JEE Main 2026 Registration Open: Apply by Nov 27; Exam Dates

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has commenced the application process for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026, Session 1. Students aspiring for admission to engineering and architecture programs must submit their online applications by **November 27, 2025**. The Session 1 examinations are scheduled to take place from **January 21 to 30, 2026**. Following this, Session 2 of JEE Main 2026 will be conducted from **April 2 to 9, 2026**, a revised date announced by the NTA. The registration window for Session 2 is anticipated to open in the last week of February 2026.

Application Requirements and Exam Papers

Candidates applying for JEE Main 2026 must complete the online form available at the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. The application procedure involves several steps: accurately filling out personal and academic details, uploading all required documents in the prescribed format, and paying the stipulated application fee. Fees must be submitted through authorized digital payment channels.

The JEE Main examination structure includes different papers for various disciplines. Paper 1 is specifically for admissions into Bachelor of Technology (BTech) programs. For architecture and planning courses, Paper 2A is for Bachelor of Architecture (BArch), and Paper 2B is designed for Bachelor of Planning (BPlanning).

Important Policy Changes

NTA recently issued a clarification regarding the use of calculators during the computer-based test. The agency stated unequivocally that virtual calculators will not be accessible to candidates. This statement addressed a reference to an ‘onscreen standard calculator’ found in the information bulletin, which NTA confirmed was a typographical error. NTA further specified that any calculator feature appearing on the generic test platform does not apply to the JEE Main 2026 examination.

In another significant development, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has mandated that all affiliated schools immediately provide Class 11 registration numbers to students applying for JEE Main 2026. This registration number is a compulsory field on the application form. CBSE implemented this requirement to mitigate potential clashes with the Class 12 board examination schedule, which runs from February 17 to April 9.

Expanded Exam Reach and Syllabus

The geographical reach of the JEE Main examination has expanded for 2026. The number of test cities has increased significantly from 284 to 323, providing greater accessibility for candidates across the country. Additionally, the comprehensive syllabus for JEE Main 2026 has been officially published and is available for review on the NTA website, allowing students to prepare effectively.

Result Declaration Dates

Students can expect the results for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 to be declared on **February 12, 2026**. Subsequently, the results for Session 2 are tentatively scheduled for release on **April 20, 2026**. These dates provide a clear timeline for candidates awaiting their performance outcomes.

Detailed Application Fee Structure

The application fee for JEE Main 2026 varies based on the candidate’s category and gender. These fees are payable online as part of the application submission process.