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    JEE Main 2026 New Update by NTA: Important Changes to Know

    JEE Main 2026 New Update by NTA: Important Changes to Know

    Jalla VenkateshUpdated on 12 Feb 2026, 11:57 AM IST

    NTA JEE Main 2026 New Update: The National Testing Agency has extended the release of the JEE Mains 2026 result session 1 to February 16, 2026. ccording to the notification, several updates have been made in 2026 regarding the JEE Main 2026 application form, including new changes. These include a total of 32 new exam centres for JEE Main 2026, while 4 exam centres have been removed from the list. New changes to the JEE Mains registration include features like live photo capture, APAAR ID needed, a separate section for disability details. The NTA JEE answer key was released on February 4, 2026. The authority will conduct the session 2 JEE Main 2026 exam from April 2 to 9, 2026.
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    The JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 exam date is scheduled between April 2 and April 9. The exam will be conducted in multiple shifts, ensuring smooth participation for candidates across the country.

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    This Story also Contains

    1. NTA JEE Main 2026 January Session Important Dates
    2. JEE Main 2026 Application Form New Changes NTA Implementation
    3. NTA JEE Main 2026 Photo Size & Signature Guidelines Revised
    4. New Section Added to JEE Main 2026 Computer Based Test (CBT)
    5. Is Carrying a Physical Calculator Allowed in JEE Main 2026?
    6. JEE Main 2026 New Centres Added
    7. JEE Main 2026 April Exam Dates Revised
    JEE Main 2026 New Update by NTA: Important Changes to Know
    JEE Main 2026 New Update by NTA

    The dimensions for the photograph and signature have been revised as well. A scanned copy of the ID proof (for non-Aadhaar/DigiLocker verification) should be in JPG/JPEG format. Additionally, the class 10th marksheet and Disability/UDID certificate must be uploaded as a PDF. Read the article to know more about the NTA JEE Main 2026 new update.

    NTA JEE Main 2026 January Session Important Dates

    The authority has announced the JEE Main 2026 exam date on the official website. Candidates can check the JEE Main 2026 dates in the table below.

    JEE Main 2026 April Session Important Dates

    Events

    Dates

    Online Submission of Application Form

    February 1, 2026

    Last date for successful transaction of prescribed Application Fee

    February 25, 2026

    Correction in Particulars of the online Application Form

    Will be displayed on the NTA website

    City Intimation Slip

    Second Week of March 2026 (Tentatively)

    Downloading Admit Cards from the NTA website

    03-04 days before the date of the Examination

    Dates of Examination

    Between 02 April 2026 to 09 April 2026

    Display of Question Paper attempted by the Candidate and Answer Keys for inviting challenges

    Will be displayed on the NTA website

    Declaration of Result

    By 20 April, 2026

    JEE Main 2026 Registration Date Session 1

    Events

    Dates

    Online Submission of Application Form

    October 31, 2025

    JEE Main 2026 registration last date

    November 27, 2025

    Correction in Particulars of the online Application Form

    December 1 & 2, 2025

    City Intimation Slip

    January 1, 2026

    Downloading Admit Cards from the NTA website

    January 17, 2026- January 21 to 24 exams

    January 25, 2026 - January 28 & 29 exams

    Dates of Examination

    January 21, 22, 23, 24, and 28, 2026 for B.E./BTech

    January 29, 2026 for BArch and B.Planning

    Display of Question Paper attempted by the Candidate and Answer Keys for inviting challenges

    February 4 to 5, 2026

    NTA JEE Main final answer keyFebruary 12, 2026
    February 16, 2026

    Declaration of Result

    February 12, 2026

    February 16, 2026

    JEE Main 2026 Application Form New Changes NTA Implementation

    This year, many JEE Main 2026 new rules NTA have been provided in the brochure. NTA has introduced a feature that requires candidates to capture a live photo. Also, NTA verifies the candidate's details directly from the Aadhar card while filling out the JEE Mains 2026 application form. The JEE application process includes three new sections, namely disability details, APAAR ID and live photo capture. Candidates are advised to update the following documents as per JEE Main 2026 new rules to make the registration process smooth.

    • Aadhaar Card- Aadhaar Card should be updated with the correct name, date of birth (as per Class 10th certificate), latest photograph, address and father's name.

    • UDID Card (for Persons with Disabilities)- UDID Card should be valid, updated and renewed as required.

    • Category Certificate- The category certificate (EWS/SC/ST/OBC-NCL) should be updated and valid.

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    JEE Main Registration 2026 Latest Change in Points

    • As per JEE Main 2026 new rules, the mandatory Class 11 registration number ensures better verification and helps prevent exam scheduling conflicts.
    • Students must obtain their Class 11 registration number from their school before the registration window opens.
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    NTA JEE Main 2026 Photo Size & Signature Guidelines Revised

    Candidates can check the details for the JEE Main photo size & signature guidelines below. They must upload the sign and photo as per the JEE Main 2026 new rules.

    • The recent passport-size photograph should be in colour with 80% face (without mask) visible including ears, against a white background. Photograph in JPG/JPEG format (clearly legible) between 10 kb to 200 kb.

    • The signature file should be JPG/JPEG format (clearly legible) between 10 kb to 100 kb.

    • Scanned copy of Class 10 or Equivalent Certificate/Marks-sheet should be a pdf between 50 kb to 300 kb (clearly legible).

    • Scanned copy of Identity Proof (for those candidates who will verify their identities through methods other than Aadhaar or DigiLocker) should be in format JPG/JPEG between 10 kb to 200 kb (clearly legible).

    • The scanned copy of Disability/UDID certificate should be a pdf between 50 kb to 300 kb (clearly legible).

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    New Section Added to JEE Main 2026 Computer Based Test (CBT)

    The information brochure has mentioned JEE Main 2026 new rules NTA in the CBT section. JEE Main computer based test will have two new features as provided below.

    Accessibility

    • Candidates can switch to dark mode or light mode throughout the course of examination.

    • Candidates can increase/decrease the font size of the console.

    • Candidates can enable the cursor trail.

    • Candidates can choose the cursor Size.

    Accessibility

    Screen Magnifier

    Candidates can magnify the content on the console. Procedure for viewing the question in a more enlarged way. That requires using the “Screen Magnifier” option. In the example below the section marked in red is moved over the question part, which has enlarged the view of the same. Using this option, it will activate an onscreen section that should be dragged and will enlarge the portion over which the section is dragged to.

    Screen Magnifier

    Screen Magnifier

    JEE Main Syllabus: Subjects & Chapters
    Select your preferred subject to view the chapters

    Is Carrying a Physical Calculator Allowed in JEE Main 2026?

    Students are not allowed to bring physical calculators to the JEE Main 2026 exam. According to the JEE Main 2026 new rules NTA will not provide an on-screen calculator. Bringing a physical calculator to the exam centre will be considered cheating and could result in disqualification. Candidates will have to do their calculations manually in JEE Main 2026.

    JEE Main 2026 New Centres Added

    There are a total 33 new centres added for the JEE Main 2026 exam.

    JEE Main 2026 New Exam Centres

    STATE

    CITY

    CITY CODE

    Andhra Pradesh

    Adoni

    AP33

    Andhra Pradesh

    Amalapuram

    AP34

    Andhra Pradesh

    Madanapalle

    AP35

    Andhra Pradesh

    Markapur

    AP36

    Andhra Pradesh

    Puttur

    AP37

    Andhra Pradesh

    Rayachoty

    AP38

    Andhra Pradesh

    Tadpatri

    AP39

    Andhra Pradesh

    Tiruvuru

    AP40

    Bihar

    Sasaram

    BR17

    Gujarat

    Bardoli

    GJ35

    Gujarat

    Bhavnagar

    GJ03

    Gujarat

    Godhra

    GJ24

    Gujarat

    Navsari

    GJ15

    Haryana

    Kurukshetra

    HR07

    Jammu and Kashmir

    Baramulla

    JK01

    Karnataka

    Bidar

    KK05

    Karnataka

    Chikaballapur

    KK22

    Manipur

    Churachandpur

    MN03

    Manipur

    Kakching

    MN04

    Madhya Pradesh

    Chhatarpur

    MP24

    Maharashtra

    Kopargaon

    MR44

    Maharashtra

    Pandharpur

    MR45

    Maharashtra

    Raigad

    MR23

    Maharashtra

    Sinnar

    MR46

    OdishaRayagadaOR26

    Telangana

    Adilabad

    TL12

    Telangana

    Kodad

    TL25

    Telangana

    Peddapalli

    TL26

    Tamil Nadu

    Kallakurichi

    TN39

    Tamil Nadu

    Nagapattinam

    TN30

    Tamil Nadu

    Theni

    TN40

    Tamil Nadu

    Tirupattur

    TN41

    West Bengal

    Kharagpur

    WB13

    JEE Main 2026 Exam Centres Removed

    There are seven exam centres for JEE Main 2026 exam centres online.

    JEE Main 2026 Removed Exam Centres

    Bihar

    Rohtas

    BR41

    GujaratHimatnagarGJ14

    Kerala

    Piyyannur

    KL21

    KeralaChengannurKL23

    Kerala

    Ernakulam

    KL24

    KeralaMoovattupuzhaKL25

    West Bengal

    Paschim Medinipur

    WB13

    JEE Main 2026 April Exam Dates Revised

    The authority has revised the JEE Main April exam date 2026 on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. According to the latest updates, the JEE Main 2026 exam will be held from April 2 to 9, 2026. Previously, the exam was scheduled from April 1 to 10, 2026. Candidates can check the JEE Main 2026 exam date on this page.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What are the changes in JEE 2026?
    A:

    The major JEE Main 2026 new rules include simplifying registration by increasing the number of exam centres while removing some, and changing the size requirements for the signature and photograph, Live photo capture, APAAR ID, UDID certificate etc,

    Q: Are JEE forms out for 2026?
    A:

    Yes, the JEE Main 2026 form session 2 has been released on February 1, 2026.

    Q: Will NTA conduct JEE Mains in 2026?
    A:

    The JEE Main 2026 exam will be held from April 2 to 9, 2026.

    Q: Is the JEE Main pattern change in 2026?
    A:

    No, the JEE Main 2026 exam pattern remains the same as the previous year. 

    Q: How many exam centres for JEE Main 2026 increased?
    A:

    The number of exam centres for JEE Main 2026 has increased by 33, with seven centres being removed.

    Q: Is calculator allowed in jee mains 2026?
    A:

    No, candidates will not be provided with an on-screen calculator during JEE 2026. And the use of external or physical calculators is not allowed.

    Q: Why do we need to enter the Class 11 CBSE registration number for JEE Main 2026?
    A:

    NTA requires this number to accurately match your details with CBSE records and ensure that your JEE Main dates don't overlap with your board exams. This helps them keep everything organized and error-free.

    Q: Is the JEE Mains calculator removed by NTA?
    A:

    Yes, the JEE Main 2026 calculator has been removed by the NTA.

    Q: Is JEE Mains calculator allowed?
    A:

    In a recent update, the NTA has clarified that the JEE Main 2026 calculator has been removed: previously, there was a notification that it was allowed by the NTA.

    Q: How to Fill the JEE Main 2026 Form?
    A:

    To fill the JEE Main 2026 form, visit the official website jeemain.nta.ac.in , register as a new candidate, fill in your personal and academic details, upload the required documents, pay the application fee online, and download the confirmation page for future reference.

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    Questions related to JEE Main

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    Have a question related to JEE Main ?

    The WBJEE 2026 exam will not be held in Maharashtra, as per the details mentioned in the brochure. The exam centres will be available in West Bengal, Assam and Tripura. If you are from any other state, then your options will be limited to WB.
    For a complete list of

    • NIT Mizoram / Arunachal Pradesh / Manipur / Sikkim (Core branches)

    • Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur (Central University)

    • Assam University, Silchar (Assam University)

    • Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology (SLIET), Punjab

    • Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar

    • HNB Garhwal University, Uttarakhand

    The chances of getting NITs or IIITs are very low. Better to go for state-level counseling.