JEE Mains 2026 Registration Soon, How to Prepare & Required Documents

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to open JEE Main 2026 Session 1 registrations in October 2025. The exam for Session 1 is scheduled from January 21-30, 2026, while Session 2 will be held from April 1-10, 2026. Candidates aspiring for undergraduate engineering programmes are advised to prepare in advance for the registration process.

The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 is conducted for admission to BE/BTech programmes at NITs, IIITs, other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs), and participating state-funded institutions. Candidates who qualify JEE Main Paper 1 become eligible for JEE Advanced 2026, which is required for admission to IITs.

Key Documents Required for JEE Mains 2026 Registration

Candidates should ensure the following documents are updated and ready before registration:

• Aadhaar Card: Must contain the correct name, date of birth (as per Class 10th certificate), latest photograph, address, and father’s name.
• UDID Card (for Persons with Disabilities): Must be valid and updated.
• Category Certificate: Valid EWS/SC/ST/OBC-NCL certificate if applicable.

NTA will obtain details such as Name, Date of Birth, Gender, Photograph, and Address via Aadhaar authentication. Candidates must fill in Father/Mother/Guardian’s name and other details manually in the application form, as Aadhaar does not provide these.

How to Stay Updated

• Visit the official NTA websites regularly: www.nta.ac.in and jeemain.nta.nic.in.
• Keep all required documents verified and updated before filling the online form.

Candidates are advised to prepare documents and details in advance to ensure smooth registration for JEE Mains 2026and avoid last-minute complications.