dents will also need:
Scanned passport-sized photo
Scanned signature
Reserved category candidates (OBC-NCL, EWS) must provide details about the authority who issued their category certificate and its issue date. PwD/PwBD candidates must upload their disability certificate.
JEE Main 2026 Eligibility: What You Need to Know Before Applying
Although the eligibility requirements for JEE Main 2026 have not yet been formally announced by the National Testing Agency (NTA), prospective candidates can use last year's guidelines to determine their eligibility for the test.
Here is the last year eligibility criteria
Educational Qualification: Class 12 completion in 2024 or 2025, or appearing in 2026.
Age Limit: No specified age limit.
Minimum Marks: No minimum percentage required in Class 12 for JEE Main. The 75% criterion is not applicable for appearing in the exam.
Subject Combinations:
Paper 1 (BE/BTech): Physics, Mathematics + Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, or Technical Vocational Subject.
Paper 2A (BArch): Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
Paper 2B (BPlan): Mathematics is compulsory.
Key Documents Needed for JEE Main 2026 Application
Valid Email and Mobile Number: Essential for receiving updates and verification.
Class 10 Certificate: Required for upload.
Aadhaar Card Details.
Scanned Photograph and Signature.
Category Certificate Details (OBC-NCL/EWS): Provide issue date and issuing authority; no upload needed.
Scanned PwD/PwBD Certificate: Required for upload by PwD/PwBD candidates.
Payment Method: Details for net banking, credit/debit card, or UPI to pay the application fee.
JEE Main Application Fees
Steps to Apply for JEE Main 2026 Online
Register: Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in, click “New Candidate Registration,” enter your details, and set a password. You’ll receive a registration number and password via email/SMS.
Fill Application: Log in, complete academic details, select your paper, and upload scanned photo and signature.
Pay Fee: Use Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, or UPI to pay the application fee.
Submit: After payment, submit the form and download the confirmation PDF sent to your email.

