The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that the JEE Main 2026 exam will be conducted in January and April 2026. The exact dates for session 1 will be released soon through the official notification on jeemain.nta.nic.in. Meanwhile, the JEE Main 2026 application form is expected to be available from October 10 to 20, 2025. Students are advised to stay updated about the syllabus, exam pattern, and eligibility criteria, which will be available on nta.ac.inand jeemain.nta.nic.in.
JEE Main 2026 Official Website and Key Updates
The official website for JEE Main 2026 is jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates must check and update essential documents such as Aadhar Card, Caste Certificate, and UDID Card before registering. Early registration may also help candidates secure their preferred exam centres. Failure to meet the eligibility criteria will result in cancellation of candidature. Every year, over 10 lakh students appear for the JEE Main exam to seek admission into top engineering colleges in India.
JEE Main 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must ensure they meet the following eligibility conditions:
- Must be Indian citizens. Foreign Nationals, NRIs, PIOs, and OCIs can also apply.
- Must have completed or appearing in Class 12.
- There is no age limit for JEE Mains.
- No minimum marks in Class 12 are required to appear.
- Candidates can appear in JEE Mains for three consecutive years from the year of passing Class 12.
How for NTA JEE Mains 2026 Registration?
Students can follow these steps to register for JEE Main 2026:
- Visit the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- Click on JEE Main 2026 Application Form on the homepage and select New Candidate Registration.
- Complete the basic registration to generate login credentials.
- Re-login to fill out the complete application form.
- Upload all required documents and pay the application fee.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation slip for future reference.
Candidates are advised to check the official website regularly for updates regarding the JEE Main 2026 syllabus PDF, exam pattern, and session-wise dates.
