JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 registration closed: what we know
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 registration has closed ahead of the exam starting on 2 April 2026 . The NTA will publish official shift-wise registration and attendance numbers on jeemain.nta.nic.in .
Session 1 already set records. A total of 14,52,445 candidates registered for Session 1 and 13,71,172 students appeared, according to official Session 1 figures.
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 registration — estimated totals
Pre-exam reports and registration trends suggest Session 2 registrations rose sharply. Estimates show about 13.5 lakh registrations for Session 2, bringing the number of unique aspirants for 2026 to roughly 16 lakh .
Unofficial trackers report between 2 lakh and 2.8 lakh new candidates who registered only for Session 2 after Session 1. The NTA has not yet confirmed the exact count; official numbers will follow on the exam portal after shifts.
Session 1 registration and attendance (key figures)
| Exam | Registered | Appeared |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech | 13,55,293 | 13,04,653 |
| B.Arch + B.Plan | 97,152 | 66,519 |
| Total (Session 1) | 14,52,445 | 13,71,172 |
These are the NTA-reported totals for the January session. Category and gender breakups for B.Tech, B.Arch and B.Plan were published for Session 1 and remain the authoritative reference until Session 2 shift data appears.
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 registration: yearwise context
| Year | Session 1 Registered | Session 2 Registered | Unique Registered (approx) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14,52,445 | ~13.5 lakh (est.) | ~16,00,000+ |
| 2025 | 13,11,544 | 10,61,840 | 15,39,848 |
| 2024 | 12,21,624 | 11,79,569 | 14,76,557 |
The overall trend from 2022–2026 shows rising registrations for both sessions, with 2026 marking the highest single-session registrations so far.
What you should watch next
- The JEE Mains Session 2 exam starts on 2 April 2026 . Check your admit card and exam shift timing.
- NTA will release official shift-wise registered and attendance figures on jeemain.nta.nic.in after each shift.
- If you registered only for Session 2, your status will be reflected in the NTA shift reports.
FAQs
Q: How many new candidates registered only for Session 2?
A: Unofficial pre-exam reports cite roughly
2.8 lakh
new/unique Session 2 registrants; NTA has not yet confirmed the final number.
Q: Are these Session 2 applicant numbers final?
A: Yes. Registrations are closed ahead of the
2 April 2026
exam; no more additions are expected.
Q: Where will NTA publish official numbers?
A: Official candidate and attendance data will be posted on
jeemain.nta.nic.in
after shifts.
Q: How many students appeared in Session 1?
A:
13,71,172
candidates appeared in JEE Main 2026 Session 1.
Q: Will Session 2 see higher competition because of more applicants?
A: Historically, Session 2 attracts many repeat attempts and improvement tries, so competition dynamics can be tougher. Official numbers will help quantify the change.
Q: What if I need shift-wise attendance for my city or centre?
A: NTA publishes shift-wise attendance and registered candidate data on the official portal after the exam shifts conclude.
Q: Where can I check my registration status or corrections?
A: Use your application login on
jeemain.nta.nic.in
. Any correction windows would have been communicated by NTA during registration.
Article updated: Apr 1, 2026 .