JEE Main 2026 Application Requirements: Documents, Eligibility, Steps

JEE Main 2026 Application Requirements: Documents, Eligibility, Steps

Gandubilli UnnatiUpdated on 28 Nov 2025, 10:54 AM IST

JEE Main 2026 Application Requirements & Process To Fill - NTA concluded the session 1 JEE Main 2026 application form filling process on November 27, 2025. Candidates should be aware of the revised JEE Main application requirements for sucessfully submiting the form. The authority had released 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 had 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 on December 1 & 2, 2025. The JEE Main 2026 Admit Card release dates will be announced soon.

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NTA JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam will be held from January 21 to 29. Session 2 exam will take place from April 2 to 9, 2026.

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JEE Main 2026 Application Requirements: Documents, Eligibility, Steps
JEE Main 2026 Application Requirements

The JEE Main 2026 exam for session 1 will be conducted from January 21 to 30, 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 had 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.

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 conducted the JEE Main 2026 registration for session 1 in online mode. The JEE Main registration link was active till November 27, 2025. 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 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, which are December 1 and 2, 2025.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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

The JEE Main registration dates for session 1 are from October 31 to November 27, 2025.

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

NTA will conduct the JEE Main form correction 2026 on December 1 & 2, 2025.

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.

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