NTA Issues JEE Main 2026 Advisory: Update Your Documents Before Applying

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Somdatta Roy

Senior Content Writer | Updated on - Oct 8, 2025

JEE Main 2026 advisory for the candidates has been published. The agency strongly urges all the aspirants to update and verify all official documents before starting the application process. All details below.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) released a public notice on September 29, 2025, advising all Joint Entrance Examination Main 2026 aspirants to update their official documents before they fill out the application form. JEE Main is the national-level entrance exam for admission to institutions like NITs and IIITs, and it's also the qualifier for the JEE Advanced, the gateway to IITs. JEE Main 2026 exam will be conducted in two sessions: Session 1 in January 2026 and Session 2 in April 2026. The online application form for Session 1 is scheduled to be available on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.

You must check your Aadhaar Card details including their name, date of birth (matching the Class 10 certificate), father's name, photograph and address are perfectly accurate. Furthermore, candidates applying under the PwD category must confirm their UDID card is valid and up-to-date. Similarly, students applying under reserved categories like EWS, SC, ST, and OBC-NCL need to make sure the respective category certificates are current and valid.

Crucial Document Checklist Before JEE Main 2026 Application

Taking the time to ensure the accuracy of these key documents will prevent JEE Main 2026 application rejections and unnecessary stress.

1. Aadhaar Card

Ensure all personal details on your Aadhaar Card are perfectly accurate and match your official records. Specifically, verify the following information:

Name
Date of Birth (This must match your Class 10 certificate)
Photograph
Address
Father's Name

2. Unique Disability ID (UDID) Card

Candidates applying under the Persons with Disabilities (PwD) category must check the status of their UDID Card. Make sure the card is valid, updated, and renewed as per the official requirements.

3. Category Certificates

If you are applying under any reserved category, your certificate must be current and valid at the time of application. This includes:

Economically Weaker Section (EWS)
Scheduled Caste (SC)
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Other Backward Classes-Non Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL)

new-jee-main-2026-advisory-notice — Image Credit: Official PDF released on jeemain.nta.nic.in

By completing these updates before the application window opens in October, you'll ensure a smooth and successful registration for JEE Main 2026.

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