JEE Main 2026 Application Form LIVE Updates: Registration Link to Begin Soon
NTA will soon release the JEE Main 2026 Application Form. Candidates willing to apply for the JEE Main 2026 examination can check the live updates here.
JEE Main 2026 Application Form: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will soon commence the registration process for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026. As per the official notification released, the JEE Main 2026 Application Form will be available online by October 31, 2025. Once available, interested and eligible candidates can apply for the JEE Main 2026 Registration at the official website- jeemain.nta.nic.in. NTA will conduct the JEE Main 2026 examination for admissions into top engineering colleges like NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs. The JEE Main Session 1 Examination 2026 will be held between January 21 and 30, 2026. Candidates willing to apply for the JEE Main 2026 examination can check the live updates here.
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Also Read: JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exam Dates Released: Know When Application Begins
JEE Main 2026 Application Form: Direct Link
The direct link to apply for the JEE Main Session 1 Registration 2026 is given in the table below.
| JEE Main 2026 Application Form Direct Link (to be added) |
JEE Main 2026 Application Form: Instructions
The important instructions related to JEE Main 2026 Registration are given below.
- Submit only one application form per session. Multiple applications may lead to rejection.
- The NTA allows corrections only once within a specific correction window. Fill all details carefully to avoid mistakes.
- Candidates who apply for Session 1 can register for Session 2 separately by logging in and paying the fee later. You do not need to re-register as a new candidate.
- Note your application number, password, and security question answer for future logins and to download your admit card.
Candidates are advised to visit the official website of NTA for regular updates on JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Examination and more.
Live Updates
October 28, 2025 | 10:30 PM IST
JEE Main 2026 Application: Demo Link Activated
The conducting authority of JEE Main 2026, National Testing Agency (NTA) recently activated the demo registration link on the official webisite at demo.nta.nic.in. Students must note that this is not the official registration link and it has only been activated for testing purposes.
October 28, 2025 | 10:00 PM IST
JEE Main 2026 Application Form: Where will the Registration Take Place?
Students who will apply for the registration for the JEE Main 2026 must know that it will take place on the official NTA JEE Main website: jeemain.nta.nic.in.
October 28, 2025 | 08:30 PM IST
JEE Main 2026 Application Form: What If a Student Forgets the Password?
If a candidate forgets their JEE Main password, they can reset it by clicking on “Forgot Password” on the login page and verifying via OTP or security question.
October 28, 2025 | 08:00 PM IST
JEE Main 2026 Application: Admit Card Release Date
Admit cards for the JEE Main Session 1 Exam 2026 are expected to be released in the second or third week of January 2026, a few days before the exam date.
October 28, 2025 | 07:30 PM IST
JEE Main 2026 Application: Validity of Scores
The JEE Main 2026 score will be valid for the current academic year only, i.e., for admission to 2026–27 academic sessions.
October 28, 2025 | 07:00 PM IST
JEE Main 2026 Application Form: Application Fee Payment Mode
Students can pay the JEE Main 2026 fee through Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI mode only. No offline payment will be accepted for the students who will be registering for the undergraduate engineering entrance exam.
October 28, 2025 | 06:30 PM IST
JEE Main 2026 Application Form: Will There be a Correction Window After Registration?
Yes, NTA will open the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 application correction window a few days after the registration closes. Candidates can modify details like photo, signature, and paper choice during this period.
October 28, 2025 | 06:00 PM IST
JEE Main 2026 Application Form: Subject-Wise Marks Weightage - B.E. and B.Tech
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Subjects |
Section A |
Section B |
Marks |
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Mathematics |
20 |
5 |
100 |
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Physics |
20 |
5 |
100 |
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Chemistry |
20 |
5 |
100 |
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Total |
75 |
300 |
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October 28, 2025 | 05:40 PM IST
JEE Main 2026 Application Form: Exam Pattern Highlights for B.Arch Paper II (B)
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Particulars |
Details |
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Conducted for |
B.Arch. Admissions |
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Mode |
Online (CBT) & Offline (PBT) for Drawing Paper |
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Exam Duration |
3 Hours |
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Subjects |
Mathematics, Aptitude, Drawing |
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Type of Questions |
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October 28, 2025 | 05:20 PM IST
JEE Main 2026 Application Form: Is Aadhaar Card Required in the Application Process?
Yes, the Aadhaar card will be required in the application process to register for the Session 1 Exam under NTA JEE Main 2026.
October 28, 2025 | 05:00 PM IST
JEE Main 2026 Application Form: Is Class 12 Certificate Required in the Application Process?
Yes, the Class 12 certificate will be required in the application process to register for the Session 1 Exam under NTA JEE Main 2026.
October 28, 2025 | 04:40 PM IST
JEE Main 2026 Application Form: Is Class 10 Certificate Required in the Application Process?
Yes, the Class 10 certificate will be required in the application process to register for the Session 1 Exam under NTA JEE Main 2026.
October 28, 2025 | 04:20 PM IST
JEE Main 2026 Application Form: Exam Pattern Highlights for B.Arch Paper II (A)
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Particulars |
Details |
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Mode of Exam |
For Mathematics: Online For Drawing: Pen and Paper Based Test |
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Subjects Covered |
Mathematics, Aptitude Test, Drawing |
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Exam Duration |
3 hours | 180 minutes |
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No. of Questions Asked |
Mathematics: 25 Aptitude Test: 50 Drawing: 2 |
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No. of Questions to be Attempted |
Mathematics: 25 Aptitude Test: 50 Drawing: 2 |
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Type of Questions |
Mathematics: Multiple Choice Questions (20)+ Numerical Value Questions (5) |
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Maximum Marks |
400 |
October 28, 2025 | 04:00 PM IST
JEE Main 2026 Application Form: Exam Pattern Paper 1 - BE/BTech
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Particulars |
Details |
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Mode of Exam |
Online |
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Subjects Covered |
Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics |
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Exam Duration |
3 hours or 180 minutes 4 hours for PwD |
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No. of Questions Asked |
75 (25 from each subject) |
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Question Pattern of JEE Main |
Mathematics: 25 (20 MCQs+ 5 NVTs) |
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Maximum Marks |
300 |
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JEE Main Negative Marking |
Candidates will be given +4 for each right answer and -1 for each wrong in both sections A and B |
October 28, 2025 | 03:40 PM IST
JEE Main 2026 Application Form: Eligibility Criteria
The eligiblity criteria to apply for the JEE 2026 Session 1 examination are given below.
- To apply for the JEE Main 2026 Registration, candidates must have passed or be appearing for the Class 12 or equivalent examination in the year 2024, 2025, or 2026.
- The qualifying exam must be from a recognized board, such as CBSE, State Boards, NIOS, or an equivalent international board like GCE (A-level) or International Baccalaureate (IB).
- Candidates with a 3-year diploma approved by AICTE or a State Technical Board are also eligible.
- Physics and Mathematics are compulsory for B.E./B. Tech with an additional subject from a specified list; Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics are required for B.Arch, and Mathematics is compulsory for B.Planning.
- General/OBC/EWS candidates need 75% aggregate or must be in the top 20 percentile of their board, while SC/ST candidates need 65% aggregate.
October 28, 2025 | 03:20 PM IST
JEE Main 2026 Application Form: Number of Attempts Allowed
Candidates are allowed to appear for the JEE Main Exam under NTA 6 times at max.
October 28, 2025 | 03:00 PM IST
JEE Main 2026 Application Form: Courses Offered
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Streams |
Courses |
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Engineering |
B.E. |
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B.Tech |
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Architecture |
B.Arch |
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B.Plan |
October 28, 2025 | 02:40 PM IST
JEE Main 2026 Application Form: Exam Highlights
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Exam Name |
JEE Main |
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JEE Main Full Form |
Joint Entrance Examination Main |
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Exam Level |
National |
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Conducting Body |
National Testing Agency (NTA) |
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Category |
Undergraduate |
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Mode of Application |
Online |
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Frequency |
Two times a year (January and April) |
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Official Website |
jeemain.nta.nic.in |
October 28, 2025 | 02:00 PM IST
JEE Main 2026 Application Form: Number of Questions in Paper 2
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Particulars |
Details |
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Number of Questions |
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October 28, 2025 | 01:22 PM IST
JEE Main 2026 Application Form: Name of the Sections in B.Arch Paper
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Particulars |
Details |
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Sections in B.Arch Paper |
B.Plan (Paper 2 B)
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October 28, 2025 | 01:00 PM IST
JEE Main 2026 Application Form: Exam Medium
The JEE Main 2026 Examination will be held in the following languages.
English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odisha, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu
October 28, 2025 | 12:40 PM IST
JEE Main 2026 Application Form: Last 3 Year Trends
The JEE Main Application Form Last 3 Year Trends are given in the table below.
| Examination year | Session 1 Registration Date | Session 1 Examination Date |
| 2024 | November 1 to December 4, 2023 | January 24 to February 1, 2024 |
| 2023 | December 15, 2022, to January 12, 2023 | January 24 to February 1, 2023 |
| 2022 | March 1 to April 5, 2022 | June 23 to 29, 2022 (Delayed due to Overlap with Class 12 Board Exam Dates) |
October 28, 2025 | 12:20 PM IST
JEE Main 2026 Application Form: When will the First Session Examination Take Place?
The Session 1 JEE Main 2026 will take place between January 21 and 30, 2026.
October 28, 2025 | 12:00 PM IST
JEE Main 2026 Application Form: 2024 Dates
| Year of the Examination | Session 1 Registration Dates | Session 1 Examination Dates |
| 2024 | November 1 to December 4, 2023 | January 24 to February 1, 2024 |
October 28, 2025 | 11:40 AM IST
JEE Main 2026 Application Form: Previous Year's Date
| Year of the Examination | Session 1 Registration Dates | Session 1 Examination Dates |
| 2025 | October 28, 2024, to November 22, 2024 | January 22 to January 30, 2025 |
October 28, 2025 | 11:20 AM IST
JEE Main 2026 Application Form: Exam Mode
Candidates who are interested to appear for the JEE Main 2026 must note that it will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across India and abroad.
October 28, 2025 | 10:34 AM IST
JEE Main 2026 Application Form: Documents Required
Students need scanned copies of their photograph, signature, and Class 10 certificate to upload in the JEE Main 2026 Application Form.
October 28, 2025 | 10:23 AM IST
JEE Main 2026 Application Form: Expected Start Date
As per reports, the JEE Main 2026 Application Form process is likely to begin in the last week of October 2025.
October 28, 2025 | 10:09 AM IST
JEE Main 2026 Application Form: Official Website
The JEE Main 2026 Application Form will be available online at the official website- jeemain.nta.nic.in.
October 28, 2025 | 09:59 AM IST
JEE Main 2026 Application Form: Release Date
The JEE Main 2026 Registration will commence by October 31, 2025.