JEE Main 2026 Session 2 registration has started at jeemain.nta.nic.in, and eligible candidates can apply online for the April 2026 exam until February 25, 2026. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened the online application process for JEE Main 2026 Session 2 (April session). This provides candidates another opportunity to appear for the exam, improve their scores, or apply if they missed Session 1. The entire process is online via the official website.
Highlights
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Registration Status: Ongoing / Live
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Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)
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Application Mode: Online at jeemain.nta.nic.in
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Registration Period: February 1, 2026 to February 25, 2026 (up to 9:00 PM for form submission; fee payment by 11:50 PM on the last date in some notices)
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Exam Window: April 2 to April 9, 2026
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Registration Overview
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Exam Name |
Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 |
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Conducting Body |
National Testing Agency (NTA) |
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Session |
Session 2 (April 2026) |
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Registration Status |
Started / Online form available |
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Application Dates |
February 1, 2026 to February 25, 2026 |
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Exam Dates |
April 2 to April 9, 2026 |
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Official Website |
Apply Online for JEE Main 2026 Session 2 (Direct link)
Download Official Notification / Information Bulletin (Available on jeemain.nta.nic.in under documents or public notices)
How to Apply for JEE Main 2026 Session 2?
Here are the steps to Apply for JEE Main 2026 Session 2:
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Visit the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in.
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Click on the “JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Registration / Apply Online” link.
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Complete new registration (or log in using existing credentials from Session 1, if applicable and allowed).
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Fill in personal details, contact information, and create a password.
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Enter academic details including qualifying exam, board, passing year, and school.
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Select exam cities (up to four preferences) and paper choices (B.E./B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Planning).
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Upload required documents (photograph, signature, category/PwD certificate if applicable) as per specified size and format.
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Pay the application fee online via UPI, net banking, debit/credit card.
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Submit the form and download/print the confirmation page for reference.
Application Fee Details
Fees vary by category, gender, number of papers, and exam centre location (India vs. abroad). The fee is non-refundable and must be paid online.
For exam centres in India (single paper: B.E./B.Tech or B.Arch or B.Planning):
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Category |
Male (₹) |
Female (₹) |
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General |
1000 |
800 |
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Gen-EWS / OBC-NCL |
900 |
800 |
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SC / ST / PwD / Transgender |
500 |
500 |
For multiple papers or abroad centres, fees are higher (e.g., ₹2000/₹1600 for two papers in India for General male/female; up to ₹5000+ for abroad). Refer to the official fee chart in the JEE Main 2026 information bulletin on jeemain.nta.nic.in for exact details based on your choices.
Documents Required for Registration
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Recent passport-size photograph (as per NTA specifications: size, background, etc.)
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Candidate’s signature (in black/blue ink on white paper)
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Class 10 and Class 12 certificates/marks details
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Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS), if applicable
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PwD certificate, if applicable
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Valid ID proof (Aadhaar card preferred, or passport/other accepted IDs)
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Active mobile number and email ID for communication and OTP
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Scan and upload in the required format/size.
Correction Window (If Applicable)
NTA usually opens a correction window after the registration deadline for limited edits (e.g., some personal/academic details). Fields like mobile number, email, or permanent changes may be restricted. Additional fees may apply for certain corrections. Check the official notice carefully and make changes only within the specified period to avoid issues.
