JEE Mains Application Form: Link, Date, Eligibility, Fee, Required Documents

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the notification for the Joint Entrance Examination (Main) 2026 Session 1 on 31 October 2025. This marks the beginning of the admission process for B.E./B.Tech, B.Arch, and B.Planning programs across NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and other participating institutions. Students who wish to pursue engineering, architecture, or planning in India must apply online through the official website – jeemain.nta.nic.in.

🔔 Overview of JEE Main 2026 Session 1

JEE Main 2026 will be conducted in two sessions – Session 1 (January 2026) and Session 2 (April 2026). The notification shared by NTA provides detailed information about eligibility, registration, language options, and exam pattern.

Event	Important Dates (Tentative)
Online Submission of Application Form	31 October 2025 to 27 November 2025 (Up to 9:00 PM)
Last Date for Successful Fee Payment	27 November 2025 (Up to 11:50 PM)
Announcement of City of Examination	First week of January 2026
Downloading Admit Cards	To be announced later
Date of Examination	21 January to 30 January 2026
Display of Answer Key	To be announced later
Declaration of Result	By 12 February 2026 (Tentative)

📘 Eligibility Criteria for JEE Main 2026

Before applying, candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria prescribed by NTA:

• Candidate must have passed the Class 12th (or equivalent) examination in 2024 or 2025, or appearing in 2026.
• There is no age limit for appearing in JEE Main 2026.
• Candidates must have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in their qualifying exam for B.E./B.Tech programs.
• For B.Arch, Mathematics is compulsory along with other required subjects.

💰 JEE Main 2026 Application Fee

The application fee varies based on category, gender, and examination centers (India or abroad). The exact fee is detailed in the official Information Bulletin available on NTA’s website. Payment can be done via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.

🌍 Medium of Examination – 13 Languages

JEE Main 2026 will be conducted in 13 languages: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.

🧾 Exam Pattern for JEE Main 2026

The examination will be held in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode for Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech), Paper 2A (B.Arch), and Paper 2B (B.Planning).

Paper 1: B.E./B.Tech

Subjects	No. of Questions	Mode
Mathematics	20 + 5 (optional)	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Physics	20 + 5 (optional)
Chemistry	20 + 5 (optional)

Each subject will have two sections: Section A (MCQs) and Section B (Numerical Value). Four marks will be awarded for each correct answer and one mark deducted for each wrong answer in Section A.

Paper 2A: B.Arch

• Mathematics (Part I) – CBT
• Aptitude Test (Part II) – CBT
• Drawing Test (Part III) – Pen and Paper mode

Paper 2B: B.Planning

• Mathematics – Part I
• Aptitude Test – Part II
• Planning-based Questions – Part III

🗓️ Step-by-Step Process to Apply for JEE Main 2026

1. Visit the official website – jeemain.nta.nic.in
2. Click on “JEE Main 2026 Application Form Session 1”.
3. Or directly visit the registration link: JEE Main 2026 Registration.
4. Complete new registration using a valid email ID and mobile number.
5. Fill in personal, academic, and exam details carefully.
6. Upload scanned images of your photograph and signature in required format.
7. Pay the application fee online via available payment options.
8. Download the confirmation page and take multiple printouts for future reference.

📋 Documents Required for JEE Main 2026

• Recent passport-size photograph
• Candidate’s signature
• Class 10th and 12th mark sheet
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• PwD certificate (if applicable)
• Valid ID proof (Aadhaar, Passport, etc.)

🕒 JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Details

The Session 2 examination will be held in April 2026. Candidates who applied for Session 1 can use the same application number to register for Session 2 later when the form opens.

📢 Important Instructions by NTA

• Only one application per candidate is allowed. Multiple forms will lead to cancellation.
• All details in the application form must match official records.
• Candidates must read the Information Bulletin carefully before applying.
• No offline or manual form will be accepted.

🎯 Why Appear in JEE Main?

JEE Main serves as the gateway to some of India’s top engineering and architecture colleges, including NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. It is also the qualifying exam for JEE Advanced, required for admission to IITs. Performing well in JEE Main can open opportunities to government and private universities nationwide.

🧠 Tips to Prepare for JEE Main 2026

• Focus on NCERT textbooks for strong fundamentals.
• Practice mock tests regularly to improve speed and accuracy.
• Use NTA’s official test practice app for CBT familiarity.
• Revise formulas and key topics daily.
• Take care of health and maintain consistent study hours.

📞 JEE Main Helpline

Helpline Number: +91-11-40759000
Email: jeemain@nta.ac.in
Official Websites: www.nta.ac.in | jeemain.nta.nic.in