The National Testing Agency (NTA) is likely to begin the JEE Main 2026 registration soon. As per the tentative schedule, the application form is expected to be released in October 2025 on the official portal — jeemain.nta.nic.in. This marks the start of one of the most significant admission processes for engineering aspirants across India. According to early updates, the registration process could start around October 29, 2025, likely by 6 PM. However, the agency is yet to confirm the exact date and time of release officially.
JEE Main 2026 Exam Schedule Announced
The NTA has already confirmed the JEE Main 2026 exam dates for both sessions.
- Session 1: January 21 to 30, 2026
- Session 2: April 1 to 10, 2026
This year, the agency is focusing on expanding the number of JEE Main exam cities to make it more accessible for candidates across the country, including those with PwD/PwBD status.
New Changes in JEE Main 2026 Registration Process
For 2026, the NTA has introduced a new auto-fetch feature through Aadhaar authentication. This will automatically retrieve candidate details such as name, date of birth, gender, photograph, and address from the UIDAI database, reducing data-entry errors and ensuring accuracy. The notification also mentions that the system is being upgraded for faster document uploads and secure payment processing, making the registration smoother than in previous years.
JEE Main 2026 Registration Date and Time (Tentative)
Candidates are advised to keep their academic and identity documents ready in advance to avoid delays once the registration portal opens.
How to Fill JEE Main 2026 Application Form?
A short step-by-step process for filling out the JEE Main 2026 application form is given below:
- Visit the official website — jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- Click on ‘JEE Main 2026 Application Form’ link.
- Register as a new candidate by entering the required details.
- Log in and complete the form with academic and personal information.
- Upload the necessary documents and pay the application fee.
- Review and submit the form.
After successful submission, candidates should download and print the confirmation page for record purposes.
JEE Main 2026 Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for JEE Main 2026 remain the same as the previous session:
- Candidates must have passed or appeared in Class 12 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
- There is no age limit, but applicants must meet the institute-specific admission requirements.
- Candidates can attempt the exam a maximum of three consecutive years.
