The National Testing Agency (NTA) is closing the registration process for the Joint Entrance Examination (Main) 2026 Session 1 today, November 27, 2025 . Students who wish to study engineering or architecture must apply online before the end of the day. The application form is available on the official NTA website: jeemain.nta.nic.in .
This exam is very important for students aiming to get into top engineering and architecture colleges across India. The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 examination will take place from January 21 to 30, 2026 . After registration closes, a short window for application corrections will open from December 1 to 2, 2025 .
What is JEE Main?
The Joint Entrance Examination (Main), or JEE Main, is a national-level entrance exam in India. It helps students get into undergraduate programs in engineering (B.E./B.Tech), architecture (B.Arch), and planning (B.Planning). Many colleges, like the National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and other government-funded technical institutes, use JEE Main scores for admission. A good score in JEE Main also makes students eligible to appear for JEE Advanced, which is for admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).
Important Dates for JEE Main 2026 Session 1
| Event | Date |
| Registration Closes | November 27, 2025 |
| Application Correction Window | December 1 to 2, 2025 |
| Examination Dates | January 21 to 30, 2026 |
How to Apply for JEE Main 2026 Session 1
Students must follow these simple steps to apply for the JEE Main Session 1 exam:
- Step 1: Visit Website: Go to the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in .
- Step 2: New Registration: Find and click on the "JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Registration" link. You will need to provide basic details to create a new user account.
- Step 3: Fill Application Form: Log in using your new registration details. Carefully fill in all required personal, contact, and academic information.
- Step 4: Upload Photos: You must capture a live photograph using a webcam during the application process. Also, upload a scanned copy of a recent passport-size photograph.
- Step 5: Pay Fee: Pay the required exam fee online. You can use credit card, debit card, or net banking. The fee amount changes based on your student category and the subjects you choose for the exam.
- Step 6: Print Confirmation: After successful payment, download and print the confirmation page for your records.
Key Instructions for Applicants
Students must remember these important points when applying for JEE Main 2026 Session 1:
- One Application Form: Submit only one application form for this exam session. Sending more than one form will lead to all your applications being cancelled.
- Aadhaar Details Match: Your basic information, such as name, gender, and date of birth, will be checked against your Aadhaar card details (e-KYC). Make sure the details on your Aadhaar card match exactly with your Class 10 certificate to avoid future problems.
- Photograph Rules: You need to take a live photo using a webcam while filling the form. You also need to upload a clear scanned photo. It is important to know that you cannot correct or change any uploaded photos during the correction window.
- Limited Correction Window: The application correction window (from December 1 to 2, 2025 ) lets you fix only some parts of your form. You can correct details like your Mother's name, Father's name, Category, Class 10/12 details, or the medium of your exam. However, you cannot change critical information such as your mobile number, email ID, or any uploaded documents and photos. Fill these details correctly when you first apply.
Students should keep visiting the official NTA JEE Main website for future updates on admit cards and exam results.
