JEE Main 2026 Application Form Out – Apply Now and Check Details

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened the JEE Main 2026 registration window for Session 1 on its official website — jeemain.nta.nic.in. The last date to apply for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 is November 27, 2025. The exam will be held in two sessions — January 21 to 30, 2026 (Session 1) and April 2 to 9, 2026 (Session 2).

NTA Opens JEE Main 2026 Registration Portal

According to the NTA’s latest notification, the registration link for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 is now active. The entire process — from registration to fee payment — will take place online. This year, the agency has introduced new digital verification features to make the process more secure and transparent. Candidates are required to complete Aadhaar-based verification, along with a mandatory live photo capture using a webcam or mobile device. These changes aim to curb impersonation and ensure data authenticity.

Important Dates for JEE Main 2026

The table below summarises the official schedule released by NTA for the JEE Main 2026 examination cycle.

How to Fill the JEE Main 2026 Application Form?

Before filling out the form, candidates must keep scanned copies of their photograph, signature, and valid ID proof ready. The NTA recommends using Aadhaar or DigiLocker-linked documents for faster verification.

1. Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in and click on “JEE Main 2026 Registration.”
2. Register by providing basic details and create a password for login.
3. Fill in personal, academic, and exam centre preferences.
4. Capture a live photograph using a webcam or mobile camera by scanning a QR code.
5. Upload scanned copies of a photograph, signature, and identity proof.
6. Pay the application fee through Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
7. Download the confirmation page for reference.

New NTA Guidelines for JEE 2026

The NTA has issued several important guidelines for this year’s application cycle:

• Aadhaar-based data verification is now mandatory.
• A one-time correction window will open after registration closes.
• The examination will be held in 13 languages, including English, Hindi, and regional languages.
• The test will continue in computer-based (CBT) mode only.

In addition, candidates must carefully verify category certificates and personal information before submission to avoid rejection. With the registration process now underway, students are advised to apply well before the deadline and prepare for one of India’s most competitive engineering entrance exams. Follow KollegeApply for the latest updates on College Admissions, Courses, Exam Dates, Results, Scholarships, Career Guidance, Education News, and Policy Changes — everything needed to stay ahead in the education journey.