JEE Mains 2026 Registration Live Updates: New Rules, Mistakes to Avoid, Documents Needed

The JEE Main 2026 registration process is ongoing at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Yes. Candidates will be given rough sheets at the JEE Main 2026 exam centre. These rough sheets provided to the candidate will be collected by the invigilator and destroyed by shredding after the conduct of the exam.

Candidates will be given the following identity type options while applying for JEE Main:

• Aadhaar card
• DigiLocker
• Indian passport number
• Non-Indian passport number
• PAN Card

1. Filling in incorrect information
2. Spelling errors
3. Selecting incorrect documents
4. Not uploading the correct images as per the specifications
5. Not reading all the instructions before applying
6. Selection of the wrong category

Based on the permanent address of the candidates in the JEE Main 2026 application form, candidates will be provided with a choice of exam cities. Candidates have to select 4 exam cities of their preference while filling the JEE Main application form 2026.

No. However, if you do not choose the Aadhaar card an identity type document, then you will have to upload the scanned copy of the identity type document in the application form.

No, this year, NTA has made live photo capturing mandatory to complete the JEE Main 2026 registration.

The scanned image of the signature should be in JPG/JPEG format (clearly legible) and between 10 kb to 100 kb.

Candidates have to upload a scanned image of their recent passport-size photograph. The photo should be:

• Coloured with 80% face (without mask) visible, including ears.
• against a white background.
• in JPG/JPEG format (clearly legible) and between 10 kb to 200 kb.

The JEE Main 2026 application form is available until November 27.

The JEE Main 2026 registration process is ongoing at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

The JEE Main 2026 exam pattern is given below:

State code of eligibility refers to the code of the state from which the candidate passed the Class 12 board exam.

A candidate can choose 4 cities to appear for JEE Main 2026 exam in the online application form.

The AEEE 2026 phase 1 exam will be held from January 29 to February 1, and the JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam will be held between January 21 to 30. Therefore, there will be a clash of dates for the candidates who will be appearing for both exams. However, NTA is yet to announce the exact dates for the JEE Main 2026 phase 1 exam, and there will be an option to schedule the exam dates for AEEE. Hence, chances are the clash will not bother the candidates much. Candidates must stay updated with the official NTA and AEEE websites for any latest changes.

Read More: JEE Main 2026 Exam Dates Clashes with AEEE 2026 Dates; Here's What to Expect

Candidates will not be getting an on-screen calculator in JEE Main 2026 - NTA has confirmed this, stating that the initial on-screen calculator notice was a mistake at their end. NTA has now uploaded the revised information brochure, which the candidates should download and check all details.

Read More: 'No Calculator' in JEE Mains 2026; NTA Uploads Updated Brochure for Clarification

To register for JEE Main 2026, candidates have to use the following details:

• Candidate name
• Father's name
• Mother's name
• Address
• Email Id
• Phone number
• Gender
• Password creation

• Registration
• Filling of the application form
• Capturing live photo and uploading the scanned documents
• Pay the application fee
• Print and save the acknowledgement form

Yes, candidates have to upload their live photo while filling the JEE Main 2026 application form. Without the live photo candidates will not be allowed to move to the next step of the application process.

The AEEE 2026 phase 1 exam will be held from January 29 to February 1, and the JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam will be held between January 21 to 30. Therefore, there will be a clash of dates for the candidates who will be appearing for both exams. However, NTA is yet to announce the exact dates for the JEE Main 2026 phase 1 exam, and there will be an option to schedule the exam dates for AEEE. Hence, chances are the clash will not bother the candidates much. Candidates must stay updated with the official NTA and AEEE websites for any latest changes.

Read More: JEE Main 2026 Exam Dates Clashes with AEEE 2026 Dates; Here's What to Expect

There is an increase in JEE Main exam centres this year as compared to last year. This year, the total number of JEE Main 2026 exam centres is 323 compared to 299 last year. 33 new centres have been added.

Yes, candidates will need a minimum of 75% marks in the Class 12 exam to be eligible for admission in IIT or NIT+ systems.

No. Candidates will not be allowed to carry any calculators inside the JEE Mains 2026 exam centre.

A candidate can choose 4 cities to appear for JEE Main 2026 exam in the online application form.

The JEE Main 2026 application form is available until November 27.

The JEE Main 2026 registration process is ongoing at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

• There is no age limit to apply for JEE Main 2026.
• Candidates should have passed class 12 in 2024, 2025 or should be appearing in 2026.
• No minimum marks required in Class 12 to appear in JEE Mains. However, candidates need to have a minimum of 75% marks in class 12 to be eligible for admission to NITs, IIITs and GFTIs.

Exact JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam date will be announced later on. However, NTA has announced that the JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam will be held between January 21 to 30.

No. Aadhaar card is not mandatory for JEE Main 2026 registration, candidates can also use other ID cards like:

• Digilocker
• Pan card
• Passport

To update any details in the Aadhaar card, candidates must visit the official website - uidai.gov.in and read all rules and regulations carefully. To make sure that your JEE Main 2026 application form do not face any rejection or issues, then make sure to get your aadhaar card updated on time.

The JEE Main 2026 session 2 application form will be out in the last week of February 2026.

No, the JEE Main 2026 application form is currently available for session 1 only. The session 2 application form will be released later on the last week of February 2026.

To apply for JEE Main 2026, candidates have to complete the below steps:

1. Register
2. Fill the application form
3. Upload live photo and scanned documents
4. Pay the application fee

Candidates can apply for JEE Main 2026 at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

The live photo of the candidates must match the photo that they will upload to the JEE Main 2026 application form.

The exam centre allotment is JEE Main 2026 will be based on your permanent address. A candidate will be shown option to select their exam city which is near to the adrress they have entered in the JEE Main 2026 application form.

NTA will verify the details of the candidates filled in the JEE Main 2026 application form, and also the photo uploaded in the form. Therefore, candidates must update their details on the Aadhaar Card with their recent Photograph, Name, Date of Birth, Gender, Address, etc. (for updation in Aadhaar, please follow UIDAI Guidelines).

The official website to apply for JEE Main 2026 is jeemain.nta.nic.in.

The last date to apply for JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam is November 27.

Many candidates have reported that they are facing verification of their live photo with their Aadhaar card. This year, NTA has included Aadhaar verification of the candidates. During registration, students' live photo is captured via laptop cameras and is automatically matched with the Aadhaar database to ensure authenticity.

If the live photo of the candidate does not match their photo in the Aadhar card, then the application process does not move to the next stage. This has created an issue for many candidates. The only solution to this problem is to update the photo in the Aadhar card as soon as possible.

Read More: JEE Main 2026: Students facing difficulty in live photo capture due to Aadhar e-KYC

To register for JEE Main 2026, candidates have to use the following details:

• Candidate name
• Father's name
• Mother's name
• Address
• Email Id
• Phone number
• Gender
• Password creation

NTA will open the JEE Main 2026 application correction facility online at jeemain.nta.nic.in. The facility will be available after the application process is over.

Students do not need to have 75% marks to appear for JEE Mains 2026. However, the 75% marks criteria will be applicable for admission into NITs, IIITs and GFTIs through JEE Mains.

NTA has announced the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exam dates. The authorities will conduct the exam from January 21 to 30, 2026.

NTA has released a notice where they have clarified that there will be no on-screen calculator for JEE Mains 2026. Students cannot use physical or virtual calculator for the exam.

Yes, the candidates can register for the just the second session of JEE Main 2026.

JEE Mains 2026 registration link is available at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

JEE Mains 2026 application last date for Session 1 is November 27, 2025.

• Password must be 8 to 13 characters long.
• Password must have at least one upper case alphabet.
• Password must have at least one lower case alphabet.
• Password must have at least one numeric value.
• Password must have at least one special character.

JEE Main 2026 Session 1 will be held from January 21 to 30, 2026.

There is no age limit for JEE Main 2026.

While filling the JEE Main 2026 application form, the candidates have to upload the following documents:

• Scanned passport-size photograph
• Signature
•  Class 10 or Equivalent Certificate/Marks-sheet 
• Scanned copy of Identity Proof (for those candidates who will verify their identities through methods other than Aadhaar or DigiLocker)
• Disability/UDID certificate (if applicable)

JEE Main 2026 application fee has to be paid through net banking/credit card/debit card/UPI. Offline payments will not be accepted.

In JEE Mains 2026, the State Eligibility means the code of the state from where the students' have completed their 12th standard (or equivalent) qualifying examination. It does not depend upon the candidate's native place or place of residence.

For Session 1, the JEE Main 2026 registration last date is November 27, 2025 (9 PM). However, the students can pay the fee until 11:50 PM.

NTA's newly introduced feature of live photograph capture in the JEE Mains application form, has made it difficult for some students to fill the form. Since the live photograph has to match with the Aadhaar database, many students are unable to move ahead in the application process. Students are advised to change their photo in their Aadhaar if they are facing issues matching their live photograph with the database.

For JEE Main 2026, the students will be allotted exam centres based on their present and permanent address. The address present in the student's Aadhaar card will be taken into consideration. 

Yes. NTA will open the JEE Main 2026 application form correction window. However, not all details will be available for correction in the online form during the correction period.

You can check the status of the JEE Main 2026 application form under your login:

• Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in
• Click on the "Registered Candidate Login" link
• Log in using your application number and password
• JEE Main application status will be displayed on the screen

Candidates have to upload the following documents in the JEE Main application form:

Capturing a live photo in the JEE Main 2026 application form means, candifates have to click photo in the real time while filling the online JEE Main form.

The direct link to apply for JEE Main 2026 registration is available at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

No, there is no need to send the offline copy of the JEE Main 2026 application form via post.

The last date to apply for JEE Main 2026 is November 27.

The website to apply for JEE Main 2026 is jeemain.nta.nic.in.

During the JEE Main 2026 application process, candidates should make sure that they are not making the following mistakes:

1. Filling in incorrect information
2. Spelling errors
3. Selecting incorrect documents
4. Not uploading the correct images as per the specifications
5. Not reading all the instructions before applying
6. Selection of the wrong category

Candidates should cross-check all these details while filling the JEE Main 2026 application process and make sure that no error is made while filling the form.

If you are facing any trouble with the payment of the JEE Main 2026 application fee, then you can contact:

If Paying using SBI Bank

If Paying using Canara Bank

If Paying using HDFC Bank

If Paying using ICICI Bank

If Paying using PAYTM

In case of any issue with the JEE Main 2026 application process, candidates can contact the JEE Main NTA helpline number:  01169227700, 011-40759000.

Yes, candidates have to upload their live photo while filling the JEE Main 2026 application form. Without the live photo candidates will not be allowed to move to the next step of the application process.

The last date to apply for JEE Mains 2026 session 1 is November 27.

The identity types that the candidates have to select in the JEE Main 2026 application form are any one of these:

• Aadhaar card
• DigiLocker
• Indian passport number
• Non-Indian passport number
• PAN Card

Identity types in JEE Main 2026 application form

NTA will allot the JEE Main 2026 exam centres to the candidates based on their permanent address. A candidate will be shown options of exam cities which will nearby to their permanent address. Candidates can select four exam centre options as per their preference, and NTA will allot the centre accordingly.

Candidates will not be getting an on-screen calculator in JEE Main 2026 - NTA has confirmed this, stating that the initial on-screen calculator notice was a mistake at their end. NTA has now uploaded the revised information brochure, which the candidates should download and check all details.

Read More: 'No Calculator' in JEE Mains 2026; NTA Uploads Updated Brochure for Clarification

The AEEE 2026 phase 1 exam will be held from January 29 to February 1, and the JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam will be held between January 21 to 30. Therefore, there will be a clash of dates for the candidates who will be appearing for both exams. However, NTA is yet to announce the exact dates for the JEE Main 2026 phase 1 exam, and there will be an option to schedule the exam dates for AEEE. Hence, chances are the clash will not bother the candidates much. Candidates must stay updated with the official NTA and AEEE websites for any latest changes.

Read More: JEE Main 2026 Exam Dates Clashes with AEEE 2026 Dates; Here's What to Expect

To fill the JEE Main 2026 application form, candidates have to follow the steps below:

• Registration
• Filling of the application form
• Capturing live photo and uploading the scanned documents
• Pay the application fee
• Print and save the acknowledgement form

Yes, candidates will need a minimum of 75% marks in the Class 12 exam to be eligible for admission in IIT or NIT+ systems.

In JEE Main 2026 registration, candidates have to capture their photo in real-time using a webcam If your device does not support a webcam, the QR code on the right can be scanned by the candidate using a mobile device/tablet, etc.

No. Currently, the application form is available for the JEE Main 2026 session 1 only. The application form for the session 2 will be out in the last week of January 2026.

Around 14 lakh candidates register for JEE Mains. Check some previous year date below:

The JEE Main 2026 application form link is available at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

The last date to apply for JEE Main 2026 is Novemner 27.

No. Candidates will not be allowed to carry any calculators inside the JEE Mains 2026 exam centre.

The JEE Main 2026 session 2 exam date is April 2 to 9.

JEE Main 2026 will be held between January 21 to 30, and the TS Inter 2026 English practical exam is scheduled for January 21 and 22, 2026, which clashes with the JEE Mains exam date. However, the exact date for JEE Main 2026 will be announced in due course.

A candidate can choose 4 cities to appear for JEE Main 2026 exam in the online application form.

Note that this year in the JEE Main 2026 application form, candidates can select a maximum of 4 cities as their choice of cities for the exam centre in order of their priority.

However, the new rule is that the choice of centre cities will be limited to the state of permanent address or the state of present address only.

No. For appearing in the JEE Mains 2026, there is no age limit for the candidates.

State code of eligibility refers to the code of the state from which the candidate passed the Class 12 board exam.

Yes. Candidates who have passed the class 12 boards in 2024, 2025 or those who are appearing in 2026, are eligible to appear in JEE Main 2026.

There is an increase in JEE Main exam centres this year as compared to last. This year, total number of JEE Main 2026 exam centres is 323 compared to 299 last year. 33 new centres have been added.

Candidates will be given rough sheets at the JEE Main 2026 exam centre. These rough sheets provided to the candidate will be collected by the invigilator and destroyed by shredding after the conduct of the exam.

Here is how to apply for JEE Mains 2026:

1. Register using details asked: Name, parents' / guardians' name, date of birth, gender, address, email ID, and phone number
2. Next, fill in the application form with more details asked and choose the exam centre.
3. Upload love photo and scanned images as needed.
4. Pay the application fee.
5. Download the acknowledgement form.