The National Testing Agency (NTA) will open the correction window for the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 application form tomorrow, December 1 . Students who have already applied for the Joint Entrance Examination (Main) 2026 can make changes to their submitted forms if needed. This is a one-time chance to correct any mistakes.
The correction facility will be available on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in . Candidates must log in using their JEE Main 2026 application number and password or date of birth. The window to make changes will close on December 2 . After this date, no further corrections will be allowed.
It is very important for all students to check their application forms carefully. The details submitted in this form will be used for future steps, including JEE Advanced and JoSAA counselling. Incorrect information can cause problems later.
What Can Be Changed in the Application Form?
Students can change specific details in their JEE Main 2026 application form. Not all fields are open for editing. Here is a list of details that can be corrected and those that cannot:
| Details You Can Change | Details You Cannot Change |
| Candidate name, OR Father's name, OR Mother's name (only one of these) | Phone number |
| Class 10 details | Email ID |
| Class 12 details | Permanent Address |
| State code of eligibility | Present Address |
| Examination city | Emergency Contact details |
| Medium of exam | Candidate's Photo |
| Date of Birth | |
| Gender | |
| Category | |
| Sub-category/PwD (if not verified by UDID Portal) | |
| Signature | |
| Paper (candidates can add paper) | |
| Identity details (only if registered with an ID other than Aadhaar) |
How to Make Corrections
Follow these simple steps to correct your JEE Main 2026 application form:
- Go to the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in .
- Click on the link for 'JEE Main 2026 Form Correction'.
- Log in using your JEE Main 2026 application number and password or date of birth.
- Your application form will appear on the screen.
- Make the necessary changes to the editable fields.
- Check all details again before saving.
- If an extra fee is needed for certain changes, pay it online. You can use a Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
- Download and print the updated confirmation page for your records.
Important Dates to Remember
The NTA has also shared key dates for the upcoming phases of JEE Main 2026 Session 1. Students should keep these dates in mind:
- Form Correction Window Opens: December 1
- Form Correction Window Closes: December 2
- City Intimation Slip Release: First week of January 2026 (This slip will tell you the city where your exam centre will be.)
- Admit Card Release: 3-4 days before the exam date (The admit card will have your exact exam centre address, date, and time.)
- JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exam Dates: Between January 21 and January 30, 2026 (Exact dates will be announced soon by NTA.)
Make sure all your details are correct on the application form. This is your last chance to fix any errors before the exams begin.
