JEE Main Session 2 Correction Window for JEE Main 2026 is OPEN from 27 February 2026 to 28 February 2026 (up to 11:50 pm) as per the National Testing Agency (NTA) notice on the official JEE Main portal jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Candidates can edit permitted details of their Joint Entrance Examination (Main) 2026 Session 2 application form only through the online correction facility within these dates. The official website for all updates and corrections.
JEE Main Session 2 Correction Window
- It is open from 27 February 2026 to 28 February 2026 (till 11:50 pm), as confirmed by NTA.
Official correction dates (Session 2 – April Attempt):
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Correction start date: 27 February 2026
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Correction last date: 28 February 2026 (11:50 pm)
Official website for correction:https://jeemain.nta.nic.in
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Correction Overview
| Exam Name | Joint Entrance Examination (Main) 2026 (JEE Main 2026) |
| Conducting Authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Session | Session 2 (April Attempt) |
| Correction Window Status | Open (Online correction facility active) |
| Correction Start Date | 27 February 2026 |
| Correction Last Date | 28 February 2026 (up to 11:50 pm) |
| Official Website | https://jeemain.nta.nic.in |
Important Dates for JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Correction Window
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Application last date (Session 2): 25 February 2026 (no further extension).
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Correction window opening: 27 February 2026.
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Correction window closing: 28 February 2026 (11:50 pm).
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Exam dates for Session 2: Scheduled between 2 April 2026 and 9 April 2026 (confirm exact shift-wise schedule from the official NTA bulletin or latest updates).
What Details Can Be Edited in the JEE Main Session 2 Form?
NTA permits corrections only in selected fields during this window. The exact list is outlined in the official 2026 Session 2 correction notice.
Details generally allowed for editing (as per NTA guidelines)
Based on NTA instructions and standard correction rules, candidates can typically edit the following, subject to the current year’s notice:
Category:
- Candidates may be allowed to change their category (for example, from General to OBC-NCL, SC, ST, or EWS) as per rules, which may also affect the application fee and documents required.
PwD (Persons with Disability) status:
- Correction of PwD status and related details (including the requirement of a scribe) may be permitted, and supporting certificates must match the edited information.
Exam city preference:
- Candidates can usually modify their preferred exam city choices during the correction window, depending on availability and rules mentioned by NTA.
Educational qualification details:
- Information such as year of passing, qualifying exam board, school name, and marks/percentage can often be corrected.
Uploaded documents/images:
- The correction facility often allows re-upload of photographs and signatures in the correct format and size, if they were earlier rejected or incorrectly uploaded.
Gender (if permitted):
- NTA may allow correction in gender details within the correction window as per the year-specific notice.
Generally not allowed or restricted:
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Candidate’s name.
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Mobile number and email ID.
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Permanent/present address and emergency contact details.
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Certain identity fields like date of birth or Aadhaar (if restricted).
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Photograph in some cases (check notice for specifics).
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Edit JEE Main Session 2 Application Form
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Visit https://jeemain.nta.nic.in.
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Locate and click the “Correction in Particulars JEE (Main) 2026 Session 2” link (under candidate activities or recent notices).
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Log in using your application number, password (or date of birth), and security code.
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Access the form – editable fields will be enabled.
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Make careful changes only in permitted areas and double-check.
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Pay any additional fee online if changes increase the applicable fee (via card, net banking, UPI).
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Submit the corrected form after final verification.
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Download and print the updated confirmation page or correction slip for records.
Complete the process before 28 February 2026, 11:50 pm.
Correction Fee Details (If Applicable)
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No fixed correction charge.
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Pay only the fee difference if edits (e.g., category, gender, exam city) result in a higher amount.
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No refund if changes lower the fee compared to the original payment.
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Use online modes on the NTA gateway.
Common Mistakes to Avoid During Correction
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Wrong category selection (impacts reservation and fees – ensure certificate match).
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Poor-quality photo/signature uploads (blurry, wrong specs – re-upload if allowed).
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Spelling errors in name/parents’ names/DOB (must align with Class 10 certificate).
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Inconvenient exam cities (choose reachable options).
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Mismatched academic details (board, marks, year – verify against mark sheets).
Keep Class 10/12 documents, certificates, and ID ready while editing.
What Happens After the Correction Window Closes?
Once the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 correction window closes on 28 February 2026 (11:50 pm), no candidate will be able to modify their application details further through the portal.
No further changes allowed:
- NTA clearly states that after the correction deadline, the particulars submitted will be treated as final, and no email or offline requests for change will be entertained.
Admit card generation:
- The National Testing Agency will use the final corrected data for generating JEE Main 2026 Session 2 admit cards, which are released on the official website before the examination dates.
Next important stage:
- After corrections, the key stages are admit card download, appearance in the examination, and then result declaration and scorecard download, followed by counselling processes conducted through JoSAA/CSAB or state authorities.
