The National Testing Agency (NTA) has reopened the registration window for JEE Main 2026 Session 2, offering another opportunity for candidates who missed the earlier deadline to apply for the engineering entrance examination. Eligible candidates can complete their applications through the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in until March 13, 2026.

The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 Session 2 is scheduled to be conducted in April 2026 in computer-based mode across multiple exam centres in India and abroad.

Second Chance for Aspirants

The reopening of the registration window provides relief to thousands of engineering aspirants who were unable to complete the application process earlier. Candidates who wish to appear for Session 2 only, or those who already appeared in Session 1 and want to improve their score, can apply during this extended period.

NTA conducts JEE Main in two sessions each year to provide students with more opportunities to perform better and reduce exam pressure.

Courses Offered Through JEE Main

JEE Main is the gateway for admission to several undergraduate engineering and architecture programmes across India, including:

• B.E./B.Tech programmes in National Institutes of Technology (NITs), IIITs and other centrally funded technical institutions

• B.Arch (Architecture) courses

• B.Planning programmes

The exam is also the qualifying test for JEE Advanced, which is required for admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).

JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern

The examination will be conducted in computer-based test (CBT) mode for most papers. However, the B.Arch drawing test is usually conducted in pen-and-paper mode.

The question paper will consist of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and numerical value-based questions from subjects including:

• Physics

• Chemistry

• Mathematics

Steps to Apply for JEE Main 2026 Session 2

Candidates can follow these steps to submit their applications:

1. Visit the official JEE Main website.

2. Click on the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Registration link.

3. Log in using the application number and password or complete the registration process.

4. Fill in the required personal, academic and contact details.

5. Upload scanned documents including photograph and signature.

6. Pay the application fee through online payment modes.

7. Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference.

Important Dates

• Reopened Registration Deadline: March 13, 2026

• JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Exam: Expected in April 2026

• Result Announcement: Likely a few weeks after the exam

Opportunity to Improve Scores

Candidates who appeared in Session 1 can also register for Session 2 to improve their scores. NTA considers the best score of the two sessions while preparing the final merit list.

Every year, over 10 lakh students appear for JEE Main, making it one of the largest engineering entrance examinations in India. Students are advised to complete the registration process before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.