Somdatta Roy
Senior Content Writer | Updated on - Dec 2, 2025

National Testing Agency (NTA) is to end the one-time correction opportunity for the Joint Entrance Examination (Main)-2026 Session 1 Online Application Form today. Check the changeable fields. 

The final deadline for the initial JEE Main 2026 registration submission was November 27, 2025, with no further extension. The correction window opened on December 1 and closes today at 11:50 PM on December 2, 2025. You must visit the official website (https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/) to verify and make necessary corrections. Exercise extreme caution as the form will be frozen afterward if you have already registered. No further corrections will be entertained by the correction window.  

No further corrections will be entertained for the correction window. Any applicable additional fee must be paid during this period using Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking or UPI. The fee is non-refundable. You can additionally check the FAQs on the website or contact the NTA via email at [email protected] for further clarification.

JEE Main 2026 Application Correction Procedure

Follow these steps to make corrections to your JEE Main 2026 application form on the official NTA website:

  • Step 1: Go to jeemain.nta.nic.in.
  • Step 2: Click on "Application Form Correction JEE Main 2026 Session 1" link and log in using your application number and password.
  • Step 3: Your submitted application form will be displayed on the screen. Click on the link to proceed with the correction.
  • Step 4: Edit the specific fields that are allowed for correction.
  • Step 5: If needed, pay the additional fee online via Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
  • Step 6: After making all necessary changes, submit the form. Download and print the new confirmation page for your records, as the old one will become invalid.

 

Visit: Correction Portal for JEE Main Application 2026 (Active) 

 

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JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Allowed and Not Allowed Correction Fields

Have a look what are the editable and non-editable fields on your JEE Main 2026 application form:

S No.ActionFields in the JEE Main 2026 Application Form
1.You shall NOT be allowed to change:

i. Mobile Number

ii. E-Mail Address

iii. Address (Permanent and Present)

iv. Emergency Contact details

v. Photograph of candidate

2.You shall be allowed to change any ONE of the fields:

i. Candidate Name OR

ii. Father Name OR

iii. Mother Name

3.You shall be allowed to change ALL the fields:

i. Class 10th/equivalent details

ii. Class 12th/equivalent details

iii. State Code of Eligibility

4.You shall be allowed to change examination Cities (NTA is not bound to follow the choices):

i. Examination City Selection

ii. Medium of the examination

5.You shall be allowed to change ALL the fields:

i. Date of Birth

ii. Gender

iii. Category

iv. Sub-category/PwD (If not verified by UDID Portal)

v. Signature

6.Candidates shall be allowed to add the field:i. Paper
7.Candidates shall be allowed to change identity details (Only for candidates who registered with identity other than Aadhaar):i. Aadhaar details

Corrections in certain fields (S. No. 2-7) will necessitate the payment of an additional, non-refundable fee.

JEE Main 2026 Correction Window: Additional Fee Amounts (Centres in India)

The exact amount will be automatically calculated and displayed when you log in to the official JEE Main website and submit your corrections during the window. Check the additional fee stricture below:

Additional Fee AmountReason for the FeeFrom -> To
INR 0Many minor changes (spelling corrections, DOB, gender if fee is the same) or category changes where fees match.OBC Female (INR 800) to General Female (INR 800)
INR 300Changing category from lower-fee to higher-fee group.SC/ST Female (INR 500) to General Female (INR 800)
INR 400 - 500Changing category from lower-fee to higher-fee group.SC/ST Male (INR 500) to General Male (INR 1,000)
INR 800 - 1,000Adding an extra paper (e.g., changing from B.E./B.Tech only to B.E./B.Tech & B.Arch).General Male Single Paper (INR 1,000) to General Male Multiple Papers (INR 2,000)
INR 4,000+Changing the exam location from India to a center outside India.General Male India Center (INR 1,000) to General Male Foreign Center (INR 5,000)

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