JEE Main FAQ’s 2026

NTA has released the FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) for the JEE Main 2026. Every year, the National Testing Agency issues an FAQ notification for JEE aspirants to understand the registration, Eligibility criteria, and other details regarding JEE Main. Let’s discuss the details of the JEE Main FAQs 2026 in this article.

First of all, this must have come to your mind why NTA releases this JEE Main FAQ every year. There are many rumours about JEE Main circulating on the internet. In such a situation, the NTA puts a stop to these rumours by issuing an official notice on exam dates, Eligibility criteria, reservation policy, marketing System, PwD Certificate, and any changes to the exam pattern.

JEE Main FAQs 2026

If you are a JEE aspirant and curious about all the information on the upcoming JEE Main 2026, this FAQ will be helpful. Here are all the frequently asked questions and answers for JEE aspirants.

1. What is the website for the online application form? What is the helpline number and email address?

2. When will the JEE Main 2026 exam be held?

Answer:

• Session 1: January 21 to January 30, 2026
• Session 2: April 2 to April 9, 2026

3. How can candidates register for JEE Main 2026?

Answer: The application process is detailed in the Information Bulletin under “Important Information and Dates at a Glance.”

4. Do I need to fill out a separate application form for each session?

Answer: Yes, a separate application is required for each session.

5. If someone did not apply for Session 1, can they apply for Session 2?

Answer: Yes, they can apply when the Session 2 portal opens.

6. Is it mandatory to appear in only one session or can they appear in both?

Answer: It depends on the candidate’s choice. The best score will be considered if they appear in both.

7. Are calculators allowed in the exam?

Answer: No, no type of calculator is allowed.

8. What registration number should be entered in the qualification details?

Answer:

• For CBSE students—the number provided in the letter issued by CBSE.
• Other boards—registration/enrollment/roll number, etc.

9. Are DigiLocker documents valid?

Answer: Yes, DigiLocker documents can be uploaded.

10. Should 12th-grade improvement/reappear students choose “Passed” or “Appearing”?

Answer: Select the option “Passed.”

11. What is the minimum eligibility/age limit for JEE Main 2026?

Answer: See Chapter 3 of the information booklet.

12. What will be the exam pattern?

Answer: Given in Chapter 2, paragraph 2.4 of the information booklet.

13. What is the State Code of Eligibility?

Answer: See paragraph 3.4 of the information booklet.

14. What PIN code should foreign candidates (OCI/PIO) enter in the address?

Answer: 111111

15. What if you don’t receive the OTP for Aadhaar verification?

Answer: The mobile number linked to Aadhaar must be active.

16. What will be the problem if the Class 10 marksheet and Aadhaar name mismatch?

Answer: No, it will have no effect.

17. Is APAAR ID mandatory?

Answer: No.

18. How to capture a live photo?

Answer: See Note 2 of Step 2 (Application Form) in the information booklet.

19. What if there is a mismatch between the live photo and the Aadhaar photo?

Answer: NTA will review it and inform you if there is a problem.

20. What are the eligibility/certificates for PwD/PwBD candidates?

Answer: As per the RPwD Act 2016 and the instructions issued by the Ministry.

JEE Main 2026 Session-1 Correction Dates

21. How is UDID card verification done?

Answer: See Note 3 in the information booklet.

22. How to use Scribe?

Answer: See the guidelines given in Chapter 4 of the information booklet.

23. How are exam cities allotted?

Answer: See paragraph 5.1 of the information booklet.

24. What language(s) of the question paper will be available?

Answer: See paragraph 2.2 of the information booklet.

25. Is it mandatory to upload the Category Certificate?

Answer: No, only—

• Certificate Number
• Date of Issue
• Issuing Authority—must be filled in.

If there is no certificate, include the application receipt and any other required documents.

26. Do any documents need to be sent to NTA?

Answer: No, nothing needs to be sent by post, email, or handwritten.

27. What if the exam date clashes with another exam?

Answer: NTA will not change the date/shift.

28. How are exam dates and slots determined?

Answer: Random allotment is done by computer.

29. Can details or city details be changed on the application form?

Answer:

• NTA is not responsible for errors.
• A correction window will appear once.

30. Can the application form be cancelled after submission?

Answer: No.

31. How do I contact you if I don’t receive my admit card?

Answer:

• The admit card must be downloaded.
• Helpline for assistance: 011-40759000 / 011-69227700
• Email: jeemain@nta.ac.in

32. Can the exam center be changed after it has been allotted?

Answer: No.

33. What is required to be brought to the exam center?

Answer: See paragraph 5.4 of the information booklet.

34. Can I leave the center before the exam time?

Answer: No.

35. How many question papers will there be in JEE Main 2026?

Answer: See paragraph 2.4.

36. Will there be negative marking?

Answer: See paragraph 2.4.

37. What will be the exam duration if I take both B.Arch + B.Planning?

Answer: See paragraph 2.5.

38. What will be the duration, time, and shift of the exam?

Answer: See page 2 under “Important Dates” in the information booklet.

39. Does the application fee include payment gateway charges?

Answer: No, they must be paid separately.

40. How to pay the fee?

Answer: See Step 3 in the information booklet.

41. What to do if the transaction fails?

Answer:

• You will receive a confirmation page only if the payment is successful.
• If the payment fails, submit the fee again.
• The NTA will refund the excess amount later.

42. How will the confirmation page and scorecard be sent to the candidate?

Answer: Email—sent to both the candidate and the parent.

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