The National Testing Agency (NTA) has activated the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 registration portal on jeemain.nta.nic.in, with the process starting on 31 January 2026. Aspirants aiming for a second attempt, a score improvement, or those who missed the January session can submit their details, upload documents and pay the application fee online to appear in the April 2026 exam.
Registration Dates and Application Process
According to the latest update, the registration window for JEE Main 2026 Session 2 has opened on 31 January 2026 and is expected to stay active until the last week of February 2026. The entire process, including registration, fee payment and document upload, will be conducted online through the official portal jeemain.nta.nic.in. Prospective candidates should ensure the following steps are completed promptly:
- Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in and locate the Session 2 registration link.
- Enter personal, academic and contact details accurately.
- Upload photograph, signature, and requisite certificates.
- Pay the application fee online through available modes.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page for record.
Exam Schedule for JEE Main 2026 Session 2
The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 examination is scheduled from 1 April to 10 April 2026. The exam will be conducted in multiple shifts each day, typically morning and afternoon sessions, allowing flexibility for candidates across disciplines including BE/BTech, BArch, and BPlanning. Admit cards will be issued a few days before the exam, and applicants should download them to verify exam centre details, shift timings, and important instructions.
Early Performance Trends and Cut-Off Expectations
Analysis from the Session 1 January papers indicates a varied difficulty pattern across shifts, with some shifts showing higher expected marks for top percentiles. For example, shifts on 21 and 22 January saw marks in the 220+ range for a 99.9 percentile and corresponding distributions down to around 90–100 marks for 93–95 percentiles.Category-wise qualifying cut-offs for JEE Main 2026 will be determined after both sessions. Based on registration trends and expert insights:
- General category qualifying percentile is expected around 93–95.
- OBC-NCL/EWS cut-offs may range lower, with SC and ST categories seeing comparatively lower thresholds. The final official cut-offs will be published by NTA after the Session 2 results.
What Candidates Should Prepare?
Candidates applying for Session 2 should:
- Review JEE Main syllabus and exam pattern thoroughly.
- Solve previous year question papers and mock tests.
- Monitor jeemain.nta.nic.in for admit card release and official notifications.
- Note that registration confirmation, fee payment and document accuracy are crucial to avoid application rejection
The Session 2 regimen provides an opportunity for aspirants to improve performance, benchmark against January session trends and secure a stronger rank for admissions through JEE Main 2026 across NITs, IIITs, and other engineering institutes.