JEE Main 2026 - Session 2
Last updated 31 Jul 2026
Overview
The National Testing Agency has issued an official advisory for candidates appearing in the Joint Entrance Examination (Main) 2026 regarding photograph mismatches with submitted identity proof documents. During the registration process for Session-1, discrepancies were identified between live photographs captured by candidates who registered using non-Aadhaar identity proofs and the records available with UIDAI. To assist affected candidates, NTA is allowing identity verification through a signed and attested certificate containing a recent photograph. While candidates could initially get this certified by their School or College Principal or Headmaster, NTA has expanded the verifying authority to include Class-I Gazetted Officers such as Tehsildars, Revenue Officers, Sub-Divisional Magistrates, District Magistrates, or Class-I Gazetted Officers of the Indian Embassy for NRI candidates. Candidates must upload the attested certificate in PDF format via the link provided in their registered email and present a printed copy at the examination centre on the day of the test for physical verification. Helpline contact numbers and email support are available for candidates facing difficulties.
How to apply
Follow these steps in order. Always verify the final instructions on the official portal.
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Step 1: Visit the official portal at https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/.
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Step 2: Candidates who applied for Session 1 should log in using their previous Application Number and Password.
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Step 3: Session 1 candidates select Paper, Medium, Choice of Cities, and pay the Examination Fee for Session 2.
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Step 4: New candidates must register afresh and fill out the complete online application form.
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Step 5: Provide correct email ID and mobile number for NTA communications.
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Step 6: Submit the online application form and complete fee payment online by 25 February 2026.
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Step 7: For correction in particulars, visit https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/ during the correction window from 27 February to 28 February 2026 (up to 11:50 PM).
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Step 8: Verify and edit eligible particulars as permitted under Annexure 1, pay additional fees if applicable, and submit the frozen application form.
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Step 9: For candidates unable to apply/pay earlier, submit online application during re-opened portal window from 12 March 2026 (Afternoon) to 13 March 2026 (09:00 PM) and pay fees by 13 March 2026 (11:50 PM).
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Step 10: Candidates scheduled for exams on 05, 06, 07 and 08 April 2026 download Admit Card from https://jeemain.nta.nic.in starting 01 April 2026, ensuring QR code and barcode are visible, and bring valid photo ID to the exam center.
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Step 11: For Answer Key Challenge, visit https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/ and click 'Challenge(s) regarding Answer Key'.
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Step 12: Login with Application Number and Password, enter Captcha, and view Question IDs.
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Step 13: Select Option IDs to challenge, upload supporting documents in a single PDF file, and click 'Save your claim and Pay Fee finally'.
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Step 14: Pay non-refundable processing fee of INR 200 per question challenged online via Debit/Credit Card or Net Banking by 27 April 2026 (11:50 PM).
Official notification
Read the complete notification released by National Testing Agency — Joint Entrance Examination Main (NTA JEE Main). This document is the authoritative source for this opportunity.
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