JEE Main Application Form 2026 (Closed): Steps to Apply, Fees, Documents Required, & More

JEE Main Application Form 2026

The JEE Main application form correction 2026 has been closed, and the registered candidates for Session 1 could modify their registration form till December 2, 2025, till 11:50 PM. To make corrections to the JEE Main 2026 application form, candidates will have to log in to their registered accounts using their application number and password at the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in. However, the correction in the application form is limited to certain sections like name, mother's or father's name, educational details, state code eligibility, medium of exam, etc. On the other hand, candidates will not be able to change the details like mobile number, email ID, photograph, etc.

Earlier, the JEE Main application process for 2026 was carried out between October 31 and November 27, 2025.  To fill out the JEE Main registration form for the January session, candidates had to follow the steps, which include i) Registering on the official JEE Main website, ii) Filling out the detailed application form, iii) Uploading required documents such as a photograph and a signature, and iv) Paying the application fee through online modes

The application form for the April Session will be released by the end of January 2026. Candidates are advised to carefully check all details during registration and use the correction window if needed to avoid any discrepancies.

The registered candidates are also advised to go through the JEE Main eligibility criteria 2026 to know the basic details of the exam.  The basic criteria to fill out the JEE Main Online Form 2025 are to hold a higher secondary (10+2) degree. There is no age limit to appear for the JEE Main 2026; however, the candidates must have qualified for the 10+2 exam within the past 3 consecutive years. For example, if someone has appeared for the 10+2 in 2024, they will be eligible to appear for the exam until 2026. 

JEE Main Registration Form 2026: Highlights

Candidates who are willing to appear for the JEE Main exam must check the overview of the NTA JEE Main Registration Form 2026 in the table below. The overview of the JEE Main online form will help candidates get insights into the JEE Main application form 2026:

Important Information Related to the Application Form of JEE Main

• Before filling out the JEE Main application form, candidates should also go through the JEE Main Eligibility Criteria 2026 to check if they meet the requirements set by NTA.

• Science students of Class 10 can apply for JEE Main for admission into B. Tech/BE/B. Arch courses

• Filling out the JEE Main Application Form consists of multiple steps like registering on the official website, entering basic details, uploading the specified documents, and paying the JEE Main application fee. 

• An official admit card will be issued to the candidates who successfully complete their JEE Main registration process before the deadline. 

What's New in the JEE Main Application Form Process?

The NTA introduced new changes to the JEE Main Application Process in the last couple of years. These are as follows - 

• The JEE Main Registration Process has been simplified into three steps: Registration, Completion of the JEE Main Application Form and Payment of the JEE Main Application Fee.

• Candidates must enter the OTP sent to their mobile number during registration and billing.

• The JEE Main Exam Centres will be displayed according to the current and permanent addresses of the candidates enrolled.

• Following the final submission of the JEE Main Application Form, candidates will receive a copy of the same at their email address. The JEE Main Registration Form can be obtained from DigiLocker.

JEE Main Registration Date 2026

Candidates who are willing to take the JEE Main exam must check the JEE Main exam dates 2026 related to the registrations in the table below. The latest JEE Main 2026 application form dates have been provided below:

Application Form Dates for JEE Main Session 1

The important dates for JEE Main Session 1 events are as follows:

JEE Main Session II Application Form Dates

The important dates for JEE Main Registration are as follows:

JEE Main 2026 Application Form Correction Window (Active)

NTA conducts the JEE Main 2026 Application Correction process, allowing candidates to make edits to their application form through the website: jeemain.nta.nic.in. Applicants who complete and submit the JEE Main Application Form before the deadline are only permitted to make adjustments (if any) to the form. It must be noted that not all the sections of information provided in the form can be edited by the candidates. Other than exam cities, JEE Main aspirants will be allowed to change some details like category, language, name, image, etc. The correction is open for a few sections only. Once the final correction is done, no further changes can be made to the application form. Only the candidates who complete the JEE Main 2026 Application Fee payment will be allowed to make the corrections. 

Steps to Make Corrections in the JEE Main Application Form 

Students can make corrections to the JEE Main Application Form by following these steps:

• Visit the official portal of JEE Main: jeemain.nta.nic.in
• Click on the ‘Login For Image Correction’ icon
• Enter your Application Number, Password and Security PIN to log in
• Look for the ‘Manage Form Particulars Correction’ tab
• Click on the tab
• Go through the mentioned instructions carefully
• Begin editing
• Pay the required fee

Details that can be Edited in JEE Main Application Form

The corrections format has been divided into two sections as per the official notification: i) for the registered candidates from session 1, and ii) for the new candidates. Check the corrections that can be made to the JEE Main Session 2 application form below:

For Candidates who have Registered for Session 1 and Applied for Session 2

• Course (Paper)
• Medium of Question Paper
• State Code of Eligibility
• Examination Cities (based on available options)
• Educational Qualification Details (Class 10 and Class 12)
• Gender
• Category

Note: The application correction can be done after the applicable fee (if any)

For Candidates who have Registered Only for Session 2

• Educational Qualification Details
• State code of Eligibility 
• Date of Birth 
• Gender 
• Category 
• Subcategory/PwD
• Signature 
• Paper

Change Allowed to Any one Section

• Name 
• Father's Name
• Mother's Name 

Changes Not Allowed in JEE Main Application Form 

Check the list of changes that are not allowed in the JEE Main application form below:

• Mobile  
• Email Address 
• Address (Present Address and Present)
• Emergency Contact Details
• Photograph of Candidate

JEE Main Application Form Correction Fee Charges

• Candidates who have made changes in their category and opted for Paper II in addition to Paper I will have to pay additional charges.

• Reserved category students will get relaxation in the additional application fee charges.

• Applicants will have to deduct the already paid application fee from the fee that is to be paid now to pay the balance fee.

• The aspirant who chooses both Paper 1 and Paper 2 of JEE Main, but after correction, he/she wants to opt for only one of the papers, will not receive a refund of the fee.

How to Check Status of JEE Main Application Form?

Students who manage to successfully submit the JEE Main 2026 application form will receive a message on their registered email address and mobile number. However, if students want to check their application status, they can log in to the NTA JEE Main portal using their credentials, such as application number and password. Candidates can check the status of their duly filled JEE Main Registration Form 2026 to confirm their final submission. The current status of the application form for JEE Main will be visible on the screen.

JEE Main 2026 Application Form Direct Link (Closed)

Candidates were allowed to apply for the JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam through the direct link available on this page for JEE Main 2026 registration. Candidates had to click the direct link, and they will be redirected to the official registration page. Candidates had to fill out the complete JEE Main Session 1 Application Form to appear for the exam; otherwise, the NTA will not release the JEE Main Admit Card 2026 for candidates who fail to fill out the JEE Main Application Form 2026. 

Steps to Fill JEE Main Application Form 2026 @jeemain.nta.nic.in

Candidates who are willing to appear for the JEE Main exam 2026 can apply for the JEE Main exam by following the steps provided below:

Step 1: JEE Main Registration Process

The first step to apply for the JEE Main exam is to register yourself on the official website. Check the first step to apply for the JEE Main exam below:

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

• Register yourself as a New User/New Candidate by clicking on the tab indicating 'New Registration'.

• Next, you will be redirected to a detailed instruction page. Candidates are required to click on the 'Accept Terms & Conditions' button and save the page for future reference.

• The link will take you to a new page where you need to enter all your details such as Name, DOB, Gender, Email address, Security questions & answers, Nationality, and Identification No. and Type etc. 

• After entering all the required information, click on the 'Submit' tab.

• Note down your login credentials along with the JEE Main Application Form Number for future reference.

Step 2: Fill Out Complete JEE Main Registration  Details

The second step is to fill out the educational details and other details in the JEE main session application form. Check the second step to fill out the JEE mai  application form 2026

• Provide all the basic (personal) as well as academic (educational) details, like:

1. Medium of Language

2. Father's and Mother's name

3. Guardian name, occupation, Income

4. Exam applying for

5. Examination Mode

6. UIDAI (Aadhaar card number)

7. Year of Passing, Board, Percentage, Marks, Roll Number

8. Category of the candidate (General, OBC, SC & ST)

9. Married status

10. Residence

11. Address details and so on

• Click on the 'Submit' tab. A registration number / ID will be generated after the final submission.

• Select any four cities of their preference for the examination centre. 

Step 3: Upload Required Scanned Documents in JEE Main Application Form

In the third step, you will have to upload your photograph, signature and other details in the JEE Main registration form. Check the third step to fill out the NYA JEE Mains registration form below:

• Scan all the required documents such as photographs, signatures, and academic documents

• Upload the scanned copy according to the format and size specifications

• Click on the 'Preview' button and submit

• Pay the Registration Fees via E-Challan or Credit/Debit card for their JEE Main Application form

• Fill in all the essential details that require you to pay the fees online

Those who want to pay the fee through E-Challan must know the procedure for the successful submission of the Challan. The steps for the same are mentioned below 

• The E-Challan forms will be available on the official website of SBI.

• Candidates are supposed to look for the SBI MOPS page and download the challan in a PDF format on an A4 size plain sheet.

• If the candidates are paying online then the amount must be paid first and then the printout must be taken.

• Those who want to make the payment in offline mode will additionally have to follow the same steps as that of the online mode for getting the E-Challan, as the CBS system of SBI is merged with the MOPS system.

• The JEE Main Application Form with the amount attached or mentioned in the form must be submitted at the nearest SBI branch within 12 hours of the E-Challan generation.

• After the successful submission of the JEE Main Online Form, candidates are supposed to download the acknowledgement section and take a printout of it. The acknowledgement page is an essential document stating the details of the candidates and prescribing the completion of the JEE Main Application Process. The document must be kept safely for future reference in JEE Main Examination.

JEE Main Application Form Fees (Category Wise)

Related Questions

Q: What does Domicile mean in JEE Main Session 1 Application Form 2026?

A: ‘Domicile’ means the code of state form in which candidate have qualified their 10+2 and become eligible to appear for the JEE Main exam. If a candidate has qualified for 10+2 from a state and to increase their percentage in 12th they choose to opt for a supplementary exam from a different state then the candidate has to provide the name of the state from which they have taken the supplementary exam in the Document section.

Q: I filled in my date of birth in the JEE Main application form incorrectly. What can I do?

A: If you have entered the wrong date of birth and submitted the JEE Main Application Form, then you have to wait for the JEE Main application correction window. The NTA allows you to make corrections to the application form, through which you can modify your application. However, candidates are advised to check every detail in the application form before submitting the JEE Main application form to avoid any hassle

Q: Which OBC certificate has to be uploaded in the JEE Main Application Form 2026?

A: The candidate has to provide a central OBC certificate issued by the Government of India while filling out the application form. If a candidate fails to upload the OBC-NCL certificate while filling out the JEE Main application form, then they can produce the OBC certificate in the JEE Main counselling process. 

Documents Required to Fill Out JEE Main Application Form @jeemain.nta.nic.in

 Check the documents required to fill out the JEE Main Application Form 2026 below:

• A scanned image of a passport-size coloured photo and the signature of the candidate

• Class 10 and Class 12 pass certificates

• PwD certificate if belongs to the category

• EWS certificate (for applicable candidates)

• OBC/SC/ST category certificate (if applicable)

• Credit/Debit card details or Net banking details for JEE Main application form fee payment

JEE Main 2026 Application Form Image & Signature Specification 

Candidates have to upload their photograph and signature according to the specifications provided by the NTA, or their scanned image or signature will not be uploaded. Check the specifications of the image and signature that need to be uploaded on the JEE Main online application form 2025 below:

Related Questions 

Q: Can I give a fake 12th percentage while filling out the JEE Main Application Form 2026?

A: No, you should refrain from providing a fake 12th percentage while filling out the JEE application form 2026, as your candidature will be cancelled once your swindling is found out. The candidate’s verification will be done by the college when taking admission, and the marks obtained in 12th will be cross-checked in the counselling process and document verification. 

Problems in Filling the JEE Main 2026 Application Form

Candidates might face difficulties while filling out the JEE Main Application Form 2026. Some of the common problems that candidates face while filling out the JEE Form are image uploading, rolling back to the login page, and application fee payment. Check the solution to the problems that are faced during filling out the NTA JEE Application Form below:

Rolling back to the login page: The most frequent issue encountered when completing the January Session JEE Main application form 2026 is being redirected to the login page when completing the 2026 JEE Main online form. The slow internet or heavy traffic on the official website is the cause of this issue. Candidates are recommended to verify the internet connection's speed or wait for traffic congestion to subside to resolve this issue.

Image and Signature Uploading: Candidates must make sure their signature and image size follow the guidelines. Use the available online or offline editing tools to resize the image and signature to correct their size.

Application Fee Payment: If the application fees have been deducted twice or the payment status is still pending after payment, candidates may have trouble paying the application fee for the JEE Main application form. It is recommended that applicants avoid paying the application fee more than once. They must wait a full day or contact the help desk to have their issue fixed if the JEE Main 2026 application fee is only debited once.

Who can fill JEE Main Application Form 2026

Only those candidates who meet the eligibility criteria laid by NTA can fill out the NTA JEE Main registration form. These criteria include parameters like age, qualification, state/domicile, etc. 

• There is no age limit for candidates appearing for the JEE Main exam
• Candidates who have passed the 10+2 or equivalent examination in 2025, 2024 or appearing in  irrespective of their age can apply

JEE Main Registration Fee Refund Process

The NTA does not provide a refund of JEE Main Registration Fees since it is non-refundable in nature. But in case double transactions or extra amounts are paid, the NTA will refund the application fees. 

Steps for JEE Main Application Fee Refund 

• Visit the official website of NTA JEE Main - jeemain.nta.nic.in

• Log in with the registered credentials

• Once the JEE Main Application Form 2026 is displayed on the screen, enter the details to initiate the refund

• Note down the Transaction Number

• In case of an auto-debit error, the refund will be processed automatically

Relate Questions

When will the NTA not provide a refund for JEE Main Application 2026?

When the candidates have applied for both the JEE Main papers and have chosen to attempt one, NTA will not provide a refund for the other paper. Hence candidates must be vigilant during their JEE Main registration process.

What After the JEE Main Registration?

After the completion of the JEE Main 2026 Registration, candidates will be able to get their JEE Main Admit Card. The admit card is the ticket to the examination hall for the candidates who successfully submit the application form and pay the required fees on time. Without the admit card, no candidates will be permitted inside the examination hall to write the test. Candidates must also know that the admit card will contain the details of the candidates and the examination. The date, time and venue of the examination, along with the name of the examination, will be visible on the JEE Main hall ticket.

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Forgot JEE Main Application Number and Password? Check the Steps to Retrieve

Candidates are required to set a password and a security PIN during JEE Main 2026 registration. Although it can be changed later, it is preferable to choose a password that is strong and easy to remember. However, there might be instances where students forget or misplace their login password. In such a scenario, NTA will provide a facility to recover/reset the password.

Students have three options to reset their JEE Main Application Form password

• Answer the security question
• Reset password link sent to the candidate's registered email address
• Enter the OTP sent to the registered mobile number

Steps to Retrieve the JEE Main 2026 Application Form

• Visit JEE Main official website - jeemain.nta.nic.in
• Click on the candidate login link
• Click on the forget password link
• Enter the JEE Main application number and date of birth
• Students will receive the link for password reset on their registered mobile number/email address

There may be chance that students forget their application number. In such cases, they can search for the email that was sent by NTA during the initial registration process. Alternatively, they can check their downloaded JEE Main Application Form. In case there is no other option, candidates can contact the NTA for further assistance.

Problems in Filling Out the JEE Main 2026 Application Form and their solution

Candidates might encounter a few problems while filling out the JEE Main Application Form. There could be problems uploading the images, paying the application fee or any other issue that may arise. Students can find quick solutions to the problems from the information given below.

JEE Main Registration  - Important Points to Remember

• Candidates must fill out the application form for JEE Main before the prescribed deadline. NTA will publish the official notification regarding the registration deadline soon. 
• Read all the instructions carefully before filling out the JEE Main Form 2026
• All the information entered in the JEE Main Application Form 2026 must be true. NTA will cancel the candidature if any misleading information is found. 
• After submitting the application form for JEE Main, candidates must save a copy of the same for future reference
• Candidates must ensure that all documents uploaded are according to the required specifications.