The journey of JEE Main 2026 is now just around the corner, and for lakhs of students all over India, this signifies the start of a very important phase of their engineering dreams. The examination, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), is the door to prestigious institutes like NITs, IIITs, and the qualifying examination for JEE Advanced.
With registration and examination dates due anytime now, all students are looking for some information on the revised syllabus, the exam pattern, and the preparation strategy. This year small changes in the JEE Main 2026 guidelines could make a significant effect, making it important to be kept informed. The changes noticed, ranging from registration information to relevant notifications, all affect the ways you plan your JEE Main preparation.
This live-updates section is dedicated to you the students and many of the official announcements/features for which you will be able to track to complete your study plan and to prepare yourself for good performance towards you prepared for JEE Main 2026.
JEE Main 2026 Dates
The JEE Main 2026 schedule will likely be released by NTA in October 2025 on the official website - jeemain.nta.nic.in2026. Based on the past trends, the candidates can check the tentative schedule for JEE Main 2026 exam.
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exam Dates (Tentative)
Upcoming Exam Events | Dates |
JEE Main 2026 Notification | Oct ' 25 |
JEE Main 2026 Registration Session 1 | Nov ' 25 |
JEE Main Admit Card 2025 Session 1 | Jan ' 26 |
JEE Main 2026 Exam Date Session 1 | Jan ' 26 |
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Exam Dates (Tentative)
Event | Date |
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Registration Date | February 2026 |
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Application Form Last Date | February 2026 |
JEE Main Session 2 Admit Card Date | 3 Days Before the Exam |
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Exam Date | April 2026 |
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Answer Key | April 2026 |
JEE Main Session 2 Result 2026 | April 2026 |
How to Register for JEE Main 2026?
- Visit the Official Website:Students must first visit the official JEE Main website and select the ‘New Registration’ link on the homepage.
- Read the Information Bulletin:Students must properly read all information presented on the information bulletin thoroughly before proceeding to the next steps.
- Generate Credentials:Students will then be required to register for the exam by first inputting their personal details. After doing so, students will receive their login credentials for the JEE Main exam website. It is recommended for students to note their login ID and password before proceeding.
- Fill the Application Form:Upon doing so, students must login to the JEE Main website and fill the application form. The form requires students to fill-in academic details, personal details and city preferences.
- Upload the Required Documents:After the previous steps have been completed, students must then upload the required documents. These include their photograph, signature and category certificate (if applicable).
- Pay the Registration Fees:To complete the registration process, students must pay the JEE Main application fees, which varies between INR 500 to INR 1000 depending on the student’s category. The payment of the fees must be done in the online mode via UPI, network banking or credit/ debit card.
- Download the Form:After all the previous steps have been completed, students will be able to download their JEE Main application forms before submitting.
