NEW DELHI: National Testing Agency (NTA) has released important details for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main April 2026 session examination on its website. The news comes as engineering aspirants from across the country gear up for the challenging national entrance test.
According to the agency, the registration window for JEE Main 2026 will open soon on the official website jeemain. nta. nic. in Candidates are requested to apply online well in advance to avoid any last minute problem. The April session is expected to have a high number of candidates applying for admission in undergraduate engineering programmes offered at NITs, IIITs and CFTIs across India.
Registration and Application Details
The key dates of JEE Main April 2026 as reported by the sources are:
Start of Registration: Will start from February 2026 second half in the year 2026
Closing Date: Probably 1st week of March 2026
Correction facility: Mid-March 2026
Dates of Examination: April-May 2026 (Tentative)
The applicants should carefully fill up all the details in the on-line form and click“FINAL SUBMISSION”, only after which the application will be registered. NTA generally gives the facility to make corrections in case of any mistake committed by the candidates within a specific time frame after the deadline.
Allotment of Exam City and Downloading of Admit Cards
After the registration is over, NTA shall release exam city intimation slips for candidates to know their exam centres. This information is typically available a couple of weeks prior to the test and is included in an agency’s official notice.
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JEE Main 2026 admit card will be released on the same portal after exam city allocation. The admit card is available on the official website of Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board. Candidates will require their application number and date of birth to download the admit card. Admit card is a must for entry in examination hall and students need to check the information printed on the card before the day of exam.
Preparation and Eligibility Reminder
The JEE Main paper has three sections – Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics where every subject is worth the same marks. The examination will be conducted in Computer Based Test mode (CBT) and candidates can also practice the mock test available on NTA portal.
Eligibility criteria for JEE Main 2026 is similar as compared to last year according which a candidate needs to have passed or appeared in Class 12 or an equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as core subjects. Age limit requirement and the number of attempts are based on NTA regulations, for that you may check the official information brochure available.
Official Advisory and Helpdesk Support
However, NTA has reiterated that aspirants are only browsing through the official website jeemain. nta. nic. in for updates and downloads, cautioning against misinformation posted on unofficial platforms or messaging groups. In case of any query, student can call on the official helpdesk numbers given on the portal or write to NTA support.
Engineering aspirants should register early, cross verify their entries and appear for the April session with a steady approach. Run in an increasingly competitive environment, the restart gurus now recommend applying as early as possible and ensuring your application is accurately submitted.
