JEE Main 2026 : Application Form , Exam Date, Application Fee, Eligibility and Apply
The JEE Main 2026 application form submission is open from October 31 to November 27, 2025. The application fee varies by category, with the highest being Rs. 1000 for male candidates in the General/EWS/OBC category for a single paper in India. The exam for the first session will take place from January 21 to 30, 2026. Eligibility requirements include passing the 10+2 or equivalent examination, with the application process being online at the official NTA website.
Application and exam dates
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Event
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Session 1
|
Session 2
|
|---|---|---|
| Application Start Date | October 31, 2025 | Last week of January 2026 |
| Application End Date | November 27, 2025 (9:00 PM) | To be notified later |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | November 27, 2025 (11:50 PM) | To be notified later |
| Application Correction Window | November 2025 | To be notified later |
| Exam Date | January 21–30, 2026 | April 1–10, 2026 |
Eligibility
- Candidates must have passed or be appearing for their 10+2 or equivalent examination.
- The exam is conducted for admission to undergraduate engineering programs (BE/B.Tech) in India.
Application fee (for a single paper)
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Category
|
Fee for Indian Centres
|
|---|---|
| Male (Unreserved/EWS/OBC) | ₹1,000 |
| Female (Unreserved/EWS/OBC) | ₹800 |
| SC/ST/PwD/Transgender | ₹500 |
How to apply
- Visit the official JEE Main website: jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- Register by providing your basic details to get a login ID and password.
- Fill out the application form with personal, academic, and contact information.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other required documents.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Review and submit the application form, and print the confirmation page for your records.