JEE Main Application Correction

The JEE Main 2026 application form correction facility will be made available by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in. This correction window will be available for a limited time only in online mode and additional charges may be levied for certain changes.

Tentative Dates for JEE Main 2026 Application Correction

Event	Tentative Dates
Application form release	Last week of October 2025
Last date to apply	Third week of November 2025
Correction window opens	December 2025
Correction window closes	December 2025
Photo correction	January 2026
Exam Date (Session 1)	Last week of January 2026
Exam Date (Session 2)	First week of April 2026

What Details Can Be Corrected?

For Aadhaar Verified candidates:

Mother's or father's name (change in any one)
Category (or correction in category certificate, not both)
Sub-category (PwD)
Exam city and language medium
Class 10th and 12th details
Course selection

For Aadhaar Not Verified candidates:

Candidate's name, mother's or father's name (correction in any one)
Date of birth and gender
Category or certificate
Exam city and medium
Educational qualification
Course details

JEE Main 2026 Correction Fee

Additional charges will be levied for certain changes:

If category is changed from SC/ST/PwD to General/OBC-NCL
Choosing two papers instead of one (B.E./B.Tech and B.Arch)
Changing exam city from India to overseas centre

How to Make Corrections in JEE Main 2026 Form?

Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in
Login (Enter your application number and password)
Click on the “Application Correction 2026” link
Read all the instructions and click on “Proceed”
Make the required corrections and click on “Submit”
Pay the fee (if applicable)
Download the revised form and keep it safe for future use

Details That Cannot Be Edited

Some fields are non-editable after submission:

Mobile number
Email address
Permanent address
Correspondence address

It is important to enter these details correctly while filling the form, because all communication information is sent on these addresses.

Important Points to Remember

Incorrect information may result in cancellation of application
Correction window will be available for both the sessions
Correction is possible only in those details which are allowed by NTA
Some corrections will be fee-inclusive

FAQs

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The correction window for JEE Main 2026 will be available in December 2025, after the application process ends. A separate correction facility for photo updates may be available in January 2026.

Allowed corrections depend on whether the Aadhaar is verified or not:

Aadhaar Verified Candidates:
- Mother's or father's name (any one)
- Category or sub-category (PwD)
- Exam city and language
- Class 10th & 12th details
- Course selection
Aadhaar Not Verified Candidates:
- Name, date of birth, gender
- Mother’s or father’s name (any one)
- Category or certificate
- Educational qualification
- Course and exam city details

The following fields are non-editable after submission:

Mobile number
Email address
Permanent address
Correspondence address

Make sure to fill these correctly while applying, as all communication will be sent to them.

Yes, additional charges may apply in certain cases, such as:

Changing category from SC/ST/PwD to General/OBC-NCL
Selecting both papers (B.E./B.Tech & B.Arch) instead of one
Changing exam city from India to an overseas centre

Session 1: Last week of January 2026
Session 2: First week of April 2026

To access the correction facility:

Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in
Log in with your application number and password
Click on "Application Correction 2026"
Make changes, pay fees (if needed), and download the revised form

Yes, exam city preferences can be updated during the correction window.

Yes, NTA will publish an official notification regarding the correction schedule and guidelines on jeemain.nta.nic.in. Stay updated only through the official website.