CBSE asks schools to share Class 11 registration details on urgent basis
CBSE has instructed affiliated schools to provide Class 11 registration numbers to students applying for JEE Main 2026. Numbers are required to complete the application. The last date to apply for JEE Main is 27 November 2025 and the exams are planned to be held between 21-30 January 2026.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued an important notification for all affiliated schools regarding the JEE Main 2026 application process. The board has directed schools to provide Class 11 registration numbers of students appearing for the JEE Main exam. This precaution is crucial for students to fill their JEE Main application forms as the National Testing Agency (NTA) requires these registration numbers to process their applications.
Why is Class 11 Registration Number Required?
According to the announcement, NTA, which conducts the JEE Main exam, has made it mandatory for candidates to enter their Class 11 registration number in the online application form. This step is part of the verification process for students appearing for the entrance exam. However, many students and parents have expressed concern that despite repeated instructions from CBSE, they are yet to receive their Class 11 registration numbers from their respective schools.
CBSE’s Action on the Issue
In response to these complaints, CBSE reiterated its instruction to all affiliated schools to immediately provide Class 11 registration numbers to students applying for JEE Main 2026. The Board emphasized that these registration numbers are necessary to complete the application process and that schools should ensure that these registration numbers are made available to students without further delay.
JEE Main 2026 Registration Details
The registration process for JEE Main 2026 is currently ongoing and the last date to apply is 27 November 2025. Candidates who want to participate in the exam are recommended to complete their applications before the deadline.
JEE Main 2026 exam will be conducted from 21 January to 30 January 2026 in two shifts: first shift from 9 am to 12 noon and second shift from 3 pm to 6 pm. To help candidates prepare, the exam city slip will be published in the first week of January 2026.
Next Steps for Students
Students applying for JEE Main 2026 must immediately contact their respective schools to obtain their Class 11 registration number, if they have not received it yet. This is a very important step for successful completion of the application process.
For more updates and relevant information, candidates are advised to regularly check the official NTA JEE website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
With the exam date fast approaching, students need to ensure they meet all application requirements, including obtaining their Year 11 registration number from their school. CBSE’s timely intervention in this matter aims to streamline the application process and avoid any delay for students wishing to appear for JEE Main 2026.
