JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Registration Begins: Here’s Everything Students and Parents Need to Know

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially opened registrations for JEE Main 2026 Session 1, marking the beginning of another crucial academic journey for engineering aspirants across India. Candidates can now apply through the official website from October 31 to November 27, 2025.

JEE Main Session 1 Key Dates to Remember

• Registration Window: October 31 - November 27, 2025

• Session 1 Exam Dates: January 21 - 30, 2026

• Session 2 Exam Dates: April 1 - 10, 2026
  

  
  

This year, the NTA has introduced several student-friendly updates, ensuring a smoother, more transparent application and exam experience.

What’s New in JEE Main 2026

1. On-Screen Calculator: A major update to help students perform calculations during the exam efficiently.

2. Accessibility Mode: Designed to support differently-abled candidates for an inclusive testing environment.

3. Aadhaar Auto-Fetch: Candidate details can now be automatically filled using Aadhaar verification, reducing manual entry errors.

4. Expanded Exam Centres: More test cities have been added to improve accessibility for students across regions.

JEE Main 2026 Exam Structure Overview

JEE Main 2026 will continue with Paper 1 (for B.E./B.Tech) and Papers 2A & 2B (for B.Arch and B.Planning). Each paper follows the multiple-choice + numerical-answer pattern, with a +4/-1 marking scheme for correct and incorrect answers.

JEE Main 2026 NTA Application Essentials

Applicants must keep key documents ready, Aadhaar or valid ID proof, academic details, recent photograph, and APAAR ID, which is now a mandatory field. The application fee varies by category and exam centre (India or abroad), payable online.

Guidance for Students & Parents

With registrations now live, this is the ideal time to plan a focused preparation strategy. Students should review the official syllabus and mock papers released by NTA, while parents can help by ensuring timely application submission and stress-free planning.

For those aspiring to IITs and NITs, early preparation and expert mentoring remain the key to success. Institutions like Resonance Hyderabad offer structured programs, personalized guidance, and performance tracking tools that help students approach JEE with clarity and confidence.

Start early, stay consistent, and make every step count - JEE Main 2026 is your first milestone toward engineering excellence.