Registration & Application Form
JEE Mains 2026 Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian nationals, NRIs, OCIs, PIOs & Foreign Nationals eligible |
| Age Limit | No age limit (subject to institute rules) |
| Year of Passing | Class 12 passed in 2024/2025 or appearing in 2026 |
| Attempts Allowed | 3 consecutive years (2 sessions = 1 attempt) |
JEE Main 2026 Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Registration Demo Link Activated | October 07, 2025 |
| Start of Session 1 Registration | October 31, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply for Session 1 | November 27, 2025 |
| JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Correction Window | December 1-2, 2025 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exam | Jan 21 to 29, 2026 |
| Start of Session 2 Registration | February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply for Session 2 | March 2026 |
| JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Exam | Apr 1 to 10, 2026 April 2 to 9, 2026 |
Registration Fee for Paper 1, or Paper 2A, or Paper 2B
| Category | Gender | Number of Papers | Centre in India (₹) | Centre Outside India (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | Male | 1 | 1000 | 5000 |
| Female | 1 | 800 | 4000 | |
| EWS & OBC/NCL | Male | 1 | 900 | 4500 |
| Female | 1 | 800 | 4000 | |
| SC/ST/PwD/PwBD | Male | 1 | 500 | 2500 |
| Female | 1 | 500 | 2500 | |
| Transgender | - | 1 | 500 | 3000 |
Registration Fee for Paper 2 Papers
| Category | Gender | Number of Papers | Centre in India (₹) | Centre Outside India (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC / NCL | Male | 2 | 2000 | 10000 |
| Female | 2 | 1600 | 8000 | |
| SC / ST / PwD / PwBD | Male | 2 | 1000 | 5000 |
| Female | 2 | 1000 | 5000 | |
| Transgender | - | 2 | 1000 | 5000 |