JEE Main 2026 Registration Ends on November 27: Step-by-Step Guide to Apply
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that the registration for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 will close on November 27, 2025. Candidates must complete their application form and submit the online payment before the deadline to be eligible to appear for the examination.
JEE Main is conducted for admissions into B.E., B.Tech, B.Arch, and B.Planning programmes at NITs, IIITs, and other centrally-funded technical institutions across India. The exam is held in multiple languages, allowing wider participation from students nationwide.
JEE Main 2026 Application Process: How to Apply
Candidates must apply only through the official portal — jeemain.nta.nic.in. The complete procedure includes:
1️⃣ Visit the JEE Main official website
2️⃣ Fill in the online application form with accurate personal details
3️⃣ Enter academic information and select preferred exam cities
4️⃣ Upload all required documents in the correct format
5️⃣ Pay the exam fee using online payment methods
6️⃣ Download the confirmation page and keep it safe for future reference
NTA advises candidates to submit only one application form using their own mobile number and email ID or that of a parent/guardian.
Important Document Updates Before Applying
Before completing the JEE Main registration, applicants should verify:
- Aadhaar Card must reflect correct personal details such as name and date of birth as per Class 10 records
- UDID Card must be updated for PwD category applicants
- EWS/OBC-NCL/SC/ST certificates should be valid and in the correct format
These measures ensure that document verification during counselling proceeds smoothly.
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Schedule
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Application submission | 31 Oct 2025 – 27 Nov 2025 up to 9 PM |
| Last date for fee payment | 27 Nov 2025 up to 11:50 PM |
| Exam city announcement | 1st week of Jan 2026 |
| Admit card release | To be notified |
| Exam dates | 21 Jan – 30 Jan 2026 |
| Result declaration | By 12 Feb 2026 (tentative) |
The examination will be conducted in 13 languages including English, Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, Urdu, and others.
What About JEE Main 2026 Session 2?
Applications for Session 2 (April 2026) will open after the completion of the first session. Candidates who already applied for Session 1 can use the same application details and only need to pay the fee later.
As per the official notice, candidates who want to appear exclusively for Session 2 may register later when its form becomes available.
Final Reminder for Candidates
Students must ensure:
✔ Apply before November 27, 2025
✔ Keep documents updated and valid
✔ Track updates on nta.ac.in and jeemain.nta.nic.in regularly
