As engineering aspirants gear up for JEE Main 2026, the National Testing Agency (NTA) is rolling out early updates to help streamline the registration process. The registration window hasn’t officially opened yet, but a demo registration link is already active, new advisory notices have been issued, and tentative fees have surfaced.
This article brings the live updates, procedural details, fee structure, and latest NTA advisories every student must know ahead of the official registration period.
What’s New & Live from NTA
- On October 7, 2025, NTA activated a demo registration link at demo.nta.nic.in, allowing candidates to practice form-filling ahead of the actual registration.
- An official advisory has been released, asking aspirants to update their Aadhaar, UDID (for PwD), and category certificates (EWS/SC/ST/OBC-NCL) before registration to avoid mismatches.
- From the 2026-27 session, NTA will auto-assign exam centres based on the address in Aadhaar, and exam city preferences will be removed.
Tentative Important Dates & Timeline
Below is a projected schedule based on current reports and past trends. These are not confirmed and may shift:
| Event | Expected Timeline |
| Notification Release | October 2025 |
| Session 1 Registration Opens | October / First week of November 2025 |
| Session 1 Registration Closes | Late November / early December 2025 |
| Session 2 Registration Opens | Early February 2026 |
| Session 1 Exam | Late January 2026 |
| Session 2 Exam | April 2026 |
Registration & Demo Links
- Official portal (to go live for real registration): jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- Demo registration link (active now): demo.nta.nic.in — a practice link for form filling, document upload, fee simulation, etc.
Aspirants can use the demo link to familiarize themselves with the form flow before the actual registration opens.
Live Updates
Expected Application Fees
The registration fee for JEE Main 2026 is as follows:
| Category / Gender | Fee for One Session (India) | Fee for Exam Centres Outside India |
| General / OBC / EWS – Male | ₹1,000 | ₹5,000 |
| General / OBC / EWS – Female | ₹800 | ₹4,000 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender | ₹500 | ₹2,500 |
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Steps for JEE Main 2026 Registration (Expected Workflow)
Here is how the registration process is expected to work:
- Visit the official site: jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- Click “New Registration / Apply for JEE Main 2026”.
- Fill in personal and contact details to generate Application ID / Password.
- Enter academic details (Class 10, Class 12).
- Choose exam paper(s) and preferred exam centres (if available).
- Upload required documents (photo, signature, certificate).
- Pay the application fee online (card, net banking, UPI).
- Submit and download the confirmation page for the record.
These steps align with the flows in the demo link as well.
Documents & Data to Keep Ready for JEE Main 2026 Registration
Before registration opens, candidates are advised to keep all the documents ready in advance, like:
- Aadhaar card (ensure name, DOB are correct)
- UDID (if applicable)
- Valid category certificate (EWS / SC / ST / OBC-NCL)
- Scanned passport-size photo and signature (as per specifications)
- Class 10 certificate / marksheet
- Class 12 marksheet / admit card or equivalent
- Board roll numbers, passing year
- Valid email ID and mobile number for OTPs
- Bank details for fee payment
Having these ready will speed up the process and reduce errors.
Rule Changes & Advisory Highlights
- Exam city auto-assignment: From the 2026-27 session, NTA will remove the option for candidates to pick exam cities. Exam centres might be auto-assigned based on Aadhaar address.
- Strict document validation: The advisory emphasizes that mismatches in Aadhaar, category certificates, or UDID may cause rejection during verification.
Final Notes & Tips
- Use the demo registration link now to understand the form structure and process.
- Double-check every detail, especially document names, spellings, and category codes.
- Keep screenshots or printouts of the confirmation page post submission.
- As soon as the official registration opens, complete the form promptly (servers may get slow).
- Stay updated via jeemain.nta.nic.in, check for the notification, official fee, and final rules.
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