JEE Mains 2026 Registration Updates: Latest NTA Guidelines, Live Photo Upload & Steps to Apply
The JEE Mains 2026 registration process has been changed. There is an introduction of a live photo upload, changes in documents required for JEE Main 2026 and their specifications. Check latest NTA guidelines on how to apply here.
JEE Main 2026 Registration Process Changed: Check Latest NTA Guidelines and Steps to Apply
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has revised the process of JEE Main registration 2026 with new verification and uploading of document requirements. Applicants have to carefully check and follow the revised process to fill the online application form of JEE Main 2026.
1. Registration Form
Firstly, candidates have to register on the JEE Main portal to get a system-generated application number. During registration, students have to create a password, choose a security question, and provide personal details. The same application number will remain valid for both sessions of JEE Main 2026, making future logins easier.
2. Application Form
Applicants can log in using their Application Number and Password to complete the detailed application form.
They will need to:
- Fill in personal and academic details
- Choose exam cities
- Upload documents and live photographs
For the first time, NTA has made uploading a live photograph mandatory, which candidates can capture directly using a webcam or mobile camera by scanning a QR code.
Document Upload Requirements:
| Document |
Format |
Size |
|---|---|---|
| Recent passport-size photograph (80% face visible, no mask, white background) |
JPG/JPEG |
10-200 kb |
| Signature |
JPG/JPEG |
10-100 kb |
| Class 10 Certificate/Marksheet |
|
50-300 kb |
| Identity Proof (if not using Aadhaar/DigiLocker) |
JPG/JPEG |
10-200 kb |
| PwD/UDID Certificate (if applicable) |
|
50-300 kb |
Candidates are advised to upload their own photograph and signature correctly, as no correction facility will be provided later. Any tampering or uploading of incorrect documents will be treated as Unfair Means (UFM). NTA has also urged students to ensure their Aadhaar details are updated before applying.
While the brochure specifies that candidates can use other modes of identity proof apart from Aadhar/Digilocker. However, there is no option to select those under the identity details section of the form.
3. Fee Payment
There are no changes to the JEE Main registration fee this year. Candidates can pay the fee online using Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. The processing charges and GST will apply and have to be borne by the candidate. Once the payment is successful, candidates should download the Confirmation Page as proof of submission.
Key Highlights of the New Registration Guidelines
- Live photograph upload has been introduced.
- Only two Identity type documents: Aadhaa/Digilocker.
- No correction window for uploaded documents.
- Automatic verification will be done for PwD details from the UDID portal.
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.
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.
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JEE Main Registration 2026 session 1 is over. Session 2 registration will start in the last week of January 2026.