The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released an important public notice for all JEE Main 2026 aspirants. This official announcement contains crucial information that every engineering aspirant needs to know about the upcoming JEE Main 2026 examination process.
Key Highlights from NTA’s Official Notice
JEE Main 2026 will be conducted in two sessions:
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Session 1 (January 2026): Between January 21 and 30, 2026
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Session 2 (April 2026): Between April 1 and 10, 2026
Registration Timeline:
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Session 1 Registration: Opens in October 2025 (Expected to start soon)
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Session 2 Registration: Last week of January 2026 onwards
Important Changes for JEE Main 2026
The NTA has introduced several improvements for the upcoming examination:
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Increased number of cities for wider accessibility and ease for engineering aspirants
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Special provisions for PwD/PwBD (Persons with Disabilities/Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) candidates
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Aadhaar Authentication will be used to obtain Name, Date of Birth, Gender, Photograph and Address directly from UIDAI
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Name Mismatch Solutions – Options will be provided for candidates with name discrepancies between Aadhaar Card and 10th Educational Certificate/Marksheet
What You Need to Do Now
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Visit the Official Website for the latest updates and registration link
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Prepare Your Documents: Ensure your Aadhaar details are updated and match your educational certificates
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Stay Updated: The online application form for Session-I will be made live on the official website in October 2025
Registration Process Details
According to the latest information, candidates will need to:
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Visit the official NTA website and register using basic details
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Fill the complete application form with accurate information
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Upload scanned documents (Aadhaar card, Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, passport-size photo, signature)
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Pay the application fees
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Review and submit the completed application form
Important Reminders
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Single Application Rule: Only one application form per candidate is allowed. Multiple submissions will result in cancellation
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Online Mode Only: The entire application process is conducted online. No hard copies need to be sent to authorities
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Fee Relaxation: SC/ST/PwD category candidates receive fee relaxation
Why This Matters for Your JEE Preparation
With the official dates now confirmed, it’s time to finalise your preparation strategy. The dual-session format gives you two opportunities to showcase your preparation and achieve your engineering dreams.
For complete details and the latest updates, visit the official JEE Main website: https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/
Download the official public notice here.
The NTA extends warm Diwali wishes to all JEE aspirants, hoping that your efforts will light up the way to success and bring a bright future in your academic journey.
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