JEE Main 2026: NTA to Increase Exam Cities

JEE Main 2026: NTA to Increase Exam Cities

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Maniprabha SinghUpdated on 21 Oct 2025, 01:02 PM IST

JEE Main 2026: National Testing Agency will increase the exam cities in 2026 to facilitate the aspirants from remote areas and PwD candidates, as per the recent advisory. This decision can lead to an increase in JEE Mains 2026 registration numbers. The National Testing Agency has announced the JEE Main 2026 exam date on October 19 at jeemain.nta.nic.in. According to the provided notice, Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 will be conducted in two sessions. The JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam will be conducted from January 21 to 30, 2026. The dates for NTA JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 are between April 1 and 10, 2026. The online JEE Main application form for the January session will start this week. The online registration link will be updated online at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

LiveJEE Mains 2026 Registration LIVE: NTA session 1 exam from January 21; applications soon at jeemain.nta.nic.inOct 21, 2025 | 9:05 PM IST

NTA revised the tie-breaking criteria to determine ranks of candidates with similar raw scores last year. While NTA has not published the JEE Main 2026 information bulletin, candidates can check last year's below. The tie will be resolved in the following order: 

  • Higher NTA score in Mathematics
  • Higher NTA score in Physics
  • Higher NTA score in Chemistry
  • Candidate with a lower ratio of incorrect to correct answers across all subjects
  • Candidate with a lower ratio of incorrect to correct answers in Mathematics
  • Candidate with a lower ratio of incorrect to correct answers in Physics
  • Candidate with a lower ratio of incorrect to correct answers in Chemistry
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JEE Main 2026: NTA to Increase Exam Cities
JEE Main 2026: NTA to Increase Exam Cities

NTA JEE Mains 2026 Exam Cities

In the notice, NTA has informed that the authority will increase the number of exam cities across India so that more JEE Main aspirants can take the exam. This move will help students residing in remote areas. Besides, special attention is being given to PwD and PwBD candidates to offer equal opportunity. Last year, JEE Main exam was held in 284 exam cities in India and 15 cities outside. This year, NTA will allot the nearest JEE Main exam city after evaluating the address mentioned on the Aadhaar Card of the candidates. Hence, It is necessary that Aadhaar card has the updated and correct details, if you want a nearby exam centres. Besides, the exam centres will be alloted as first-come-first-serve-basis.

When to Expect JEE Main Application Form 2026?

As the authorities have already revealed the registration details, JEE Mains 2026 registration date will be issued by NTA this week tentatively. Last year, the JEE Main application form commenced on October 28. JEE Mains 2026 registration last date will fall in the mid of November 2026. Candidates will have approximately 20-25 days to submit their JEE Mains form 2026. Before the opening of JEE Main application portal, candidates are advised to keep the below mentioned documents handy to apply for the exam without any delay and with the correct details.

UPES B.Tech Admissions 2026

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NIELIT University(Govt. of India Institution) Admissions

Campuses in Ropar, Agartala, Aizawl, Ajmer, Aurangabad, Calicut, Imphal, Itanagar, Kohima, Gorakhpur, Patna & Srinagar

  • Aadhaar Card

  • UDID Card (for Persons with Disabilities)

  • Category Certificate

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The complete details related to exam centres and process to apply will be intimated along with the official notification tentatively by October 25. This time, to make the process easy, all the basic details will be fetched through the candidate's Aadhar card. Hence, make sure each applicant must have a valid and active Aadhaar Card.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Is Aadhar card mandatory for JEE registration?
A:

Yes, Aadhar card is mandatory for JEE Mains registration 

Q: What is JEE Mains 2026 session 1 date?
A:

Session 1 exam will be held from January 21 to 30, 2026.

Q: Is JEE Mains registration started for 2026?
A:

JEE Main registration for 2026 has not started yet.

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Questions related to JEE Main

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Have a question related to JEE Main ?

Hello,

JEE has two exams:

  1. JEE Main : for NITs and eligibility for JEE Advanced.
  2. JEE Advanced: For IITs

The percentage or marks needed to get seat in NITs and IITs are:

  • For NITs, aim for 150+ marks in JEE Main.
  • For IITs, aim for 50-60% marks in JEE Advanced.
  • Focus on concepts, practice, and take mock tests for best results.

Go through the link for more details:

https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/jee-main-cutoff

I hope this answer helps you, All the best!



Heya,

Yes, you can refill your category again. In the case of the April session JEE Main registration, you have the option to change your category while registering your details only once. You can switch from General to EWS if you have a proper certificate. Just be certain that the EWS certificate is granted before the last date of the April session form and complies with the NTA's requirements of validity.

Hope it helps!!!

Hello,

Yes, you can get admission in DTU and IIIT Hyderabad with an outstanding JEE Main rank, as long as you pass Class 12 with at least 60% marks in PCM.


if we talk about DTU (Delhi Technological University) — you must have at least 60% in PCM and pass all subjects. The 75% rule is not strictly applicable here, so you can get admission based on your JEE Main rank and Delhi quota, if applicable.

For IIIT Hyderabad, admission is based on JEE Main percentile/rank, but the institute also requires a minimum of 60% in Class 12 (PCM). So, even with less than 75%, you are eligible if you meet this 60% requirement.

Hope you understand. ALL THE BEST.

Hello Tanishka,

Although i believe your attempting strategy and sequence depends entirely on your stage of preparation and your personal progress, i would suggest you sit for your January attempt even if you aim to seriously prepare for April.

Whatever stage of syllabus completion you are at, i suggest you give it a try to get an estimate of the exam difficulty and see roughly where you stand among the applicants that year. No matter how many mock tests you attempt, the actual examination environment happens to be very different from mock tests. The first attempt is going to give you an idea of the exam environment so you can prepare for your April attempt better.

All the best for your exams!

Hello Swati

Yes, your EWS certificate will be valid for JEE Main 2026 and counselling if it’s issued after April 1, 2025.
This is because EWS certificates are valid for one financial year from April to March.
So, a certificate made in October 2025 will be for FY 2025–26, which covers both JEE and counselling. You’ll need the certificate number during JEE registration in October 2025.
Even if you don’t have it yet, you can still register and upload it later during counselling. Just make sure the certificate clearly mentions the correct financial year.
Always keep a few extra copies and the original ready for verification.
You're good to go if it’s issued after April 1, 2025