Registration for the JEE Main 2026 April exam is expected to begin in the last week of January. The National Testing Agency (NTA) will open the application window on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in . Students who wish to appear for the second session of JEE Main 2026 can apply online. The exact last date to apply has not yet been announced.
Students who have already applied for the first session of JEE Main 2026 can also apply for the second session. The application process involves registering online, filling in personal and academic details, uploading a photograph and signature, and paying the application fee.
JEE Main 2026 Application Fees for Session 2
The application fees for JEE Main 2026 Session 2 are different for various categories of candidates. Here is a breakdown of the fees:
| Category | Type of Candidate | Fee in India (INR) | Fee Outside India (INR) |
| General | Male | 1000 | 5000 |
| General | Female | 800 | 4000 |
| Gen-EWS/OBC (NCL) | Male | 900 | 4500 |
| Gen-EWS/OBC (NCL) | Female | 800 | 4000 |
| SC/ST/PwD/PwBD | Male | 500 | 2500 |
| SC/ST/PwD/PwBD | Female | 500 | 2500 |
| Third Gender | --- | 500 | 3000 |
Documents Needed for JEE Main 2026 Application
Candidates should keep the following documents ready before starting the application process:
- A valid email ID and mobile number
- Class 10 certificate or mark sheet
- Aadhaar card
- Scanned copy of your recent photograph
- Scanned copy of your signature
- For OBC-NCL/EWS category: Details of the issuing authority and date of issue of the certificate (the certificate itself does not need to be uploaded at this stage).
- For PwD/PwBD candidates: Scanned copy of the disability certificate.
- Details for payment of the application fee (net banking, credit card, debit card, or UPI).
The NTA will release the detailed information brochure along with the application link. Candidates are advised to check the official website regularly for updates.
