NTA Grants Extension for JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Applications
In a significant development for engineering aspirants, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the reopening of the application portal for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 session 2. This decision comes after the agency received numerous requests from candidates who were unable to complete their registrations during the initial window.
Extended Registration and Fee Payment Deadlines
The registration portal will be accessible once again from the afternoon of March 12, 2026, until 9:00 PM on March 13, 2026. Candidates will have the opportunity to pay the application fee until 11:50 PM on March 13, 2026, providing a crucial last chance for those who missed the previous deadlines.
The original application window was open from February 1 to February 25, 2026, and concluded earlier this month. Additionally, the NTA had offered a correction window on February 27 and 28, allowing applicants to edit specific details in their submitted forms.
Response to Student Appeals
Following the closure of the portal, the testing agency was inundated with representations from students seeking another opportunity to finalize their registrations or complete the examination fee payment. In response to these appeals, the NTA has approved a short extension, reopening the portal for this limited period to accommodate the requests.
Step-by-Step Registration Guide for JEE Main Session 2
Candidates can follow these detailed steps to successfully register for the JEE Main 2026 session 2:
- Visit the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- On the homepage, locate and click on the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 registration link.
- Complete the new registration process by providing basic details to generate your login credentials.
- Log in using the credentials and fill out the online application form with accurate personal and academic information.
- Upload scanned documents, including a photograph and signature, in the specified format and size requirements.
- Proceed to pay the application fee using available payment methods such as debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.
- Submit the completed form and download the confirmation page for your records and future reference.
Aspirants are strongly advised to access the official notice for the JEE Main session 2 application through the provided link and stay updated by regularly checking the NTA website for any further announcements or detailed information regarding the JEE Main 2026 application process.
