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Samridhi Mishra
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New Delhi, Updated on Oct 15, 2025 02:28 IST

The wait for lakhs of engineering aspirants in the country may finally come to an end as NTA is expected to release the JEE Main 2026 application form soon.

JEE Main 2026 Registration Live

JEE Main 2026 Registration Live Updates: NTA Form Soon, Syllabus, Pattern

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will activate the JEE Main 2026 registration link at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Once the form is out, students will be able to register for the national-level engineering entrance exam. The JEE Main exam 2026 will be held in January and April 2026.

With many speculations on the possible changes in the registration process and other aspects of the syllabus. The clarity on this year’s JEE Mains registration is much-awaited and for all the right reasons. The JEE Apex Board (JAB), responsible for conducting the JEE Mains exam, has also been reconstituted for 2026 and 2027. While there is no official confirmation, reports of the newly formed expert panel suggest minor changes in the syllabus to align it with the NCERT and board curriculum.

Candidates are advised to keep their documents ready and updated before the JEE Mains registration 2026. The authority will also publish the JEE Mains 2026 notification comprising eligibility criteria, guidelines, JEE Mains schedule 2026 and more. Check this page regularly for all the timely updates.

Steps for NTA JEE Mains 2026 Registration

  • Go to the website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
  • Click on the JEE Main 2026 application form on the homepage and go to 'New Candidate Registration'.
  • Complete the basic registration to generate your login credentials.
  • Re-login to fill out the complete form.
  • Upload the documents and pay the fee.
  • Submit your form and download the confirmation slip.

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  • 2:28 AM IST15 Oct 2025

    Who will set the JEE Mains 2026 paper?

    An apex board called JAB (Joint Admission Board) sets the JEE Main exam. It comprises of representatives from NTA, IITs, NITs, IIITs and more. The government reconstitutes JAB every two years to ensure transparency and fairness in decisions. JAB selects the panel/teachers who prepare the JEE Main question paper.

  • 1:31 AM IST15 Oct 2025

    JEE Main Registration Updates: NTA Issues Advisory for all Applicants

    The National Testing Agency issued an advisory asking candidates to get their official documents updated, if required. The authority specified that the Aadhar Card, UDID Card and Caste Certificate must be updated and renewed to avoid any discrepancies in the last moment.

  • 12:19 AM IST15 Oct 2025

    JEE Main 2026 Exam Date

    Candidates can check the JEE Main 2026 exam date below:

    Event

    Date (Tentative)

    JEE Main Registration Start Date

    October 15

    JEE Main 2026 Registration Last Date

    November 

    JEE Main session 1 exam date

    Fourth week of January 2026

    JEE Main session 2 exam date

    April 2026

  • 11:24 PM IST14 Oct 2025

    What is the JEE Main 2026 registration date?

    The JEE Main registration 2026 date for session 1 is October 2025. The authority is expected to release the JEE Mains registration form this week.

  • 10:53 PM IST14 Oct 2025

    demo.nta.nic.in Down; NTA Gearing Up for JEE Main Registration 2026

    Last year, the JEE Mains registration started before Diwali, i.e., late October. This year too, NTA might consider early registration and opening the JEE Main 2026 application link before Diwali.

  • Q:   Will I be allowed to appear in the exam If I come late to the exam centre?
    A:

    Candidates should report to the JEE Main exam centre as per the time mentioned in their admit card. Ideally, every candidate should report to the exam centre at least one hour prior to the start of JEE Mains exam. The first shift of exam starts at 9 am and the second shift at 3 pm.  

    Q:   Can a commerce/non-science student apply for JEE Mains?
    A:

    Candidates applying for JEE Main need to fulfill the following subject combination

    • For Paper 1 (BE/BTech), candidates must have Physics and Maths in Class 12 and any one 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.
    Q:   What is JEE Main class 12th percentage criteria?
    A:

    As per NTA, there is no minimum percentage required to appear in JEE Mains exam. Students can appear in JEE Main 2026 without worrying about their class 12 percentage. However, it must be noted that various institutes have creiteria of minimum percentage in class 12 for admission. For example, IITs and NITs require minimum 75% marks in class 12 for admission to BTech courses.

  • 10:27 PM IST14 Oct 2025

    How many attempts for JEE Mains?

    This year, the JEE Main 2026 exam will be conducted in two sessions- January and April 2026. There are 6 total attempts in JEE Mains for three consecutive years.

  • 10:14 PM IST14 Oct 2025

    When will the JEE Mains 2026 registration start?

    The JEE Main 2026 registration will commence anytime soon. Candidates must check this page at regular intervals to stay updated.

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