JEE Main 2026: Application Form, Important Dates, and Eligibility Criteria


 JEE Main 2026 Registration: JEE Main 2026 Session 1 registration will start in November 2025. The online applications for the exam will be available on the JEE official website jeemain.nta.nic.in. The NTA has started a demo application link to familiarise the candidates with the registration process before the actual link opens. The candidates can visit the demo link at: demo.nta.nic.in. after 7th October 2025. The official registration will soon begin after the NTA notification on their official website jeemain.nta.nic.in.

The JEE Main application process consists of the following steps: registration, filling out the form, uploading documents, and fee payment. This article simplifies your JEE Main application process by providing comprehensive guidelines for the application procedure. 

JEE Main 2026: Important Dates

Events

Dates (Tentative)

JEE Main Session 1: Important Dates

JEE Main 2026 Application Begins

November 2025

Last Date of Application

November 2025

Last Date of Online Fee Payment

November 2025

JEE Main Application Correction Window

November 2025

Exam City Intimation Slip

January 2026

Exam Date

January 22 to January 30, 2026

Result Announcement

February 2026

JEE Main Session 1: Important Dates

JEE Main 2026 Application Begins

February 2026

Last Date of Application

February 2026

Application correction Window

February 2026

Exam Date

April 2026

Result Announcement

April/May 2026

Check out the: JEE Main 2026 Syllabus: What’s Changed?

JEE Main 2026 Eligibility

Before applying and preparing for the JEE Main exam, candidates must go through the eligibility criteria to find the application status:

  1. Passing Year: The candidate who has passed class 12th in 2024, 2025 or is appearing for the board exam in 2026 is eligible to apply for the JEE Main 2026 exam.
  2. Age: There is no age limit for the JEE Main application form.
  3. Percentage: Any candidate can fill out the JEE Main 2026 application form, as the 75% rule does not apply to the JEE Main exam; it applies only to the JEE Advanced exam.
  4. Subjects: The candidate must have passed the intermediate or 10+2 exam in the core subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics for all programs (B.Tech., B.E., B.Planning, and B.Arch.)
  5. Nationality: The JEE applications are open to all Indian citizens, NRIs, PIOs, OCIs, or foreign nationals. 
Check out the: JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern: Tips to Crack the New Format

Documents Required for JEE Main 2026 Application

The list of documents required for the JEE Main 2026 application is as follows:

  1. Class 10th Marksheet (for date of birth and eligibility proof)
  2. Class 12th Marksheet (for eligibility and qualifying exam details)
  3. Category Certificate (if applicable, SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD)
  4. PwD Certificate (if applicable)
  5. AADHAR Card (for verification purposes)
  6. Passport-sized Photograph ( as per the details mentioned in the official website)
  7. Scanned copy of signature
  8. Email ID and Mobile Number for communication
  9. UDID card (for PwD candidates)

It is important to submit a scanned copy of the document as per their category. The general category candidates can skip some of the documents that do not apply to their category. The candidate must keep their AADHAR card ready for verification to avoid last-minute hassle.



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