Check the latest updates and new changes in the JEE Main 2026 application process. Learn about eligibility, documents required, and how to apply online at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially opened the application window for the first session. We've gathered all the latest updates and important new changes you need to know.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) made the application forms for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 available on October 31.
The last date to register for the JEE Main 2026 January session exam is November 27 (9 pm). Fees can be paid through credit, debit cards, net banking, or UPI until November 27, 11:50 pm. The official website for JEE Main is jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Here are the key dates to mark on your calendar:
The NTA has introduced a few important changes this year to make the application process smoother and more secure.
This year, the registration process for JEE Main has been divided into three major steps: registration, application form, and fee payment.
Candidates must first register on the official JEE Main portal to generate a system-generated application number. During registration, they must create a password, choose a security question, and provide personal details. This application number will be valid for both sessions of JEE Main 2026, making future logins easier.
Applicants can log in using their application number and password to fill out the detailed application form.
They must perform the following tasks:
For the first time, NTA has made it mandatory to upload live photos, which candidates can take directly by scanning a QR code using a webcam or mobile camera.
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|---|---|---|
| Recent passport-size photograph (80% face visible, no mask, white background) | JPG/JPEG | 10-200 kb |
| Signature | JPG/JPEG | 10-100 kb |
| Class 10 Certificate/Marksheet | 50-300 kb | |
| Identity Proof (if not using Aadhaar/DigiLocker) | JPG/JPEG | 10-200 kb |
| PwD/UDID Certificate (if applicable) | 50-300 kb |
Candidates are advised to upload their photograph and signature correctly, as no correction facility will be provided later. Any tampering or uploading of incorrect documents will be considered unfair means (UFM). NTA has also urged students to update their Aadhaar details before applying.
The brochure clarifies that candidates can use other methods of identity proof besides Aadhaar/DigiLocker. However, there is no option to select these in the Identity Details section of the form.
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