The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially opened the JEE (Main) 2026 Session 2 Correction Window for candidates who have applied for Session 2.
This is a one-time opportunity to modify important details in the application form before it gets permanently frozen.
If you have made any mistake in:
- Name
- Category
- Exam City
- Date of Birth
- Paper Selection
- Gender
- Qualification Details
👉 This article explains who can edit, what can be edited, what cannot be edited, additional fees, and common mistakes to avoid.
👥 Who Can Use the Correction Window?
This facility is available for:
✅ 1. Fresh Session 2 Candidates
Those who applied only for Session 2 between 01 Feb – 25 Feb 2026.
✅ 2. Session 1 + Session 2 Candidates
Those who appeared/applied for Session 1 and also registered for Session 2.
🔎 What Details Can Be Edited? (Complete List)
The editable fields depend on your application type.
🎓 Academic Details (Editable)
- Class 10 Details
- Class 12 Details
- State Code of Eligibility
These are critical because they affect eligibility and counselling.
🧑 Personal Details (Editable in Specific Cases)
- Candidate Name / Father’s Name / Mother’s Name
- Date of Birth
- Gender
- Category
- Sub-category / PwD (if not verified by UDID portal)
⚠️ Changing Category or PwD may increase the application fee.
🏙️ Exam Preferences (Editable)
- Examination City
- Medium of Examination
- Paper Selection
These are extremely important because wrong paper or city may cause major issues later.
🖊️ Other Editable Fields
- Signature
- Identity Details (Only for candidates registered using ID other than Aadhaar)
❌ What CANNOT Be Changed (Locked Fields)
The following fields are permanently locked:
- 📱 Mobile Number
- 📧 Email ID
- 🏠 Permanent Address
- 🏠 Present Address
- 🚨 Emergency Contact
- 📸 Uploaded Photograph
If you made mistakes in these fields, unfortunately, they cannot be corrected now.
📅 Important Dates You Must Not Miss
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply for Session 2 | 25 February 2026 |
| Correction Window Opens | 27 February 2026 |
| Correction Window Closes | 28 February 2026 (11:50 PM) |
⚠️ After 11:50 PM on 28 February 2026, no correction will be allowed under any circumstances.
💳 Will You Have to Pay Additional Fee?
Yes — in certain cases.
If your correction leads to:
- Category change
- Gender change affecting fee
- Paper change
- Fee structure change
👉 You must pay the additional fee via Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI.
🚫 No refund will be given in any situation.
⚠️ One-Time Facility – Very Important Rule
This is a one-time correction facility only.
Once you:
- Make changes
- Submit the form
- Pay additional fee (if required)
👉 The application form will be frozen permanently.
No second correction chance.
🚨 Common Problems Candidates Face (And How to Fix Them)
❓ Problem 1: Entered Wrong Category
✔ Fix during correction window
⚠ Pay additional fee if applicable
❓ Problem 2: Wrong Exam City Selected
✔ Can be changed based on address details
❓ Problem 3: Selected Wrong Paper (B.E/B.Tech vs B.Arch vs B.Plan)
✔ Editable
⚠ Double check eligibility before changing
❓ Problem 4: Incorrect Date of Birth
✔ Editable
⚠ Must match Class 10 certificate
❓ Problem 5: Signature Uploaded Incorrectly
✔ Can be corrected
❌ Problem 6: Wrong Mobile Number or Email
🚫 Cannot be corrected now
🧠 Why This Correction Window Is Extremely Important
Your JEE Main application details are used for:
- Admit Card
- Result
- Rank List
- JoSAA Counselling
- State Counselling
- College Admission Documents
Even a small mismatch in:
- Category
- DOB
- Name spelling
Can create serious problems during counselling verification.
🖥️ How to Make Corrections (Step-by-Step)
- Visit official website: https://jeemain.nta.nic.in
- Login using Application Number & Password
- Click on “Correction in Application Form”
- Edit allowed fields
- Pay additional fee (if required)
- Submit and download confirmation page
📌 Take a screenshot and keep PDF copy safely.
📞 Official Helpline Details
Helpline Number: +91-11-40759000
Email: jeemain@nta.ac.in
Website: www.nta.ac.in
🔍 Expert Advice Before You Click Submit
✔ Check spellings carefully
✔ Verify category certificate
✔ Match DOB with 10th certificate
✔ Confirm exam city
✔ Recheck paper selection
✔ Ensure fee is successfully paid
Do not rush — you have only two days.
📌 Final Warning from NTA
- Last date to apply: 25 February 2026
- Correction window: 27–28 February 2026
- No extension
- No refund
- No second chance
After 28 February 2026 (11:50 PM), the form will be locked permanently.
🌐 Important Links
- Download Official Notification Pdf Here
- Official Website : jeemain.nta.nic.in
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🏁 Conclusion
The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Correction Window is your final opportunity to fix mistakes in your application form. Many students ignore small errors and later face rejection during counselling.
If you have even a small doubt, log in and verify your details immediately.
This two-day window can protect your entire engineering admission process.