The gateway to top engineering colleges is open; register before November 27.
Engineering aspirants across the country, your first major hurdle is officially here. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has commenced the online application process for JEE Main 2026 Registration Session 1. This is a crucial step for admission to B.E./B.Tech and B.Arch/B.Planning programs in India's premier institutions. The window to fill out your NTA JEE Main application form is currently open on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Key Dates to Remember
The registration for Session 1 began on October 31, 2025, and the deadline to apply is set for November 27, 2025. Candidates must ensure that the application fee payment is successfully processed by the same date. The computer-based test for JEE Main Session 1 date 2026 is scheduled to be held from January 21 to 30, 2026.
This engineering entrance exam is vital, as a good score will determine your eligibility for the prestigious NITs, IIITs, and other central-funded technical institutions. Furthermore, this also serves as the qualifying exam for JEE Advanced, which is the final gateway to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).
Exam Details and Local Context
A significant feature for students in this region is that the examination will be conducted in 13 languages, including Odia. This is a great advantage for candidates preferring to take the exam in their regional language. Students can choose their preferred JEE Main exam center Odisha during the application process to avoid travel-related difficulties. There are two papers: Paper 1 for B.E./B.Tech, and Paper 2 for B.Arch/B.Planning.
Crucially, when you apply now, you are only registering for Session 1. Those who wish to take the second session (scheduled for April 1 to 10, 2026) will be provided a separate opportunity to register later using the same application number.
How to Complete Your Registration
To successfully complete your JEE Main 2026 Registration, simply follow these steps on the official NTA website:
- Navigate to jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the link for 'JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Registration.'
- Register by providing your personal details to generate an application number.
- Log in and meticulously fill out the detailed NTA JEE Main application form.
- Upload the necessary documents and pay the required fee online.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page for your records.
Do not delay your application. Check the information bulletin for detailed eligibility criteria and start your preparation immediately for the JEE exam dates 2026.
