JEE Main 2026 Registration Link Live: Apply at jeemain.nta.nic.in, Dates, Eligibility, Fees, Centres, and Updates

A total of 13, 11, 544 candidates registered out of which 12,58,136 candidates appeared in JEE Mains January 2025 session exam.

Candidates can apply for JEE Mains 2026 session 1 at jeemain.nta.nic.in

All NITs, IIITs, CFTIs, and many other private/state government institutes accept JEE Mains scores for admission.

The JEE Main exam duration is 3 hours. On the other hand, PwD applicants get compensatory time of 4 hours.

Candidates qualifying JEE Mains will get admission to BTech, BArch and BPlan programmes.

Candidates need not have 75 percent marks in class 12 for appearing in JEE Main.

No, it is not mandatory to attempt all questions in JEE Mains. The NTA offers negative marking for incorrect answers.

Yes, there is no minimum qualifying percentage required to appear for JEE Main exam 2026. You are eligible if you meet all the JEE Main eligibility. 

The JEE Mains 2026 photo and signature guidelines will be updated soon along with application form. For now candidates can check last year's specifications below -

JEE Main 2026 photograph specifications -

• Must be in JPG or JPEG format
• dimensions - 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm
• size - 10 kb to 200 kb

JEE Mains 2026 signature specifications -

• Must be in JPG or JPEG format
• dimensions - 3.5 x 1.5 cm
• size - 4 kb to 300 kb

Educational and other certificates

Class 10th and 12th marksheet and certificate must be in PDF format within 50 to 300 kb

Category certificate (in PDF format) within 50 to 300 kb size

From experts to topper's advise for JEE Mains preparation, solving previous year's question papers remains the constant. Here are the benefits of solving JEE Mains last 15 years question papers -

• Helps you to understand the exam pattern and marking
• analyse difficulty level of the question paper
• helps to track your performance
• improves your accuracy to attempt questions and time management skills

• Aadhar card - should be updated with correct name, date of birth (as per class 10th), latest photograph, address, and father's name
• UDID card (for PwD applicants) - should be valid, updated, and renewed as required
• Category certificate - (EWS/SC/ST/OBC-NCL) certificates must be updated and valid

No, candidates have to pay the full amount for JEE Mains 2026 at once. No payments in installment are accepted. 

NTA has informed that the basic details of the candidates, such as name, date of birth, photograph, etc., will be automatically fetched from their Aadhaar card. This will be done for authentication purpose. Students are advised to update their Aadhaar details beforehand.

Candidates can check JEE Main 2026 registration fees for general category below -

• for centres inside India - INR 1000
• for centres outside India - INR 5000

• Open the website jeemain.nta.nic.in
• Login using your application number and password
• Click on JEE Main correction link
• Application form filled by candidate will be displayed on screen
• Select the information that needs to be modified and make the required changes
• Click on "Confirm and Save" button after making changes

NTA JEE Mains is conducted in two shifts each day. The timings are-

• Morning - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
• Afternoon - 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

JEE Mains 2026 registration session 1 will start anytime soon. The website will update application link along with JEE Main 2026 information brochure.

A total of 14,75103 unique candidates appeared in both sessions (January and April) last year. 

Yes, it is important to download confirmation page after completing JEE Mains registration. It confirms that you've successfully submitted your application form.

JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam is scheduled for January 21 to 30. The exam will be held in two sessions. 

Candidates can appear for JEE Mains exam twice a year for three consecutive years.

Candidates must keep the following documents ready -

• Aadhar card (updated with correct information)
• Class 10th marksheet 
• Scanned photograph and signature (as per specifications)
• Income certificate (optional)
• Caste certificate (optional)
• UDID card for PwD candidates (optional)

To conduct exam more seamlessly, NTA will be expanding JEE Mains test centres across India and abroad.

Qualified candidates can get into BTech, BArch, and BPlan courses at IITs, NITs, CFTIs, and many other private institutions. 

Out of 10, 61, 840 registered applicants, 9, 92, 350 candidates appeared for the JEE Mains 2025 session 2 exam. 

Candidates can fill the JEE Main 2026 application form at jeemain.nta.nic.in

Compatible browsers for JEE Mains 2026 form filling are - Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox.

The National Testing Agency is the conducting body for JEE Main exam.

It is nearly 49% for class 11 and 51% for class 12.

Here are some recommended books for JEE Mains 2026 Chemistry preparation -

• IIT Chemistry by OP Tondon
• Complete Chemistry for JEE Main by NCERT
• Physical Chemistry by OP Tondon
• Numercial Chemistry by P Bahadur
• Organic Chemistry by Solomon and Fryhle

Any final changes in JEE Mains 2026 will be notified on the website or information brochure. However, as per the dicussion held by the panel of experts, students can expect following changes this year -

• reduction in JEE Main syllabus 2026
• syllabus will be closely alligned with NCERT
• questions might incline toward conceptual and practical-based and not on the lengthy questions

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JEE Mains 2026 exam will be conducted on following dates -

• session 1 - January 21 to 30
• session 2  - April 1 to 10

No, only Aadhar card is used for JEE Mains registration 2026. Candidates must get it updated beforehand.

NTA will be releasing JEE Main 2026 information brochure anytime soon at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Stay tuned for the updates. 

Yes, biology students can apply for JEE Mains examination, but there are less admission chances. Mathematics has to be a compulsory subject in JEE Main eligibility. 

Credentials required to access JEE Mains Login 2026 are - application number and password

Here is the marking scheme of JEE Mains numerical value questions -

• For each correct answer - 4 marks
• For incorrect answer - -1 mark
• For unattempted question - 0 mark

Out of 13,11, 544 registered applicants, around 12, 58,136 candidates appeared for JEE Main 2025 (session 1) paper. 

Based on JEE Main past year papers, the atomic structure chapter carries 6.6% weightage. 

In JEE Mains 2026 exam, UDID refers to the Unique Disability ID for PwD applicants. It is a valid ID issued by the Government to verify disability status of an applicant. Candidates willing to apply for JEE Main must ensure that their UDID is valid, updated, and renewed (as per the requirement). 

As per the last year, the JEE Main application form 2026 is expected to be released TODAY (October 28). The official website to apply is jeemain.nta.nic.in.

JEE Mains exam is mainly conducted in around 300 cities within India and 26 cities outside India. However, as per the latest notification, NTA has planned to increase the number of test centres across India and abroad to provide better accessibility to students.

Yes, NTA has implemented negative marking in JEE Main exam. For each correct answer, 4 marks are awarded and for incorrect response, -1 imark is deducted. 

Here is a step-by-step procedure to apply for JEE Main 2026 -

• Visit the official website and click on the application form link
• Register as "New Candidate"
• After registration, students will receive application number on their email ID
• Create password and log in using credentials
• Fill in the details and upload documents as per specifications
• Pay the fees and submit the form

Here are some recommended books for Mathematics (JEE Mains preparation 2026) -

• IIT Mathematics by RD Sharma
• Arihant Publications Vectors and RD Geometry Book
• Integral calculus and differential calculus for IIT JEE by Amit Agarwal
• and The Pearson Guide to Complete Mathematics by SL Loney

Candidates can apply for JEE Mains 2026 at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Registrations is likely to start today. Stay tuned for updates. 

NTA score in JEE Mains is the aggregate percentile score of all three subjects.

Candidates have to upload the following documents during JEE Main 2026 registration -

• Scanned image of the candidate’s photograph
• Scanned image of the candidate’s signature
• Class X or equivalent certificate/mark sheet
• PwD/PwBD certificate

Modern Physics carry 20 to 25% weightage in JEE Main exam. 

NTA conducts JEE Main exam twice a year - January and April. The JEE Mains 2026 exam dates are out. Candidates can check below -

• Session 1 - January 21 to 30
• Session 2 - April 1 to 10

NTA will be releasing JEE Mains 2026 application form anytime soon. The website has been updated. Stay tuned for updates.

Based on past JEE Main question paper trends, the periodic table carries 9.9% weightage in JEE Mains exam.

The JEE Mains 2026 registration fees for female applicants can be checked below -

• for centres in India - INR 800
• for centres outside India - INR 4000

Candidates can appear for JEE Main twice a year for three consecutive years.

No, candidates must have Mathematics as a compulsory subject to be eligible for JEE Main exam.

In case of name mismatch in Aadhaar Card and 10th Educational Certificate/Marksheet of any candidate, an option will be given to overcome this issue during the online application stage.

JEE Main 2026 photograph specifications -

• Must be in JPG or JPEG format
• dimensions - 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm
• size - 10 kb to 200 kb

JEE Mains 2026 signature specifications -

• Must be in JPG or JPEG format
• dimensions - 3.5 x 1.5 cm
• size - 4 kb to 300 kb

Educational and other certificates

Class 10th and 12th marksheet and certificate must be in PDF format within 50 to 300 kb

Category certificate (in PDF format) within 50 to 300 kb size

NTA JEE Mains exam will be conducted in 13 languages. 

Before filliing the JEE Mains application form 2026, candidates must keep following things in mind -

• Keep all your details and documents (updated) and ready
• Clean cache memory and delete history if needed
• Avoid applying during peak hours, as it can cause technical glitches or failure in payment
• Check internet connectivity and use a compatible browser to access JEE Main 2026 registration window
• While making the payment, ensure that you check your balance
• Keep multiple copies of confirmation page once you submit your form

Yes, there is no minimum qualifying percentage required to appear for JEE Main exam 2026. You are eligible if you meet all the JEE Main eligibility. 

Candidates can find the list of best books for JEE Main Physics preparation below -

• Understanding Physics for JEE Main  and JEE Advanced by DC Pandey
• Problems in General Physics by IE Irodov
• Concepts of Physics (Volume 1 and 2) by HC Verma

• Physics - Current Electricity Waves AC, Magnetism, Laws of Motion Work, Power and Energy.
• Chemistry -  s and p block elements, Coordination compounds, Thermodynamics Gaseous state, Chemical bonding, Atomic structure, Polymers, Environmental Chemistry Organic Chemistry
• Mathematics - Sequence and Series Vectors and 3D, Integral and Differential Calculus, Definite and Indefinite Integral

No, filling multiple JEE Mains application form 2026 can lead to rejection. Therefore, it is advisable to register using one email ID. 

The official websites of NTA are -

• nta.nic.in
• jeemain.nta.nic.in

Candidates must keep the following documents updated -

• Aadhar card - should be updated with correct name, date of birth (as per class 10th), latest photograph, address, and father's name
• UDID card (for PwD applicants) - should be valid, updated, and renewed as required
• Category certificate - (EWS/SC/ST/OBC-NCL) certificates must be updated and valid

Yes, you are eligible to appear for JEE Main. Candidates must go through the eligibility before applying.

No, the NTA be releasing the JEE Mains application form 2026 anytime soon on the official website - jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates are advised to keep their documents ready. 

No, it is not compulsory to attempt all questions in JEE Mains. Read question and options carefully and then attempt, as it has negative marking.

A total of 13, 11, 544 candidates registered out of which 12,58,136 candidates appeared in JEE Mains January 2025 session exam.

In JEE Mains 2026 exam, UDID refers to the Unique Disability ID for PwD applicants. It is a valid ID issued by the Government to verify disability status of an applicant. 

Yes, JEE Main mock test is very helpful as it help to understand the difficulty level of examination.  Attempting JEE Main mock tests also increases the speed of the candidates which will help in completing the actual exam on time. Candidates can access the mock test at nta.nic.in

The JEE Mains application fee 2026 for female applicants can be checked below -

• for centres outside India - INR 4000
• for centres in India - INR 800

Honestly, NCERT is great when it comes to foundation building. NCERT books and JEE Main syllabus cover almost all the topics for preparation. Candidates must be thorough the Class 11 and 12 syllabus of CBSE and also refer to important books for each subject.

Chemistry is the most scoring subject with the average score being more than 35 marks; Mathematics on the other hand is the most difficult to score off averaging a little over 25.

Yes, category certificate is required for JEE Mains registration. Candidates who are under EWS, SC/ST/PWD candidates have to upload their category certificate.

NTA will be releasing JEE Mains 2026 eligibility criteria along with the information brochure. However, students can refer to previous year's criteria below -

• Candidates must be Indian nationals, foreign nationals, NRIs, PIOs, and OCIs
• Candidates must be completed or appearing in class 12
• There is no age limit to apply for JEE Main 2026
• No minimum marks is required in class 12
• Candidates can appear for JEE Main for three consecutive years from the year of passing class 12

• Passport-size recent colour photograph
• Scanned signature
• Category/PwD certificate (if applicable)

Students should be careful not to fill multiple JEE Main 2026 application forms. The NTA authorities might cancel the application form leading to rejection of candidature. Only one application form has to be filled and submitted carefully.

While filling out the JEE Main 2026 application form, the students can select four exam cities in order of preference.

According to NTA, there is no minimum age criteria for JEE Main 2026. However, the students have to meet the basic eligibility criteria.

NTA has informed that the basic details of the candidates, such as name, date of birth, photograph, etc., will be automatically fetched from their Aadhaar card. This will be done for authentication purpose. Students are advised to update their Aadhaar details beforehand.

JEE Main 2026 January session will be held from January 21 to 30, 2026.

JEE Main 2026 application window will be available at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Numerical value or integer type questions have numerical value answers. In JEE Main exam, there will be 5 numerical value type questions from every subject. Unlike MCQs, these questions do not have answer options.

NTA JEE Mains is conducted in two shifts each day. The timings are-

• Morning - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
• Afternoon - 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

JEE Mains application form 2026 can be filled online only. 

Any decisions related to JEE exam is done by an apex board - JAB. Now, it consists of representatives from NTA, IITs, NITs, IIITs, and others. JAB selects a set of teachers, faculties, subject matter experts to prepare the JEE Main question paper every year.

No, candidates have to fill JEE Main 2026 application form online. The official website is jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Here are some common mistakes that students must avoid while filling the JEE Main 2026 registration form -

• Go through JEE Main information brochure 2026 properly
• Enter correct contact details- mobile number and email ID
• Provide correct information such as personal, educational qualifications, communication details, etc.
• Upload documents as per specifications issued by NTA
• Reviewing the application form before submission

Yes, JEE Main exam has negative marking. For each incorrect response, -1 mark is deducted and for every correct answer 4 marks are awarded. 

The following papers are available in NTA JEE Main 2026 -

• JEE Main paper 1 - physics, chemistry, and mathematics
• JEE Main paper 2A - mathematics, general aptitude, and drawing skills
• JEE Main paper 2B - mathematics, aptitude test, and planning-based questions

The JEE Main 2026 fees for female applicants can be checked below -

• for centres outside India - INR 4000
• for centres in India - INR 800