JEE Main 2026 Registration Live Updates: NTA Application Form Link, Eligibility Criteria, Exam Dates, Step-by-Step

NTA announced the JEE Main 2026 registration date as October 2025. The JEE Main application form 2026 will be available at jeemain.nta.nic.in. As the Centre sets up a panel for reviewing the JEE and NEET difficulty levels and their alignment with the school's curriculum, what can we expect in terms of the JEE Mains 2026 difficulty level? Are major changes expected in the JEE Mains pattern and syllabus? Get the latest updates here.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the NTA JEE Mains 2026 exam date as January and April 2026. The authority is expected to release the exact JEE Mains 2026 exam date session 1 through its official notification at jeemain.nta.nic.in. The JEE Main 2026 application form is expected between October 10 and 20, 2025. Now, the JEE Main 2026 syllabus pdf is anticipated. Any update on the JEE Mains syllabus, pattern and eligibility will be announced on nta.ac.in and jeemain.nta.nic.in. On September on 29, NTA released a public notice with the following matter:
- JEE Main 2026 official website is jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- The JEE Main 2026 registration date is October 2025, while the JEE Main 2026 exam date for session 1 is January and for session 2 is April.
- Interested students must check their Aadhar Card, Caste Certificate and the UDID card and get them updated if required.
Once the JEE Main application form is released, students must apply on the official website. Early registration will also increase the chances of getting your preferred exam centre. Before applying, candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria. Any student who fails to meet the JEE Main 2026 eligibility criteria will have their candidature cancelled. Over 10 lakh candidates take the JEE Mains exam every year for B.E/B.Tech at admission to top colleges in India.
JEE Main 2026 Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must be Indian citizens. Foreign Nationals, NRIs, PIOs (Persons of Indian Origin), and OCIs (Overseas Citizens of India) can also apply.
- Candidates must have completed/ appearing in Class 12.
- There is no JEE Mains age limit.
- No minimum marks required in Class 12 to appear in JEE Mains.
- Candidates can appear in JEE Mains for three consecutive years from the year of passing class 12.
Steps for NTA JEE Mains 2026 Registration
- Go to the website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the JEE Main 2026 application form on the homepage and go to 'New Candidate Registration'.
- Complete the basic registration to generate your login credentials.
- Re-login to fill out the complete form.
- Upload the documents and pay the fee.
- Submit your form and download the confirmation slip.
LIVE UPDATE
Get JEE Main 2026 Live Updates on Exam Dates, Registration, Syllabus, Pattern, and More
- 5:00 PM IST• 6 Oct 2025
What is the NTA JEE Mains 2026 exam date?
The JEE Main 2026 registration is expected to start between October 10 and 20. The JEE Mains 2026 exam date session 1, is likely to fall in the fourth week of January 2026.
- 4:40 PM IST• 6 Oct 2025
What is the JEE Mains total marks?
The JEE Mains total marks for paper 1 is 300 and for 400 marks for papers 2 A & B.
- 4:23 PM IST• 6 Oct 2025
Points to remember before filling out the JEE Main 2026 application form
- Fill out only one form; multiple JEE Mains 2026 registration may lead to disqualification.
- Keep all the required documents ready.
- Double-check your details, as only certain fields can be corrected during the form correction period.
- 3:44 PM IST• 6 Oct 2025
What is the JEE Mains age criteria?
There is no JEE Mains age limit to appear for the exam.
- 3:25 PM IST• 6 Oct 2025
What is the JEE Mains 2026 exam date session 1?
The JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam is likely to be held in the 4th week of January 2026. The authority will announce the detailed schedule on jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- 3:04 PM IST• 6 Oct 2025
When will JEE Mains 2026 registration start?
The JEE Main 2026 application form is expected between October 10 and 20, 2025.
- 2:42 PM IST• 6 Oct 2025
How many students apply for the JEE Mains exam?
Every year, approximately 14-15 lakh students apply for the JEE Mains exam, while more than 10 lakh candidates appear for the test.
- 2:08 PM IST• 6 Oct 2025
What is the JEE Mains age limit?
There is no age limit to appear for the JEE Mains exam.
- 1:49 PM IST• 6 Oct 2025
JEE Main 2026 Syllabus out?
The JEE Main syllabus is expected to be released soon at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- 1:32 PM IST• 6 Oct 2025
NTA JEE Mains 2026 Registration in October
Candidates can only submit one application form. Filling out multiple forms may lead to rejection of the candidature.
- 1:01 PM IST• 6 Oct 2025
JEE Main 2026 registration latest updates
In a latest JEE Main update, NTA has issued an advisory for candidates to get their documents updated and renewed. In the public notice dated September 29, the National Testing Agency has urged all eligible candidates to ensure accuracy in the details of their Aadhar card, UDID Card and Caste Certificate.
👉JEE Main 2026 to Bring Major Shifts: From Early Registration to AI-Backed Prep Tools; What To Expect - 12:48 PM IST• 6 Oct 2025
Will the JEE Main 2026 syllabus be reduced?
With the new panel set to review the JEE and NEET exams' difficulty level, there are many speculations on the impact on this year's pattern and syllabus. However, any reduction in the JEE Main syllabus 2026 can be confirmed only after the official notification is out.
- 12:21 PM IST• 6 Oct 2025
Is the JEE Main 2026 registration date out?
The JEE Mains 2026 registration date is October 2025 The authority will announce the exact dates soon. Stay tuned!
- 11:54 AM IST• 6 Oct 2025
JEE Main syllabus
The JEE Main 2026 syllabus will be released at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Check the subject-wise JEE Main syllabus 2026 below:
Mathematics Physics Chemistry - Sets, Relations and Functions
- Trignometry
- Matrices and Determinants
- Permutation and Combination
- Calculus
- 3D geometry
- Heat & Thermodynamics
- Ray Optics
- Electromagnetic Waves
- Semiconductors
- Error & Instrument Analysis
- Gravitation
- Wave Optics
- Oscillations
- Electromagnetic Induction & Alternating Current
- Atomic Structure
- Chemical Bonding
- Solutions
- Chemical Kinematics
- Coordination compounds
- 11:29 AM IST• 6 Oct 2025
When to apply for JEE Mains 2026?
Candidates should apply for the JEE Main 2026 registration as soon as the form goes live. Early registration will help students get their preferred exam city and help avoid any last-minute rush.
- 11:03 AM IST• 6 Oct 2025
JEE Main 2026 registration date
The following table consists of the JEE Mains registration start date for the last 5 years.
Exam Year
Registration Start Date
2026
2nd or 3rd week of October 2025 (Expected)
2025
October 28, 2024
2024
November 1, 2023
2023
December 15, 2022
2022
March 1, 2022
2021
December 16, 2020
- 10:49 AM IST• 6 Oct 2025
JEE Main official website
The JEE Main website is jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- 10:33 AM IST• 6 Oct 2025
JEE Mains 2025 Question Paper
Candidates must check the JEE Mains 2025 question paper PDFs and identify the frequently appearing topics. The JEE Mains 2025 question paper with solutions on shiksha.com is available free of cost. Download and practice today!
- 10:18 AM IST• 6 Oct 2025
What are the JEE Mains 2026 registration documents
Candidates have to upload the following documents for JEE Main 2026 registration:
- Scanned image of the candidate’s photograph
- Scanned image of the candidate’s signature
- Class X or equivalent certificate/mark sheet
- PwD/PwBD certificate
- Aadhar Card (Details required; not for uploading)
- 10:08 AM IST• 6 Oct 2025
JEE Main 2026 Syllabus
The JEE Main 2026 exam will have questions from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. The syllabus is largely based on the CBSE boards classes 11th and 12th syllabi.
- 9:59 AM IST• 6 Oct 2025
What is the JEE Main 2026 exam date?
Candidates can check the JEE Mains 2026 exam date as per the official notice below:
Event
Date JEE Main 2026 registration date October 2025 JEE Mains 2026 exam date session 1 January 2026 JEE Mains exam date 2026 session 2 April 2026 - 9:49 AM IST• 6 Oct 2025
JEE Main 2026 registration dates
As per the JEE Main 2026 latest notification, the JEE Main 2026 registration date is October 2025. But trend analysis for the last 5 years suggests an early registration.
Read more: JEE Main 2026 Registration Expected To Open in Early October; Trend Analysis of Past 5 Years
- 9:39 AM IST• 6 Oct 2025
jeemain.nta.nic.in latest update
The latest updates on JEE Main 2026 are as follows:
- JEE Main official website is jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- NTA issued an advisory for updating the required documents.
- The JEE Main 2026 exam notification is expected soon. Stay tuned!
- 9:37 AM IST• 6 Oct 2025
NTA JEE Mains 2026 Registration
The JEE Main 2026 registration date is October 2025. The authority will release the JEE Mains application form online at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
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