The registration window for one of India's most crucial engineering entrance examinations is about to close. The National Testing Agency (NTA) will shut down the application process for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 Session 1 tomorrow, November 27, 2025.
Eligible candidates aiming for a career in engineering have until 9:00 PM on November 27 to submit their online application forms. For those who complete their form submission, a slight grace period exists for fee payment, which can be processed until 11:50 PM on the same day.
Critical JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Schedule
With the registration deadline looming, aspirants must be aware of the entire examination timeline. The first session of JEE Main 2026 is scheduled to be conducted from January 21 to 30, 2026.
Key dates to remember:
- Online Application Period: October 31 to November 27, 2025
- Last Date for Fee Payment: November 27, 2025 (until 11:50 PM)
- City of Exam Announcement: First week of January 2026
- Admit Card Release: Shortly after city intimation
- Tentative Result Declaration: February 12, 2026
How to Apply for JEE Main 2026
Prospective students can follow a straightforward process to complete their JEE Main registration before the portal closes.
Step-by-step application guide:
- Visit the official NTA JEE websites: jeemain.nta.nic.in or www.nta.ac.in.
- Locate and click on the 'JEE Main 2026 Registration' link to generate login credentials.
- Access the application form using the new ID and password.
- Carefully fill in all required personal, academic, and examination details.
- Upload scanned copies of necessary documents, including photograph, signature, and relevant certificates.
- Proceed to pay the application fee using online payment methods like credit card, debit card, net banking, or UPI.
- Submit the final form and download the confirmation page for your records.
Exam Structure, Syllabus, and Its Importance
JEE Main serves as the primary gateway for admission into prestigious undergraduate engineering programs like B.E. and B.Tech at National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs). Furthermore, it is the qualifying examination for JEE Advanced, which grants entry into the coveted Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).
The exam is conducted in 13 languages, including English, Hindi, and other major regional languages to cater to students across the country.
JEE Main 2026 comprises two papers:
- Paper 1: For admission to B.E./B.Tech courses and to qualify for JEE Advanced.
- Paper 2: For admission to B.Arch and B.Planning programs.
The syllabus for Paper 1 is based on the NCERT curriculum for Classes 11 and 12, covering Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. The marking scheme awards +4 marks for each correct answer and deducts -1 mark for every incorrect response. There is no negative marking for questions that are left unattempted. This system applies to both Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Numerical Value Questions (NVQs).
Experts are urging candidates not to wait until the final moments to apply, as the NTA is known to strictly adhere to its deadlines. Missing the November 27 cutoff means applicants will have to wait for the second session in April 2026, which could potentially delay their entire admission process for the academic year.
