JEE Main 2026 Registration Updates Live: Date & Time, Application Link, Eligibility, Details at jeemain.nta.nic.in
JEE Mains application form 2026 likely today at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Will the wait for lakhs of engineering aspirants in the country come to an end? Check registration details here.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will commence the JEE Main 2026 registration TODAY (tentatively). The JEE Main application form 2026 will be available online at jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026. As per the official notice, the JEE Main registration date 2026 is October 2025. Last year, the registration process commenced on October 28.
The authorities released the first JEE Main 2026 notice on September 29, announcing that registration is set to commence in October. However, there is no official JEE Main 2026 registration date yet. Since its first notification, the authorities have confirmed the JEE Mains 2026 exam dates and a major change in the registration process, among other details. Candidates can check the NTA JEE Main 2026 exam highlights, confirmed by the agency, below:
- Candidates are advised to keep their documents ready and updated before the JEE Mains registration 2026.
- A major change in the JEE Mains 2026 registration process is the auto-fetch feature of candidate details, such as name, date of birth, gender, photograph, and address from UIDAI using Aadhaar authentication.
- The JEE Main 2026 exam dates for session 1 are January 21 to 30, and for session 2 are April 1 to 10, 2026.
- NTA announced that it is ‘working towards increasing the number of JEE Main exam cities for wider reach and ease of engineering aspirants.’ The notice further stated that it is focusing on the requirements and needs of PwD/PwBD candidates appearing in JEE Mains 2026.
JEE Main 2026 Registration Date and Time
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| JEE Main 2026 Registration Start Date |
October 29 (Tentative) |
| JEE Mains registration time |
6 PM (Expected) |
| Direct link for JEE Main 2026 registration (Soon) |
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How To Fill JEE Main 2026 Application Form?
- Registration: Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in. Click on the JEE Main 2026 application form. Register as a ‘New Candidate’.
- Form-Filling: Log in with your registered details and fill out the form one section at a time.
- Uploading the Documents and Fee Payment: Upload the JEE Mains 2026 required documents and pay the application fee.
LIVE UPDATE
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- 2:36 PM IST• 29 Oct 2025
Students Await JEE Main 2026 Registration Updates
NTA will activate the JEE Mains 2026 registration link shortly at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Along with the JEE Mains 2026 application form, the authority will release the information bulletin which will comprise the detailed instructions, syllabus, JEE Mains exam pattern and eligibility criteria.
- 2:28 PM IST• 29 Oct 2025
JEE Main 2026 Registration Updates: Compatible browsers for form filling
Compatible browsers for the JEE Main 2026 application form are Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox.
- 2:17 PM IST• 29 Oct 2025
JEE Main 2026 registration: What is UDID card?
The UDID card stands for Unique Disability ID card. This card is issued to a person with disability and is used for identification.
- 2:07 PM IST• 29 Oct 2025
JEE Main 2026 Registration: Attempt limit
Candidates can appear for JEE Mains exam twice a year for three consecutive years.
- 1:58 PM IST• 29 Oct 2025
JEE Mains News: Is the JEE Main registration date 2026 confirmed?
The exact dates for the JEE Main 2026 registration will be announced at jeemain.nta.nic.in. On September 29, NTA released the JEE Mains 2026 notification announcing that the JEE Mains registration will start in October 2025.
- 1:46 PM IST• 29 Oct 2025
NTA Guidelines on Filling Multiple JEE Mains 2026 Application Forms
Candidates can fill only one JEE Main 2026 application form with their details. Filling multiple JEE Mains application forms can lead to rejection of the candidature.
- 1:34 PM IST• 29 Oct 2025
JEE Main Registration 2026 Soon: Aadhar-Marksheet Name Mismatch Option
NTA will provide the option to fix the name mismatch in Aadhar and Marksheet during the JEE Main 2026 registration process only.
- 1:26 PM IST• 29 Oct 2025
JEE Mains 2026 registration updates
Timely updates on the JEE Mains form date, registration window and more will be posted here. The authority is expected to release the JEE Main application form 2026 today.
- 1:17 PM IST• 29 Oct 2025
Is category certificate required for JEE Mains Registration 2026?
Yes. The JEE Main 2026 registration documents include a category certificate for EWS/ SC/ST candidates.
- 1:10 PM IST• 29 Oct 2025
Steps to fill the JEE Main Application Form 2026
- Registration: Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in. Click on the JEE Main 2026 application form. Register as a ‘New Candidate’.
- Form-Filling: Log in with your registered details and fill out the form one section at a time.
- Uploading the Documents and Fee Payment: Upload the JEE Mains 2026 required documents and pay the application fee.
- 12:58 PM IST• 29 Oct 2025
JEE Main 2026 Application Form for 3 Papers
The JEE Main 2026 registration process will be held for 3 papers:
- Paper 1 - B.E/B.Tech
- Paper 2 A - B.Arch
- Paper 2 B - B.Planning
- 12:50 PM IST• 29 Oct 2025
JEE Main 2026 Exam More Accessible
NTA has announced that it is working to expand the number of JEE Mains exam cities for the upcoming exam. This is good news for all the aspirants since this move will help make the exam more accessible from their respective locations.
- 12:43 PM IST• 29 Oct 2025
JEE Main 2026 Registration Updates: Notification OUT Today?
NTA is highly likely to release the JEE Mains 2026 notification today. Along with the official JEE Main 2026 exam brochure, the authorities will release the JEE Mains application form 2026 at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- 12:35 PM IST• 29 Oct 2025
JEE Mains Registration 2026: Details Required
To apply for the exam, candidates will have to specify their Aadhar number, through which NTA will auto-fetch the student's personal details. However, they will have to enter their parents' details, fill in their educational qualifications, centre preferences and upload the mandatory documents. Finally, students require payment details to pay the JEE Mains registration fees 2026.
- 12:27 PM IST• 29 Oct 2025
JEE Main 2026 Registration: How many students apply for JEE Mains?
Every year, approximately 14-15 lakh students register for the JEE Mains exam. Of these, 12-13 lakhs appear in the actual test.
- 12:21 PM IST• 29 Oct 2025
JEE Main Form Fill Up Date 2026
NTA will announce the JEE Main 2026 registration form date at jeemain.nta.nic.in. The JEE Main registration start date is October 2025, and the window is expected to stay open for at least 1 month.
- 12:15 PM IST• 29 Oct 2025
JEE Main 2026 Exam Date
NTA has announced the JEE Main 2026 exam date for session 1 as January 21 to 30 and for session 2 from April 1 to 10.
- 12:08 PM IST• 29 Oct 2025
What is the JEE Mains 2026 Registration Fee?
Check the previous year's JEE Main application fee category-wise below. The authority will announce the JEE Main registration fee 2026 along with the official notification.
Category Fees Male candidates of the Unreserved/ EWS/OBC category For Centres in India - Rs 1,000
For Centres Outside India - Rs 5,000
Female candidates in the Unreserved/EWS/OBC category For Centres in India - Rs 800
For Centres Outside India - Rs 4,000
SC/ST/PwD/Transgender category candidates For Centres in India - Rs 500
For Centres Outside India - Rs 2,500
- 11:55 AM IST• 29 Oct 2025
Things to Remember Before the JEE Main Registration 2026
- Note down your login credentials after JEE Mains registration.
- Enter all the details carefully to avoid rejection of the application forms.
- Multiple registrations are not allowed. In case of any errors, wait for the form correction process later.
- Upload the required documents in the specified format.
- Pay the application fee and download the confirmation slip.
- 11:51 AM IST• 29 Oct 2025
JEE Main 2026 Registration Documents
Candidates will have to upload the following documents while applying for the JEE Mains 2026 exam:
- Aadhaar card
- Class 10th marksheet
- Category or PwD certificates (if applicable)
- 11:47 AM IST• 29 Oct 2025
JEE Main 2026 Registration Updates: Aadhar-Based Registration Introduced
NTA will now auto-fetch the candidate's details via Aadhar authentication to simplify the form-filling process.
- 11:42 AM IST• 29 Oct 2025
What is the JEE Main Eligibility Criteria 2026?
- Applicants must have completed class 12th in 2024, 2025 or should be appearing in 2026.
- There is no age limit or minimum marks required for JEE Mains registration.
- 11:39 AM IST• 29 Oct 2025
How many attempts for JEE Mains?
A candidate can appear for the JEE Main exam a total of 6 times in three consecutive years. This year, the exam will be held from January 21 to 30 for session 1 and from April 1 to 10 for session 2.
- 11:36 AM IST• 29 Oct 2025
Is JEE Mains registration started for 2026?
No. The JEE Main 2026 registration link is expected to be activated today. All updates will be posted on this page.
- 11:33 AM IST• 29 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.
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!
The official website to apply for JEE Main 2026 is jeemain.nta.nic.in. NTA will release the JEE Main application form 2026 session 1 in October. Candidates can fill the form online 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 is available on this page. JEE Main 2026 Session 2 application form will be available in February 2026.
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