JEE Main Examination is conducted by NTA every year in institutions like NIT, IIIT and GFTI for admission to B.Tech courses. This exam is held twice a year in online mode in January and April. This exam is also the first eligibility test for admission in IIT. The JEE Main 2026 notification is expected to be released in the first week of November 2025, which will also include the exam dates.
According to the NTA, the examination of session 1 will be conducted in January 2026 and the session 2 exam will be conducted in April 2026. The application form for session 1 will be available in October 2025 on the website of NTA on jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Students who have passed 12th standard or will give in 2026, they can apply for this examination.
Exam dates (estimated)
Session 1: In the last week of January 2026, so that it can be completed before CBSE board exam (from 17 February).
Session 2: In April 2026, CBSE 12th exam (after 9 April) ends.
Given the CBSE’s possible datesheet, these dates are unlikely to change.
application process (in a phased manner)
Registration:
Go to “New Candidate Registration” on the website.
Enter the name, mobile number, email.
Make passwords and keep it safe.
Form filling:
Login and fill the information of personal, educational and parents.
Choose the exam city and language.
Documents upload:
Upload passport photo and signature (JPG/JPEG Format).
Upload category certificates (if applicable).
fee payment:
Category fees (per paper)
General/EWS/OBC-NCL (Male) ₹ 1,000
General/EWS/OBC-NCL (Women) ₹ 800
SC/ST/PWD/Transgender ₹ 500
Use debit/credit card, net banking or UPI for payment.
The application form will be submitted after payment. Save confirmation page.
required documents
Photo (10–200 kb) and signature (4–30 kb) – JPG/JPEG Format
Information of class 10th and 12th
Personal and parents details
Payment information
Category certificate (if applied)
Answer Key – How to see
The potential and final answer key of JEE Main 2026 will be released on the official website.
Login – Enter the application number, password and date of birth.
Download the Answer Key, Mix your Answer and calculate the possible digits.
conclusion:
The application process for JEE Main 2026 will be online and its notification will be released soon. Candidates are advised to keep the necessary documents ready in advance and keep an eye on the exam dates.
Also Read: JEE Main 2026: NTA Issues Advisory for Students on Aadhaar, Category Certificates
