The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially started the registration process for JEE Main 2026 Session 2, the second attempt of the national-level engineering entrance examination. Eligible candidates can apply for B.E./B.Tech, B.Arch, and B.Planning programmes through the official JEE Main portal. The last date to submit the application form is February 25, 2026.

Important Dates

• Registration Start Date: February 1, 2026

• Last Date to Apply: February 25, 2026

• Last Date for Fee Payment: February 25, 2026 (late evening)

• JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Exam Dates: April 2 to April 9, 2026

Who Can Apply

• Candidates who appeared in JEE Main Session 1 and wish to improve their score

• Fresh applicants who did not apply earlier

• Students who have passed Class 12 in 2024 or 2025, or are appearing in 2026

• There is no age limit for JEE Main 2026

Exam Papers

• Paper 1: B.E./B.Tech

• Paper 2A: B.Arch

• Paper 2B: B.Planning

Candidates can apply for one or more papers depending on eligibility.

Application Fee (Per Paper)

• General (Male): ₹1,000

• OBC-NCL / Gen-EWS (Male) & All Female Candidates: ₹800

• SC / ST / PwD / Transgender: ₹500

How to Apply

1. Visit the official JEE Main website

2. Click on JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Registration

3. Complete the application form with personal, academic, and contact details

4. Upload required documents (photograph, signature, certificates)

5. Pay the examination fee

6. Download and save the confirmation page

Key Points for Students

• Apply well before the deadline to avoid technical issues

• Ensure all details are correct before submission

• NTA may open a correction window later for limited edits

• Best score out of Session 1 and Session 2 will be considered for ranking

Why Session 2 Is Important

JEE Main Session 2 provides a second opportunity for candidates to improve their scores and enhance admission chances in NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and other participating engineering colleges. Performance in JEE Main is also crucial for JEE Advanced eligibility, which opens the gateway to IIT admissions.