The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially announced the exam dates for JEE Main 2026. This important exam helps students get into top engineering colleges across India. The first session of the JEE Main 2026 exam will be held from January 21 to January 30, 2026 . The second session is scheduled to take place from April 1 to April 10, 2026 . Students planning to appear for the first session can start their registration process in October 2025 . Registration for the second session will open in the last week of January 2026 . All key information will be available on the official NTA website, jeemain.nta.nic.in .
Key Dates for JEE Main 2026
Here are the important dates announced by NTA for the upcoming JEE Main 2026 exam:
| JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Registration Starts | October 2025 |
| JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exam Dates | January 21 to 30, 2026 |
| JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Registration Starts | Last week of January 2026 |
| JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Exam Dates | April 1 to 10, 2026 |
New Application Process: Aadhaar Details
NTA has brought in an important update for the JEE Main 2026 application process. Now, the system will automatically pull some of your personal details from your Aadhaar card . This new feature is designed to make filling out the application form much smoother and faster for students.
Information such as your name, date of birth, gender, photograph, and address will be directly taken from your Aadhaar details registered with UIDAI. This automatic fetching aims to significantly reduce the chances of errors when students fill in their key personal information. This can save time and prevent issues later on.
Students will only need to manually enter details that are not recorded in Aadhaar, for example, their father's or mother's name . NTA understands that there might be small differences. So, if your name on the Aadhaar card does not exactly match your Class 10th marksheet, you will be given an option to make necessary edits. This ensures all your submitted documents are consistent and correct.
More Exam Cities and Better Support for Students
Earlier, there were some concerns among students and parents regarding exam city choices. Some thought that exam centres might be allotted only based on the address listed on their Aadhaar card. This worried many, as it could mean long travel distances, extra costs, and added stress for students even before the exam.
However, NTA has clarified these doubts. The agency has stated that it is actively working to increase the number of JEE Main exam cities across India. The goal is to reach more engineering students and ensure they can take the exam in a convenient location. This move aims to provide wider access and make the exam process easier for all applicants.
In addition to expanding exam cities, NTA has also confirmed its commitment to students with disabilities. Special arrangements and necessary facilities will be provided for PwD/PwBD (Persons with Disabilities/Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) candidates taking the JEE Main 2026. This ensures an inclusive and fair examination experience for everyone.
Steps to Apply for JEE Main 2026
Follow these simple steps to fill out the JEE Main 2026 application form:
- Step 1: Register Online: Visit the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in . Find and click on the link for the JEE Main 2026 application form. Register yourself as a 'New Candidate' by providing basic details.
- Step 2: Fill the Form: Log in using the registration details you just created. Carefully fill in all the required information in the application form. Make sure to check each section before moving to the next.
- Step 3: Upload Documents and Pay Fee: Upload all the necessary documents as asked. After uploading, proceed to pay the application fee online. Once the payment is successful, your application process will be complete.
Students should check the official NTA website regularly for any further updates or notices about JEE Main 2026.
