The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started the application process for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 . Students who want to get into engineering and architecture courses in top colleges across India can now apply online. The application forms are available for both Session 1 and Session 2 of the exam. The last day to apply for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 is November 27, 2025 .
Students must apply through the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in . It is important to fill out the form carefully, upload all needed documents, and pay the application fee before the deadline. This exam is a national test. It helps students get admission to various undergraduate engineering (B.E./B.Tech) and architecture (B.Arch/B.Planning) programs. The best performing candidates in JEE Main, specifically the top 2,50,000 students , will be able to apply for the JEE Advanced exam, which is for admission to Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).
JEE Main 2026 Important Dates
NTA has also announced the full schedule for JEE Main 2026. Students can check the registration and exam dates for both sessions below.
| Event | Date |
| JEE Main 2026 Registration for Session 1 | October 31 to November 27, 2025 |
| JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exam Date | Between January 21 to 30, 2026 |
| JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Registration Date | Last week of January 2026 onwards |
| JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Exam Date | Between April 1 to 10, 2026 |
Who Can Apply for JEE Main 2026?
Before applying, students must check if they meet the eligibility rules for JEE Main 2026. Only eligible candidates will be considered for admission, no matter how well they score in the exam. Here are the main requirements:
- Citizenship: Students must be citizens of India. Foreign Nationals, NRIs (Non-Resident Indians), PIOs (Persons of Indian Origin), and OCIs (Overseas Citizens of India) can also apply.
- Education: Candidates must have passed Class 12th in the year 2024 or 2025 . Students who are appearing for their Class 12th exams in 2026 can also apply.
- Age Limit: There is no age limit to apply for JEE Main.
- Minimum Marks: There are no minimum marks required in Class 12th to appear for the JEE Main exam.
How to Apply for JEE Main 2026
Eligible students can follow these easy steps to fill out the JEE Main application form online:
- Go to the official JEE Main website: jeemain.nta.nic.in .
- Look for and click on the " JEE Main 2026 Registration " link.
- A new page will open on your screen.
- Fill in the necessary details to create your new account and register.
- After registering, log in using the username and password you just created.
- Fill out the full JEE Main 2026 application form with all your personal and academic details.
- Upload the required documents, such as your photo and signature, as per the instructions.
- Pay the JEE Main application fee online.
- Review all the details you have entered in the form one last time. Make sure everything is correct.
- Click on the "Submit" button.
- Download and print the confirmation page for your records.
Students should keep a copy of the application form and payment receipt safely. This will be helpful for future reference.
