JEE Mains 2026 Notification PDF - Latest Updates

JEE Main 2026 Notification Updates

Candidates can check the JEE Main 2026 updates below.

• The JEE Main 2026 exam date is between January 21 to 30 (session 1) and April 2 to 9 (session 2). The JEE Main 2026 registration date for session 1 began on October 31, 2025, and that of session 2 will be in the last week of January 2026.

• The first JEE Main notification 2026 has been released in the form of an advisory. It mentions the need to update Aadhaar, UDID and category certificates (if any).

• NTA has updated the JEE Main official website for the 2026 session.

NTA JEE Main Notification 2026 Highlights

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JEE Main 2026 Notification Registration and Exam Dates for Session 1 and 2

NTA has announced that the JEE Mains 2026 registration date will be in October 2025. As per the JEE Mains notification, the entrance exam will be held in January and April, respectively. Candidates can refer to the JEE Main 2026 exam date in the table below.

JEE Main 2026 Important Dates for Sessions 1 & 2

JEE Main 2026 Eligibility Criteria

The authority has released the JEE Main notification 2026 eligibility criteria on the official website, jee main.nta.nic.in. All those who have cleared the class 12th / equivalent in 2024/ 2025 or are taking the exam in 2026 will be able to appear in the exam without any age limit. As per JEE Mains eligibility criteria, aspirants should have passed the 10 exam from a recognised Central/State Board.

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JEE Main 2026 Notification Application Form

The authority has released a notification for the JEE Main 2026 application form. The authority has activated the NTA JEE Mains 2026 registration link on the official website. jee.main.nic.in. Candidates will have to check the eligibility criteria before submitting for the JEE Main 2026 examination. The authority has announced the actual JEE Main Session 1 registration date.

How to apply the JEE Mains 2026 registration for session 1?

To apply for the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 examination, candidates will have to follow these steps:

• Visit the official JEE Main website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

• On the homepage, click on the link for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 registration.

• A new page will open, where candidates will need to register by providing the required details.

• After successful registration, log in to your account.

• Complete the application form and pay the application fee.

• Click on "Submit" and download the application page for your records.

• Keep a hard copy of the application form for future reference.

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Documents Required For JEE Mains 2026

Candidates will have to provide the following mandatory details when filling out the JEE Main 2026 application form.

• A valid email address and mobile number for receiving messages from NTA.

• Only the Class 10 certificate needs to be uploaded; both Class 10 certificates are required for reference, but not for uploading.

• Aadhaar card with updated details.

• A clear scanned copy of a recent photograph and signature.

• Updated OBC-NCL/EWS candidates must provide the certificate's category number, issue date, and the issuing authority's name (uploading the certificate is not necessary).

• PwD/PwBD candidates must upload a scanned copy of the relevant certificate updated with recent information.

• Prepare details for fee payment through net banking, credit card, debit card, or UPI.

JEE Main 2026 Notification Exam Pattern

NTA has issued the JEE Main 2026 exam pattern notification on the official website. According to the revised pattern of the previous year, Section B of each subject will no longer offer choices; candidates must attempt all 5 number questions. A selection A contains 20 multiple choice questions (MCQs) per subject, and Section B includes 10 number questions, with all 5 being compulsory. The JEE Main 2026 question paper will consist of three subjects: physics, chemistry and mathematics, with 25 questions per subject, totalling 75 questions.