Last Date for JEE Main 2026 Registration: The National Testing Agency has reopened the application portal for JEE Main 2026 Session 2 for a limited period, offering another opportunity to candidates who were unable to complete their registration earlier. As per the latest public notice released on 12 March 2026, the registration window is available from the afternoon of 12 March to 13 March 2026 till 9:00 PM. Candidates must also complete the application fee payment by 11:50 PM on 13 March 2026 to ensure their form is successfully submitted.

Latest Update: JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Application Reopened for Limited Time

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has reopened the application portal for JEE Main 2026 Session 2 for a short period. Candidates who were unable to submit their application form or complete the fee payment earlier can now apply from 12 March 2026 (afternoon) to 13 March 2026, 9:00 PM, while the fee payment window will remain open until 11:50 PM on 13 March 2026.

This special opportunity is provided only for candidates who have not yet completed their application. Those who have already successfully applied for JEE Main 2026 Session 2 cannot register again or modify their submitted forms.

Last Date for JEE Main 2026 Registration

Last Date for Fee Payment

Along with the application deadline, NTA has also specified the final timing for fee payment. Candidates must complete the successful transaction of the examination fee by 13 March 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) through credit/debit card, net-banking, or UPI. Any failure in payment within the stipulated time will result in the application being rejected, even if the form has been submitted.

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Why This Deadline Is Important

JEE Main is the largest engineering entrance exam in India, with over 10–12 lakh candidates appearing every year. Missing the registration deadline for Session 1 may limit a student's chances, particularly for those aiming for early attempt benefits such as:

• Better exam confidence

• Familiarity with the exam pattern

• Chance to improve scores in Session 2

• Eligibility for JEE Advanced based on January performance

Because the competition is intense, completing the registration well before the last date ensures that technical issues, server load, or payment errors do not cause last-minute problems.

Languages and Mode of Examination

JEE Main 2026 will be conducted in 13 languages:
English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.

The exam will be held in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode for all sections except the Drawing Test of Paper 2A, which will be conducted offline on an A4 drawing sheet.