JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Registration: Online Apply, Dates & Steps

Eligibility Details

Educational Qualifications

Applicants must have completed or be appearing for their qualifying examination as prescribed for JEE Main 2026 Session 2. The exact eligibility criteria, including the qualifying examination and passing year, are specified in the official information bulletin.

Note

Candidates should refer to the official notification for complete eligibility conditions, minimum educational requirements, and any category-specific prerequisites.

Important Dates

• Application Dates: 01-02-2026 to 25-02-2026
• Exam Window (Session 2): 02-04-2026 to 09-04-2026

Note: Some notices mention specific submission times (e.g., form submission by 9:00 PM and fee by 11:50 PM on the last date). Always refer to the official notice for exact timings.

Application Fee Details

Fees vary by category, gender, number of papers, and exam centre location (India vs. abroad). The fee is non-refundable and must be paid online.

For exam centres in India (single paper: B.E./B.Tech or B.Arch or B.Planning)

• General: Male ₹1000, Female ₹800
• Gen-EWS / OBC-NCL: Male ₹900, Female ₹800
• SC / ST / PwD / Transgender: ₹500 for all

For multiple papers or abroad centres

Fees are higher (e.g., ₹2000/₹1600 for two papers in India for General male/female; up to ₹5000+ for abroad). Refer to the official information bulletin on jeemain.nta.nic.in for exact details based on your choices.

How to Apply for JEE Main 2026 Session 2

Step-by-step process

• Visit the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in
• Click on the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Registration/Apply Online link
• Complete new registration or login if you already have Session 1 credentials
• Fill in personal, contact, and academic details
• Select exam cities (up to four) and paper choices (B.E./B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Planning)
• Upload required documents (photo, signature, category/PwD certificate if applicable)
• Pay the application fee online
• Submit and download the confirmation page for reference

Documents Checklist

• Recent passport-size photograph (as per NTA specifications)
• Candidate’s signature (black/blue ink on white paper)
• Class 10 and Class 12 certificates/mark sheets
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) if applicable
• PwD certificate if applicable
• Valid ID proof (Aadhaar preferred, or other accepted IDs)
• Active mobile number and email for communication and OTP
• Scan/upload in the required format/size

Correction Window

NTA may open a correction window after the registration deadline for limited edits (e.g., personal/academic details). Some fields like mobile number or email may be restricted, and additional fees may apply for certain corrections. Check the official notice for the exact window and allowed edits.