• Updated on 3 Nov, 2025 by Ankita Banerjee
JEE Main Notification 2026 has been officially released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on October 31, 2025. The notification provides complete details about the examination schedule, exam pattern, important instructions, official helpline numbers, and the NTA website. As per the announcement, JEE Main 2026 will be conducted in two sessions: Session 1 from January 21 to 30, 2026, and Session 2 from April 2 to 9, 2026.
The JEE Main 2026 will be held across 323 centres in India and at several international locations, conducted in two shifts of three hours each. Candidates can complete their JEE Main 2026 registration online through the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
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JEE Main Notification 2026 PDF
The JEE Main notification 2026 has been published as a PDF on October 31, 2025. The document contains 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 2026 notification PDF:
JEE Main Notification 2026: Important Dates
NTA has released the Session 1 schedule for JEE Main 2026. The registrations opened on October 31, 2025, for session 1 and in February 2026 for session 2. The exam dates are scheduled from January 21 to 30, 2026 (session 1) and April 2 to 9, 2026 (session 2). The important dates for JEE Main 2026 are as follows:
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JEE Main 2026 Notification Date
The official notification inviting registrations for JEE Main 2026 was released on October 31, 2025. Given below are the dates of this year and previous years’ notification releases.
JEE Main Application Process 2026
Applications for the JEE Main exam are made through the NTA dedicated website. NTA has stopped allowing students to choose their preferred exam cities from 2026-27. The exam centres will be allotted based on the address mentioned in the candidate’s Aadhaar card. Candidates will be required to 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.
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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 National Testing Agency (NTA) has introduced revised exam city selection rules for 2026. Like the previous year, candidates will be allowed to select their preferred 4 examination cities during the application process. However, the allocation of examination cities will be strictly based on the address provided in the candidate’s Aadhaar card, as per the updated NTA guidelines. JEE Main 2026 Exam Centres are spread across 323 cities, including 15 cities abroad. The complete centre list PDF is available on the official website.
JEE Main Notification 2026 FAQs
When was the JEE Main 2026 notification released?
The JEE Main 2026 notifications was released on October 31, 2025.
Where is the JEE Main 2026 notification 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.