If you are planning to appear for JEE Main 2026, then now is good time to prepare. The exam authority, National Testing Agency (NTA), is expected to open the registration window for Session 1 in October 2025. The exam will likely conduct in two session January 21-30 and April 1-10, 2026 fully in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.

Students should arrange necessary documents already to avoid last moment trouble. You will need Aadhaar card (name and birth date same as Class 10 certificate), category certificate (EWS/SC/ST/OBC-NCL if applicable), scanned photo and signature, Class 10 marksheet and UDID card for PwBD candidates. Registration fee is expected between Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,000 approx.

It is important to keep documents correct because mistakes on time of form filling often cause rejection or delays. Like, if Aadhaar details don’t match your school certificate, you may face problem. NTA will automatically fetch some details from UIDAI but students need to fill parents/guardian name correctly since Aadhaar don’t always have that.

Clearing JEE Main opens door for engineering admission in NITs, IIITs and other central institutes. Also, student who qualify Paper 1 can appear in JEE Advanced for IIT admissions. So this exam is very important especially for serious engineering aspirants.

Some helpful tips: keep scanned images in proper format, check your Aadhaar details early, collect correct category certificate, and keep checking the official NTA JEE website for updates. If applying under reserved category or PwBD, make sure your documents are fresh and valid.

In short, time is running fast, so JEE Main aspirants should be calm but prepared. If you stay ready, the registration process become more easier for you. Keep eye on the official website when registration link releases and best of luck for your journey ahead!