JEE Main 2026: Up to what age can students apply for JEE Main? Know the NTA rules...

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened the application process for JEE Main 2026 Session 1. Candidates seeking admission to engineering colleges can now apply online by visiting the NTA's official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. Many students have questions about the age limit, whether they can apply, and what the new age limit rules.

The JEE Main Session 1 exam will be conducted between January 21 and January 30, 2026. The exam will be conducted in computer-based mode (CBT) at various centers across the country. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has provided information regarding the age limit in its information bulletin.

Age Limit for JEE Main 2026
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has clarified that there is no age limit for this exam. Now, all candidates who have passed the 12th grade in 2024, 2025, or are scheduled to appear in the exam in 2026 can participate in this exam. This move has opened up opportunities for millions of students to apply based on their educational qualifications without worrying about age.

Who can apply?
There is no age restriction on candidates to appear for the JEE Main 2026 exam. Students who have passed the 12th grade or equivalent in 2024 or 2025 are eligible to apply. Additionally, students who are scheduled to appear for the 12th grade in 2026 can also participate. This decision provides relief to students who, for some reason, were unable to appear in the exam previously and now want a second chance.

What is the age limit rule?
Although NTA has not set any age limit for JEE Main 2026, candidates must follow the rules of the institute they wish to enroll in. For example, some institutes may have a certain age requirement that must be met. Therefore, students should check the eligibility requirements of their chosen institute before applying.

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