The National Testing Agency will close the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 registration process on 25 February 2026. Candidates can complete the online application form until 9 PM, while the fee payment window will remain active until 11:50 PM. The April session examination is scheduled to be conducted between 2 April and 9 April 2026 in two shifts per day. Candidates planning to appear must complete the application process within the prescribed deadline.
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Important Dates
NTA has announced the key deadlines related to Session 2 registration, correction, and examination schedule. Candidates are advised to note the timelines carefully.
- Registration closes: 25 February 2026 (by 9 PM)
- Last date for fee payment: 25 February 2026 (by 11:50 PM)
- Correction window opens: 27 February 2026
- Correction window closes: 28 February 2026 (by 11:50 PM)
- City intimation slip: Second week of March 2026
- Admit card release: Three to four days before the exam
- Exam dates: 2 April to 9 April 2026
- First Shift: 9 AM to 12 Noon
- Second Shift: 3 PM to 6 PM
The exact subject-wise schedule will be notified separately.
JEE Main 2026 Application Process for New Candidates
First-time applicants who did not appear in the January session must complete fresh registration. The online application form is available at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Steps to apply for JEE Main 2026 Session 2:
- Visit the official website
- Click on “JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Registration”
- Select “New Candidate Registration”
- Complete registration using the required details
- Fill the application form
- Upload live photograph, a scanned photo and signature
- Pay the application fee online
- Download confirmation page
Live photo capture through webcam or QR-based mobile verification is mandatory during the process.
JEE Main 2026 Login Process for Session 1 Candidates
Candidates who already registered for Session 1 are not required to register again. They can log in using their existing application number and password. After login, candidates need to:
- Select paper and exam city
- Complete fee payment
- Download confirmation page
Fresh registration by previously registered candidates is not permitted.
JEE Main 2026 Correction Window Details
NTA will open the JEE Main 2026 form correction facility from 27 February to 28 February 2026. The edit option will be available online through the candidate login portal. The correction window is a one-time opportunity. Candidates must review all details carefully, as no further correction chance will be provided after the deadline. The city intimation slip is expected in the second week of March 2026, followed by the admit card release ahead of the April examination schedule.