The National Testing Agency (NTA) will close the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 registration window on 25 February 2026 (Wednesday) at 9:00 PM for online form submission and 11:50 PM for fee payment on the official website- jeemain.nta.nic.in. Aspirants seeking to sit for the April session must complete the application before this deadline, as no extension is expected.
JEE Main Session 2: Important Dates & Deadlines
The second session of JEE Main 2026 — also known as the April session — will be conducted in a computer-based test (CBT) format. Key dates candidates should note:
- Last date to apply: 25 February 2026 (by 9:00 PM)
- Fee payment deadline: 25 February 2026 (by 11:50 PM)
- Form correction window: 27–28 February 2026
- City intimation slip release: Second week of March 2026
- Admit card release: 3-4 days before the exam
- Session 2 exam dates: 2–9 April 2026 (two shifts: 9 AM–12 Noon and 3 PM–6 PM)
This session gives candidates another opportunity to improve their scores or appear after missing the January session.
How to Apply for JEE Main 2026 Session 2?
Applicants must visit jeemain.nta.nic.in, where they can:
- Register for the April session (new candidates).
- Log in with previous credentials (candidates who appeared in Session 1).
- Fill in personal and academic details accurately.
- Upload the required documents and pay the application fee.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page.
Completing the process early helps avoid last-minute server or payment issues.
JEE Main 2026 Form Correction Window: What You Should Know?
After registration closes, NTA will open a form correction window from 27 to 28 February 2026. During this period, candidates can make limited edits to their submitted application details. Details such as name spellings, exam city choice, and medium can usually be updated.
JEE Main 2026 April Exam & Further Steps
The JEE Main Session 2 exam will be held across India between 2 and 9 April 2026. Candidates will receive their exam city slips and admit cards in March. Following the exam, NTA will release the answer key and then the results, which are crucial for admission to engineering (B.Tech), architecture (B.Arch), and planning (B.Planning) courses and for qualifying for JEE Advanced. Students are advised to complete their registration and keep track of official notices on jeemain.nta.nic.in to avoid missing critical events in the JEE Main 2026 cycle.