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JEE Main 2026 Photo and Candidature Verification: Guidelines, Process & Latest Updates

JEE Main 2026 Photo and Candidature Verification: Guidelines, Process & Latest Updates

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K Guna SahitiUpdated on 02 Feb 2026, 10:10 AM IST
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JEE Main 2026 session 2 photo and candidature verification - The National Testing Agency will issue the JEE Main 2026 session 2 photo and candidature verification notification on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. The JEE Main photo and candidature verification will be released soon. Candidates must upload the filled and attested certificate for the JEE Main photo verification form official portal. Note that only those who had not provided Aadhaar or Digilocker ID as Identity while applying for the JEE Main 2026 exam are required to submit this form. Candidates who have applied using PAN or Passport details have to complete the JEE Main 2026 photo verification process without fail. Moreover, those with a mismatch in the uploaded and live captured photo had to fill out this form. JEE Main aspirants are advised to read the article for in-depth details on the JEE Main 2026 photo verification certificate.

LiveJEE Main 2026 Registration LIVE: Session 2 online form correction window activates; admit card, exam dateFeb 27, 2026 | 12:58 PM IST

Candidates can check the list of details that can be edited in the JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 form correction:

  1. Course (Paper)
  2. Medium of the Question Paper
  3. State Code of Eligibility
  4. Examination Cities as per the available options
  5. Educational qualification details (Class 10th and Class 12h)
  6. Gender
  7. Category
  8. Fee Payment (if applicable)
  9. Identity Details - Only for candidates who registered with an identity other than Aadhaar
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  1. JEE Main Session 2 Photo Verification Certificate 2026
  2. How to Download the JEE Main 2026 Photo Verification Certificate?
  3. What After JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Photo Verification Certificate 2026?
  4. JEE Main Photo Verification 2026 Session 2 Date
  5. JEE Main Photo Verification 2026 Session 1 Date
  6. JEE Main 2026 Photo Verification FAQs
JEE Main 2026 Photo and Candidature Verification: Guidelines, Process & Latest Updates
JEE Main 2026 Photo and Candidature Verification

JEE Main Session 2 Photo Verification Certificate 2026

The National Testing Agency will announce through email and official notification that certain candidates need to submit the JEE Mains photo verification certificate 2026 to be eligible for taking the exam. Applicants who provided identity details other than Aadhaar or DIgilocker must fill out the certificate for JEE Main photo verification 2026. They also need to get the form signed and attested before submitting. This JEE Main photo verification form 2026 is mandatory to be carried to the exam centre on the day of the test.

Who has to fill out the JEE Main Photo Verification 2026 Form?

JEE applicants who had filled out the application using a PAN card, an Indian passport or a non-Indian passport had to submit the photo verification form of JEE Mains. Also, is any candidate's uploaded and live captured photo did not match had to submit this certificate. NTA has released the JEE Mains photo verification certificate only for such candidates. The rest of the aspirants who applied with Aadhaar or Digilocker do not have to fill out and upload this certificate.

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How to Download the JEE Main 2026 Photo Verification Certificate?

Candidates who have applied for JEE Main without Aadhaar or Digilocker were able to find the form through the login portal. Meaning, applicants who chose PAN Card/ Indian or Non-Indian Passport during registration will find the JEE Main photo verification 2026 certificate link through the login portal. Check the steps below-

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  • Go to the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in

  • Click on the candidate login link

  • Enter the application number and password.

  • The main page will show the JEE Main 2026 photo verification certificate tab. Click on it.

  • A PDF document will be opened.

  • Download it and get a printout

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What After JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Photo Verification Certificate 2026?

Candidates need to download the JEE Mains photo verification form PDF. Thereafter, follow the given instructions.

  • Fill the form as per the details provided.

  • Paste a recent passport-size photograph

  • Get the certificate attested and signed by the School or college Principal or Headmaster.

  • Scan the document.

  • Upload the document in PDF format using the link provided.

  • Candidates should keep a copy of the filled and attested JEE Mains photo verification form.

Note that the photo verification of JEE Main 2026 is a compulsory process for those who have applied for the exam without Aadhaar/Digilocker. It is mandatory to carry the filled JEE Main 2026 photo verification form to the test centre along with the JEE Main admit card on the day of the exam.

JEE Main Photo Verification 2026 Session 2 Date

Here are the important dates for JEE Main 2026 photo verification.

EventDates

JEE Main photo verification certificate release date 2026

February 2026

JEE Main photo verification form last date to submit

February 2026

JEE Main 2026 city slip

March 2026

JEE Main admit card 2026

March 2026

JEE Main exam date 2026

April 2 to 9, 2026

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JEE Main Photo Verification 2026 Session 1 Date

Here are the important dates for JEE Main 2026 photo verification.

EventDates

JEE Main photo verification certificate release date 2026

December 24, 2026

JEE Main photo verification form last date to submit

January 7, 2026

January 15, 2026

JEE Main 2026 city slip

First week of January 2026

JEE Main admit card 2026

January 17, 2026 (Session 1 Jan 21, 22, 23, and 24)

JEE Main exam date 2026

January 21, 22, 23, 24, and 28, 2026 for B.E./B.Tech

January 29, 2026, for BArch and B.Planning

JEE Main 2026 Photo Verification FAQs

Q. What is JEE Main 2026 photo verification?

Ans. Candidates who have applied for the JEE Main 2026 exam with identity proof other than Aadhaar or Digilocker or there is a mismatch in photos have to get their photo and candidature verified. For such a process, NTA has released the JEE Main photo verification 2026 form.

Q. Is photo verification mandatory for JEE Main 2026?

Ans. Yes, photo verification in JEE Main 2026 is a mandatory process for those who added their PAN or passport as identity during registration and those whose photos are mismatched.

Q. Who must do the JEE Mains photo verification 2026?

Ans. Candidates must do the JEE Mains photo verification who registered for the test without using their Aadhaar or Digilocker.

Q. Where to find JEE Main photo verification certificate?

Ans. Applicants can find the photo verification form for JEE Mains 2026 on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. Note that it is only available for certain applicants.

Q. What is JEE Main photo verification 2026 login?

Ans. The JEE Main photo verification 2026 login is available at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates have to log in using their application number and password to download the form.

Q. I have provided Aadhaar. Do I need to do the JEE Main photo verification?

Ans. No, candidates who have applied for JEE using Aadhaar or Digilocker do not have to do the JEE Main photo verification 2026.

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