The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially opened registration for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 Session 1. Aspiring engineering students can now submit their applications online. The application window runs from October 31 to November 27, 2025 . The Session 1 examination is scheduled to take place in January 2026 .
JEE Main serves as a crucial national-level entrance examination. It facilitates admission to undergraduate engineering and architecture programs at top institutions across India. These include the National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs). Additionally, JEE Main is a prerequisite for candidates aiming to appear for JEE Advanced, which leads to admissions into the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).
Application Process and Official Website
Candidates must complete the entire application process online through the official NTA JEE Main website: jeemain.nta.nic.in . To begin, applicants must register by providing a valid email address and mobile number. Following successful registration, students proceed to fill out the comprehensive JEE Main 2026 Session 1 application form. This form requires personal, academic, and contact details, along with the upload of necessary documents and payment of the application fee.
JEE Main 2026 Examination Structure
The JEE Main 2026 examination will be conducted in two distinct sessions: Session 1 in January 2026 and Session 2 in April 2026. This two-session structure offers candidates multiple opportunities to improve their scores. Students can choose to appear in one or both sessions. NTA will consider the best score obtained from either session for final rank computation.
Key Dates for Session 1 Registration and Examination
The NTA’s official notification outlines the complete schedule for JEE Main 2026 Session 1. Students must adhere to these deadlines:
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Online Submission of Application Form | October 31 to November 27, 2025 |
| Last Date for Successful Transaction of Fee | November 27, 2025 |
| Announcement of Examination City | By the first week of January 2026 |
| Downloading Admit Cards from NTA website | To be announced later on the website |
| Date(s) of Examination | Between January 21 and 30, 2026 |
| Centre, Date, and Shift | As indicated in the Admit Card |
| Display of Recorded Responses | To be announced later on the website |
| Declaration of Result on NTA website | By February 12, 2026 (Tentative) |
Important Advice for Applicants
All candidates planning to take the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exam must visit the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in, promptly. Complete the registration and application process well before the November 27, 2025 deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues. Regularly check the NTA website for updates on admit card releases and other examination-related announcements.