The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued an important reminder to all schools. CBSE has told schools to quickly give Class 11 registration numbers to students who want to apply for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026.
This message from CBSE is very important because many students and their parents have complained. They said schools were not giving them these necessary registration numbers. Without this number, students cannot complete their applications for JEE Main 2026, which is a big exam for getting into top engineering colleges in India.
Why the Registration Number is Needed for JEE Main
The National Testing Agency (NTA), which organises the JEE Main exam, requires every student to fill in their Class 11 registration number on the application form. This number is a key piece of information.
JEE Main 2026 application process started on November 6, 2025 . The last date for students to submit their applications is fast approaching, on November 19, 2025 . If a student does not have their Class 11 registration number, they will not be able to submit their application form on time.
| JEE Main 2026 Application Dates | |
| Application Starts | November 6, 2025 |
| Application Ends | November 19, 2025 |
The CBSE registration number links a student’s academic record from their school with their JEE Main application. This helps to confirm the student’s identity and details correctly. It also plays a role in helping NTA plan the exam schedule to avoid any clashes with the Class 12 board exams, making sure students can prepare and appear for both important exams without conflict.
CBSE's Previous Order and Current Action
CBSE had already informed all its affiliated schools about this requirement. In a notice issued on October 30, 2025 , which also announced the date sheet for Class 10 and 12 Board Examinations, CBSE clearly mentioned that the Class 11 registration number would be needed for JEE (Main) applications.
However, despite this clear instruction, CBSE continued to receive many complaints. Parents and students from Class 12, who are getting ready for JEE Main 2026, reported that their schools were still not providing them with the required Class 11 registration numbers.
Because of these repeated issues, CBSE has taken this matter very seriously. The board has once again strongly reminded schools that they must provide the Class 11 registration number to every student who is applying for the JEE Main 2026 exam. This is a must-do for all schools.
What Students and Schools Must Do Now
For students, it is very important to get their Class 11 registration number from their school right away if they haven't already. This number is essential to complete the JEE Main 2026 application before the deadline of November 19, 2025 .
Schools are now under strict instruction from CBSE to make sure all eligible students receive their Class 11 registration numbers without any further delay. This action is taken to ensure that no student faces problems in applying for one of India's most competitive engineering entrance exams due to administrative issues at the school level.
Students should check their application status and ensure all required details, including the Class 11 registration number, are correctly entered before the final submission. This will help them avoid last-minute stress and ensure a smooth application process for JEE Main 2026.
