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 08 Jan 2026, 03:16 PM IST

NTA JEE Main 2026 New Update: The National Testing Agency has provided the JEE Main 2026 new updates on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. According to the notification, this year, several updates have been made regarding application form, including new changes. A total of 32 new exam centres have been added for JEE Main 2026, while 4 exam centres have been removed. New changes to the JEE Mains form include features like live photo capture, APAAR ID, a separate section for disability details. The JEE Mains exam city intimation slip 2026 for session 1 has been released on January 08, 2026. The authority will conduct the session 1 JEE Main 2026 exam from January 21 to 30, 2026, while session 2 is scheduled from April 2 to 9, 2026.
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  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 changed. 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. The last date to submit the JEE Main 2026 January session 1 registration was November 27, 2025. The JEE Main admit card 2026 will be released tentatively in January 2026. 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 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

Second Week of January 2026 (Tentatively)

Downloading Admit Cards from the NTA website

03-04 days before the date of the Examination

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

Will be displayed on the NTA website

Declaration of Result

By 12 February, 2026

JEE Main 2026 April Session Important Dates

Events

Dates

Online Submission of Application Form

Last week of January 2026 Onwards

Last date for successful transaction of prescribed Application Fee

Will be notified later

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 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 allows 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 phot 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 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 which should be dragged and will enlarge the portion over which the section is dragged to.

Screen Magnifier

Screen Magnifier

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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: Will NTA conduct JEE Mains in 2026?
A:

The JEE Main 2026 exam will be held from January 21 to 30, 2026, while session 2 is scheduled for 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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