The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 has seen a record number of students register. More than 14.5 lakh students have signed up for the exam's first session. This is the highest number of registrations ever recorded for JEE Main. This year's registration number is much higher than last year's 13.11 lakh students.
The registration for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 was open from October 31, 2025 , to November 27, 2025 . This increase in registrations means that many more students will compete for seats in top engineering colleges across India.
The National Testing Agency (NTA), which conducts the exam, will officially release the exact registration numbers later. However, knowing the approximate number helps students understand the level of competition. A higher number of students appearing for the test affects how the final results are calculated.
JEE Main Registrations Over the Years
Here is a look at how many students have registered and appeared for JEE Main in recent years:
| Year | No. of Registered Students | No. of Students Appeared |
| 2026 (Approx.) | January - 14,50,000 | To be announced |
| 2025 | January - 13,11,544 | January - 12,58,136 |
| April - 10,61,840 | April - 9,92,350 | |
| 2024 | January - 12,31,874 | January - 11,70,036 |
| April - 11,79,569 | April - 10,67,959 | |
| 2023 | January - 8,60,064 | January - 8,23,967 |
| April - 9,31,334 | April - 8,83,367 |
How Registrations Affect Percentile Scores
Many students wonder if more registrations will directly impact their JEE Main percentile score. It is important to know that the total number of students who register does not directly change a student's percentile.
The JEE Main percentile score depends on two main things:
- How many students actually take the exam in a particular shift.
- How well a student performs compared to other students in that same exam shift.
However, more total registrations for JEE Main 2026 definitely mean that the overall competition will be higher. Students will need to score very well to get admission into their desired colleges.
Next Steps for JEE Main 2026 Aspirants
Now that the registration for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 is closed, students should focus on the next steps:
- Form Correction: Students who need to make changes to their application form can do so. They must log in to the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in , to make any needed corrections.
- City Intimation Slip: The NTA will release the exam city intimation slip in the first week of January 2026 . This slip will tell students their exam date and the city where their exam will take place. Students can check this by visiting the official NTA JEE Main website.
Students should keep checking the official NTA website for the latest updates on exam dates, admit cards, and other important announcements.
