JEE Main 2026 Session 2 registration likely to begin today at jeemain.nta.nic.in

What happened: The National Testing Agency is expected to open JEE Main 2026 Session 2 registration today on its official portal.

Why it matters now: Session 2 is the final chance for aspirants to improve scores for admission to BTech, BArch, and BPlanning programs across top institutes.

What changes for people: Candidates must submit their applications by February 25, with no extensions expected due to tight academic timelines.

Who is affected: Engineering and architecture aspirants, coaching institutes, and admission authorities preparing for counseling.

Registration for JEE Main 2026 Session 2 is likely to begin today on the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in, giving lakhs of students another attempt to boost their percentile scores before counseling.

According to the expected schedule, the National Testing Agency (NTA) will open the application window shortly, allowing candidates to register, upload documents, and pay the examination fee for the April session.

Deadline to apply: February 25

Candidates must complete their forms on or before February 25, as the exam calendar is tightly packed and delays could affect the preparation of subsequent national-level tests.

Session 2 is crucial for students aiming for:

IIT admissions via JEE Advanced eligibility

NIT+ system (NITs, IIITs, GFTIs)

Architecture and planning seats through BArch and BPlanning

Coaching experts recommend applying early to avoid server issues closer to the deadline.

Who should apply for Session 2?

Session 2 is ideal for:

Students who were unable to attempt Session 1

Candidates aiming to improve their percentile

Aspirants who had exam centre issues or mismatches in January

Those targeting higher ranks for competitive branches like CS, EC, AI, Data Science, and Architecture

NTA uses the best score across both sessions for final ranking.

How to apply once registration opens

Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in

Click JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Registration

Login using Session 1 credentials or register as a new candidate

Fill personal and academic details

Upload required documents:

Passport-size photo

Signature

Category certificate (if applicable)

Pay the exam fee

Download the confirmation page

Candidates should ensure accuracy in names, category, and exam city choices, as corrections may be limited.

What to watch next

NTA is expected to release the Session 2 exam city slip, admit card dates, and the final exam schedule soon.

Students should also track updates on paper pattern, marking scheme, and normalization rules ahead of the April examination window.