The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially confirmed that the registration for JEE Main 2026 Session 2 (April attempt) will begin tomorrow, February 1, 2026.
The official website jeemain.nta.nic.in will host the application form, check the "Public Notices" or "Latest News" section tomorrow for the direct link and invitation notice. As of now (late Jan 31), the portal focuses on Session 1 (admit cards, city intimation for ongoing January exams), but Session 2 registration is expected to go live promptly on Feb 1.
Key Dates for JEE Main 2026 Session 2:
- Registration Start Date: February 1, 2026
- Registration Last Date: February 25, 2026 (apply early to avoid last-minute issues; no extensions likely)
- Exam Dates: April 2 to April 9, 2026 (or April 1–10 in some reports; multiple shifts, cities across India)
- Correction Window: Expected shortly after registration closes (details TBA)
- Admit Card Release: Likely 3 days before exam
- Result: Post-exam (typically within weeks)
Who Can Apply?
- Candidates who appeared in Session 1 (January 2026) or missed it.
- Eligibility: Passed/appearing in Class 12 (or equivalent) in 2024, 2025, or 2026 with Physics, Mathematics, and one of Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology/Technical Vocational subject.
- No age limit, but attempts limited (up to 3 consecutive years).
- For B.E./B.Tech (Paper 1), B.Arch (Paper 2A), B.Planning (Paper 2B).
Application Fee (Approximate, Confirm on Portal):
- General/OBC/EWS (Boys): INR 1000
- Girls/SC/ST/PwD: INR 800 (varies by category/paper)
- Payment online (net banking, card, UPI).
How to Apply (Once Live Tomorrow):
- Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- Click on "JEE (Main) 2026 Session 2 – Apply Online" or similar link.
- Register using email/mobile (if new) or log in.
- Fill form: Personal/academic details, choose exam city preferences, upload photo/signature/documents (Aadhaar-linked where possible).
- Pay fee and submit.
- Download confirmation page.