detailed JEE Main eligibility criteria 2026 can be checked on the official website. You are further advised to carefully check the detailed eligibility criteria before filling the JEE Main application form 2026. All the best!

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JEE Main Application Form 2026: NTA has released the JEE Application Form 2026 for session 1 exam. Candidates can apply online from the website jeemain.nta.nic.in or using the JEE Main 2026 registration link available on this page. JEE Mains 2026 registration last date session 1 is November 27, 2025. Details about how to fill the form, application fees and documents required to apply can be checked here. Candidates must ensure they fulfill the eligibility criteria of JEE Main 2026 before applying for the exam.

JEE Main 2026 exam date session 1 is January 21 to 30, while session 2 will be held from April 2 to 9. JEE Main Registration 2026 is currently open only for the session 1 exam only. Candidates who wish to appear in the second session will have to apply separately when NTA open the JEE Main 2026 Application Form for session 2 in January last week.

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Table of content

What’s New in JEE Main Application Process
NTA JEE Mains 2026 Dates - Exam and Application Schedule
How to Fill JEE Main Application Form 2026: Registration and Application Procedure
JEE Main 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Documents Required for JEE Mains 2026 Registration
JEE Main 2026 Application Fee
Important Points To Remember While Filling JEE Main Form 2026
JEE Main Form Correction Window 2026
Common Problems and their Solution in Application Process
How to Reset JEE Main Password?
JEE Main 2026 Application Form FAQs

What’s New in JEE Main Application Process

NTA JEE Mains 2026 Dates - Exam and Application Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of JEE Main 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
31 Oct ' 25 - 27 Nov ' 25	JEE Main 2026 Registration Session 1 ONGOING
Jan ' 26	JEE Main Admit Card 2025 Session 1 TENTATIVE
21 Jan ' 26 - 30 Jan ' 26	JEE Main 2026 Exam Date Session 1
Jan ' 26 - Feb ' 26	JEE Main 2026 Registration Session 2 TENTATIVE
Mar ' 26	JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Session 2 TENTATIVE
02 Apr ' 26 - 09 Apr ' 26	JEE Main 2026 Exam Date Session 2