Registration for the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 examinations is now open. The National Testing Agency (NTA) announced that students can apply online until February 25, 2026 . Candidates who took Session 1 are also eligible to register for Session 2.
Application Process
Interested candidates must visit the official JEE Main website at jeemain.nta.nic.in . New applicants can click on the ‘New Registration’ link. Existing users can log in using their Session 1 credentials to apply for Session 2. Applicants can choose their preferred course, medium for the question paper, and examination cities from available options. Only online applications will be accepted.
Applicants must submit only one application form. Submitting multiple forms will lead to disqualification. Candidates should carefully read the Information Bulletin and follow all instructions. Providing accurate email addresses and mobile numbers is crucial, as NTA will use these for all communications.
Key Dates
The application window for JEE Main 2026 Session 2 is from February 1 to February 25, 2026 . The date for the successful transaction of the application fee will be announced later. Corrections to application particulars will be displayed on the NTA website. Tentatively, the City Intimation Slip will be available in the second week of March 2026. Admit cards can be downloaded three to four days before the exam dates, which are scheduled between April 2, 2026, and April 9, 2026 . The results are expected to be declared on April 20, 2026 .
Registration Fees
Registration fees vary based on candidate category and examination center location. Fees are payable via Credit Card, Debit Card, Net-Banking, or UPI.
| Candidate Type | Centres in India (₹) | Centres Outside India (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: B.E./B. Tech OR Paper 2A: B. Arch OR Paper 2B: B. Planning | ||
| General Male | 1000 | 5000 |
| General Female | 800 | 4000 |
| Gen-EWS/ OBC (NCL) Male | 900 | 4500 |
| Gen-EWS/ OBC (NCL) Female | 800 | 4000 |
| SC/ST/ PwD/PwBD Male | 500 | 2500 |
| SC/ST/ PwD/PwBD Female | 500 | 2500 |
| Third Gender | 500 | 3000 |
| Paper 1 & Paper 2A OR Paper 1 & Paper 2B OR Paper 1, 2A & 2B OR Paper 2A & 2B | ||
| General/ GenEWS/ OBC (NCL) Male | 2000 | 10000 |
| General/ GenEWS/ OBC (NCL) Female | 1600 | 8000 |
| SC/ ST/ PwD/ PwBD Male | 1000 | 5000 |
| SC/ ST/ PwD/ PwBD Female | 1000 | 5000 |
| Third Gender | 1000 | 5000 |