JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Registration Starts on 01 February 2026

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 registration for the April attempt shortly from 01 February 2026. Candidates can fill out the online application form through the official website – jeemain.nta.nic.in. The registration window is expected to remain open till 25 February 2026, and the Session 2 examination is scheduled to be conducted between 02 April and 09 April 2026.

JEE Main April Attempt 2026 Registration Dates and Exam Schedule

NTA has confirmed the important timeline for Session 2 registration and the upcoming exam. Candidates must complete the application process within the given deadline. The key dates are as follows:

• Session 2 Registration Start Date – 01 February 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online – 25 February 2026
• JEE Main Session 2 Exam Dates – 02 April to 09 April 2026

The Session 2 registration link will be available on jeemain.nta.nic.in shortly after activation.

JEE Main 2026 Application Form Availability and Login Options

The JEE Main application form for the April attempt is available only in online mode. First-time applicants must keep an active email ID and mobile number ready for registration. Candidates can use valid identity proof such as:

• Aadhaar card
• PAN card
• Passport
• DigiLocker ID

Candidates who already appeared in the January attempt can apply for Session 2 using their existing application number and password. They only need to select the paper, exam city, and pay the required fee.

Documents Required for JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Registration

Candidates should keep the necessary documents ready before starting the application process. The registration requires both reference documents and scanned uploads. Applicants must ensure file size and format guidelines are followed carefully.

Documents for reference:

• Active mobile number and email ID
• Identity proof (PAN/Aadhaar/Passport/DigiLocker)
• APAAR ID (optional)
• Educational certificates
• Category or caste certificate (if applicable)
• Online payment details

Documents to upload:

• Scanned photograph in JPG/JPEG (10 KB to 200 KB)
• Scanned signature in JPG/JPEG (10 KB to 100 KB)
• Class 10 certificate PDF (50 KB to 300 KB)
• Identity proof scan (10 KB to 200 KB) if not using Aadhaar or DigiLocker

Important Instructions for First-Time JEE Main Applicants

First-time candidates must ensure that all photographs provided match correctly, including live photo, Aadhaar photo, and uploaded image. The identity proof selected during registration must be carried along with the admit card on the exam day. Candidates should also keep extra copies of the uploaded photograph for examination centre verification.

JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Candidate Attendance Overview

In Session 1 of JEE Main 2026, held from 21 January to 28 January 2026 for Paper 1 (B.E/B.Tech), around 13,00,368 candidates appeared out of 13,50,969 registered candidates.

Candidates planning to appear for the April attempt are advised to complete the registration process early and regularly check the official website for further updates on admit card release and exam city intimation.