NTA JEE Main 2026 Registration begins on 31 October 2025. The official website of JEE Main is jee main.nta.nic.in. Candidates can check the new JEE Mains 2025 exam pattern, syllabus, eligibility, etc.
JEE Main 2026 Registration
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the JEE Mains 2026 Registration on 31 October 2025. JEE Mains Application Form 2026 has released on 31 October 2025 to 27 November 2025 at jeemain.nta.nic.in. The student who is 12th pass and aiming for admission to prestigious Institutions like the IITs, NITs, CFTIs and other top engineering colleges in the country can apply for JEE Mains 2026. The JEE main 2026 will be held from 21 January to 30 January 2025.

JEE Mains 2026
The JEE Main is a national-level engineering entrance exam conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA). JEE Main is a gateway for admission to undergraduate engineering programs (BTech/B.E) at the top institutions, including the National Institute of Technology (NITs), Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIITs), and other Central Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs). NTA conduct JEE Main twice a year, in January and April. JEE Main is one of the most competitive entrance exam in India every year more than 10 lakh students appear for JEE Mains out of which only 2.5 lakh candidates are selected for JEE advanced.
JEE Mains 2026 Exam
The National Testing Agency has published JEE Mains Notification 2026 and the brochure on the official website. The JEE main 2026 notification will describe all the crucial information related JEE main 2026 registration, JEE Main 2026 application form last date, eligibility, the latest JEE Main exam pattern, syllabus etc. Those students who have completed class 12 and who are currently enrolled are both eligible to apply for NTA JEE Mains.
The JEE Mains 2026 exam will be conducted into sessions. Session 1 will be held from 21 to 30 January 2026 where is session to will be held in 2 to 9 April 2026.
NTA JEE Main 2026 Overview
JEE main is known for Engineering entrance exam in India. Candidates who want to pursue engineering programs like BTech, B.E, B, Arch, and B. plan at NITs,IIITs, CFTIs and other Universities can apply for JEE Main 2026 Registration. The JEE Mains entrance examination consists of three papers: paper 1 is conducted for admission to BE/B. Tech courses, paper 2A is for B.Arch admission, and B plan and paper 2B is for admission to B Plan admission.
| Exam | JEE Mains 2026 |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Accepting colleges | NITs,IIITs, CFTIs |
| Frequency of exam | January and April |
| Mode of exam | Online, Computer Based test |
| Courses offered | B.Tech, B Arch and B Plan |
| Total marks | Paper 1 BE/BTech – 300 marks Paper 2A BArch – 400 marks Paper 2B Bplan – 400 marks |
| Language of paper | 13 Languages- English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannad, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu |
| JEE Mains 2025 official website | jeemain.nta.nic.in |
JEE Main 2026 Exam Date
NTA has released JEE Main exam date 2026. Students who is interested for the Engineering entrance exam must visit the official website of JEE Mains- jeemain.nta.nic.in. The JEE Mains exam date 2026 and JEE Main 2026 Registration has released along with the official brochure.
| Event | Date (tentative) |
| JEE Main 2026 Notification | 31 October 2025 |
| JEE Main 2026 application form | 31 October 2025 |
| JEE Main 2026 registration last date | 27 November 2025 |
| JEE Main 2026 exam date session 1 | 21 January to 30 January 2026 |
| JEE Main result 2026 | First week of February 2026 |
JEE Main 2026 Registration
The JEE Mains registration 2026 has started on 31 October 2025. The JEE Main 2026 registration link will be available on jeemain.nta.nic.in. 12th pass candidates in the science stream are eligible to apply for JEE Mains entrance exam. A candidate who qualifies JEE Main 2026 will be selected for JEE Advance 2026
Also, Check CBSE Date Sheet 2025
JEE Main 2026 Application Form
NTA has released the JEE Main 2026 registration date and JEE Main 2026 Application Form on 31 October 2025 on the official website of JEE Mains 2026. Students needs to fill the JEE Mains application form 2026 only through online mode. The JEE mains 2026 application form will be activated for one month till 27 November 2025. Candidate needs to fill out the application form, upload the documents and pay the application fees.
JEE Mains 2026 Registration Fees
All candidate needs to pay the JEE Mains application fees 2026. The application fees can be paid through credit card, debit card, net banking, and UPI. The application fee for general category candidates is Rs 1,000. Check the details for JEE Main 2026 Registration Fees below.
- Male unreserved/OBC/EWS category – INR 1,000
- Female unreserved/OBC/EWS category – INR 800
- SC/ST/PWD/Transgender category – INR 500
JEE Main 2026 Eligibilty Criteria
Eligible for JEE main 2026 registration candidate must be 12th grade passed (or appearing for the same) with physics, chemistry, and mathematics as their main subject. Check the detailed JEE Main eligibility below.
JEE Mains 2026 Age limit
There is no age limit to apply for JEE Mains 2026. Students who passed class 12 in 2024, 2025, or in 2026 are eligible to apply for JEE Main 2026 Registration.
Number of Attempts
Aspiring candidates who want to pursue engineering can take JEE Main exam up to 3 times in a row including exam schedule in January and April.
JEE Mains Education Qualification
- The student must be in final year of their 10 + 2 examination.
- Candidate who pass 10 + 2 examination administrated by National Institute of Open Schooling with at least five subjects are eligible for JEE Main 2026 Registration.
- Students holding 3 year diploma or also eligible for JEE Main 2026.
JEE Mains 2026 Exam Pattern
According to the new exam pattern of JEE mains exam the numerical value questions will not contain optional questions. Candidates needs to attempt 5 compulsory numerical questions in paper 1 (B.E./B /Tech), Paper 2 A (B Arch), and paper 2B (B planning).
| Paper | No. of Questions | Subject | JEE Main Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | 75 | Physics, Chemistry, Math | 300 |
| Paper 2A | 77 | Math and Drawing | 400 |
| Paper 2B | 100 | Math, General Aptitude, and Planning | 400 |
FAQs on JEE Mains 2026 Registration
When did JEE Mains 2026 Registration be started?
The JEE Mains 2026 Registration started on 31 October 2025.
Who are eligible to apply for JEE Mains 2026 Registration?
Candidate who is 12th pass are eligible to apply for JEE Mains 2026.
When did JEE Mains 2026 exam will be conducted?
The JEE Mains 2026 for session 1 will be conducted from 21 to 30 January 2026.
Is any changes in JEE Mains 2026 exam pattern?
No. NTA has not changeed JEE Mains 2026 exam pattern. candidate will be required to attempt all five questions, without any options for selection in JEE Main 2026 for Paper 1, Paper 2, and Paper 2B.
What is the application fees for JEE Mains 2026?
The application fees for JEE Mains 2026 is mentioned below.
Male unreserved/OBC/EWS category – INR 1,000
Female unreserved/OBC/EWS category – INR 800
SC/ST/PWD/Transgender category – INR 500
