JEE Mains 2026 Aadhaar Card Name Mismatch - How to Correct

JEE Mains 2026 Aadhaar Card Name Mismatch - How to Correct

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K Guna SahitiUpdated on 03 Nov 2025, 12:52 PM IST
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How to Correct Aadhaar Name Mismatch in JEE Mains 2026 - NTA has announced that the candidates will be able to correct Aadhaar name mismatch in JEE Main 2026. The notice mentioned that the process used in 2025 will be applicable in 2026 as well. NTA has commenced the JEE Main 2026 registration on October 31, 2025. The guidelines for error correction in the JEE Main 2026 application process are available on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates applying for the exam may encounter an issue with an Aadhaar name mismatch in the JEE Main 2026 application form. JEE Main aspirants can go through this page for more details on the same. The authority will conduct the JEE Main 2026 exam from January 21 to 30, 2026 (session 1).
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Candidates are prohibited from carrying items such as instruments, geometry or pencil boxes, handbags, purses, any type of paper, stationery, or written material, food or water (loose or packed), mobile phones, earphones, microphones, pagers, DocuPens, slide rules, log tables, cameras, tape recorders, electronic watches with calculator functions, metallic items, or any electronic devices inside the examination hall.

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JEE Mains 2026 Aadhaar Card Name Mismatch - How to Correct
JEE Mains 2026 Aadhaar Card Name Mismatch - How to Correct

Previously, if the name on the class 10 certificate and Adhaar card did not match, candidates were unable to proceed with the JEE main application form. However, following multiple grievances from aspirants, the authority modified the application form process in the previous year. The article guides how to correct name mismatches in the application for the JEE Main 2026.

How to Correct Aadhaar Name Mismatch in JEE Mains 2026?

The NTA has announced that the process to correct Aadhaar name mismatch issue will be same as that followed in 2025. How to resolve issues in JEE Main Aadhaar card authentication caused by a name mismatch between the class 10 certificate and Aadhaar card is given below. The process to solve the JEE Main 2026 application Aadhaar mismatch problem is very basic and easy to grasp. Candidates can check the step-by-step process to correct the name mismatch in JEE Mains here.

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How to Solve the JEE Main 2026 Aadhaar Authentication Problem?

When JEE Main 2026 registration name mismatch error occurs, candidates have to follow the given procedure.

  1. In case, on entering the candidate’s name as in the Aadhaar card, the following message pops up, then applicants have to simply click on the close option given in the top right corner.

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  1. A new tab will be opened soon after closing the above-shown popup box.

  2. Candidates must enter their name as mentioned on their Aadhaar card to complete the JEE Main 2026 Aadhaar verification.

  3. The above step will capture both the names, that is, the names on the class 10th certificate and the Aadhaar card.

  4. After the JEE Main 2026 registration error correction, aspirants can proceed with the next step of the JEE application 2026.

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How to Fill the JEE Main 2026 Application Form- Overview

The process for application form of JEE Main 2026 broadly involves the following steps-

  1. Registration- Click on the JEE main application tab and provide basic details and contact information. A JEE main login is created.

  2. Filling the form- After registration, either proceed directly with the application or log in later using the credentials generated before. Fill in the details asked. Aadhaar details will be asked during this process. In case of JEE Main 2026 application Aadhaar mismatch, candidates will have to follow the above-mentioned steps.

  3. Document uploading- Upload the class 10th mark sheet, photograph and signature. The authority has specified the document size requirements in the official brochure.

  4. Fee payment- Proceed with the payment of JEE registration fees using internet banking, UPI or debit/credit card.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What to do if there is an error in JEE Main 2026 Aadhaar authentication?
A:

The authority issued the JEE Main 2026 notification mentioning about the JEE Main 2026 Aadhaar authentication online.

Q: What is the JEE Main registration last date?
A:

The Session 1 JEE Main 2026 registration last date is November 27, 2025. 

Q: Do I have to change my name in Aadhaar for JEE Main 2026?
A:

No. Candidates do not have to change the names in Aadhaar to fill the JEE Mains application form. The JEE Main 2026 Aadhaar verification will be done without changing the name. 

Q: What to do in case of JEE Main registration name mismatch issues?
A:

NTA issued an advisory for JEE Main registration to help candidates resolve Aadhaar name mismatch issues online.

Q: How can I correct the name mismatch in JEE Mains?
A:

Candidates can correct the name mismatch in the JEE Main 2026 application form after the correction window is opened.

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Currently, there is no official release of JEE Mains 2026 registration begin. But on an average, every year there will be 11 Lakh to 12.5 Lakh students register

Hello,

If you belong to the BC (Backward Class) category, you can choose OBC-NCL in JEE Mains only if your caste is included in the Central OBC list released by the Government of India.

Here’s how it works:

  • Central OBC list: Used for national-level exams like JEE, NEET, UPSC, etc.

  • State BC list: Used only for state-level admissions or jobs.

So, if your BC caste name is in the Central list, select OBC–NCL while filling the JEE form.
If your caste is not in the Central list, choose General category, because the state BC certificate won’t be valid for JEE.

Example:
If you’re BC in Tamil Nadu but your caste isn’t in India’s Central list, you’ll be counted as General for JEE.

Hope you understand.

Hello,

No, it’s not compulsory to fill the APAAR ID in the JEE Main application form right now.

If your APAAR ID shows a “credential mismatch” error even after entering the correct number, don’t worry, you can simply leave it blank and continue filling the form.

  • The APAAR ID field is optional for most students.

  • It’s mainly for linking your academic records under the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) system.

  • The mismatch often happens if your Aadhaar details or school record name format differ.

So, you can submit your JEE form without the APAAR ID, and it won’t affect your application.


Hope you understand.

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Hello dear aspirant,

You don't have to worry right now for the EWS certificate as the certificate should be issued after 1st April, 2026 (in your case). Also you can also directly go to the collectorate office with all the documents required and they will apply for the certificate.

Thank you, hope this helped.