JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Records Historic 96.15% Attendance

• JEE Main 2026 Session 1 saw a record 96.15% attendance, with 770,441 out of 801,326 registered candidates appearing for the exam.
• The National Testing Agency (NTA) reported smooth conduct of exams from January 21-24, with remaining dates on January 28 and 29.
• Mandatory Aadhaar verification was successfully implemented, with 96.10% of candidates verified using their Aadhaar credentials.
• Candidates were required to use Aadhaar or DigiLocker for registration, auto-populating personal details from the UIDAI database.
• Special arrangements were made for 2,563 PwD candidates, ensuring inclusivity in the examination process.

Why It Matters: JEE Main 2026 Session 1 achieved a record 96.15% attendance, highlighting its significance in engineering admissions.