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Candidates have to pay a prescribed application fee while applying for JEE Main 2026 conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA). This fee varies depending on the candidate's category, gender, exam center (India or Abroad), and paper chosen (Paper 1, Paper 2A/2B).
You can pay the fee online using options like Credit/Debit cards, Net banking, UPI, or digital wallets. Keep in mind that offline payments are not accepted.
The fee amount is different for Indian and overseas applicants. If you’re applying for more than one exam or different courses, you will have to pay extra.
Expected JEE Main 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Paper | Male Candidates | Female Candidates |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / Gen-EWS / OBC (NCL) | Only Paper 1 or Paper 2 | ₹1,000 | ₹800 |
| SC / ST / PwD | Only Paper 1 or Paper 2 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| All Categories | Both Papers (Paper 1 & 2) | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 |
| Foreign Candidates | One Paper | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 |
| Foreign Candidates | Both Papers | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 |
Note: These are tentative fees. Final details will be available in the official JEE Main 2026 information brochure.
Important Points
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The application fee is non-refundable.
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If a candidate fails to pay the fee, the application form will be rejected.
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Candidates applying for both Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) and Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Planning) must pay a higher fee.
The expected fee depends on your category, gender, and number of papers chosen. Here’s a quick overview (tentative):
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General/OBC/EWS (Male): ₹1,000 for one paper
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General/OBC/EWS (Female): ₹800 for one paper
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SC/ST/PwD: ₹500 for one paper
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Both Papers (All Categories): ₹2,000 (Male), ₹1,600 (Female)
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Foreign Candidates: ₹5,000 (one paper), ₹10,000 (both papers)
You can pay the application fee online only through:
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Credit/Debit Cards
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Net Banking
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UPI
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Digital Wallets (Paytm, PhonePe, etc.)
Male candidates belonging to the General, Gen-EWS, or OBC (NCL) category will have to pay ₹1,000 for only one paper and ₹2,000 for both papers (tentative).
Female candidates of the General, Gen-EWS, or OBC (NCL) category are expected to pay ₹800 for one paper and ₹1,600 for both papers.
All candidates in the SC/ST/PwD/Transgender category will have to pay ₹500 for one paper. The fee for both papers is expected to be higher (to be confirmed in the official brochure).
No, the application fee for JEE Main 2026 is non-refundable under any circumstances. Ensure all details are correct before making the payment.
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