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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has closed online JEE Mains session 2 registration (extended period). The last date to fill out and submit the online form was March 13 in the extended period. NTA JEE Mains session 2 application form link was active at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
The National Testing Agency has closed the online session 2 JEE Mains registrations at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Read below to know the complete details.
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JEE Mains Session 2 Registration 2026

JEE Mains Session 2 Registration 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has closed online JEE Mains session 2 registration (extended period). The last date to fill out and submit the online form was March 13 in the extended period. NTA JEE Mains session 2 application form link was active at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

 To fill the NTA JEE application form for the session 2 exam, candidates have to register, fill the online form, upload a live photo, upload the documents needed and pay the application fees. However, the second time appearing candidates can skip the new registration and directly proceed to pay the fee to apply for the April attempt.

The JEE Main 2026 exam for session 2 will be held between April 2 and 9. Check below to know complete details on JEE Main session 2 2026 application form, like how to register, documents to upload, fees and more.

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Table of contents
  • Deadline to Fill JEE Mains Application Form Session 2
  • JEE Mains Session 2 Registration Dates 2026: Last Date Soon
  • JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Registration Process: For First-Time Applicants
  • JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Application Process for Reappearing Students
  • JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Registration Fees
  • JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Registration: Photograph and Signature Specifications
  • How to Capture a Live Photograph for JEE Mains 2026 Registration Session 2?
  • JEE Main April Session Form Correction 2026
  • JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Application Form: Password Creation and Resetting
  • Important Instructions for Candidates Registering for JEE Mains Session 2 (April)
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Deadline to Fill JEE Mains Application Form Session 2

The JEE Main 2026 form for session 2 candidates was available until March 13.

  • Deadline to fill online form: 9 pm on March 13
  • Deadline to complete application fee payment: 11:50 pm on March 13

JEE Mains Session 2 Registration Dates 2026: Last Date Soon

The official date for the JEE Main 2026 application form (session 2) can be checked below -

JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Registrations

Dates

Registration start date

Feb 1, 2026

JEE Main 2026 registration last date session 2

Feb 25, 2026

Form correction window

Feb 27 to 28, 2026
Session 2 registration window reopens March 12 to 13

JEE Main April 2026 exam date

April 2 to 9

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JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Registration Process: For First-Time Applicants

First-time applicants are basically those who did not appear for the January session or those who have just been on the list of meeting JEE Main eligibility criteria. Candidates can check the process below on how to register for JEE Mains 2026 (April session) below -

Register first: To register for the JEE Main 2026 session 2 exam, candidates need to keep the following details ready-

  • Name
  • Father’s Name
  • Mother’s name
  • Date of birth
  • Gender
  • Address details
  • Contact details - email ID and mobile number (which is active)
  • Password (as per the guidelines issued)

Email ID and Mobile Number Verification: Once all details are submitted, an OTP (one-time password) will be sent to registered mobile number and email ID. It is advised to keep the contact details active, as NTA will send all event-related information to the communication details provided. 

Fill JEE Main 2026 Registration Form (April session attempt): After the successful verification process, candidates will be able to access JEE Main login 2026 to fill in further information. To apply, candidates have to login with their application number and date of birth to complete the following details:

  • Contact information
  • Disability details
  • Personal information
  • Identity details
  • Register APAAR ID (if needed)
  • Choice of exam cities 
  • Educational qualification details
  • Emergency contact details
  • Live photo capture
  • Documents required for JEE Main application form
  • Confirmation declaration 

Payment of Application Fees: After submitting all details, candidates will have to proceed to pay JEE Main 2026 registration fees. The fee details can be checked below -

Downloading of Confirmation Page: The JEE Main confirmation page is the document which is received after successfully submitting the application form and fees. This document confirms that your form has been sent to NTA and is under scrutiny. 

JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Application Process for Reappearing Students

NTA also allows students from session 1 to attempt the session 2 exam. Candidates who have already applied for JEE Main session 1 can skip the registration process and directly proceed to fee payment and download their confirmation page. 

The second time appearing, candidates have to click on the 'Login' button, as shown below, to start their application process:

JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Application Process

JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Application Process for Reappearing Students

  • Pay the application fee: Pay the JEE Main 2026 session 2 application fee as applicable as per their category.
  • Download confirmation page: Check the confirmation page and download it for future reference.

JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Registration Fees

Candidates can check the fee details for JEE Main 2026 exam below:

Course(s) / Paper(s) Category/ PwD/PwBD Gender Fee Per Session for Candidates appearing in India (In INR) Fee Per Session for Candidates appearing from Outside India (In INR)
Paper 1: BE/BTech
or
Paper 2A: BArch
or
Paper 2B: BPlanning
General
Male 1000 5000
Female 800 4000
Gen-EWS/ OBC(NCL)
Male 900 4500
Female 800 4000
SC/ST/PwD/PwBD
Male 500 2500
Female 500 2500
Third Gender 500 3000
Paper 1: BE/BTech & Paper 2A: BArch
or
Paper 1: BE/BTech & Paper 2B: BPlanning
or
Paper 1: BE/BTech, Paper 2A: BArch & Paper 2B : BPlanning
or
Paper 2A: BArch & Paper 2B: BPlanning
General/Gen-EWS/OBC(NCL)
Male 2000 10000
Female 1600 8000
SC/ST/PwD/PwBD
Male 1000 5000
Female 1000 5000
Third Gender 1000 5000
Service Charges & GST (as applicable) will be charged extra by the Bank.

JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Registration: Photograph and Signature Specifications

The JEE Main photo and signature specifications can be checked below -

Documents

Specifications

Format and File Size

Passport-size photograph

Must be recent with 80% face visible. 

JPG or JPEG format 

10 kb to 100 kb

Class 10 or equivalent certificate/mark sheet

Must be scanned properly

Must be in PDF format

50 Kb to 300 Kb 

Identity Proof (for candidates who will verify their identities through methods other than Aadhar card and Digilocker)

Must be in JPEG or JPG format

10 kb to 200 kb

Scanned copy of disability/UDID certificate

PDF format

50 kb to 300 kb

How to Capture a Live Photograph for JEE Mains 2026 Registration Session 2?

To capture a live photograph in JEE Main 2026, candidates have to follow the process below -

  • Candidates must switch on their camera or connect their webcam to the device used for filling JEE Main application form 2026.
  • If the device does not support a webcam, then QR code on the right can be scanned by the candidate using a mobile or tablet. 

NOTE: The background must be light-coloured with proper lighting and 80% face visibility.

JEE Main April Session Form Correction 2026

The correction window for JEE Mains 2026 session 2 will be available after the completion of the registration process. Candidates can access the JEE Mains form correction facility using their login credentials and get details rectified before the deadline date. 

Candidates who have applied for JEE Main 2026 session 1 and registered for session 2 can also access the correction window. 

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:

Details that can be edited Details that cannot be edited
Any one of the fields: Candidate Name or Father's Name or Mother's Name Mobile Number
Educational qualification details (Class 10th and Class 12th) Email ID
State Code of Eligibility Address (Permanent and Present)
Date of Birth Emergency Contact details
Gender Live/ Uploaded Photograph of the candidate
Category  
Sub-category / PwD (If not verified by UDID Portal)  
Signature  
Paper  
Exam city  
Exam language  
Candidate shall be allowed to change identity details (Only for candidates who registered with an identity other than Aadhaar): Aadhaar details  

JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Application Form: Password Creation and Resetting

During the online JEE Mains session form filling, the candidate will be required to choose a password and a security question and its answer. The candidate is advised to record/remember their password for all future logins.

For all future logins to the candidate portal, candidates have to use their application number and password. Candidates can change their passwords after logging in if they want.

The JEE Mains password should have:

  • 8 to 13 characters.
  • at least one Upper case alphabet.
  • at least one lowercase alphabet.
  • at least one numeric value.
  • at least one special character, like ! @ # $ % ^ & * - .

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Important Instructions for Candidates Registering for JEE Mains Session 2 (April)

All those candidates who are appearing for the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 registration should keep in mind the following details:

  • The JEE Mains application fees can only be paid online using Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI. Processing charges and GST as applicable are chargeable to the candidate (in addition to the examination fee) by the concerned Bank/Payment Gateway Integrator. 
  • The JEE Main 2026 session 2 application number printed on the computer-generated confirmation page must be mentioned in all such correspondence. It is therefore essential to note down the application number printed on the confirmation page.
  • Keep the confirmation page safe, as it is the proof of your successful application submission.
  • The candidate is advised not to disclose or share their password with anybody. Neither NTA nor NIC will be responsible for the violation or misuse of the password of a candidate.
  • Candidates should remember to log out at the end of their session so that the particulars of the candidate cannot be tampered with or modified by unauthorised persons.

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