Registrations for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 are projected to commence between October 10 and 20, 2025 . This early start indicates a continued shift in the academic calendar, providing students more time before board examinations. The National Testing Agency (NTA) is implementing new guidelines for document verification, and the Education Ministry is reviewing exam difficulty. The exam also integrates new AI-driven preparation tools.
Early Registration Expected for JEE Main 2026
The NTA has consistently advanced the JEE Main registration window over the past five years. This trend suggests the 2026 application process will open in mid-October. For comparison, registrations for JEE Main 2025 began on October 28, and for JEE Main 2024, they started on November 1.
| JEE Main Year | Registration Start Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 (Expected) | October 10-20, 2025 |
| 2025 | October 28, 2024 |
| 2024 | November 1, 2023 |
NTA Issues Document Verification Advisory
The NTA has advised candidates to update essential documents before registration. This includes Aadhaar cards, UDID (Unique Disability ID) certificates, and category certificates . Candidates must verify all details and ensure document validity to prevent application rejections.
Exam Difficulty Under Review
The updated exam pattern introduced in 2025, which eliminated optional questions in Section B, is expected to continue for JEE Main 2026. The syllabus for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics remained largely unchanged last year, with only a few low-weightage topics removed. The Education Ministry is currently reviewing the difficulty levels of both JEE and NEET to better align them with the Class 12th curriculum.
Government Supports AI-Based Preparation
The Union Government is providing free, technology-enabled resources to aid JEE preparation. Platforms include IIT Kanpur’s SATHEE , prutor.ai , and NTA Abhyas , which offer structured learning modules. Many online resources and YouTube channels also provide previous year question papers (PYQs) with solutions for practice.
Advice for Aspirants
- Previous year analysis indicates Mathematics and Physics will likely remain challenging.
- Chemistry questions are expected to be largely based on NCERT textbooks.
- Practice JEE Main PYQs and utilize mock tests regularly.
- Prepare and update all necessary documents well in advance of the registration deadline.