The National Testing Agency (NTA) will close the registration for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 on November 27, 2025 . Students who want to appear for this important engineering entrance exam must apply online before the deadline. The official website for applying is jeemain.nta.nic.in .
Candidates can fill out the application form until 9:00 PM on November 27, 2025 . The last time to pay the application fees is 11:50 PM on the same day. NTA is not likely to extend this registration deadline, so students should complete their applications quickly.
Key Dates for JEE Main 2026 Session 1
Here are the important dates for the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 application process:
| Event | Date and Time |
| Last Date to Apply Online | November 27, 2025 (until 9:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Pay Application Fees | November 27, 2025 (until 11:50 PM) |
| Application Form Correction Window Opens | December 1, 2025 |
| Application Form Correction Window Closes | December 2, 2025 |
Documents Needed for Registration
Students must have certain documents ready before filling the JEE Main 2026 application form. Having these documents prepared will make the online application process smoother. The required documents are:
- Aadhaar Card details.
- A valid mobile number .
- A working email ID .
- A scanned image of the candidate’s photograph .
- A scanned image of the candidate’s signature .
- Class 10 certificate .
- Class 11 registration number .
For students from certain categories, additional documents are required:
- Candidates from OBC-NCL (Other Backward Classes - Non-Creamy Layer) and SC/ST (Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe) categories need to provide details of their caste certificates in the application form.
- PwD/PwBD (Persons with Disabilities) candidates must upload their UDID certificate .
Applying for Session 1 and Session 2
The JEE Main 2026 application form that is currently available is only for Session 1. This session is for the exam taking place in January 2026. Students wishing to appear for the January exam should fill this form.
The NTA will open registration for Session 2 (the April exam) later. This registration window is expected to open in the last week of January 2026. Students who apply for Session 1 and also wish to take the April exam will not need to register again completely. They can simply log in using their Session 1 application number to fill the form for Session 2.
How to Fill the JEE Main 2026 Application Form
Follow these simple steps to complete your JEE Main 2026 Session 1 application:
- Step 1: Go to the official JEE Main website: jeemain.nta.nic.in .
- Step 2: Look for the link that says “Session 1 registration” and click on it.
- Step 3: The application form page will open. Read all the instructions carefully before you start.
- Step 4: Fill in all the required personal and academic details in the form.
- Step 5: Upload the necessary documents, such as your scanned photograph and signature.
- Step 6: Pay the application fees online.
Your application process is complete once you have successfully paid the fees. Make sure to pay the fees by November 27, 2025, 11:50 PM .
Application Form Correction Window
If you make any mistakes while filling out your application form, do not worry. The NTA will open a correction window on December 1, 2025 . This is a one-time chance to fix any errors in your application. The last date to make corrections is December 2, 2025 . Students should check their forms carefully during this period and correct any wrong information.
Remember these deadlines and steps to ensure a smooth application process for JEE Main 2026 Session 1.
