National Testing Agency has reopened the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 application window for candidates who were unable to complete their registration earlier. The application portal is available on the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in, allowing applicants another opportunity to submit their forms.
According to the official announcement, the registration portal reopened on 13 March 2026 afternoon and will remain accessible until 13 March 2026, 9 PM. Candidates must complete the application fee payment by 11:50 PM on 13 March 2026 to successfully submit their forms.
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Registration Deadline
The reopening of the application window was announced after multiple candidates requested an extension to complete their registration or fee payment. NTA has provided this short window to ensure eligible applicants do not miss the opportunity to appear for the entrance examination. Candidates should complete the process within the specified timeline:
- Application submission deadline: 13 March 2026, 9:00 PM
- Fee payment deadline: 13 March 2026, 11:50 PM
- Official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in
Applicants who fail to complete the fee payment within the deadline will not be considered successfully registered for the examination.
Steps to Apply for JEE Main 2026 Session 2
Candidates who wish to apply for the exam must complete the online application process through the official portal. The process involves registration, form submission, and payment of the application fee. Before applying, candidates should keep their required documents ready.
- Visit the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in
- Click on the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 registration link
- Log in or create a new registration account
- Fill in personal, academic, and exam details
- Upload required documents and photographs
- Pay the application fee and submit the form
After completing the process, candidates should download the confirmation page for future reference.
JEE Main 2026 Exam Overview
JEE Main is a national-level entrance examination conducted for admission to undergraduate engineering programmes at leading institutions across India. The exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency in multiple sessions each year.
Candidates who qualify in JEE Main become eligible for admissions to NITs, IIITs, and other centrally funded technical institutions, and they can also appear for JEE Advanced, the entrance test for admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). Applicants are advised to complete the registration process before the deadline to avoid missing the examination opportunity.