How to register for JEE Main

Support admission to participating Indian engineering institutions and the qualifying pathway to JEE Advanced where applicable.

Registration guidance checked 2026-09-29. Fees, identity rules and appointment availability can change.

01 / PLAN YOUR DATE

When can I take it?

2026 is closed: Session 1 applications ran 31 October–27 November 2025 (21:00 IST; fee 23:50); Paper 1 dates were 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January, and Paper 2 was 29 January. Session 2 initially ran 1–25 February, then reopened 12 March afternoon–13 March 21:00, with payment until 23:50. Its Paper 1 dates were 2, 4, 5, 6 and 8 April; Paper 2 was 7 April. These historical dates are not a 2027 calendar; none has been verified here.

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02 / BUDGET FOR THE TEST

Registration fees

2026, one paper per session, India/outside-India fees in INR: General male ₹1,000/₹5,000; General female ₹800/₹4,000; EWS/OBC-NCL male ₹900/₹4,500 and female ₹800/₹4,000; SC/ST/PwD/PwBD ₹500/₹2,500; third gender ₹500/₹3,000. Multiple-paper combinations cost more; processing charges and applicable GST are additional.

Checked 2026-09-29 · 2026 historical · one paper per session · India and overseas centres. This is not a 2027 price. Use the bulletin’s separate combination table when selecting more than one paper; pay separately for each session.

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YOUR REGISTRATION PATH

From choosing the test to test day

Follow these steps with the official provider. Keep your application number, confirmation and receipt together.

  1. Read the cycle bulletin; choose Paper 1, 2A or 2B and the intended session.

  2. Register through NTA using your own contact details and matching identity; retain the application number and password.

  3. Enter qualifications, paper, language and permitted city preferences. Existing candidates reuse their application number for Session 2.

  4. Prepare the live photo, scanned photo, signature, Class X certificate and applicable identity/disability documents in the specified formats.

  5. Review and pay online by credit/debit card, net banking or UPI. Save that session’s confirmation page.

  6. Check correction and admit-card notices. A city-intimation slip is not an admit card; counselling requires separate registration.

A final check before paying

The right requirement

Confirm the exam version, delivery mode, required scores and score deadline for your programme. Admission and visa English requirements can differ.

The right identity

Match your booking to the provider’s accepted ID. Check document validity, spelling and any country-specific rules before confirming.

The complete amount

Review the checkout currency, taxes, optional extras and change or cancellation terms. A price for India is not an Oman price.

Published dates describe a calendar, not available seats. The provider’s confirmation establishes your booking. An unannounced 2027 date or fee should stay out of your confirmed plan.

Official sources

Exam guide checked 2026-09-22; registration references checked 2026-09-29. Check the provider before booking; dates, formats and acceptance can change.

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