Engineering
Mar 15, 2026
JEE Main 2026: NTA Closes Session 2 Registration Tonight; Correction Window to Open Shortly
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Arjun Mehta
Mar 15, 2026
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) is officially closing the registration portal for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 Session 2 today, March 15, 2026. Thousands of engineering aspirants across the country are expected to complete their final submissions by the 11:50 PM deadline. This session, scheduled to take place in April, is the second and final opportunity for students to improve their scores for admission into premier institutes like the NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.
Following the closure of the registration window, the NTA is expected to announce the dates for the application correction window. This brief period will allow candidates to rectify any errors made in their personal details, educational qualifications, or choice of exam cities. However, officials have clarified that certain fields, such as registered mobile numbers and email addresses, will remain non-editable to maintain security protocols. Students are advised to double-check their documents before the final click today.
Initial data suggests a significant surge in the number of applicants this year. Experts believe the increase is due to the rising interest in emerging fields like Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, which have seen a massive seat expansion in several top-tier engineering colleges. Dr. Ramesh Iyer, a senior consultant at a Delhi-based coaching institute, noted that the competition for the top 2.5 lakh ranks—required to qualify for JEE Advanced—will be fiercer than ever this year.
In terms of logistics, the NTA has increased the number of exam centers in rural districts to facilitate easier access for students. The April session will be conducted in a computer-based test (CBT) mode across over 500 cities in India and 25 cities abroad. Admit cards are expected to be released in the first week of April, following the completion of the city intimation slip process.
For students who appeared in the January session, the NTA will consider the best of the two scores for the final merit list. The results for Session 2, along with the All India Ranks (AIR), are tentatively scheduled for release by the end of April. Candidates are urged to keep their login credentials ready and monitor the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in, for real-time updates regarding the admit card and exam shifts.
Following the closure of the registration window, the NTA is expected to announce the dates for the application correction window. This brief period will allow candidates to rectify any errors made in their personal details, educational qualifications, or choice of exam cities. However, officials have clarified that certain fields, such as registered mobile numbers and email addresses, will remain non-editable to maintain security protocols. Students are advised to double-check their documents before the final click today.
Initial data suggests a significant surge in the number of applicants this year. Experts believe the increase is due to the rising interest in emerging fields like Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, which have seen a massive seat expansion in several top-tier engineering colleges. Dr. Ramesh Iyer, a senior consultant at a Delhi-based coaching institute, noted that the competition for the top 2.5 lakh ranks—required to qualify for JEE Advanced—will be fiercer than ever this year.
In terms of logistics, the NTA has increased the number of exam centers in rural districts to facilitate easier access for students. The April session will be conducted in a computer-based test (CBT) mode across over 500 cities in India and 25 cities abroad. Admit cards are expected to be released in the first week of April, following the completion of the city intimation slip process.
For students who appeared in the January session, the NTA will consider the best of the two scores for the final merit list. The results for Session 2, along with the All India Ranks (AIR), are tentatively scheduled for release by the end of April. Candidates are urged to keep their login credentials ready and monitor the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in, for real-time updates regarding the admit card and exam shifts.