JEE Main 2026: Application Correction Dates & Registration Deadline

The National Testing Agency (NTA) announced key dates for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 applications and corrections. Students must complete their registration for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 by November 27, 2025 . Following this deadline, the application correction window will open for a limited period.

The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 application correction window opens on December 1, 2025 . Candidates can access the official candidate portal to make necessary changes to their submitted application forms. The correction window will close promptly on December 2, 2025 . Only specific fields within the application form are available for editing.

Application Correction Window: Key Dates

Registration Deadline: November 27, 2025
Correction Window Opens: December 1, 2025
Correction Window Closes: December 2, 2025

Fields Available for Correction

Candidates can modify certain details in their JEE Main 2026 Session 1 application form. The NTA has specified which fields are open for editing and which are not. This ensures accuracy for crucial academic and personal information.

Action Permitted	Fields Available for Correction	Notes
Cannot Change	Mobile Number E-Mail Address Permanent Address Present Address Emergency Contact Details Candidate Photograph	These essential communication and identification details are permanently locked after initial submission. Candidates must verify these fields carefully during registration as no changes are permitted later.
Change Any One Field	Candidate Name Father’s Name Mother’s Name	Candidates can modify one of these three familial details. This flexibility addresses minor errors in spelling or official record discrepancies. Select only one field for correction.
Change All Fields	Class 10th/Equivalent Details Class 12th/Equivalent Details State Code of Eligibility	All details related to Class 10th and 12th education, along with the State Code of Eligibility, are editable. Ensure all academic records match official documents.
Change Examination Preferences	Examination City Selection Medium of the Examination	Updates to preferred examination cities are allowed, aligned with candidates’ current or permanent addresses. While changes are accepted, the NTA reserves the right for final allocation. The examination medium can also be adjusted.
Change All Fields	Date of Birth Gender Category Sub-category/PwD (if not verified by UDID Portal) Candidate Signature	Critical personal data such as Date of Birth, Gender, and Category can be corrected. This includes sub-category/PwD status, provided it has not been verified via the UDID Portal. Signature image updates are also permitted.
Add Field	Paper	Candidates can add or modify their paper selection. This allows for adjustments to the specific papers they intend to take.
Change Identity Details	Aadhaar Details (for non-Aadhaar registrants)	Only candidates who registered with an identity proof other than Aadhaar can update their identity details. This ensures correct identification information is on file.

Important Instructions for Corrections

The NTA advises all candidates to review their application forms thoroughly before the correction window closes. Accuracy in submitted information is critical for the application process. Candidates should log into the official JEE Main portal using their credentials to access the correction facility.

Changes made during the correction window are final. No further opportunities for modification will be provided after the deadline of December 2, 2025 . Students must ensure all details align with their official documents before confirming any changes.