Students aiming for engineering admissions in top colleges must act fast. The registration window for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 Session 1 is closing soon. You have only 10 days left to apply. The National Testing Agency (NTA) will close the application process on November 27, 2025 . JEE Main is a very important exam for students who want to study engineering in India.
This exam is the main way to get into prestigious colleges like the National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs). It is also a required test to qualify for JEE Advanced, which leads to admissions in the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).
The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exam is planned to take place from January 21 to January 30, 2026 . Many students apply every day, so it is a good idea to complete your form early. This helps avoid any technical problems that might come up at the last minute.
Key Dates for JEE Main 2026 Session 1
Here are the important dates you need to remember:
| Event | Date |
| JEE Main 2026 Registration for Session 1 | October 31 to November 27, 2025 |
| City information slip for JEE Main Session 1 | First week of January 2026 |
| JEE Main 2026 Admit Card date | Third week of January 2026 |
| JEE Main exam date 2026 Session 1 | January 21 to January 30, 2026 |
| Result of JEE Main 2026 Session 1 | February 12, 2026 |
Who Can Apply for JEE Main 2026?
To be eligible for JEE Main 2026, you must meet certain conditions:
- You must have passed your Class 12 or an equivalent exam in the years 2024 or 2025 from a recognized education board.
- If you are appearing for your Class 12 exam in the year 2026 , you are also eligible to apply.
- You must have studied Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects in Class 12.
- Along with Physics and Mathematics, you must have also studied one of these subjects: Chemistry , Biology , or Biotechnology .
- There is no age limit to appear for JEE Main 2026. This means students of any age can apply if they meet the other conditions.
How to Apply for JEE Main Session 1 Exam 2026
Follow these simple steps to fill out your JEE Main 2026 application form:
- Go to the official JEE Main website. The address is jeemain.nta.nic.in .
- Look for and click on the link that says 'JEE Main 2026 Registration'.
- A new page will open, asking you to log in.
- If you are applying for the first time, click on 'New Candidate Registration'.
- Fill in all the details asked on the registration form and complete your registration.
- Once registered, use your new login details to sign in to the website.
- Now, you can start filling out the main JEE Main 2026 application form.
- The system will ask you to complete a 'Live Photo Capture'. Make sure your photo is clear.
- Upload all the necessary documents. Then, pay the JEE Main application fee.
- Before submitting, carefully check all the information you have entered. Make sure everything is correct.
- After checking, click on the 'Submit' button.
- Finally, download and save the confirmation slip. It is important to keep this slip for your records.
Remember, if you miss this November 27, 2025 deadline, you will have to wait for the JEE Session 2 registration. Session 2 registration is expected to start in the last week of January 2026. Missing the Session 1 exam also means you lose one chance to try and get a better score for your admission to engineering colleges.
So, complete your registration for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 without delay.
