JEE Main 2026 Registration LIVE: NTA session 1 applications open soon at jeemain.nta.nic.in; exam dates out
Suviral Shukla | October 27, 2025 | 02:44 PM IST | 7 mins read
JEE Mains 2026 will be conducted in two sessions, with session 1 scheduled from January 21 to 30 and session 2 from April 1 to 10, 2026. Updates on registration, exam fee, admit card, paper pattern, syllabus and more.
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Download EBookJEE Main 2026 Registration: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to begin the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 registration process soon on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. The engineering entrance exam will be conducted in two sessions — from January 21 to 30, 2026, and from April 1 to 10, 2026. The NTA has recently asked BTech aspirants planning to appear for JEE Main 2026 to verify and update their Aadhaar details before the commencement of the registration process.
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Candidates seeking admission to BTech courses at various engineering colleges across the country, including IITs, NITs, and centrally funded technical institutions, will be able to complete their JEE Mains 2026 registrations through Aadhar card along with personal and academic details.
The JEE Mains 2026 session 1 will be conducted from January 21 to 30, 2026, whereas session 2 will take place from April 1 to 10, 2026, the NTA announced.
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Update Aadhar data: NTA to JEE Mains 2026 aspirants
Students should have to ensure that their Aadhar data , such as name, date of birth, address, photograph, and gender, are accurate and latest, as these details will be directly fetched from UIDAI through Aadhaar authentication for the upcoming exam, as per NTA's guidelines.
As per the NTA guidelines, the limit of JEE attempts has been set at three consecutive years.
Male candidates of unreserved category should have to pay Rs 1,000 as JEE Mains 2026 as registration fee. Those belonging to General- Economically Weaker Section (EWS), Other Backward Classes (OBC) will have to pay Rs 900 as application form charges.
Females in unreserved, Gen-EWS, OCT should have to pay Rs 800, while Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Persons with Disability (PwD), transgender category can pay Rs 500 as registration charges.
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October 27, 2025 | 02:44 PM IST
JEE Mains 2026: NIT closing ranks for AI, ML, data science
JEE Mains 2026 | The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) indicates a strong demand for newly introduced BTech in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning (AI-ML), and Data Science at the NITs. The last year's closing rank is as follows.
|
Institute |
Programme |
Closing Rank |
|
NIT Karnataka, Surathkal |
Artificial Intelligence |
2372 |
|
NIT, Rourkela |
Artificial Intelligence |
3918 |
|
MNIT Jaipur |
Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering |
6491 |
|
NIT Delhi |
Artificial Intelligence and Data Science |
6896 |
|
NIT, Kurukshetra |
Artificial Intelligence and Data Science |
8510 |
|
NIT, Kurukshetra |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
9204 |
|
Sardar Vallabhbhai NIT, Surat |
Artificial Intelligence |
9664 |
|
Dr. B R Ambedkar NIT, Jalandhar |
Data Science and Engineering |
14814 |
|
NIT Patna |
Artificial Intelligence and Data Science |
16537 |
|
NIT Sikkim |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
29014 |
JEE Main 2026: Closing ranks for AI, ML, data science at NITs highlight rising demand
October 27, 2025 | 01:59 PM IST
JEE Mains 2026: Totall seats vs Allotted seats
As per the IIT Kanpur's JIC reports, the list of total seats and the allotted seats last year is shown below.
October 27, 2025 | 01:25 PM IST
JEE Mains Registration 2026: Female participation remains around 35%; overall drops by 7.09%
Last year, a total of 10,61,840 candidates registered for the JEE Mains 2025 exams, and 9,92,350 of them appeared in Session 2. The data also showed a JEE Main registration gender gap and participation difference as follows.
|
Gender |
Number of students registered (2025) |
Gender-wise participation in 2025 |
Gender-wise participation in 2024 |
|
Male |
7,26,205 (68.4%) |
6,81,871 (68.7%) |
7,38,351 (69.15%) |
|
Female |
3,35,635 (31.6%) |
3,10,479 (31.3%) |
3,29,600 (30.86%) |
|
Transgender |
0 |
0 |
8 (0.00075%) |
|
Total |
10,61,840 |
9,92,350 |
10,67,959 |
October 27, 2025 | 01:18 PM IST
JEE Mains 2026: Session 1 and 2 exam dates
The testing agency will conduct JEE Mains 2025 sessions 1 and 2 in January and April. The date schedule is as follows.
|
JEE Mains 2026 |
Dates |
|
JEE Main registrations for January |
October onwards |
|
JEE Main January exam date |
January 21 to 30 |
|
JEE Main April application |
Last week of January |
|
JEE Main April exam date |
April 1 to 10 |
October 27, 2025 | 12:39 PM IST
JEE Mains 2026 required eligibility
The minimum JEE Mains 2026 eligibility criteria are as follows.
- Students who have passed Class 12 in 2024 or 2025, appearing in 2026
- Students must have Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects in Class 12, along with any subject from Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, Technical Vocational subject.
- No minimum marks are required
- No age limit
October 27, 2025 | 11:57 AM IST
JEE Mains 2026: Last year's cutoff point increased for SC and ST
Last year's JEE Main cut-off for SC and ST categories increased by just one point. To gain admission to an IIT, candidates must also qualify for the JEE Advanced 2025 examination.
|
Category |
JEE Main 2025 |
JEE Mains 2024 |
|
UR-General |
100 - 93.1023262 |
100.0000000 – 93.2362181 |
|
UR - PwD |
93.0950208 - 0.0079349 |
93.2041331 – 0.0018700 |
|
Economically Weaker Section (EWS) |
93.0950208 - 80.383011 |
93.2312696 – 81.3266412 |
|
OBC-Non-Creamy Layer (OBC - NCL) |
93.0950208 - 79.4313582 |
93.2312696 – 79.6757881 |
|
Scheduled Caste (SC) |
93.0950208 - 61.1526933 |
93.2312696 – 60.0923182 |
|
Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
93.0950208 47.9026465 |
93.2312696 – 46.6975840 |
October 27, 2025 | 11:23 AM IST
JEE Mains 2026: IIT Madras's BTech in AI and data analytics new programme
Last year, IIT Madras introduced a BTech in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics programme, with an intake capacity of 50 students. The program is designed to equip students with in-depth knowledge and skills in various aspects of AI and data analytics, offering a comprehensive understanding of their applications across multiple industries.
October 27, 2025 | 10:58 AM IST
JEE Main Registration 2026: NTA clarifies exam city rumour
The NTA has confirmed that its advisory on updating Aadhaar and UDID details has no connection with JEE Main 2026 exam city allotment. The clarification follows reports suggesting candidates would not be able to choose their preferred exam city. NTA said the notice, issued on September 29, 2025, was only to help students avoid data mismatches while filling the application form.
October 27, 2025 | 10:26 AM IST
JEE Advanced 2026 rank insights
Candidates qualifying JEE Main 2026 will be eligible to appear for JEE Advanced 2026, expected to be conducted by IIT Roorkee. Based on last year’s data, a score between 278 and 332 in JEE Advanced 2025 corresponded to ranks between 1 and 101, while candidates scoring around 250 marks secured ranks up to 500. The minimum score for top ranks has shown minor variation over the last five years.
October 27, 2025 | 09:53 AM IST
JEE Main 2026 registration fee
The category-wise registration fee for JEE Mains 2026 is given below.
|
General |
Male - Rs 1,000 Female - Rs 800 |
|
Gen-EWS/ OBC(NCL) |
Male - Rs 900 Female - Rs 800 |
|
SC/ST/PwD/PwBD |
Rs 500 |
|
Third Gender |
Rs 500 |
October 27, 2025 | 09:19 AM IST
JEE Main 2026 exam dates announced
As per the NTA calendar, JEE Main 2026 Session 1 will be held from January 21 to 30, 2026, while Session 2 will be conducted from April 1 to 10, 2026. The exam will be held in computer-based mode across multiple cities in India and abroad.
Read More: JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam from January 21 to 30; registration open soon at jeemain.nta.nic.in
October 27, 2025 | 09:01 AM IST
JEE Main 2026 Registration: NIT Uttarakhand BTech opening and closing ranks
Engineering aspirants can check the opening and closing ranks for BTech programmes at the National Institute of Technology, Uttarakhand. The ranks cover the Open (OS) category and include both gender-neutral and female-only (including supernumerary) seats. Refer to the table below for detailed ranks.
|
Academic Program Name |
Gender |
Opening Rank |
Closing Rank |
|
Civil Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) |
Gender-Neutral |
48215 |
49391 |
|
Civil Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) |
Female-only (including Supernumerary) |
60682 |
60682 |
|
Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) |
Gender-Neutral |
16359 |
18491 |
|
Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) |
Female-only (including Supernumerary) |
30379 |
31912 |
|
Electrical and Electronics Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) |
Gender-Neutral |
27268 |
33738 |
|
Electrical and Electronics Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) |
Female-only (including Supernumerary) |
42033 |
42033 |
|
Electronics and Communication Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) |
Gender-Neutral |
21586 |
26168 |
|
Electronics and Communication Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) |
Female-only (including Supernumerary) |
33215 |
35357 |
|
Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) |
Gender-Neutral |
34348 |
40975 |
|
Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) |
Female-only (including Supernumerary) |
56461 |
56461 |
October 27, 2025 | 08:18 AM IST
JEE Main 2026: Electrical engineering closing rank
Engineering aspirants can refer to the table below to view the closing ranks for admission to the Electrical Engineering branch at NITs for female-only, including supernumerary seats based on JEE Main scores.
|
Institute |
Opening rank |
Closing rank |
|
Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar |
31516 |
32378 |
|
Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur |
22065 |
23400 |
|
Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology Bhopal |
26466 |
31132 |
|
Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad |
20650 |
20844 |
|
National Institute of Technology Agartala |
45922 |
55221 |
|
National Institute of Technology Delhi |
22961 |
26048 |
|
National Institute of Technology Durgapur |
28568 |
30762 |
|
National Institute of Technology Hamirpur |
35215 |
38413 |
|
National Institute of Technology Patna |
38998 |
42229 |
|
National Institute of Technology Raipur |
33960 |
39412 |
|
National Institute of Technology Arunachal Pradesh |
58844 |
63171 |
|
National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur |
25334 |
31488 |
|
National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra |
22026 |
25530 |
|
National Institute of Technology, Manipur |
64653 |
66424 |
|
National Institute of Technology, Mizoram |
64465 |
64465 |
|
National Institute of Technology, Rourkela |
15342 |
18535 |
|
National Institute of Technology, Silchar |
34825 |
40537 |
|
National Institute of Technology, Srinagar |
51161 |
58026 |
|
Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat |
25252 |
29064 |
|
Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur |
44380 |
47908 |
October 27, 2025 | 07:51 AM IST
JEE Main Exam Date 2026: Aadhaar name mismatch advisory
Candidates who encounter a name mismatch between their Aadhaar Card and Class 10 certificates during JEE Main 2026 registration can follow the same procedure as implemented last year. The NTA will provide an option to correct the mismatch within the application form. Engineering aspirants should review last year’s advisory and ensure that their Aadhaar, UDID, and category certificates are updated in advance to avoid delays or discrepancies during the JEE Main 2026 registration process.
Read More: JEE Main 2026 Aadhaar Authentication: How to fix name mismatch during registration?
October 27, 2025 | 07:38 AM IST
What is the official website for JEE Mains 2026 registration?
The official website for JEE Mains 2026 registration is jeemain.nta.nic.in, where candidates can complete the application process, once registration window opens and access exam related updates.
October 27, 2025 | 07:26 AM IST
JEE Mains 2026: Exam timings
The JEE Mains 2026 session 1 will be conducted from January 21 to 30, 2026, whereas session 2 will take place from April 1 to 10, 2026, the NTA announced.
October 27, 2025 | 07:25 AM IST
JEE Mains 2026: Application form out soon
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will soon host the registration link for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Mains 2026 session 1 on the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
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