The registration window for one of India's most prestigious engineering entrance examinations, JEE Main 2026 Session 1, is set to close today, 27 November 2025. The National Testing Agency (NTA) will shut down the application portal at 9:00 PM, marking the final opportunity for aspiring engineers to apply for the first session of the competitive test.
Critical Deadline and Payment Information
Eligible candidates who have not yet completed their registration must immediately visit the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in, to submit their forms. While the application window closes at 9:00 PM, the agency has provided a slight grace period for fee payments, which can be completed until 11:50 PM via credit card, debit card, net banking, or UPI. Experts strongly advise against last-minute rushes to avoid technical glitches or submission errors.
Complete JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Schedule
The first session of JEE Main 2026 is scheduled to be held from 21 to 30 January 2026 across numerous examination cities in India and abroad. The testing authority will announce the assigned examination city for each candidate in the first week of January 2026. Following this, admit cards will be released on the official portal. Results for Session 1 are tentatively expected by 12 February 2026.
The complete timeline for aspirants is as follows:
- Online Application Period: 31 October – 27 November 2025 (up to 9:00 PM)
- Final Fee Payment Deadline: 27 November 2025 (up to 11:50 PM)
- Exam City Intimation: First Week of January 2026
- Examination Dates: 21–30 January 2026
- Result Declaration: By 12 February 2026 (Tentative)
Exam Structure, Syllabus, and Application Guide
JEE Main serves as the gateway for admission to undergraduate engineering programs like B.E. and B.Tech at premier institutions including NITs, IIITs, and other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs). Furthermore, it is the essential qualifying examination for JEE Advanced, which is the sole entry point for the coveted Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).
The exam will be conducted in 13 languages, ensuring accessibility for students from diverse linguistic backgrounds across India.
For candidates applying at the last moment, here is a quick step-by-step guide:
- Go to the official NTA JEE website.
- Click on the registration link and generate login credentials.
- Log in and carefully fill out the application form with personal, academic, and exam details.
- Upload all required scanned documents, including photograph, signature, and relevant certificates.
- Proceed to pay the application fee through the available online payment methods.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference.
JEE Main 2026 features two papers. Paper 1 is for B.E./B.Tech aspirants and for eligibility for JEE Advanced. It covers Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics based on the NCERT curriculum for Classes 11 and 12. 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.
Missing today's deadline means candidates will have to wait for the second session in April 2026, which could potentially delay their admission process. With only hours remaining, aspirants are urged to act swiftly and secure their chance to compete for a seat in India's top engineering colleges.
