NTA Extends JEE Main 2026 Registration; Application Window Reopened Till March 13
New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the registration deadline for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 Session-2 and reopened the application window to provide another opportunity to engineering aspirants who could not complete their applications earlier.
According to the latest update, the JEE Main 2026 Session-2 application portal reopened on March 12, 2026, and candidates can now submit their online application forms until March 13, 2026 (9:00 PM) through the official website. The facility for payment of the application fee will remain available until 11:50 PM on March 13, 2026. ()
The decision was taken after the NTA received several requests from students seeking additional time to complete the registration process.
Fresh Opportunity for Candidates
The testing agency clarified that this reopening of the application window is meant to give a final chance to candidates who missed the earlier deadline due to technical issues or other reasons. Candidates who have not yet applied are advised to complete their registration immediately to avoid missing the opportunity.
The application process is being conducted completely online through the official portal jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Important Dates for JEE Main 2026 Session-2
Candidates should note the revised schedule for the examination process:
Initial Registration Start Date: February 1, 2026
Earlier Last Date to Apply: February 25, 2026
Application Correction Window: February 27–28, 2026
Registration Reopened: March 12, 2026
Extended Last Date to Apply: March 13, 2026 (9:00 PM)
Last Date for Fee Payment: March 13, 2026 (11:50 PM)
JEE Main Session-2 Exam Dates: April 2 to April 9, 2026 ()
About JEE Main Examination
The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to undergraduate engineering programmes such as B.E./B.Tech., B.Arch., and B.Planning.
Scores obtained in JEE Main are used for admission to prestigious institutions including:
National Institutes of Technology (NITs)
Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs)
Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs)
In addition, top-performing candidates in JEE Main become eligible to appear for JEE Advanced, the entrance examination for admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).
Examination Mode
The JEE Main 2026 Session-2 examination will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode at examination centres across India and selected international locations.
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for updates regarding city intimation slips, admit cards, and examination guidelines.
Advisory for Candidates
The NTA has urged students to submit their applications well before the extended deadline. As the reopened window is available for a very short period, candidates should ensure that all details are filled correctly while submitting the application form.
Officials have also indicated that no further extension of the application deadline is expected after this reopening of the portal.
Engineering aspirants who have not yet registered should complete the application process immediately to secure their chance to appear in the JEE Main 2026 Session-2 examination scheduled in April 2026.