Let me be direct: the JEE Main race begins with the application form. NTA released its official Public Notice on 24 October 2026, and the Session 1 form is now open. There is still time before the paper, but not much time for the form.
Every year, some well-prepared students run into trouble on the last day: the website slows down, the payment fails, or the photograph is rejected. This article will help you avoid all of that.
📅 The complete timeline
All dates below are from NTA's official notice. The green dot shows where you stand today.
- 24 Oct – 22 Nov 2026Online form + feePay by UPI, card or net banking, till 11:50 PM.
- 23 – 26 Nov 2026Late formWith an extra fee of ₹500. Best avoided.
- 27 – 29 Nov 2026Correction windowA chance to fix mistakes in the form, on the website only.
- 30 Dec 2026Exam city announcedYou will know which city your paper is in.
- 13 Jan 2027Admit cardDownload it from the NTA website.
- 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 & 28 Jan 2027Session 1 exam 🎯You will be given one day and one shift.
- April 2027Session 2A separate form. NTA will issue the notice later.
✅ Keep these ready before you start
Tick them off as you go. Your phone will remember the list.
0 / 7 ready
⚠️ 5 mistakes that cost students dearly
Filling two forms. NTA's rule is clear: only one application per candidate. Action can be taken against multiple forms, even at a later stage.
Giving the cyber café's number. NTA sends every update to the registered mobile and email. Use only your own or your parents' details.
Waiting for the last day. On the night of 22 November the website is at its slowest. Fill the form this week, calmly.
A blurry photo or a careless signature. A small thing can hold up the whole form. Zoom in and check before uploading.
Not saving the confirmation page. After paying the fee, download the confirmation page and keep a screenshot of the payment.
🤔 Myth vs Fact
Tap a card to reveal the truth.
📝 Paper pattern (B.E./B.Tech, Paper 1)
Maths · Physics · Chemistry
20 MCQs + 5 numerical per subject
Shift 2: 3 PM – 6 PM
in both sections
🚀 Your 85-day game plan
Finish the remaining syllabus. List 5 weak chapters in each subject and take up one a day. Study all three subjects daily.
A full revision of Class 11 + 12. Two full mock tests a week. Start an Error Notebook.
One full mock every day, at the time of your shift. Two hours of analysis. No new topics.
Only your formula sheet and Error Notebook. Check your admit card and route to the centre, and sleep 7–8 hours.
🎁 A free opportunity: FTSE Phase 2
Want to test your preparation under real exam conditions? Future Forum's scholarship test, FTSE Phase 2, is completely free: Sunday, 15 November 2026 for Class 11, 12 and 12+ (Saturday, 14 November for Class 8, 9 and 10).
Questions about the form or your preparation?
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Source: NTA Public Notice dated 24.10.2026. Official websites: jeemain.nta.nic.in · nta.ac.in. NTA helpline: 011-40759000 / 011-69227700. If any date changes, the NTA website is final.
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