Stay updated! JEE Main 2026 registration begins in October 2025. Check exam dates, eligibility, the application process, fees, and important guidelines for both January & April sessions.
Registration for JEE Main 2026 Starts soon.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has made it public that registration for JEE Main 2026 will start in October 2025. Those seeking admission to major engineering schools such as IITs, NITs, IIITs, and others should closely monitor the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
The exam will be held in two parts this year, just like it has been in the past. The first part will be in January 2026, and the second part will be in April 2026. Students can take the test in one or both sessions to raise their results.
Dates to Remember for JEE Main 2026
- Start of Registration: October 2025
- Exam for the January Session: January 2026
- April 2026: The April Session Exam
- Morning (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM) and afternoon (3:00 PM to 6:00 PM) exam times
👉Candidates can use the same application number to apply for both sessions.
Who Can Apply? – Who can take the JEE Main 2026 exam
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed or be taking the Class 12 (Science stream) test in 2024 or 2025.
- Physics, chemistry, and math are required subjects.
- Age Limit: There is no set upper age limit; however, candidates must meet the requirements of the institutes they want to join.
How to Register for JEE Main 2026 in Steps
- Go to the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the link that says “JEE Main 2026 Registration.”
- Please provide your name, date of birth, email address, and phone number.
- Upload scanned copies of your passport-size photo, signature, and Class 10 or 12 certificates.
- You can pay the application cost with a debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.
- Save the confirmation page for later use.
Expected Application Fees
- General (Male): ₹1000 to ₹1200
- Female / Reserved Price range: ₹600–₹800
- Outside of India: $75 to $100
(Exact fee details will be given in the official notice.)
The JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern
- The test is done on a computer (CBT).
- Chemistry, physics, and math are the subjects.
- Total Questions: 90 (75 must be answered)
- Time: 3 hours
- Marking Scheme: +4 for a right answer, -1 for a wrong answer
What is the importance of JEE Main?
JEE Main is more than simply an admission exam; it is the method to get into India’s best engineering schools. A good score can lead to:
- National Institutes of Technology (NITs)
- Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs)
- Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs)
- Who can take the JEE Advanced (for IIT admissions)
How to Get Ready for the JEE Main 2026
- Get started early and stick to the NCERT essentials.
- Do practice tests and papers from prior years.
- Pay attention to how you manage your time during the test.
- Go over formulas, theorems, and quick ways to do things often.
- Keep up with official NTA news.
Final Thoughts:
The registration process for the JEE Main 2026 is a big step for thousands of students who want to become engineers. Candidates should get their paperwork ready ahead of time and keep an eye on significant news since registration opens in October 2025.
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