JEE Main Form Correction 2026: Dates, Steps, Guidelines

JEE Main application form correction 2026 window for JEE Main exam session 2 will be opened in Mar, 2026 as the JEE Main session 2 registration will be conducted in Feb - Mar 2026.

You can alter personal information, academic details, paper language, and categories through the JEE Main 2026 application form correction window.

Only registered JEE Main 2026 candidates can avail of the correction window facility by logging in on the portal using their registration number and password every year.

What can be altered through the JEE Main Application Form Correction 2026?

Candidates who complete the registration and pay the registration fee can access the JEE Main application form correction 2026. The following are the details that candidates are allowed to rectify or modify in their JEE Main 2026 application form.

• Personal Details: This includes details such as name, state of eligibility, date of birth, and address. Any errors of spelling can be also edited during the form correction window.
• Academic Details: Grades entered by candidates can be edited.
• Change of Paper and Selection of an Additional Paper: Candidates can change from Paper 1 to Paper 2 and vice versa. Candidates can also choose both papers. A fee amount may have to be paid if applicable.
• Language of Paper: The candidates can change the language of the exam and choose another option from the available list of options.
• Category: The category under which the candidate has applied can be changed. In the case of a change of category from reserved to general, an additional fee amount has to be paid.
  However, in case of a change of category from reserve to general, no refund will be provided to the candidate.
• Photograph and signature: Candidates can upload a new photograph and signature if changes are required, in case the picture uploaded is very old or the signature is ineligible or for any other reason.

Also Check: JEE Main Number of Attempts 2026

JEE Main Application Form Correction Dates 2026 

The table below provides all the major dates related to JEE Main application form correction 2026. 

Event	Session 1 (Jan)	Session 2 (Apr)
Notification Release	Oct 19, 2025
Registration Start	Oct 31, 2025	February 2026
Registration End	Nov 27, 2025	March 2026
Form Correction	December 01- 02, 2025	March 2026

Also Check: JEE Main Important Dates 2026

Important Points for Candidates while Making Corrections

The following are some important information candidates should know while making corrections to their JEE Main application form:

• Whenever there is any additional fee incurred, the changes will be saved only after payment of the additional amount.
• No change will be allowed in the city of examination.
• Candidates are advised to be extremely careful while entering the corrected details, as this is a one-time opportunity the candidates are given to make corrections in the form.
  If there are any errors after this correction window closes, the candidate will not have any option to make any changes. 
• Candidates should be aware of any service that claims to make corrections in your JEE Main form. These services are fake and will scam you by fraudulently deducting a huge amount of money from your bank accounts.
  Make the changes using only the official JEE Main website from correcting facility.

Steps for Corrections in JEE Main Application Form 2026

NTA follows predefined steps when modifying details through JEE Main application form correction 2026 window. The following are the steps for changes in the JEE Main form:

• Step 1: Visit the NTA JEE Main official website.
• Step 2: There will be a link for the Application form correction here. Click on the link and proceed to the next step.
• Step 3: Login using the JEE registration number and password and a security pin to access the form. Read the instructions given on the page.
• Step 4: Here, make the changes that are necessary. Pay the additional fee if applicable. 
• Step 5: Now check all the details entered by you carefully. Once you are sure that everything is correct, submit the form.
• Step 6: Take a printout of the form for future reference.

When is it Required to Pay an Additional Fee for JEE Main application form?

While making any changes through JEE Main application form correction 2026 facility, candidates may require to pay additional charges. The following are the scenarios where candidates will have to pay an additional fee amount:

• If a candidate wants to give two or more papers instead of a single paper.
• If a candidate wants to change his category to General from SC/ST/PwD/Girls/General-OBC-NCL.
• Changing your exam city from a city to a foreign city.

Also Check: JEE Main Self Declaration Form 2026

Guidelines for Photograph for JEE Main 2026

Attaching a photo to the JEE Main application is necessary. The following are the guidelines for uploading the photograph for JEE Main:

• Ensure the photograph is clicked by a professional camera, avoid uploading photographs clicked using smartphones.
• Ensure that up to 80% of your face is visible in the picture. 
• Ensure that the picture is clear. Images can be either black and white or with colour.
• Do not wear a face mask or any accessories like a muffler or goggles. 
• Candidates with an eyesight issue are allowed to wear spectacles. Ensure there is no reflection on the spectacles and the eyes of the candidate are clearly visible.

Also Check: JEE Main Photo Size and Signature Guidelines 2026

Guidelines for Signature for JEE Main 2026

A signature proves that the candidate has read and filled out the JEE Main application with sincerity. The following are the guidelines for uploading the scanned copy of the signature:

• The signature should be done on white paper. It should be clearly visible. 
• The signature should be in .jpg or .jpeg format. The size should be between 4KB and 30KB, and the dimensions should be 1.5 cm (height) X 3.5 cm (width).
• Do not use capital letters for the signature. The signature should be in running handwriting.
• Do not overwrite the signature.

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