JEE Main 2026 Registration Opens in October

• NTA to launch JEE Main 2026 application portal in October.
• The exam is scheduled in two sessions—January 2026 and April 2026.
• Candidates must verify Aadhaar, disability, and category certificates before applying.

The online application portal for the Joint Entrance Examination Main (JEE Main) 2026 will be launched by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in October. The examination will take place in two sessions – January 2026 and April 2026.

In a notification dated September 29, the NTA advised candidates to verify that their Aadhaar card, UDID card (for individuals with disabilities), and category certificates (EWS/ SC/ ST/ OBC-NCL) are current and valid before completing the JEE Main 2026 application form. This stage aims to prevent inconsistencies or denials in the later phases of the admission process.

The advisory emphasizes that the Aadhaar card must include correct information, such as the candidate’s name, date of birth (according to the Class 10 certificate), photograph, address, and father’s name.In the same way, applicants with disabilities need to verify that their credentials are current, valid, and renewed as necessary. Candidates from the reserved categories must ensure their certificates are up-to-date and meet the necessary criteria.

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Candidates planning to sit for the JEE Main 2026 should frequently visit the official NTA website – nta.ac.in and the JEE Main portal – jeemain.nta.nic.in for the latest updates, comprehensive guidelines, and notifications concerning JEE Main 2026.

In 2025, JEE Main took place in January and April. The January session examination took place from January 22 to 30, while the April session exam was carried out from April 2 to 8. Last year, JEE Main registration commenced on January 2, after that the city intimation slip was released.