✅ Key Dates & Overview
· The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that JEE Main 2026 will be held in two sessions:
o Session 1: 21 – 30 january 2026.
o Session 2: 1 – 10 april 2026.
· The application (online registration) for Session 1 is expected to open in October 2025 (some sources say mid/late October) and close possibly in November/December 2025.
· Specifically: “application window for Session 1 will open in october 2025 on the official NTA website.”
· For Session 2, the registration window is likely to open in the last week of january 2026.
📝 How & Where to Apply
· The application process is fully online.
· The official website for registration is: jeemain.nta.nic.in (also noted as jeemain.nta.ac.in in some sources).
· Steps typically include:
1. Visit the official portal when the form is live.
2. Register / login (you’ll need a valid email and mobile number).
3. Fill in personal details (name, DOB, contact), academic details.
4. Upload required documents (photo, signature, any certificate).
5. Pay the application fee online.
6. review & submit the form.
· Important update: NTA will auto-fetch some candidate details (name, DOB, gender, address) from the unique identification authority of india (UIDAI) Aadhaar database to minimise errors.
· Make sure your Aadhaar details match your school/board certificates (especially name, date of birth) — discrepancies may cause issues.
📌 What You Should Prepare Now
Since the application window is approaching (October 2025), here are some actionable tips:
· Verify Aadhaar vs school certificate: If there’s any mismatch in your name, DOB etc, get it corrected before the form opens.
· Keep documents ready: Scanned/cropped photo & signature files as per required format, your board registration number or qualifying exam details, category certificate (if applicable).
· Check eligibility: Make sure you meet the educational criteria (for example having studied Physics & Mathematics as compulsory subjects in 12th grade) etc.
· Budget time for the form: These forms can be detailed and busy websites can slow down near deadlines — aim to apply early.
· Choose your exam city preferences carefully: Once you submit you may not be able to change choices later easily.
· Keep fee payment method ready: Have a valid debit/credit card or net-banking ready for payment.
· Save confirmation: After submission, download/save the confirmation page & application number for future reference.
🔍 Why This Matters
· By registering for Session 1 (January 2026), you give yourself the first opportunity of the year to appear for the exam and later take Session 2 if you wish to improve your score.
· Early application ensures better choice of exam city, fewer technical glitches, and more time to focus on preparation rather than last-minute registration stress.
· Changes like Aadhaar auto-fetch aim to reduce form errors, but they demand your details be correct — hence the advance preparation.
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