JEE Main 2026: Students facing difficulty in live photo capture due to Aadhar e-KYC
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Students are facing issues in uploading their live photo capture in JEE Mains 2026 Registration due to Aadhaar e-KYC. NTA has not provided any solution to overcome this issue. The changes what were brought to streamline the application process is actually turning into a blocker for many students. Check solutions here.
JEE Mains registration has started for the session 1 exam on October 31. NTA brought many new changes in the application process this year like live photo capture and Aadhaar based e-KYC. During registration, students live photo is captured via laptop cameras and is automatically matched with the Aadhaar database to ensure authenticity. However, many students have reported issues while filling the application form due this change.
When uploading the live photo capture, if there’s mismatch in candidate appearance with respect to the photo in Aadhaar database, the application process will not move to the next stage. This has created issue for many students applying for JEE Mains 2026 exam. Students are not provided any option to overcome this issue.
What’s the Solution?
Students facing issue this issue are left with only one option- change of photo in Aadhaar. This can be done by visiting the Aadhaar update centre. This will ensure that the candidate’s appearance in live photo capture matches with the Aadhaar database and they are able to fill the application form.
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Commonly asked questions
The time period required to complete the JEE Main preparation depends mainly on the students. Every student has their own pace of study. Ideally, 6-month time is good enough to complete the JEE Main preparation. Students who have started preparing from class 11 or 12 can easily prepare for JEE Main in 6 months considering the topics of JEE syllabus have already been studied in classes 11 and 12.
JEE Main preparation is most effective with classes 11 and 12 as almost 90-95 percent of topics are similar in both exams. This way students can easily complete the entire JEE Main syllabus as well as the syllabus of classes 11 and 12. After the board exams, students get 1-2 months' time where they can focus entirely on JEE Main. Students who have started late for the JEE Main exam can make a 6-month plan where in the first three months they have to focus on revising the syllabus studied in classes 11 and 12. In the next two months focus on solving questions of JEE Main and analyzing the mistakes being made, if any. The last month should be focused on solving mock tests and JEE Main previous year question papers.
Other Changes in JEE Main 2026 Exam
Some of the major changes in exam are
- Exam Centre Increased to 323
- Exam centre allotment based on Aadhaar address
- Assistive digital tools for PwD/PwBD candidates
Under the new Aadhaar e-KYC-enabled system, candidates will have their name, address, date of birth, and gender verified through e-KYC.
Also, NTA will now allot examination cities strictly based on the permanent or current address linked to candidates' Aadhaar cards, marking a shift toward greater transparency, fairness and smoother logistics.
NTA is also introducing assistive digital tools for candidates with disabilities. The magnifier function in the Computer-Based Test (CBT) interface will now zoom up to four times and can be toggled between normal and dark modes for better visibility, comfort and inclusivity.
The number of exam cities for JEE Main 2026 have also increased to 323. The exam will be conducted in two sessions- Session 1 from January 21 to 30 and session 2 from April 2 to 9.
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