The application window for JEE Main 2026 Session 2 will close today, March 13, giving candidates one final opportunity to complete their registration for one of India’s most competitive engineering entrance examinations.
The National Testing Agency (NTA), which conducts the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main), reopened the application portal briefly to allow candidates to submit forms, make corrections and complete fee payments for Session 2. According to the official schedule, students must complete their applications by 9 PM today, while the deadline for paying the application fee is 11:50 PM.
Candidates planning to appear for the second session of JEE Main 2026 must visit the official website and complete the process before the deadline. The exam city slip for the upcoming session is expected to be released soon after the application window closes.
JEE Main is one of the most significant entrance examinations for engineering aspirants across the country. The exam serves as a gateway to top engineering institutions, including the National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and other centrally funded technical institutions. It also acts as a qualifying examination for the prestigious JEE Advanced, which is required for admission into the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).
With the Session 2 exam dates approaching, thousands of candidates are rushing to complete the final stage of registration before the deadline.
Application Process and Important Deadlines
The National Testing Agency reopened the JEE Main Session 2 registration window on March 12, providing a special opportunity for candidates who had not applied earlier or who needed to complete certain application steps.
Students can submit their applications through the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in, where the application portal remains active until 9 PM today. After submitting the application form, candidates must also complete the payment of the examination fee by 11:50 PM.
Once the application process is completed, the NTA will not allow further corrections or modifications to the submitted forms. Officials have clarified that because the application window was specially extended, no additional correction facility will be provided after submission.
To apply for JEE Main Session 2, candidates must complete several steps including registration, filling out the application form, uploading required documents and paying the application fee.
The process begins by visiting the official website and accessing the Session 2 registration link. Candidates must enter personal details, academic information and exam preferences before uploading documents such as photographs and signatures.
After completing the form, applicants must pay the required application fee and submit the form online. It is advisable for candidates to download and save the confirmation page for future reference.
Education experts recommend that students complete the process well before the deadline to avoid technical issues caused by heavy traffic on the website during the final hours.
Exam City Slip and Admit Card Release
After the application process concludes, the next step for candidates will be the release of the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam city slip.
The city slip will provide information about the city where candidates will be assigned their examination centres. While it does not include the exact address of the centre, it helps candidates plan travel and accommodation in advance if required.
The National Testing Agency is expected to release the exam city slip next week, shortly after the application process ends.
Following the release of the city slip, NTA will issue the official admit cards for JEE Main Session 2.
The admit card will contain detailed information including the exact examination centre address, exam date, reporting time and important instructions for candidates.
Students appearing for the exam must download their admit cards from the official website and carry them to the examination centre along with valid identification documents.
Without the admit card, candidates will not be allowed to enter the examination hall.
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Exam Schedule
According to the official schedule announced by the National Testing Agency, the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 examination will be conducted from April 2 to April 9, 2026.
The exam will be held in multiple shifts across various centres in India and abroad.
JEE Main is conducted in computer-based mode and consists of multiple-choice questions and numerical value questions from physics, chemistry and mathematics.
The examination plays a crucial role in determining admission to undergraduate engineering programmes in India.
Students who perform well in JEE Main become eligible for admission to prestigious institutions such as NITs, IIITs and other government-funded engineering colleges.
Additionally, top performers in JEE Main qualify for JEE Advanced, which is the gateway to the Indian Institutes of Technology.
As the application deadline approaches, candidates are advised to ensure that their forms are submitted correctly and all required documents have been uploaded.
Completing the registration process on time will allow students to focus fully on their exam preparation in the final weeks leading up to the test.
