• Updated on 6 Sept, 2025 by Souvik
JEE Main Notification 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is anticipated to release the JEE Main 2026 notification for the first session around October or November 2025. The notification will contain details on the examination dates, exam pattern, important instructions and official helpline numbers and website.
For 2025, the notification for JEE Main was released on October 28, 2024. The exam is held across 284 exam centres in India and multiple international exam centres in two shifts of three hours each. JEE Main Registrations 2026 will be done online at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
JEE Main Notification 2026 PDF
The JEE Main notification 2026 is anticipated to be published as a PDF during October or November 2025. The document will contain details of the exam, including the exam schedule, pattern, and instructions on application, as well as helpline numbers for candidates to contact authorities for further details. For reference, here is the JEE Main 2025 notification PDF:
JEE Main Notification 2026: Tentative Schedule
NTA has not released the full schedule for JEE Main 2026. Based on the previous year’s schedule, it is expected that registrations will open in November 2025 for session 1 and in February 2026 for session 2. The exam dates are tentatively scheduled for January 2026 and April 2026. The list of probable dates for JEE Main 2026 is as follows:
Check JEE Main Exam Dates 2026
JEE Main 2026 Notification Date
The official notification inviting registrations for JEE Main is typically released in the end of October or the first week of November. For 2025, The table has the tentative list of dates when the 2026 JEE Main notification will be released, with the dates of the previous years’ releases.
JEE Main Application Process 2026
Applications for the JEE Main exam are done through the NTA dedicated website. Candidates need to fill out the application form with the choice of exam centres and upload the necessary documents online with the form. A registration fee also needs to be paid before submitting the application. The step-by-step process to register for JEE Main is as follows:
Step 1: Visit the main NTA JEE Main website: jeemain.nta.nic.in
Step 2: Click on the “Registration for JEE Main Session 1” link on the main page.
Step 3: On the next page, click on the “New Registration” link to create a new profile.
Step 4: Enter an active email ID and phone number to register and log in.
Step 5: Fill out the application form.
Step 6: Upload the scanned photograph and signature in the given format.
Step 7: Pay the application fee and save the receipt.
Step 8: Save the application form and submit the application.
Also Read JEE Main Syllabus 2026
JEE Main Notification 2026: Exam Details
JEE Main notification provides details about the examination, including the number of papers, their patterns, and the timing of the exam. Based on last year, there are three papers, one for B.E./B.Tech., B.Arch and one for B.Planning. All three papers have three sections, that is conducted for two shifts of three hours each. The table below lists the complete details of the Paper 1, 2A and 2B.
Check JEE Main Exam Pattern 2026
JEE Main 2026 Application Fees
JEE Main charges different registration fees for its papers and different genders. For Indian exam centres, the application fee is between INR 1,000 (paper 1) and INR 2,000 (paper combinations) for male candidates, INR 800 (paper 1) to INR 1,600 (paper combinations) for female candidates and INR 500 (paper 1) to INR 1,000 (paper combinations) for third gender candidates. International exam centres charge between INR 2,500 and INR 10,000 for the three genders and paper combinations. Here is the full list of JEE Main 2026 registration fees:
JEE Main Notification 2026: Exam Centres
The JEE Main Notification 2026 will include the list of exam centres where the exam will take place. Candidates can choose up to four exam centres to take their examination from. JEE Main is conducted in all major cities and countries across the world. In India, there were 300 exam centres in 2024. This has been streamlined to 284 exam centres in 2026. Internationally, NTA has JEE Main exam centres in Washington DC, UAE, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Oman, Qatar, Nepal, Germany, Malaysia, Kuwait, Indonesia, Bahrain, Nigeria etc. Germany is a new addition
JEE Main Notification 2026 FAQs
When will the JEE Main 2026 notification be released?
The JEE Main 2026 notifications are typically released later in the year in the months of October and December. For 2025, the notification was released on October 28, 2024.
Where will the JEE Main 2026 notification be available?
The official JEE Main notification 2026 is uploaded to the official NTA website. Visit the jeemain.nta.nic.in to view the latest notification.
Are there different notifications for sessions 1 and 2 of JEE Main 2026?
Yes. NTA releases separate notifications for sessions 1 and 2 of JEE Main 2026. While the January session’s notification is released in the previous year, session 2’s notification is generally released in the month of February.
Can candidates register for session 2 of JEE Main 2026 if they did not register for session 1?
Yes. Candidates who did not apply for JEE Main 2026 session 1 can apply for session 2 when the application portal opens up. NTA releases separate notifications and application forms for both sessions.
What is the minimum qualifying marks to attempt JEE Main 2026?
To be eligible for JEE Main 2026, candidates need pass their class 12th exams. This is necessary to get admission to top Engineering institutes such as the IITs, NITs and CFTIs.
Is there an age limit to attempt JEE Main 2026?
No. NTA does not have an age limit to apply for the JEE Main exams. Candidates need to have completed their Class 12th examination in the previous two years to apply for the exam.
Can JEE Main 2026 candidates appear for both sessions?
Yes. Candidates can apply and attempt both sessions of JEE Main 2026. NTA will consider the of both attempts as the final score.
Which subjects should candidates have in their class 12th for JEE Main 2026?
To be eligible to apply for JEE Main 2026, candidates be from the Science stream with Physics and Mathematics.
Are there any changes in JEE Main 2026?
There are no changes expected for JEE Main 2026. Any changes will be published in the official notification.
What documents are needed for the JEE Main 2026 applications?
Candidates must submit several documents with their JEE Main 2026 applications, like school-level marksheets, ID proof and reservation certification, if applicable. A passport-sized photograph and a signature must also be uploaded.