JEE Main 2026 Exam Dates and Application Details Released

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the schedule for the JEE Main 2026 exam, which will be conducted in two sessions in January and April. Candidates can expect to fill out their online applications soon, with the first session taking place from January 21 to 30, 2026. The second session is set for April 1 to 10, 2026. The NTA will utilize Aadhaar authentication for candidate verification, and options for correcting any discrepancies will be available during the application process. Stay tuned for more updates on application forms and exam centers.

By Ambika Singh Oct 28, 2025, 14:09 IST

Overview of JEE Main 2026

JEE Main 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that the JEE Main examination will take place in two sessions next year, specifically in January and April 2026. Candidates planning to participate in the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main) 2026 can apply online for Session 1 by visiting the official website. The examination will be conducted in a Computer-Based Test (CBT) format. However, the application forms are yet to be released, with expectations for their availability this week.

Important Dates for Session 1

Session 1 Exam Schedule:
The NTA is also enhancing the number of exam centers to better accommodate engineering aspirants. Online applications for Session 1 will be accessible on their official site, with exams scheduled from January 21 to January 30, 2026. The second session is set for April 2026, with online application forms expected to be available in the last week of January. The exams for Session 2 will occur from April 1 to April 10, 2026.

Aadhaar Authentication Process

The NTA will retrieve the candidate's name, date of birth, gender, photograph, and address through Aadhaar authentication via UIDAI. However, as the names of parents or guardians are not included in Aadhaar records, candidates will need to manually enter these details in the online application form.

Correction Options for Candidates

In case of discrepancies between the Aadhaar card and the 10th-grade educational certificate or marksheet, the NTA will offer candidates the opportunity to rectify these errors during the online application process.