Big news for engineering aspirants! The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 registration window is now LIVE, giving candidates another crucial opportunity to improve their scores and secure admission to top engineering institutes across India. The National Testing Agency (NTA) officially opened the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 application process on February 1, 2026, at the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Candidates who missed Session 1, as well as those who want to re-attempt the exam for a better percentile, can now apply online. As per the official schedule, the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exams will be conducted from April 2 to April 9, 2026, in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.
🔴 JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Registration: Key Highlights at a Glance
- Registration Start Date: February 1, 2026
- Last Date to Apply: February 25, 2026 (tentative)
- Exam Dates: April 2 to April 9, 2026
- Mode of Exam: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Official Website: jeemain.nta.nic.in
- Result Date (Expected): April 20, 2026
The Session 2 attempt is especially important because NTA considers the best score out of Session 1 and Session 2 while preparing the final JEE Main rank list.
📝 Who Can Apply for JEE Main 2026 Session 2?
✔️ Session 1 Candidates
Yes, candidates who already appeared for JEE Main Session 1 (January 2026) can reapply for Session 2 using the same application number. They can:
- Choose papers (B.E./B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Planning)
- Update exam city preferences
- Pay the Session 2 examination fee separately
✔️ New Candidates
Fresh applicants who did not apply for Session 1 can also register directly for Session 2, provided they meet the eligibility criteria.
🎓 JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification:
Candidates must have passed Class 12 in 2024 or 2025, or be appearing in 2026, from a recognised board. - Subjects Required:
Physics, Mathematics, and one of Chemistry/Biology/Technical Vocational Subject (for B.E./B.Tech). - Age Limit:
✅ No age limit to apply for JEE Main 2026.
(However, candidates must satisfy age criteria of the institutes they apply to.)
🗓️ JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Registration Important Dates (Tentative)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Begins | February 1, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | February 25, 2026 |
| City Intimation Slip | Second week of March 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | 3–4 days before exam |
| Exam Dates | April 2–9, 2026 |
| Result Declaration | April 20, 2026 |
🖥️ How to Apply for JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Registration ? (Step-by-Step)
Follow these simple steps to complete the application process:
- Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in
- Click on “JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Registration”
- Select New Registration (or login if already registered)
- Enter personal, academic, and contact details
- Choose paper(s) and exam city preferences
- Upload scanned documents:
- Photograph
- Signature
- Class 10 certificate
- PwD certificate (if applicable)
- Pay the application fee via UPI, debit/credit card, or net banking
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page
📌 Only one application per candidate is allowed.
💰 JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Registration Application Fee (India – Key Rates)
- General (Male): ₹1000 (single paper)
- General (Female): ₹800
- OBC-NCL / EWS: ₹900 (Male), ₹800 (Female)
- SC/ST/PwD: ₹500
(Fee varies if applying for multiple papers or overseas centres.)
📘 JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Exam Pattern (Quick Overview)
Paper 1 – B.E./B.Tech
- Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
- Total Questions: 75
- Total Marks: 300
Paper 2A – B.Arch
- Mathematics, Aptitude Test, Drawing Test
Paper 2B – B.Planning
- Mathematics, Aptitude Test, Planning-based questions
📊 Why Session 2 Is Extremely Important?
- Second chance to boost percentile
- Best of two attempts considered
- Higher chances of qualifying for JEE Advanced 2026
- Better admission prospects in NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs
Even candidates with decent Session 1 scores are advised to appear again for score improvement.
📝 Final Words
The launch of JEE Main 2026 Session 2 registration marks a decisive phase for lakhs of engineering aspirants. With exams scheduled in April 2026, candidates should complete the application process well before the deadline and focus on strategic preparation.
For authentic updates, admit cards, city slips, and results, candidates must rely only on the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in.
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