NTA JEE Main 2026 Session-I for January 2026 > Online Form Registration Dates, Eligibility & Exam Schedule

The National Testing Agency has officially announced the commencement of the Joint Entrance Examination Main 2026 Session-I for (January Session). This examination is primary gateway for admission into prestigious engineering institutes such as IITs, NITs, IIITs, and other centrally funded technical institutions across India. According to the notification PDF released on 31 of October 2025 application process has started so candidates can apply online til 27 of November 2025 on official website of NTA at jeemain.nta.nic.in. The JEE Main 2026 Session-I exam is scheduled to be conducted between 21 of January 2025 to 30 of January 2026 in Computer Based Test mode. This announcement will fill lakhs of candidate in engeneering journey in highly prestigious collages.

🏛️ Key Highlights

📅 JEE Main 2026 Important Dates

Candidate need to remember schedule for JEE Main 2026 Session-I to not miss any updates related JEE Mains 2026 as following:

It is highly important that candidates keep visiting the official NTA website for real time updates regarding exam city intimation and admit card availability.

🧑‍🎓 Who Can Apply for JEE Main 2026?

Before filling application form it is important to check NTA JEE Main 2026 eligibility criteria for submission of application form:

1. Candidates need to have passed Class 12 or equivalent examination in 2024 or 2025.
2. Students who are currently appearing in Class 12 in 2025 are also eligible to apply.
3. There is no age limit set by NTA however candidates must meet the age criteria of the institutes they are applying for.
4. Candidate should match the name and details on your Aadhaar card with the application form to avoid discrepancies during verification.

💻 Step-by-Step Guide to Apply Online

The NTA JEE Main 2026 application process is conducted entirely online. Candidates can follow the steps below to ensure a smooth registration:

1. Visit the official website of NTA jeemain.nta.nic.in
2. Click on JEE Main 2026 Session-I Registration on homepage.
3. Register by entering your name, contact number and valid email ID.
4. Log in using details sent to your registered email or mobile number.
5. Fill application form by filling personal, educational and communication details carefully.
6. Upload the required documents which include photograph, signature, class 10th and 12th marks card and category certificate.
7. Pay application fee through online mode.
8. Download the confirmation page and keep a printout for future use.

💰 Application Fee Structure

The application fee set by NTA for NTA JEE Main 2026 differs as below and Candidates can pay using Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS and Mobile Wallet.

Payment must be completed before 27 of November 2025 and there will be no further extensions are expected.

📚 About JEE Main 2026 Session-I Examination

The Joint Entrance Examination (Main) is one of India’s most competitive entrance exams for undergraduate engineering and architecture programs that is Conducted by the National Testing Agency and this exam is of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

1. Mode of Examination is of Computer-Based Test
2. Papers Conducted:
   • Paper 1 – B.E./B.Tech
   • Paper 2A – B.Arch
   • Paper 2B – B.Planning
3. Medium of examination is English, Hindi and other regional languages

Candidates are advised to go through the information bulletin carefully released by NTA for subject-wise exam patterns, total marks and marking scheme.

🧾 Documents to Keep Ready Before Applying

Candidate applying for NTA JEE Main 2026 need to keep following documents ready before applying:

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