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JEE Main 2026: Registration Dates and Exam Schedule Revealed

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has unveiled the tentative schedule for JEE Main 2026, with Session 1 set for January 21-30, 2025, and Session 2 for April 1-10. Students are advised to register on the official website, with the application process expected to begin in October. This article reviews past registration timelines and provides essential information for aspiring candidates. Stay informed about the JEE Main registration process and exam details to ensure a smooth application experience.
By Sourabh Singh Oct 23, 2025, 12:57 IST
JEE Main 2026: Registration Dates and Exam Schedule Revealed

JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Registration Details


JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Registration: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced a preliminary timeline for JEE Main 2026. As per the schedule, Session 1 is set to take place from January 21 to January 30, 2025, while Session 2 will occur from April 1 to April 10. Students eager to apply are now looking forward to the start of the registration process. Let's review the registration timelines from the past five years and when the application processes commenced.


It is essential for students to register on the official website, jeemain.nta.ac.in, to participate in both sessions. Candidates who register for Session 1 will also have the opportunity to take Session 2. Those who successfully qualify for JEE Main will then proceed to JEE Advanced.


JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Registration: Key Dates
According to the NTA's tentative schedule, the registration for Session 1 is expected to start in October, although the official dates are yet to be confirmed. Reports suggest that the application process may kick off in late October. The examination will be conducted in a Computer-Based Test (CBT) format across multiple shifts at designated NTA centers nationwide.


JEE Main 2025: Previous Year Registration Insights
For the JEE Main 2025, the registration for Session 1 opened on October 28, 2024, with the exam commencing on January 22, 2025. The registration for Session 2 started on January 31, 2025, and the exam took place on April 2, 2025.


JEE Main 2024: Exam Schedule Recap
In 2024, the registration for Session 1 began on November 1, 2023, with exams conducted from January 24 to February 1, 2024. Session 2 registration started on February 2, 2024, and the exams were held from April 4 to April 15, 2024.


JEE Main 2023: Registration Timeline
The application process for JEE Main 2023 commenced on December 15, 2022, with exams held from January 24 to February 1, 2023. Session 2 registration began on February 15, 2023, and the exams took place from April 6 to April 12, 2023.


JEE Main 2019: The Inaugural Exam
The JEE Main exam was first conducted by NTA in 2019, featuring two sessions. Registration for the January 2019 session opened on September 1, 2018, with exams held from January 8 to January 12, 2019. The application process for the April session began on February 8, 2019, with exams conducted from April 7 to April 12, 2019.


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