JEE Main 2026 Guide

Your Simple Guide to JEE Main

Stop struggling with complex official notifications. Everything you need to know about eligibility, required documents, and the step-by-step application process—explained simply and clearly.

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Video Tutorial: Step-by-Step Form Filling

Watch this comprehensive video guide to see exactly how to fill out the JEE Main 2026 application form, covering every section and document upload.

How To Fill JEE 2026 Application Form | By Vedantu JEE (33:40)

1. Are You Eligible?

Year & Attempts

  • You must have passed Class 12 in 2024, 2025, or be appearing in 2026.
  • No upper age limit to appear for the exam.
  • You get a maximum of 3 consecutive years (6 sessions) to appear for the exam.

Marks (For NIT/IIIT Admission)

*Note: There are no minimum marks required just to appear in JEE Main itself.*

  • General/OBC/EWS: 75% aggregate in Class 12 OR be in the top 20 percentile of your board.
  • SC/ST: 65% aggregate in Class 12.

Mandatory Subjects in Class 12

  • B.E. / B.Tech: Physics + Mathematics + (Any one from Chemistry / Biology / Tech Vocational Subject)
  • B.Arch: Mathematics + Physics + Chemistry
  • B.Planning: Mathematics Only

2. Documents to Keep Ready (Scanned)

Before starting the application, ensure these scanned documents meet the size requirements below.

Item Format Size Range Key Requirement
Passport Photo JPG/JPEG 10 KB - 200 KB 80% face visible, white background.
Candidate Signature JPG/JPEG 4 KB - 30 KB Signed on white paper in black/blue ink.
Class 10 Certificate PDF 10 KB - 300 KB Proof of Date of Birth and Name.
Category/PwD Certificate (If Applicable) PDF 50 KB - 300 KB Must be valid and issued by a competent authority.

3. Application Fee (Per Session)

*Fees are tentative and apply to Indian exam centers. They may vary slightly in the official notification.

General/OBC/EWS (Male)

₹1,000

Female / SC / ST / PwD / Transgender

₹500

Payment methods generally include Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.

4. The 5-Step Application Process

1

Online Registration

Visit the official NTA JEE Main website. Use your Email ID and Mobile Number to register. You will receive a system-generated Application Number—save this immediately!

2

Fill Application Form

Log in with your Application Number and Password. Fill in all personal (Aadhaar details, address), academic (Class 10/12 details), and exam-related information (preferred course, exam city choices, medium).

3

Upload Documents

Upload the scanned images of your Photo, Signature, and Class 10 Certificate. Make sure they match the size/format requirements (refer to Section 2).

4

Pay Examination Fee

Proceed to the payment gateway. Pay the required fee (see Section 3) using an online method. Keep the payment receipt.

5

Download Confirmation Page

After successful payment, download and print the Confirmation Page. This is proof of your submission and is vital for future reference.