JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Registration (CLOSED): Application Link, Fees, Documents Needed

As the process for JEE Main 2026 application form has changed a lot this year, candidates must be careful when applying for the exam. Details on "How to Fill JEE Mains form 2026" are given here. The process to apply consists of the following major stages:

Step 1: JEE Main Registration 2026

The registration is the first step towards applying for JEE Mains. To register for the NTA JEE 2026 session 2, candidates have to provide the required details and are also required to create a password. After successful submission of the personal details, an application number will be generated, and it will be used to login and complete the remaining steps of the application process.

Check below the process to register for JEE Main 2026:

• Visit the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026
• Select the Registration for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 link
• Fill the JEE Main 2026 registration form with the required information, and create a passport of your choice.
• Click on the "submit" button.

Step 2: Filling of JEE Main 2026 Application Form

At this stage candidates have to fill personal details, Paper for which applying, selecting the examination cities, providing the details of educational qualifications and uploading the images and documents in NTA JEE Main form. Candidates will have to upload his/her live photograph and will also have to upload his/her scanned images of photograph, signature, class 10 certificate, and EWS/OBC-NCL/PwD/PwBD certificate (if applicable) at this stage of JEE Main application form 2026.

Step 3: Payment of JEE Main Application Fees

Candidates will have to pay the JEE Mains 2026 registration fee online through net banking/credit card/debit card/UPI. The fees applicable to candidate will depend on their category and papers for which appearing. JEE Main 2026 Application form will be submitted automatically once the fees is paid.

Step 4: Download the Confirmation Page

After completion of the fee payment, take a printout of the confirmation page for future use. Only those forms will be considered that are submitted before JEE Mains last date for registration 2026. Candidates can check their application form status using JEE Main login 2026.

The generation of the confirmation page means that the application process has been completed successfully.

--> JEE Main 2026 session 2 application form link--- new registration period is now over.

What’s New in JEE Main Application Process - Aadhar/DigiLocker and Live Photo

There are a few new additions in the JEE Main 2026 application process, which the candidates applying for the first time in the session 2 exam should take care of:

• JEE Main 2026 Application Form Filling via Aadhaar / DigiLocker Authentication: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has made the facility to use the Digilocker app/Aadhaar during JEE Main registration 2026. 
• Live Photo Capture during JEE Mains Session 2 Registration: The candidate will have to upload their live photograph at the time of filling the application form.

What’s New in JEE Main Application Process - Aadhar/DigiLocker and Live Photo

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JEE Main 2026 Eligibility Criteria

NTA has released the JEE Main 2026 eligibility criteria along with the JEE Main 2026 information brochure/notification. Candidates can check the eligibility conditions here to ensure they meet the requirements to apply for the exam like JEE Mains age limit, percentage in class 12 etc.

• Candidates must have passed the Class 12 exam in 2024/2025 or are appearing in 2026. Candidates can appear in the exam for three consecutive years from the year of passing the class 12 exam making JEE Main number of attempts six.
• No age limit required JEE Main 2026 Registration.
• 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.

How to Check the Status of NTA JEE Application Form 2026?

To know if NTA has accepted the JEE Mains application form, candidates must check if the Acknowledgement Slip or Confirmation Page is generated.

• Login at jeemain.nta.nic.in using the application number and password.
• Under the login on the student dashboard, candidates can check the application status.
• An Acknowledgement Slip or Confirmation Page will be available for download if the application process and the fee submission are successful.
•  If the confirmation page is not generated, this means the fee payment is pending or is unsuccessful.

Candidates must be ready with all the JEE Mains 2026 registration documents required mentioned here before applying. All the documents must be within the size, dimension and format as mentioned in the information brochure.

• Valid and functional email and mobile number. To receive confirmation and verification messages from NTA, an active email address and mobile number are mandatory.
• Class 10 certificate/mark sheet.
• Aadhar card
• Scanned photo and signature of the candidate as per the size and dimension (photograph will also be captured using webcam of laptop/computer)
• 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 in JEE Main 2026 registration. The candidates are allowed to have spectacles in the photograph. Sunglasses and caps are not allowed.
• Unclear photos will not be accepted in JEE Main application form. 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 in JEE Main Registration form should be of the size and format prescribed by the NTA.

The process of JEE Main registration is completely online. Candidates filling the JEE Main registration form must adhere to the points mentioned here while applying for the exam.

Instructions for Selecting Exam City Preference

When filling out your application, choose your exam city preferences carefully. You can list up to four cities in order of priority, but these choices are generally restricted to the states of your permanent or current address. In some instances, your options may be even more limited based on those addresses.

While the NTA tries to assign a city from your list, they reserve the right to allot a different city not included in your registration due to logistical or administrative requirements.

Common Mistakes to Avoid in JEE Main 2026 Registration and Application Form

Candidates filling the JEE Main application form 2026 are provided with important notes on mistakes to avoid while applying for JEE Main 2026. Candidates who made any JEE Main 2026 registration mistakes can modify their details during the application correction window.

• Filling wrong details
• Providing an incorrect or inactive mobile number
• Uploading unclear and blurry images

NTA JEE Main 2026 Registration Problems and their Solution

Students may experience various difficulties when completing the JEE Main application forms, like payment issues or trouble uploading images. Some of the frequent problems and their possible solutions are listed below. 

• Issues with uploading documents: Keep all your scanned documents ready in the correct dimensions before you begin.
• Issues with Application Fee Payment: If technical issues or slow internet interfere with your payment, it is best to wait and try again later. If your account is charged but the status remains "not paid," wait 24 hours for the system to update.
• Timeout or File not found error: To ensure a smooth JEE Main 2026 registration, use the latest version of Mozilla Firefox or Internet Explorer on a stable internet connection. If you encounter timeout errors, clear your browser’s cookies and history before trying again, preferably during off-peak hours when site traffic is lower.

NTA has provided the category-wise JEE Mains 2026 registration fee in its information brochure. The JEE Main fees 2026 can be paid online only via Credit/Debit cards, Net banking, and UPI/wallets. Students must note that the JEE Main application form will be considered submitted only after successful payment of the application fee. The JEE Main application fees is different for Indian and overseas applicants and for the papers selected. Candidates can check the detailed JEE Mains registration fees below.

JEE Main Registration Fee (For One Paper Only)

JEE Main Application Fees (For Two or More Papers)

To use the JEE Main 2026 form correction facility, candidates have to use JEE Main login 2026 available at the portal using their application form number and password. All the modifications must be done carefully as it is a one-time facility only. Candidates must note that only certain fields can be edited/changed during the correction period.

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:

How to Make Corrections in JEE Main 2026 Application Form

• Open the JEE Main official website jeemain.nta.nic.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 are advised to download and take a printout of their JEE Mains form 2026.

JEE Main 2026 session 2 form correction link: NTA JEE Main session 2 form correction link

Can I fill Another Application Form In Case of Mistakes in the First Form

Candidates must not fill more than one 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 only one application form.

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