JEE Main 2026 Application Requirements: Documents, Eligibility, Steps

JEE Main 2026 Application Requirements: Documents, Eligibility, Steps

Gandubilli UnnatiUpdated on 21 Feb 2026, 05:35 PM IST

JEE Main 2026 Application Requirements & Process To Fill - NTA has commenced the session 2 JEE Main 2026 application form filling process on February 1, 2026. Candidates should be aware of the revised JEE Main application requirements for successfully submitting the form. The last date to submit the JEE Main 2026 application form is February 15, 2026. Candidates will find the JEE Main application requirements 2026 along with the information brochure at jeemain.nta.nic.in. While applying for the JEE Main 2026 exam, candidates have to fill in their Class 11 board registration number. Candidates will be able to rectify any errors in the application form during the JEE Main 2026 form correction window from February 27 to 28, 2026.

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  1. CBSE Class 11 Board Registration Number Mandatory for JEE Main 2026 Application
  2. JEE Main 2026 Documents to be Updated
  3. JEE Main Application Requirements
  4. JEE Mains 2026 Registration - Documents Required
  5. JEE Main 2026 Correction Window
JEE Main 2026 Application Requirements: Documents, Eligibility, Steps
JEE Main 2026 Application Requirements

The JEE Main 2026 Admit Card release dates for session 2 will be announced soon. The JEE Main 2026 exam for session 2 will be conducted from April 2 to 9, 2026. The complete requirements to complete the registration for the JEE Main exam have been announced online. Read the article below to know more about the JEE Main 2026 application requirements & process to fill.

CBSE Class 11 Board Registration Number Mandatory for JEE Main 2026 Application

NTA has mandated that candidates have to now fill in their Class 11 board registration number while filling up the JEE Main application form. This step is being implemented to ensure that there is no clash between the JEE Main 2026 exam and the class 12 CBSE exams. Hence, it can be expected that the authority will allot the exam dates to the candidates to avoid the clash with the Class 12th exam.

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JEE Main 2026 Documents to be Updated

NTA had issued an advisory urging all applicants to update their Aadhar card as well as their UDID and category certificate, if applicable. The Aadhar card must be updated as per the candidate’s 10th class details. Candidates must also update their latest photograph, address and father's name.

JEE Main Application Requirements

NTA published the JEE Main 2026 eligibility on the official website. Along with the eligibility criteria, the authority also published the list of required documents. The basic eligibility requirements for the JEE Main application are

  • Students should have passed the 12th class or qualified for the exam in 2025 or 2026 in Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry/ Biology/ Biotechnology/and Technical Vocational Subjects.

  • Candidates who have passed the class 12 or are in equivalent examination in 2024, 2025 or appearing in 2026, can apply for the JEE Main exam.

  • There is no age limit for candidates to apply for the JEE Main exam.

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JEE Main 2026 Application Process

NTA will conduct the JEE Main 2026 registration for session 2 in online mode. The brief overview of the JEE Main 2026 application process is given below

  • The official website for JEE Main 2026 registration link is jeemain.nta.nic.in.

  • Personal and academic details of the candidate must be entered in the application form.

  • Once the details are entered, candidates must capture a live photo, upload the scanned copies of the required documents, photo, signature, class 10th marksheet and identity proof (if not using Adhaar or DIgilocker). The prescribed fee must also be paid.

  • Once the application is submitted successfully, candidates must save the confirmation page for future reference.

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JEE Mains 2026 Registration - Documents Required

The authority will commence the phase 2 JEE Mains 2026 registration process online on February 1, 2026. Eligible candidates have to upload the documents mentioned below during the JEE Mains 2026 application process.

  • Recent passport-size photograph with 80% face in JPG or JPEG format in size between 10 kb to 200 kb.

  • Candidate's Signature in JPG or JPEC format in size from 10kb to 100 kb.

  • Scanned PDF copy of 10th class marks sheet in size from 50 kb to 300 kb.

  • Scanned copy of Identity proof like Aadhar in JPG or JPEG in size between 10 kb to 200 kb.

  • Scanned PDF copy of Disability / UDID certificate of size between 50 kb to 300 kb.

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JEE Main 2026 Correction Window

NTA also allows candidates to edit their application form after registration. The dates for the JEE Main 2026 application form correction have been announced by the authority online.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Why should I update the class 11 registration number for JEE Main exam?
A:

By updating the class 11 Board registration number, candidates can avoid clashes between the JEE Main exam and the class 12 board exams.

Q: What are the JEE Main registration dates?
A:

The JEE Main registration dates for session 2 has commenced on February 1, 2026.

Q: What are the JEE Main 2026 form correction dates?
A:

NTA will announce the JEE Main form correction 2026 dates online.

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