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How to Apply for JEE Mains 2026 Online

Apply for JEE Mains - NTA exam for engineering admission to NITs/IIITs/CFTIs. Two attempts/year.

📁 Education ⏱️ 45-60 mins 💰 ₹1000-3000

About This Guide

JEE Mains by NTA twice yearly (Jan, April) for engineering/architecture. Top 2.5L qualify for JEE Advanced. Paper 1 (BE/BTech), Paper 2 (BArch/BPlan). Online CBT. 300 marks each. Negative -1/4. Fee ₹1K-3K.

Eligibility Criteria

12th passed/appearing
PCM (Paper 1)
Math + Aptitude + Drawing (Paper 2)
3 attempts in 3 consecutive years
No age restriction

Documents Required

Keep these documents ready before starting application. Missing documents = delayed approval.

10th certificate
12th certificate/admit card
Aadhaar
12th registration number
Photo (200×230 px, 50KB)
Signature (140×60 px, 30KB)
Category certificate
PwD certificate

Step-by-Step Application Process

Follow these steps in order. Each step is critical - skip none.

Visit Portal

jeemain.nta.nic.in.

New Registration

Personal details, get Application Number.

Continue with credentials.

Choose Paper

Paper 1 (engineering), Paper 2A (arch), Paper 2B (planning). Multi-select OK.

Choose Centers

4 cities in priority.

Educational Details

10th, 12th board, year, percentage.

Upload Photo + Signature

Strict specs.

Pay Fee

₹1000 (Gen Boys), ₹500 (Gen Girls/SC/ST). Online.

Print Confirmation

2 copies.

Admit Card

2-3 weeks before exam.

Result

2-4 weeks. NTA Score (percentile).

Key Benefits

Direct admission 31 NITs, 23 IIITs
Eligible JEE Advanced
State engineering counseling
Multiple state and private colleges
Architecture via Paper 2
Two attempts/year
Fee waivers SC/ST/PwD

What Happens After Application?

Admit card 2-3 weeks before. After exam, score 2-4 weeks. Use for JoSAA counseling, state counseling, JEE Advanced.

Frequently Asked Questions

JEE Mains vs Advanced?

Mains: NTA, twice yearly, NITs/IIITs. Advanced: IITs only, once yearly, top 2.5L from Mains qualify.

Multiple attempts?

Max 3 in 3 years from 12th passing. Each year twice (Jan + April). Best score considered.