JEE Main 2026 Notification Out: Apply Online, Eligibility, Syllabus, Exam Pattern

The speculation surrounding JEE Mains 2026 registration has ended as the NTA has announced that registration for JEE Mains 2026 will begin in October 2025. The JEE Mains 2026 exam will be conducted in the usual biennial format – January and April. Will optional questions return? Will the JEE Mains 2026 syllabus be reduced? Get the latest updates on the JEE Mains syllabus, pattern, notification, and more here.

JEE Main 2026 Notification

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has activated the JEE Mains 2026 official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in. The last date for registration for JEE Mains 2026 is October 2025. Furthermore, the public notice dated September 29th serves as an advisory for all candidates to update their documents. The latest JEE Mains update is as follows:

The official website for JEE Mains, which will be used for all communication purposes, is jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Registration for JEE Main 2026 will begin in October, while the JEE Main 2026 exam will be held in January for Session 1 and in April for Session 2.

Officials have urged students to update and renew their documents required for JEE Mains. All candidates are advised to check their Aadhaar card details, caste certificate details, and UDID card. In case of any errors, candidates will need to correct and renew their documents to successfully apply for the exam.

The national-level JEE Main exam is conducted for admission to B.E./B.Tech. programs at top colleges in India, such as NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. The top 250,000 rank holders are eligible to appear for the JEE Advanced exam to gain admission to the prestigious IITs. The JEE Main admission process involves filling out the application form, downloading the admit card, taking the exam, and participating in various counseling processes. Registration for JEE Main 2026 is scheduled for October 2025, so the NTA will now release a detailed notification for the JEE Main 2026 exam, detailing the syllabus, exam pattern, eligibility, and more.

JEE Main 2026 Eligibility Criteria

1. Candidates must be Indian citizens. Foreign nationals, NRIs, PIOs (Persons of Indian Origin), and OCIs (Overseas Citizens of India) can also apply.
2. Candidates must have passed or appeared in Class 12th.
3. There is no age limit to appear for the exam.
4. There is no minimum Class 12th score required to appear for JEE Mains.
5. Candidates can appear for JEE Mains for three consecutive years from the year they passed Class 12th.

Steps for NTA JEE Mains 2026 Registration

1. Visit the website jeemain.nta.nic.in.
2. Click on the JEE Main 2026 Application Form on the homepage and go to 'New Candidate Registration'.
3. Complete the basic registration to generate your login credentials.
4. Login again to fill out the complete form.
5. Upload documents and pay the fees.
6. Submit your form and download the confirmation slip.