JEE Main Application Form

JEE Main 2026 is a national level engineering entrance exam, which will be conducted by NTA. The exam will be held in two sessions—January and April 2026. The application process is likely to begin from November 2025. In this article, you will know the complete details of JEE Main 2026 application form, dates, eligibility and application process.

JEE Main 2026 Important Dates (Tentative)

Event	Tentative Dates
Notification Release	Last week of October / First week of November 2025
Session 1 Registration Start Date	First week of November 2025
Admit Card for Session 1	January 2026
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exam Date	Last week of January 2026
Session 2 Registration Start Date	First week of February 2026
Admit Card for Session 2	March 2026
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Exam Date	First week of April 2026

JEE Main 2026: Application Eligibility

Those who have passed 12th in 2023, 2024 or 2025 can apply.
Those who passed in 2022 or before are not eligible.
Physics and Maths are compulsory, third subject: Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology/Technical subject.
75% marks are required for admission in IIT/NIT.
There is no age limit.

Step-by-Step Registration Process for JEE Main 2026

Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in
Register as new candidate
Fill all the required details
Upload photo and signature
Pay application fee
Download confirmation page

Documents Needed for JEE Mains Registration 2026

Candidates should have the following documents ready for registration:

Scanned images of a photograph and signature.
Category certificates if applicable.
Debit card or internet banking details for payment.
Photo ID proof, such as Aadhaar or a bank passbook.

Image Size for Uploading

Images	File Size	Dimensions	Format
Photograph	10 KB to 200 KB	3.5 cm x 4.5 cm	JPEG/JPG
Signature	4 KB to 30 KB	3.5 cm x 1.5 cm	JPEG/JPG

Important Guidelines for Images

Use a clear color or black-and-white photo. Candidates may wear spectacles, but headgear like caps or sunglasses are not allowed.
Make sure images are not blurry. They must be clear and meet size and format requirements.
Signatures should be clear, done on white paper, and follow the size and format guidelines.
Uploaded documents must follow the size and format rules set by the NTA.

Important Tips

Don't wait till the last date - apply early
Prepare for both the sessions
Get information from the official website only
Upload photo-signature in clear and correct format

FAQs

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You can register for Session 1 from the first week of November 2025. For Session 2, registration is expected to start in the first week of February 2026. Final dates will be announced on the official website – jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Follow these steps to apply:

Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in
Register as a new user
Fill the application form
Upload scanned photo & signature
Pay the application fee
Download and save the confirmation page

Passport-size photograph (10–200 KB, JPEG/JPG)
Signature (4–30 KB, JPEG/JPG)
Category certificate (if applicable)
Valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar, bank passbook, etc.)
Payment details (debit card/internet banking)

Students who passed 12th in 2023, 2024, or 2025 are eligible
Physics and Mathematics are mandatory subjects
A third subject should be Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology/Technical subject
For admission to IITs/NITs, 75% marks are required in 12th
No age limit

NTA usually opens a correction window shortly after application closure. The exact dates will be announced on the official website.

Session 1: Likely in the last week of January 2026
Session 2: Expected in the first week of April 2026

NTA will announce the updated fee structure in the notification. In previous years, fees varied by gender, category, and number of papers applied for.

Wait for the official correction window to open. During this period, you can edit certain details in your application form.

Once released, visit jeemain.nta.nic.in, log in with your credentials, and download the admit card from the candidate dashboard.

No, there is no age limit for appearing in JEE Main. However, eligibility for admissions to certain institutes may depend on age-related criteria.