JEE Main 2026 Application Form; NTA releases important instructions to update details in Aadhaar Card and Category Certificate

NTA has issued instructions for JEE Main 2026 Application Form, advising candidates to update their Aadhaar Card, UDID Card, and Category Certificates before applying. The online application form for Session 1 is expected to be available in October 2025.

Important Documents to Update Before Filling JEE Main 2026 Application Form

JEE Main 2026 Application Form: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued crucial instructions for students planning to appear for Joint Entrance Examination (Main) 2026. To ensure a seamless application process, candidates are advised to update their Aadhaar Card, UDID Card, and Category Certificates before submitting their online JEE Main 2026 Application Form. The engineering entrance exam will be conducted in two sessions: Session 1 in January 2026 and Session 2 in April 2026. The online application form for Session 1 is expected to be available on the NTA website- jeemain.nta.nic.in in October 2025.

Important Documents to Update Before Filling JEE Main 2026 Application Form

To ensure a smooth application process, candidates must update the following documents:

Document	Details
Aadhaar Card	Name: matching the name in the Class 10 certificate Date of Birth: matching the date of birth in the Class 10 certificate Latest Photograph: a recent photo Address: a valid address Father's Name: correctly mentioned
UDID Card (for Persons with Disabilities)	Valid: not expired Updated: reflects any changes in disability status Renewed: renewed as necessary
Category Certificates	Certificates for categories such as EWS, SC, ST, and OBC-NCL must be updated and valid.

The NTA emphasises updating these documents in advance to prevent grievances or rejection at later stages. Candidates can check the official website for further updates, instructions, and notices regarding JEE Main 2026. Regularly visiting the NTA website will help aspirants stay informed about important dates, application processes, and examination details.

To fill out JEE Main 2026 application form, candidates will need to provide scanned copies of their photograph, signature, Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, and valid photo ID. Additional documents, such as category certificates and PwD certificates (if applicable), will also be required. Ensuring all documents are scanned correctly and adhere to the specified size and file type limits is essential.

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