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    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 02 Feb 2026, 11:07 AM IST
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    How to Correct Aadhaar Name Mismatch in JEE Mains 2026 - NTA is allowing candidates to correct any Aadhaar name mismatch in the JEE Main 2026 application form. Candidates have to access the correct portal through the updated link in the JEE Main 2026 candidate login to rectify issues with Aadhaar name mismatch in the JEE Main 2026 application form. Those who wish to update their name in the JEE application form as per the Aadhaar name can do so before the last date. However, to avoid this issue, NTA has instructed candidates to update their Aadhar card name as per their class Xth certificate before starting the JEE Main 2026 registration. The JEE Main 2026 exam for session 2 is scheduled from April 2 to 9, 2026 (session 1). Candidates can go through this page for more details on the same. The authority will conduct the JEE Main exam in online mode.
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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 the Aadhaar 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?

    NTA has announced the process to correct the Aadhaar name mismatch. Candidates will be able to submit the form despite the Aadhaar name mismatch in JEE Main 2026. The authority is also allowing applicants to correct their names during the JEE Main form correction 2026 process as well. They can update the name as per the Aadhaar name by using the JEE Mains form correction link 2026.

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    Steps regarding 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. After closing the above-shown popup box, candidates can proceed to complete the application form.

    2. The above step does not affect the aubmission of the JEE exam form 2026.

    Moreover, after the JEE Main 2026 registration, aspirants can change their name as per the details mentioned in their updated Aadhaar card.

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    How to Fill the JEE Main 2026 Application Form- Overview

    The process for the 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 2 JEE Main 2026 registration last date is February 25, 2026. 

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

    Candidates could correct the name mismatch in the JEE Main 2026 application form correction. The dates are yet to be announced online.

    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.

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