JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Registration Closes on 25rth February 2026, Correction Window Opening Soon

JEE Mains Session 2 (April) registration for the year has officially concluded on 25th February 2026. The form correction window will open from 27th-28th February.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially closed the registration process for JEE Main 2026 Session 2, marking the end of applications for the April examination session. According to updates from the official portal, the registration window concluded on February 25, 2026, with no further extension announced. Candidates seeking to appear in the Joint Entrance Examination (Main) 2026 for the second session were required to complete their online applications by 9:00 PM on the last date, followed by fee payment up to 11:50 PM. The authority emphasized that late submissions would not be accepted under any circumstances.

JEE Mains 2026 Session 2: Key Dates & Timeline

The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 registration opened on February 1, 2026, providing aspirants an opportunity to apply for the April exams. This session follows the January Session 1, allowing candidates to appear in one or both sessions, with the best NTA score considered for ranking and admission purposes to undergraduate engineering, architecture, and planning programmes.

According to the official notification issued by the NTA, a one-time correction facility will open shortly after registration closure, enabling registered candidates to modify certain particulars in their application forms. However, changes to fields such as photograph, signature, or certain personal details may be restricted.

JEE Main 2026 Form Correction Window Opens Soon

A brief application form correction facility will be made available to successfully registered candidates from February 27 to February 28, 2026. This limited window allows applicants to rectify certain details entered during registration.

The NTA has specified that only select fields will be editable during this period. Modifications to essential elements such as the candidate’s photograph, signature, date of birth proof category, and a few other critical personal particulars are typically not permitted once the initial submission is complete. Candidates are strongly advised to review their forms carefully during the correction phase, as no additional opportunities for changes are expected thereafter.

JEE Mains Session 2 Exam Structure and Purpose

JEE Main 2026, conducted by the National Testing Agency under the Ministry of Education, serves as the entry-level examination for admissions to National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and other centrally funded technical institutions. It also qualifies eligible candidates for JEE Advanced.

The examination is held in two sessions annually to provide flexibility, with candidates permitted up to six attempts over three consecutive years starting from their Class 12 passing year. Paper 1 covers B.E./B.Tech programmes, while Papers 2A and 2B address B.Arch and B.Planning courses, respectively.

Next Steps for Registered Candidates

Applicants who successfully submitted their forms are advised to monitor the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in for the upcoming correction window and subsequent releases, including the exam city slip and admit cards. The NTA has reiterated that no re-test opportunities will be provided for absent candidates, underscoring the importance of adhering to schedules.

For the most accurate and updated information, candidates should refer directly to the official NTA portal, as the agency continues to issue timely public notices on examination-related matters.

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