JEE Main Application Form 2026 (OUT): Registration Link, Last Date, Fees, Documents Required, Steps to Apply

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Updated on Nov 13, 2025 17:22 IST

JEE Main Application Form 2026: The NTA has started JEE Main Registration 2026 for session 1 exam. Candidates can fill the application form online from the website jeemain.nta.nic.in or using direct link given on this page. JEE Mains 2026 registration last date session 1 is November 27, 2025. Details of how to fill the form, application fees and documents required to apply can be checked here.

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Table of content

JEE Main 2026 Registration Link
NTA JEE Mains 2026 Dates - Exam and Application Schedule
What’s New in JEE Main Application Process
JEE Main 2026 Registration and Application Process
JEE Main 2026 Eligibility Criteria to Fill Form
Documents Required for JEE Mains 2026 Registration
JEE Main 2026 Application Fee
Important Points To Remember While Filling Form
JEE Mains 2026 Application Form Correction
Common Problems and their Solution in Application Process
How to Reset JEE Main 2026 Password?
JEE Main 2026 Application Form FAQs

JEE Main 2026 Registration Link

The link for JEE Main Registration 2026 is ⇒ Fill JEE Main 2026 Application Form

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NTA JEE Mains 2026 Dates - Exam and Application Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of JEE Main 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
31 Oct ' 25 - 27 Nov ' 25	JEE Main 2026 Registration Session 1 ONGOING
Jan ' 26	JEE Main Admit Card 2025 Session 1 TENTATIVE
21 Jan ' 26 - 30 Jan ' 26	JEE Main 2026 Exam Date Session 1
Jan ' 26 - Feb ' 26	JEE Main 2026 Registration Session 2 TENTATIVE
Mar ' 26	JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Session 2 TENTATIVE
02 Apr ' 26 - 09 Apr ' 26	JEE Main 2026 Exam Date Session 2

What’s New in JEE Main Application Process

NTA has introduced two changes in the application process this year.

1. Aadhaar e-KYC

Under this new process, the basic details of candidates like name, date of birth, photo and gender which they fill in the application form will be verified from the Aadhar database through e-KYC system. Candidates are advised to ensure their Aadhaar is updated with correct details before applying for NTA JEE Mains 2026. If any mismatch is found between Aadhaar data and the details filled by the candidates, they will be notified to update their details.

2. Live Photo Capture

As per this new process, the live photo of candidate will be captured using webcam of computer/laptop while filling the form. In case the laptop/computer does not have the live photo capture support, candidates have the option to upload their live photo using a QR Code that will be available at the time of filling the form.

JEE Main 2026 Registration and Application Process

The process to apply for JEE Main 2026 consists of three stages

Registration
Filling of Application Form and Uploading Necessary Documents
Fee Payment

JEE Main 2026 Registration

This is the first stage of applying for the exam. Candidates have to click on the ‘Registration for JEE Main 2026 Session 1’ link available on the website. Upon clicking it, candidates will move to the registration form page. Check all instructions and fill the required details. JEE Main 2026 application number will be generated and displayed on the screen/sent on mail ID provided once the registration is complete. The application number has to be kept safe since it will be required during the entire admission process. Check instructions on how to register

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

Candidates will receive application number details through SMS/email on the registered phone number and email ID. The registration is complete at this stage. Candidates can continue filling the application form by clicking on the "Complete Application Form" button or log out to fill the form later.

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. 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 application form.

Payment of JEE Main Application Fees

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

JEE Main 2026 Eligibility Criteria to Fill Form

NTA has released the JEE Main 2026 eligibility criteria along with the information brochure/notification. Candidates can check the eligibility conditions for JEE Main 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.
No age limit.
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.

Practice NTA JEE Main 2026 Mock Test Free Online	JEE Main 2026 Exam Dates
JEE Mains 2026 Syllabus PDF	JEE Main Admit Card

Commonly asked questions

Q: When will JEE Main 2026 Registration start?

JEE Main Registration 2026 has started on October 31, 2025. JEE Main 2026 application form is available online onthe website jeemain.nta.nic.in. The information brochure for JEE Main 2026 exam has also been released on October 31.

Documents Required for JEE Mains 2026 Registration

Candidates must be ready with all the information/ documents required to fill JEE Mains form mentioned here before applying. Here is the list of JEE Main 2026 Registration documents.

Valid email and mobile number. To receive confirmation and verification messages from NTA, an active email address and mobile number are mandatory.
Class 10 and Class 12 certificates. Candidates need to upload only the Class 10 certificate in the application form.
Aadhar card details
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

Particulars	Dimension	Size
Photograph in JPEG/JPG format	3.5 cm x 4.5 cm	10 KB to 200 KB
Signature in JPEG/JPG format	3.5 cm x 1.5 cm	10 KB to 100 KB
Class 10 certificate in PDF format		50 KB to 300 KB
Identity proof (If not using Aadhaar as Identity type)		10 KB to 200 KB
PwD/PwBD Category Certificate in PDF Format		50 KB to 300 KB

Essential Guidelines for Images and Documents

A colour or black and white photo should be used. The candidates are allowed to have spectacles in the photograph. Sunglasses and caps are not allowed.
Unclear photos will not be accepted. 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 should be of the size and format prescribed by the NTA.

Commonly asked questions

Q: Can I upload black & White photo in JEE Main application form?

Yes, candidates can upload black & white photograph in JEE Mains application form. There is no restriction on the type of photograph. The conditions that candidates need to fulfill for uploading the photograph are

Photograph should be in JPEG/JPG format
Dimention has to be 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm
Size has to be 10 KB to 200 KB

Also, the photograph should be clear with white background. The candidates are allowed to have spectacles in the photograph but sunglasses and caps are not allowed. JEE Main application form 2024 will be released in December.

Q: What is JEE Main application form 2026 official website?

The JEE Main application form 2026 official website is jeemain.nta.nic.in. NTA has released the JEE Main 2026 application form in the official website. Candidates can fill the form 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 can be checked on this Shiksha page. JEE Mains 2026 registration last date session 1 is November 27, 2025.

Q: What is Aadhar Enrollment Number used in JEE Main Application Form?

Aadhar enrollment number is a unique number which students can find in the acknowledgement receipt received at the time of applying for Aadhar. Students should know that Aadhar enrollment number is not same as Aadhar number. At the time of filling JEE Main application form, candidates have to fill Aadhar Enrollment number and not Aadhar number.

In case candidates do not have Aadhar enrollment number, students can apply through Passport, PAN or ABC ID (Academic Bank of Credit ID).

JEE Main 2026 Application Fee

The NTA has released the details of the JEE Mains 2026 registration fee along with the information brochure. Candidates are provided here JEE Main application fee details for reference. JEE Main fees can be paid online only through Credit/Debit cards, Net banking, and UPI/wallets. The form will be considered submitted only after successful payment of the JEE Main application fee. The candidates who select both Paper 1 and Paper 2 have to pay the application fees for both papers. Also, the fees is different for Indian and overseas applicants.

JEE Main Application Fees 2026

Category	Fees
Male candidates of the Unreserved/ EWS/OBC category	For Centres in India - INR 1,000 For Centres Outside India - INR 5,000
Female candidates in the Unreserved/EWS/OBC category	For Centres in India - INR 800 For Centres Outside India - 4,000
SC/ST/PwD/Transgender category candidates	For Centres in India - INR 500 For Centres Outside India - 2,500

Commonly asked questions

Q: What should I do if I am not able to pay the fee for the JEE Main 2026 application form?

Candidates can face difficulty in payment of application fees due to various reasons like

Slower internet connection while paying fees
Slow bank server
Insufficient balance in bank

In case any candiate faces issues while trying to pay JEE Main application fees, they should try paying the fees after some time. Candidates can also try logging out the application form process once and then try paying application fee again after logging in. If the situation still persists, students can contact NTA JEE Main helpline number.

Q: What is the modes for payment of JEE Main 2026 application fee?

Candidates can pay JEE Main application fees using any one of the following method

Credit/debit card of any nationalised bank
Internet banking
UPI
Paytm

Before paying the application fee, candidates should check whether there is requisite balance in the Bank Account / Wallet/Debit/credit card. In case any candidate faces difficulty in the payment of application fees, they can contact NTA helpline number.

Q: Can I pay JEE Main application fee in offline mode?

No, JEE Main application fees can not be paid in offline mode. As per the directions of NTA, JEE Main application fees can be paid only in online mode. Candidates can pay the application fees using credit/debit card or internet banking. No other modes/medium of application fee payment is accepted.

Important Points To Remember While Filling Form

The following points must be kept in mind while applying for JEE Main 2026.

Candidates must be careful with the details they fill in the application form as incorrect details can lead to cancellation of their candidature.
Dimension and size of scanned images of photo and signature must be within the specifications mentioned in the information brochure.
Size and fomat of scanned document like SC/ST/OBC-NCL/Gen-EWS, PwD/PwBD certificate certificate or UDID card must be as per the specification.
Candidates must select the exam city preference carefully.

Commonly asked questions

Q: Is the criteria of 75% marks in class 12 applicable in JEE Main 2026?

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!

JEE Mains 2026 Application Form Correction

JEE Main 2026 form correction window will be opened after the application process concludes. To use the JEE Main 2026 application form correction facility, candidates have to login to the website using their application form number and password after which they have to select the information that needs to be modified. All the modifications have to be done carefully as the information once changed can not be reverted. Candidates must note that only certain fields can be edited during the correction period. It is a one-time facility open that allows candidates to make changes to their forms. Candidates must note that the correction facility is provided only once so they have to modify the details carefully within JEE Main 2026 correction date.

How to Make Corrections in JEE Main 2026 Application Form

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

Can I fill another application form in case of mistakes in the first form

Candidates must not to fill more than one JEE Main 2026 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 out only one application form.

Commonly asked questions

Q: Do I need to fill up separate application forms for each session of JEE Main 2026?

Yes, Candidates who wish to appear in both the sessions of JEE Main 2026 need to fill application form separately for all sessions. However, the JEE Main registration need to be done only once. Candidates who apply for the first session of JEE Mains 2026 can use their session 1 application number and password to login and apply for the second session. During the second session of application filling, candidates only need to enter details of paper for which appearing, exam centre preference and pay the application fees. Other details related to education, address, parents details documents uploaded are taken from the first session application process.

Candidates also have the option of filling the combined application form for both session 1 and 2 during session 2 application process.

Q: When will NTA start JEE Main application correction facility?

JEE Mains correction window 2026 will open after the last date of filling the application form. The facility to make correction will be available online on the JEE Main official website jeemain.nta.nic.in. During the correction window, candidates are allowed to change/modify details filled in their application form. Candidates must note that not all fields in the application form will be open for correction. Only certain information like category, address of correspodance/permanent address, exam city preference, paper choice, photo, signature etc. can be modified. Candidates might also be required to pay additional fees for making corrections in certain fields.

Q: Is there any fee for making corrections in JEE Main Application form 2026?

No, candidates need not pay any fees for making corrections in JEE Main application form. However, if any candidate changes his/her category from SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PWD to underserved category, they need to pay the difference in application fees. For making any other changes, candidates don't have to pay any fees. JEE Main correction window will be active in December after the application process is closed.

Common Problems and their Solution in Application Process

The 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

Issues with uploading documents and scanned copies of photographs/signatures are the most common problems many students encounter when completing the JEE Main 2026 application. The most common reason for these issues is that the images to be uploaded do not adhere to NTA standards. The issue can be quickly fixed by resizing the image according to the NTA specifications. The images can be resized using one of the many online tools available. Keep the scanned copies of the documents in the proper format and size.

Issues with Application Fee Payment

Due to a slow internet speed or problems with the bank server, candidates may experience difficulties paying the fee. Candidates are recommended to try the payment process again later in this circumstance. If the money has been deducted, but the payment status still indicates that payment has not been made, candidates must wait 24 hours before retrying. Candidates will have to pay the fee again if the status still shows “not paid” after 24 hours. The previously paid amount will be credited back to their bank accounts.

Timeout or File not found error

To fill the JEE Main 2026 application form, make sure you open the application form page in the recent version of Mozilla Firefox/Internet Explorer and have a stable internet connection. Clear the browser's cookies and history in case of a timeout error, then retry during off-peak hours.

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the age limit to apply for JEE Main?

There is no minimum or maximum age to apply for JEE Main as per JEE Main eligibility criteria by NTA. You can appear in JEE Mains for three consecutive years from the year of passing class 12. You must have passed class 12 in 2024, 2025 or you are appearing in 2026 if you plan to apply for JEE Main 2026.

How to Reset JEE Main 2026 Password?

In case candidates forget their password, they can reset it using the instructions provided here.

Go to jeemain.nta.nic.in and select registered candidate login
Click on the Forgot Password link
Fill your application number and date of birth.
Three options will be available to reset password
- Using security question and its answer candidates provided while filling the form
- Using a verification code sent on candidates registered mobile number
- Using a reset link sent via email to the registered email ID
Select your preferred mode and proceed to reset password.

Forgot JEE Main 2026 Application Number?

In case candidate loses his application number, they can get it by following means

Check email or mobile SMS for application number. NTA sends the details during registration.
Check printout of the confirmation page for the application number.
Candidates can contact the NTA authorities to know their application number.

JEE Main 2026 Application Form FAQs

Check important frequently asked questions related to JEE Main application form 2026.

Commonly asked questions

Q: I have mistakenly filled the wrong category in my JEE Main application form. Will my form be rejected?

Candidates who mistakenly fill any details wrong can modify/correct the details during JEE Main application correction facility. NTA allows the candidate to make corrections after the last date of application process. To make corrections, candidates need to login on the JEE Main official website during the specified dates and modify the details. In case candidate has entered wrong category, he/she may need to apy the application fee as per the new category. Other details like photo, signature, exam centre preference, paper choice, address can also be changed during the correction window.