JEE Main 2026 Registration Begins in October; Exam in Jan & Apr

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that JEE Main 2026 registration will begin in October 2025. The exam will be conducted in its usual bi-annual format, with Session 1 in January 2026 and Session 2 in April 2026. Candidates can complete the registration and access notifications at the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in.

JEE Main 2026: Key Updates

The JEE Main is a national-level examination for admission to B.E./B.Tech courses in NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. The top 2,50,000 rank holders will be eligible to appear for JEE Advanced 2026 to secure admission in IITs. Authorities have advised all candidates to update essential documents before registration, including:

• Aadhar Card
• Caste Certificate
• UDID Card

Candidates with outdated or incorrect documents must get them corrected to successfully complete the application process.

JEE Main 2026 Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must be Indian citizens, while Foreign Nationals, NRIs, PIOs, and OCIs are also eligible
• Must have completed or be appearing in Class 12
• No age limit is applicable
• No minimum marks are required in Class 12
• Candidates can attempt JEE Main for three consecutive years from the year of passing Class 12

Steps to Complete JEE Main 2026 Registration

The registration process can be completed online by following these steps:

1. Visit the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in
2. Click on the JEE Main 2026 application form and select ‘New Candidate Registration’
3. Complete the basic registration to generate login credentials
4. Log in again to fill out the complete application form
5. Upload required documents and pay the application fee
6. Submit the form and download the confirmation slip for future reference

Exam Pattern and Syllabus

The detailed JEE Main 2026 notification, including exam pattern, syllabus, and eligibility, will be released along with the registration window. Candidates are encouraged to check the official website regularly for updates.