1. 🗓️ Registration Now Open
The
National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially started the
registration process for JEE Main 2026 — one of India’s most competitive engineering entrance exams.
Students aspiring for admission to
IITs, NITs, IIITs, and other top engineering colleges can now apply online through the
official website jeemain.nta.ac.in.·
Application start date: november 1, 2025·
Last date to apply: November 27, 2025 (till 11:50 PM)·
Last date to pay the fee: November 27, 20252. 🧾 Exam Schedule: Two Sessions in 2026
Like previous years,
JEE Main 2026 will be conducted in
two sessions to give students more flexibility and a second chance to improve their scores.
SessionExam DatesResult Date (Tentative)Session 1January 24 – february 1, 2026February 10, 2026
Session 2April 1 – april 15, 2026April 25, 2026Students can appear in
either one or both sessions, and the
best score will be considered for final merit ranking.
3. 🧠 Eligibility Criteria
Before applying, candidates should ensure they meet the following criteria:·
Educational Qualification: Must have passed
Class 12 (or equivalent) in 2024 or appearing in 2026.·
Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics are mandatory.·
Age Limit: There is
no upper age limit, but candidates must satisfy institute-specific admission requirements.
4. 💻 How to Apply for JEE Main 2026 — Step-by-Step
1. Visit the official website: https://jeemain.nta.ac.in2. Click on
“JEE Main 2026 Registration”3. Complete the
online registration using email and mobile number4. Fill out the
application form with personal and academic details5. Upload
scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and documents6. Pay the
application fee online via debit/credit card, UPI, or net banking7. Download and print the
confirmation page for future reference
5. 💰 application Fees (Expected)
CategoryBoysGirlsGeneral / OBC (India Centres)₹1,000₹800
SC / st / PwD₹500₹500
Foreign CentresUSD 100USD 80
(Exact fee details are available on the official NTA notification.)6. 📚 Exam Pattern
·
Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)·
Papers: Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) and Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Planning)·
Total Marks: 300·
Question Type: MCQs + Numerical value questions·
Marking Scheme: +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect answers
7. 📢 Key Points to Remember
· Use a
valid email ID and mobile number to receive all official updates.· Make sure to
upload documents in the correct format and data-size.· review the form carefully before final submission —
no major corrections allowed later.· Candidates can use the
“Application Correction Window” that NTA will open after the registration deadline for minor edits.
8. 🔮 What’s Next
After registration closes on
November 27, NTA will release:·
City Intimation Slip – in early january 2026·
Admit Cards – a week before the exam·
Mock tests and sample papers – available on the NTA’s official portal
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