JEE Main 2026: Photo Mismatch? NTA Extends Correction Deadline, Eases Verification

• NTA offers a final chance for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 applicants to correct photo/ID discrepancies.
• Deadline for Aadhaar-live photo mismatch corrections is January 15, 2026.
• Verification rules relaxed: Class-1 Gazetted Officers or Indian Embassy officers can now verify certificates.
• Issue stemmed from mandatory live photo upload not matching Aadhaar records.
• JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exams are from January 21-30; city slips expected soon on jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Why It Matters: NTA extends JEE Main 2026 photo correction deadline and relaxes verification rules for applicants.