JEE Main 2026 Application Fee Released: Check Category-wise Fee

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially announced the JEE Main 2026 application fee structure along with the start of the registration process. The exam fee varies depending on category, gender, and exam centre location — whether in India or outside the country. Candidates can check the detailed category-wise fee below before completing the online registration at jeemain.nta.ac.in.

JEE Main 2026 Registration Fee Overview

The JEE Main registration fee 2026 must be paid online using credit card, debit card, net banking, or UPI. In addition, GST and processing charges will be applied as per payment gateway rules. The payment must be completed within the specified deadline, as the fee is non-refundable under any circumstances. Candidates are advised to carefully select their category, gender, and exam papers before making the payment, since any incorrect entry could affect the total fee and application validity.

JEE Main 2026 Application Fee (Category-wise and Centre-wise)

The following table provides the updated JEE Main 2026 registration fee for Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech), Paper 2A (B.Arch), and Paper 2B (B.Planning):

Key Points to Remember

• The JEE Main 2026 application fee must be paid only through online mode.
• Candidates must verify the details filled in the application form before payment, as corrections may not be allowed later.
• The fee once paid is non-refundable and non-transferable.
• Application forms without successful fee payment will be considered incomplete and rejected.

How to Pay JEE Main 2026 Registration Fee?

Candidates can follow the steps below to complete the payment process:

1. Visit the official website — jeemain.nta.ac.in.
2. Register and fill out the JEE Main 2026 application form.
3. Choose the preferred exam centre and number of papers.
4. Proceed to the payment section and select the mode of payment.
5. Complete the transaction using credit/debit card, net banking, or UPI.
6. Download and print the confirmation page for future use.

Important Details

• The JEE Main 2026 application process is now live, and the last date for submission is November 27, 2025.
• The exam will be conducted in two sessions, with Session 1 scheduled from January 21 to 30, 2026.
• Candidates applying for centres abroad must ensure that their selected location matches the country preference before submitting the fee