CBSE Issues Urgent Guidelines for JEE Main 2026 Applicants

Important Instructions from CBSE

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released crucial guidelines for students planning to take the JEE Main 2026 examination. The board has urged all affiliated schools to promptly provide the registration numbers for Class 11 students to prevent any issues during the application process. Numerous students and their parents have expressed concerns regarding schools' failure to supply this essential information. In response, CBSE has emphasized that the Class 11 registration number is a prerequisite for completing the JEE Main application form.

CBSE's Directive to Schools

CBSE has mandated that all affiliated institutions must deliver Class 11 registration numbers to students applying for the JEE Main 2026 exam without delay. This registration number is vital for the National Testing Agency (NTA) to authenticate students' details. However, many schools have been remiss in providing this information, leading to complications for students during the application process.

The board has acknowledged receiving multiple complaints from parents regarding this issue. Consequently, CBSE has reiterated that schools must ensure students receive their registration numbers promptly to facilitate timely application submissions.

JEE Main 2026 Exam Timeline

The application window for the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exam, organized by the NTA, is currently open. Candidates interested in applying can do so until November 27, 2025. The examination is scheduled to take place from January 21 to January 30, 2026, at various centers nationwide. The test will be conducted in two shifts: the first from 9 AM to 12 PM and the second from 3 PM to 6 PM. Information regarding exam cities will be made available in the first week of January 2026.

For further details and official updates, candidates are encouraged to visit the NTA's official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.