JEE Main 2026 Session 1 closed; Session 2 opens in late January

As of November 27, 2025, the registration window for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 has been shut for now. Besides, the correction window for the application form that was open on December 1-2, 2025, is also closed now. 

In case you did not meet the deadlines for Session 1, you might be able to register for Session 2 during its registration period, which is at the end of January 2026.

How to Apply for JEE Main (Future Sessions) 

Step 1: Applicants need to visit the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in. 

Step 2: Register anew through email and mobile number 

Step 3: Provide personal, academic, and contact information 

Step 4: Submit necessary documents (photo, signature, certificates) 

Step 5: Make the payment of the application fee through online mode 

Step 6: Obtain a hard copy of the confirmation page by downloading and printing it

Form Correction

The window for form correction permits the applicants who have already registered to make changes to certain information in their application form that has already been submitted. The service is provided only once.

Editable Details: 

• Applicant's Name, Father's Name, or Mother's Name (only one of these can be changed)

• Date of Birth

• Gender

• Category/Sub-category (requires additional fee if changing to a higher-fee category)

• Educational qualification details (Class 10th/12th)

• Exam City preferences (within the country; changing to a foreign center requires a fee)

• Medium of examination

• Signature (can be re-uploaded)

• Paper selection (adding a paper requires an additional fee)

For the purpose of making corrections, candidates are required to access the official NTA portal by entering their application number and password only within the specified correction window that is open at the time.

Registration is expected to open at the end of January 2026 for those looking to apply for the follow-up Session II.