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    JEE Main 2026 Application Requirements: Documents, Eligibility, Steps

    JEE Main 2026 Application Requirements: Documents, Eligibility, Steps

    Gandubilli UnnatiUpdated on 12 Mar 2026, 01:24 PM IST

    JEE Main 2026 Application Requirements & Process To Fill - Candidates registering for the session 2 exam must be aware for the JEE Main application requirements. NTA is conducting the JEE Main 2026 application form filling process between March 12 to 13 for the extended period. Students can find the JEE Main application requirements 2026 along with the information brochure on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. While applying for the JEE Main 2026 exam, candidates have to fill in their Class 11 board registration number.

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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 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 conducted the phase 2 JEE Mains 2026 registration process online from February 1 to 25, 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. They are on February 27 & 28, 2026.

    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 start date for session 2 are February 1, 2026. The link has been activated again on March 12, 2026.

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