The National Testing Agency has published the JEE Main admit card 2026. The jeemain.nta.nic.in article has been updated with the admit card download link for the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exams scheduled for January 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, and 29. This includes the official admit card download link, how to download the card, and other important information.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) had released the Advance City Intimation (City Slip) for JEE (Main) 2026 Session 1. Now, the JEE Main 2026 Admit Card for Session 1 has been officially released by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Candidates who have successfully registered for the exam can now download their JEE Main 2026 hall ticket from the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in. The Session 1 exams will be held from January 21-30, 2026, for Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) and Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Planning). The admit card is a mandatory document for entry into the examination hall, and students are advised to download it as soon as possible to avoid last-minute hassles.
The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exam is conducted for admission to undergraduate engineering programs such as B.Tech and B.E at NITs, IIITs, and other centrally funded technical institutions. Besides serving as an entrance exam, the JEE Main is also a qualifying test for the JEE Advanced.
The admit card will contain the date of the exam, shift, name of exam centre, address and other significant exam day related instructions. Some key details on the admit card of the JEE Mains exam are checked below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| JEE Main admit card release starts | January 17, 2026 |
| Last date to download admit card | Till the respective exam dates of the candidates |
| Official website to download | jeemain.nta.nic.in |
| How to download | From the official website only, using the application number and password |
| Importance of admit card | Without the JEE Main admit card and a valid photo ID proof, candidates cannot enter the exam hall |
| Things and documents to carry with admit card |
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| JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exam date and shifts | 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2026 – Paper 1 (9 AM to 12 Noon | 3 PM to 6 PM) 29 January 2026 – Paper 2A and 2B (9 AM to 12:30 PM) |
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Pro tip: Download and print early - the admit card link is typically available only for a short window and high traffic can make the portal slow on release day.
NTA has posted the Advance City Intimation for JEE (Main) 2026 Session 1 on the official portal. The city slip tells candidates the city where their test center will be located; it is not the admit card and does not show the center address or shift. The updated Session 1 schedule runs in late January (specific session dates released by NTA).
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | JEE Main 2026 (Joint Entrance Examination Main) |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Sessions | Two sessions: Session 1 (January) and Session 2 (April) |
| Session 1 Exam Dates | January 21–January 30, 2026 (revised schedule) |
| Session 2 Exam Dates | April 1–April 10, 2026 |
| Registration Start | Session 1: October 2025; Session 2: Last week of January 2026 |
| Registration End (Session 1) | November 27, 2025 |
| Form Correction Window | December 1–2, 2025 (Session 1) |
| City Intimation Slip | Released before admit cards (January 17, 2026) |
| Admit Card Release | January 17, 2026 |
| Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Papers Offered | Paper 1: BE/BTech Paper 2: BArch & BPlanning |
| Exam Pattern (Paper 1) | 3 hours; Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics; 75 questions; 300 marks |
| Marking Scheme | +4 for correct, −1 for wrong, 0 for unanswered |
| Syllabus Basis | Based on NCERT Class 11 & 12 syllabus (Physics, Chemistry, Maths) |
| Result Declaration | Session 1: by ~February 12, 2026 Session 2: by ~April 20, 2026 |
| Important Note | City intimation slip is not the admit card; admit card is mandatory for exam hall entry |
NTA’s information bulletin and recent official notices indicate the admit card link is activated only a few days before the exam date for each candidate. Based on the posted schedule, the admit card for most Session 1 candidates is expected roughly 3–4 days before their exam shift. News outlets and education portals reporting on NTA’s announcements are echoing the same timeline. Candidates should use their application number and password (or DOB) to log in when the admit card becomes available.
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(Official notices advise candidates to correct mismatches before the exam; NTA lists contact details on the portal.)
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The admit card for JEE Main 2026 session 1 and 2 contains relevant information such as exam date, time, centre allotment, roll number and candidate details. All the information present on the JEE Main 2026 hall ticket is given in the table below.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Candidate’s Name | Full name as per application form |
| Roll Number | Unique exam roll number assigned by NTA |
| Application Number | Registration number used during application |
| Exam Date & Time | Scheduled date, shift, and reporting time |
| Exam Center Details | Address of the allotted test center |
| Exam City | The city where the exam center is located |
| Photograph & Signature | Candidate’s uploaded photograph and signature |
| Category & DOB | Category (Gen/OBC/SC/ST) and Date of Birth |
| Exam Day Instructions | Important guidelines to be followed on the exam day |
The release of the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Admit Card marks the final stage of preparation before the examination. Candidates should now focus on revision, exam strategy, and time management. Make sure to download the admit card, verify all details, and strictly follow exam day instructions to avoid unnecessary stress.
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