JEE Main 2026 – Online Application for Joint Entrance Examination (NTA) | Full Details, Dates, Fees & Eligibility
π₯ JEE Main 2026 – Online Apply for Joint Entrance Examination (NTA)
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the JEE Main 2026 Notification. All eligible students who wish to get admission into BTech, BArch & BPlan courses can now apply online through the official portal.
JEE Main is India’s most popular engineering entrance exam that offers admission into NITs, IIITs, CFTIs and also acts as the eligibility test for JEE Advanced for IIT admission.
✅ JEE Main 2026 – Overview
- Exam Name: Joint Entrance Examination – Main (JEE Main 2026)
- Conducted by: National Testing Agency (NTA)
- Exam Level: Undergraduate
- Exam Frequency: Twice a year – January & April
- Exam Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Courses Offered: BTech, BArch, BPlan
- Duration: 3 hours (4 hours for PwD)
- Total Marks:
- 300 marks – Paper 1 (BE/BTech)
- 400 marks – Paper 2A (BArch)
- 400 marks – Paper 2B (BPlan)
- Languages: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu
- Official Website: jeemain.nta.ac.in
π JEE Main Contact Details
- Phone: 011-40759000 / 011-69227700
- Email: jeemain@nta.ac.in
✅ Eligibility Criteria for JEE Main 2026
π Age Limit
No age limit for JEE Main 2026. Candidates who passed Class 12 in 2024, 2025 or are appearing in 2026 can apply.
π Educational Qualification
- Passed Class 12 in 2024 or 2025
- Appearing in Class 12 in 2026
Not eligible: Students who passed Class 12 in 2023 or earlier.
π State Code of Eligibility
The state code depends on the state where the candidate passed Class 12—not their residence.
π° JEE Main 2026 – Application Fee
| Paper | Type of Candidate | Category | Centres in India (₹) | Centres Outside India (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Paper 1: B.E./B. Tech OR Paper 2A: B. Arch OR Paper 2B: B. Planning |
General | Male | 1000 | 5000 |
| Female | 800 | 4000 | ||
| Gen-EWS / OBC (NCL) | Male | 900 | 4500 | |
| Female | 800 | 4000 | ||
| SC / ST / PwD / PwBD | Male | 500 | 2500 | |
| Female | 500 | 2500 | ||
| Third Gender | — | 500 | 3000 | |
|
Paper 1 + Paper 2A OR Paper 1 + Paper 2B OR Paper 1 + Paper 2A + Paper 2B OR Paper 2A + Paper 2B |
General / Gen-EWS / OBC (NCL) | Male | 2000 | 10000 |
| Female | 1600 | 8000 | ||
| SC / ST / PwD / PwBD | Male | 1000 | 5000 | |
| Female | 1000 | 5000 | ||
| Third Gender | — | 1000 | 5000 |
Note: Processing charges and GST are extra as applicable.
π§Ύ How to Apply for JEE Main 2026
- Scroll down to the Important Links section.
- Click on the Online Application Form link.
- Register with your mobile number and email.
- Login and fill out all required personal & academic details.
- Upload documents (photo, signature, certificates).
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit your form and download the confirmation page.
π JEE Main 2026 – Important Dates
✅ Session 1 (January 2026)
- Online Registration: 31st October 2025
- Last Date: 27th November 2025
- Exam Dates: 21st – 30th January 2026
- Result: By 12th February 2026
✅ Session 2 (April 2026)
- Registration: Last week of January 2026
- Exam Dates: 02nd – 09th April 2026
- Result: By 20th April 2026
π Important Links for JEE Main 2026
- Online Application Form – Click Here
- Official Notification – Click Here
- Information Bulletin – Click Here
- Download Syllabus – Click Here
- Official Website – Click Here
❓ FAQs – JEE Main 2026
Q.1: When does JEE Main 2026 registration start?
π 31st October 2025.
Q.2: What is the last date to apply?
π 27th November 2025.
Q.3: When will the exam be held?
π Between 21st to 30th January 2026.
