The registration process for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 is going to start soon. NTA will conduct the exam in two sessions in January and April 2026.
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NTA JEE Mains 2026: Important news for students preparing for the JEE exam. The National Testing Agency (NTA) will soon announce the registration date for Session 1. Candidates will be able to apply online at jeemain.nta.nic.in as soon as the date is announced. The NTA has already released the exam dates for both sessions of JEE Main 2026.
Session 1 will be held between January 21 and 30, 2026, while Session 2 will be held between April 1 and 10, 2026. The exam will be held in two shifts: the first shift from 9 am to 12 noon and the second shift from 3 pm to 6 pm.
Who can take the exam?
The JEE Main exam is one of the most prestigious engineering exams in the country. It provides admission to NITs, IIITs, CFTIs, and other recognized engineering colleges across the country. Also, this exam is the first condition for appearing in JEE Advanced conducted for admission in IIT.
This exam consists of two papers.
Paper 1: For admission to BE/B.Tech courses.
Paper 2: For admission to B.Arch (Architecture) and B.Planning courses.
How to Register
- First, visit the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the “JEE Main 2026 Registration” link on the homepage.
- In the new window, enter your details and register.
- Then log in to your registered account.
- Fill out the application form and upload all required documents.
- Pay the application fee online.
- After submitting the form, download a printout and keep it safe for future reference.
Why is the JEE Mains exam special?
Millions of students appear for this exam every year. This exam not only paves the way for admission to engineering colleges, but also serves as the first step toward top institutions like the IITs. Paper 1 allows students to pursue BE or B.Tech programs, while Paper 2 provides admission to architecture and planning courses.
The exam will be conducted in computer-based mode (CBT). Questions will be asked from Physics, Chemistry, and Math. Each question has four options, and there is negative marking for incorrect answers.
