The National Testing Agency (NTA) will soon open the registration window for the Joint Entrance Examination (Main) 2026, which serves as the gateway for admission to BTech, BArch, and BPharma programmes across premier technical institutes in India. As per reports, the JEE Main 2026 registration process will begin in October 2025, with the exam being conducted in two sessions — January 2026 (Session 1) and April 2026 (Session 2).
JEE Main 2026 Registration Dates and Exam Schedule
The JEE Main 2026 will be held in two phases to offer candidates flexibility and a fair chance to improve their scores. Session 1 is scheduled for January 2026, while Session 2 will take place in April 2026. Candidates will have the option to appear in either one or both sessions, with the best of two scores considered for admission and ranking purposes.
The JEE Main 2026 application form will be available on the official NTA website — jeemain.nta.ac.in. Last year, the registration began on October 28, and students were given nearly a month to complete their submissions. Aspirants can expect a similar schedule this year.
NTA Advisory: Update Documents in Advance
The National Testing Agency has issued an important advisory for candidates planning to apply for JEE Main 2026. To avoid discrepancies or application rejection, aspirants are instructed to update their documents well in advance before the registration process begins.
Candidates must ensure that their Aadhaar Card details accurately match their Class 10th certificate, including their name, date of birth, and photograph. The NTA has also directed students to upload a recent photograph on their Aadhaar card for identity verification.
For candidates belonging to reserved categories, the category certificate must be valid and up to date. Additionally, aspirants under the Persons with Disabilities (PwD) category must possess a valid and renewed UDID Card (Unique Disability ID) before submitting their JEE Main 2026 application form.
About JEE Main 2026 Exam Structure
The JEE Main 2026 exam will consist of two papers:
- Paper 1: For admission to BE/BTech programmes.
- Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
- Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Paper 2: For admission to BArch (Paper 2A) and BPlanning (Paper 2B) courses.
- Sections: Mathematics, Aptitude Test, and Drawing/Planning Test
- Mode: CBT for Mathematics and Aptitude; offline for Drawing Test (for BArch).
The JEE Main 2026 score will determine admission to top engineering and architecture institutes such as the National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs).
How to Prepare for JEE Main 2026
Aspiring candidates are encouraged to:
- Regularly check the official NTA JEE website for updates.
- Keep all documents and identification proofs updated.
- Practice mock tests and previous years’ question papers.
- Focus on conceptual clarity in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
The NTA JEE Main 2026 registration process will mark the beginning of India’s most sought-after engineering entrance examination. Candidates should stay vigilant, update their credentials early, and ensure that all documents comply with NTA guidelines. The upcoming JEE Main 2026 will be crucial for admission to India’s premier technical institutes, paving the way for thousands of students toward their engineering, architecture, and technology careers.
