The JEE Mains 2026 session 2 registration has already started from February 1st. The last date to apply is February 25th. Students must complete the registration by 25th February by 9:00 PM. JEE Mains 2026 session 2 exams are scheduled for April 2nd - 9th.
- Session 1 students don’t have to register from scratch. You have to simply login to your existing account to select your papers and pay the fee for session 2.
- New candidates must complete a fresh registration on the NTA official website.
- A brief correction window is expected in the last week of February after the session 2 registration closes.
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JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Timeline and Last Date
Students have until 9:00 PM on February 25th to register for the session 2 exam and until 11:50 PM to make the payment. Without the payment, registration for the exam will not be considered.
| Date | JEE Mains Session 2 Event |
|---|---|
| February 1, 2026 | JEE Mains session 2 registration starts |
| February 25, 2026 (9:00 PM) | JEE Mains session 2 Last Date |
| February 25, 2026 (11:50 PM) | Last date for successful Fee Payment |
| 3 days before the actual exam dates | Admit Card release |
| April 2-9, 2026 | Dates of examination |
Source: Official JEE Main 2026 session 2 registration notice
How JEE Mains Registration Works for Session 2?
The JEE Mains session 2 registration is completely online through the official JEE Main website. Students who already registered for session 1 don’t need to register again. They can simply log in using existing credentials and complete the registration.
- Students who are applying for the time have to register and complete the full process.
- The NTA has implemented several important changes in the JEE Mains registration this year, including mandatory live photo capture and Aadhar-based verification along with face authentication.
| Applicant Type | Registration Requirement |
|---|---|
| Session 1 students | Can login using existing credentials. Choose the papers and pay the fee. |
| New applicants | Must complete the registration from scratch. |
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Check the eligibility criteria for JEE Mains 2026 session 2
Ques. I appeared in the January session. Do I need to apply my documents and photo again for session 2?
Ans. No. For existing candidates, the registration for session 2 only requires you to log in. Mainly, you have to select the paper, the medium of the paper, choose your city, and pay the fee.
Application Fees for JEE Mains 2026 Session 2
The fee for the JEE Main session 2 registration depends on the category, gender, and the number of papers they choose to write.
Here is the category-wise and gender-wise registration fee for the JEE Mains session 2.
| Category | Gender | Fee (Single Paper) | Fee (Both Papers) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | Male | ₹1000 | ₹2000 |
| Female | ₹800 | ₹1600 | |
| EWS/OBC | Male | ₹900 | ₹2000 |
| Female | ₹800 | ₹1600 | |
| SC/ST/PwD | Male/Female | ₹500 | ₹1000 |
| Third Gender | - | ₹500 | ₹1000 |
Source: JEE Mains 2026 Official Information Bulletin
With the JEE Mains session 2 registration deadline of February 25th approaching fast, students should complete the registration early. Students should not wait until the last minute, as server issues and connectivity problems usually occur near the deadline.
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