The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the dates for students to correct their JEE Main Session 1 application forms for 2026 . This gives a chance to fix any mistakes made during the initial application. Students who have already applied can make changes to their forms between December 1 and December 3, 2025 . This is a single opportunity, so students must be careful.
The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main is a national-level entrance exam. It is for students who want to study engineering (B.E./B.Tech) or architecture (B.Arch/B.Planning) at top colleges in India. A correct application form is very important for a smooth exam process. Only students who submitted their application forms by the deadline of November 7, 2025 , can use this correction facility.
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Application Correction Dates
Students must remember these important dates to make changes to their JEE Main Session 1 application form. Missing these dates means no further changes will be possible.
| Event | Date |
| Start Date for Application Form Correction | December 1, 2025 |
| Last Date to Change Application Form | December 3, 2025 (till 11:50 PM) |
How to Correct Your JEE Main Application Form Online
The correction process is fully online. Students need to visit the official NTA JEE website within the given time. Follow these steps to make changes:
- Go to the official JEE Main website.
- Click on the link for "JEE Main Session 1 Application Form Correction 2026."
- Log in using your unique application number and password.
- Your submitted application form will open. You can now make the necessary changes in the editable fields.
- Carefully review all the changes you have made. Ensure there are no new mistakes.
- If making certain changes requires an extra fee, pay this fee online using a debit card, credit card, or net banking.
- After making changes and paying the fee (if needed), submit the updated form.
- It is a good idea to download and print the revised confirmation page for your records.
Important Rules for Application Corrections
Students must pay close attention to these rules during the correction period:
- This correction facility is a one-time opportunity . Once you submit the corrected form, you cannot make any more changes.
- The final deadline to make changes is December 3, 2025, at 11:50 PM . The NTA will not accept any changes after this specific time.
- An extra fee will be charged for modifying certain fields in the application form. Students must pay this fee online to complete their corrections. The exact fee amount will be shown on the portal.
- Only candidates who completed their initial application by November 7, 2025 , are eligible to use this correction feature. If you applied after this date, or did not complete your application, you cannot correct it now.
Fields You Can and Cannot Change
It is important for candidates to know exactly what information they can edit and what they cannot. Review this list carefully before you start making changes:
| Information You Can Change (Editable Fields) | Information You Cannot Change (Non-Editable Fields) |
| Your Name or Your Parents' Name (you can change only one of these, not both) | Your Mobile Number |
| Your choice for Exam City | Your Email Address |
| The Medium of Exam (e.g., English, Hindi, Gujarati) | Your Permanent Address |
| Your Date of Birth | Any other Contact Details |
| Your Category (like General, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS) | |
| The Paper you are applying for (Paper 1 for B.E./B.Tech, Paper 2A for B.Arch, Paper 2B for B.Planning) |
Please note that changing some fields might lead to an additional fee. This fee must be paid for the changes to be saved. For example, changing your category from SC to General might require you to pay the difference in application fees.
Students are strongly advised to check all details carefully before submitting their corrected application form. Mistakes in personal details, exam choices, or category information can cause problems during the admission process. Take your time and make sure everything is accurate. A correct application form helps ensure a smooth journey towards your engineering or architecture goals.
For further updates and important announcements about JEE Main 2026, students should regularly visit the official NTA website.
