JEE Main 2026 Notification @jeemain.nta.nic.in: Check Registration, Syllabus and Exam Pattern

The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 scheduled for January and Session 2 for April. NTA is expected to release the full notification soon. It will clear all the queries of the optional questions and the syllabus.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has activated the official JEE Main 2026 website at jeemain.nta.nic.in. The crucial JEE Main 2026 registration process for Session 1 is scheduled to begin in October 2025. The NTA recently issued an advisory on September 29, 2025 urging all aspirants to update and renew essential documents including: Aadhaar, Caste Certificates and UDID cards to ensure a seamless application.

The two sessions of the national-level entrance exam for B.E./B.Tech. admissions to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs are slated for January (Session 1) and April (Session 2). Furthermore, the top 2,50,000 rank holders of JEE Main will qualify to appear for JEE Advanced for admission to IITs.

What are the Eligibility Criteria for the JEE Main 2026?

The JEE Main 2026 Eligibility Criteria are given below:

• Candidates must be Indian citizens. Foreign Nationals, NRIs, PIOs & OCIs are also eligible.
• Candidates must have either passed or be appearing for the Class 12 (or equivalent) examination.
• No age limit or restrictions is there for appearing in the JEE Main 2026 exam.
• There are no minimum marks required in Class 12 to be eligible to appear for the exam.
• Candidates can appear for the JEE Main exam for a maximum of three consecutive years from the year they passed their Class 12 examination.

What is the Procedure for JEE Main 2026 Application?

Steps for NTA JEE Main 2026 Registration are here to check:

• Step 1: Visit the website, nta.nic.in.
• Step 2: Click 'New Candidate Registration' to complete basic registration and get your login credentials.
• Step 3: Re-login to access and fill out the complete application form.
• Step 4: Upload required documents and pay the application fee.
• Step 5: Submit the form and download the confirmation slip.

JEE Main 2026: has the Exam Pattern Changed?

The official NTA notification for the JEE Main 2026 exam pattern has not been released yet so no definitive changes are confirmed. However, the change implemented in the previous year is expected to continue for this year too. Check out the last year’s changes in the exam pattern:

• The Paper 1 of E./B.Tech. now consists of 75 compulsory questions (25 each in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics).
• In Section B candidates must attempt all 5 questions per subject, eliminating the previous option to choose 5 out of 10.
• -1 negative marking is also applicable in numerical-based Section B to incorrect answers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the specific requirements for creating the password during JEE Main 2026 registration? +

Ans: For a secure JEE Main 2026 registration, you must choose a password that is long up to 8 to 13 characters. This password must be complex, including at least one uppercase alphabet, one lowercase alphabet, one numeric value and one special character from the following set: ! @ # $ % ^ & * -.

Can I register for both JEE Main 2026 January and April session simultaneously? +

Ans:  Yes, you will have the option to register and pay the fee for both JEE Main 2026 sessions together during the Session 1 registration period in October 2025. Alternatively, candidates may register only for the initial and then apply for Session 2 later when the NTA reactivates the registration link for the second session.

What document list is released by NTA for the JEE Mains 2026 registration? +

Ans: Candidates must prepare the following essential documents for the JEE Mains 2026 registration process:

• Aadhaar Card
• Class 10th Marksheet
• Photograph
• Signature
• Caste Certificate (if applicable, for reserved categories)
• Income Certificate (if applicable)
• UDID Card (mandatory for Persons with Disabilities/PwD candidates)

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