The National Testing Agency (NTA) has activated the JEE Main Session 1 correction window from December 1 to December 2 (until 11:50 PM). Candidates who need to edit their application forms can log in using their application number and password on the official website — jeemain.nta.nic.in.

• Candidates can modify their name/father’s name/ mother’s name, gender, date of birth, category, academic details, exam city preference, medium of the exam, signature or choice of paper.
• Candidates are not allowed to change their mobile number, email ID, address, contact details, and photograph.
• If the authorities find any discrepancies in the candidate’s JEE Main application form 2026, their registration will be cancelled. Candidates who have completed their JEE Main 2026 Registration can access the form correction window by logging through the candidate portal on the official website.

Candidates are advised to make changes to the application form very carefully, as JEE Main Form 2026 Correction is a one-time facility and no further chances will be given for correction to candidates. So, candidates should be attentive about the JEE Main correction last date 2026.

JEE Main Form 2026 Correction Window – Details you can Modify

As with previous years, the NTA will publish the correction dates for the JEE Mains 2026 application forms on their official website. During the short correction period, candidates will be able to change certain details and rectify any errors.

Candidates who made mistakes while submitting details or uploaded images with issues will have the chance to fix them during this period. Access to the correction portal will require your login credentials, i.e. Application number and password. While some edits will be free of charge, others may have additional fees attached, especially those concerning paper or exam centre selection. The expected date for correction window is as follows:

Past year Trend analysis for NTA JEE Main Application Form Edit dates

In the last few years, the NTA has consistently provided JEE Main Form correction window dates usually after 1-3 days after the deadline of JEE Main application form submission. Also, the correction window typically closes late in the evening, often around 11:50 P.M.IST. The following table shows the trend from the last two years for JEE Main form correction window for both session 1 and session 2.

Fields that can be edited during the JEE Main Form 2026 correction window

Here’s a list of information you can update or modify:

• Personal Details: Corrections can be made to your name, parent’s name, and some other similar information.
• Academic Details: You can revise your school name, year of passing, and details of the qualifying examination.
• Change of Paper: You may switch from Paper 1 to Paper 2 or vice versa. Also, if you are applying for an additional paper, the remaining balance fee must be paid.
• Exam Centres: Not-editable changes to exam cities are not allowed.
• Language of Examination: You can change your exam medium from one to another. (e.g., from English to Hindi/other or vice versa).
• Name, State of Eligibility, Date of Birth: These are also eligible for editing.
• Category: You can modify your reservation category. If switching from general to reserved, the additional fee will not be refunded. If changing from reserved to general, the fee difference applies.

Editable vs Non-Editable Fields : JEE Main form 2026 correction window

How to access JEE Main Form 2026 Correction Window: Step-by-step Guidelines

The National Testing Agency will open the JEE Main form 2026 correction window on their official website. The window will be available for approx 2-4 days and no further chances will be given after the closing date. Candidates can follow following steps to access correction window and make necessary edits:

1. Login: The first step is to login on the official website using login credentials, which is application number and password or date of birth.
2. Find the Link: candidates can find and click on the link titled “Correction in Application Form 2026”.
3. Read Instructions: Candidates are advised to carefully read the instructions before proceeding ahead with the correction steps.
4. Modifications: The detailed application form will be shown on the screen. Candidates can do necessary corrections wherever required and wherever allowed.
5. Click on Submit: After making corrections, click on submit button after reviewing all the changes.
6. Additional Fee: Pay the additional fee if the change involves a certain extra fee.
7. Download and Print: Download and take the print out for further reference.

JEE Main 2026 Application Form: Photo Correction

Given below are the steps to correct discrepancies in the images uploaded to the JEE Main Application Form 2026:

• visit the official site of JEE Main 2026.
• Log in using your credentials i.e. Application Number, Password, and security code.
• Click on the “Remove Image Discrepancy” link.
• Select the images with the correct specifications as prescribed by NTA and upload them.
• Click on the “Submit” button.

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Do I need to pay an extra fee for JEE Main Form 2026 Correction?

Yes, candidates may have to pay an additional fee for the JEE Main Form 2026 correction window for certain specific fields. The extra fees are required in the following cases:

• Adding a Paper - If candidates want to select an additional paper among Paper 1, 2A or 2B during the correction window, they will need to pay the additional fee mandated for that particular paper.
• Category Change - If any candidate wants to change a category from a lower fee section (SC/ST/PwD/ OBC-NCL) to a higher fee category (General), then extra fee is applicable as per the difference amount between those categories.

Note: Candidates cannot change their category from General to SC/ST/OBC-NCL. Only change from lower fee category to higher fee category is allowed.

The following table shows the difference in fees for different category and papers which needs to be paid if candidates switch from one category to another or select multiple paper:

Common Mistakes to Avoid while during JEE Main Form 2026 correction window

When the JEE Main form 2026 correction window opens, candidates must carefully read the instructions and fill the form. As this correction window remains the last chance to correct the errors, making any further mistakes can lead to form rejection or other issues later in the process. The below table represents the common mistakes, its impact and how to avoid them.

Last Minute Tip before submitting the final JEE Main form 2026

Candidates are advised to take a few extra minutes to re-check and ensure everything is correct in the NTA JEE Main form correction edit. Double check your name spelling, date of birth, selected category, exam centre and other editable fields. Also confirm whether any changes made require additional fees and ensure payment, if applicable. Make sure to complete the submission well in advance to avoid last minute technical glitches or server delays. If a candidate encounters any issues or the payment status remains unclear, he/she can contact the mentioned JEE Main helpdesk for assistance.

Here is a final checklist that candidates should follow while submitting the final JEE Main application form:

Final Checklist before submitting the JEE Main Form 2026 Correction Form

Candidates must verify the below mentioned checklist while submitting the final correction form. After the closing date, no further corrections are allowed and wrong uploads can lead to application rejection.