The National Testing Agency (NTA) is getting ready to start applications for JEE Main 2026 Session 2. Students who want to take this exam can apply online on the official website, jeemain.nta.ac.in. The application process is expected to begin soon. If a student has already applied for Session 1, they do not need to fill out the form again. They can just log in with their old application number and password to select Session 2 and pay the fee.
Looking at past years, the application for JEE Main Session 2 usually starts in late January or early February. This article tells you the expected date for JEE Main 2026 Session 2 applications and shows trends from previous years to help you understand.
The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam is planned to take place between April 2 and April 9, 2026 .
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Application Form Date (Expected)
Here is the expected date for the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 application form:
| Event | Date |
| JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Application Form Date (Expected) | By January 31, 2026 |
JEE Main Session 2 Application Form: Previous Years' Trends
Here are the application start dates and exam dates for JEE Main Session 2 from past years:
| Years | JEE Main Session 1 Exam Registration Start Date | JEE Main Session 1 Exam Dates | JEE Main Session 2 Exam Registration Start Date | JEE Main Session 2 Exam Dates |
| 2025 | October 28 to November 22, 2024 | January 22 and January 31, 2025 | February 1, 2025, to February 25, 2025 | April 1, 2025, to April 8, 2025 |
| 2024 | November 1 to 30, 2023 | January 24 to February 1, 2024 | February 2 to March 2, 2024 | April 4 to 15, 2024 |
| 2023 | December 15, 2022 to January 12, 2023 | January 24 to February 1, 2023 | February 15, 2023 to March 12, 2023 | April 6, 8, 10, 11, and 12, 2023 |
Based on the trends from previous years, the application form for JEE Main 2026 Session 2 is likely to be released by January 31, 2026 . The NTA will soon release an official notice with exact dates.