The National Testing Agency (NTA) has postponed the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 Session 1 exam in West Bengal. This specific postponement applies to the examination originally scheduled for January 23, 2026 .
The NTA announced the change on January 15, 2026 , through its official ‘X’ account. The decision follows multiple student requests from West Bengal. These requests cited the celebration of Saraswati Puja on January 23, 2026 , within the state.
All candidates initially scheduled to appear for the JEE Main exam on January 23, 2026 , in West Bengal are affected. The NTA will allot these candidates an alternative examination date. This new date will fall within the previously advertised JEE Main 2026 Session 1 examination window.
The revised examination schedule for students from West Bengal will become available soon. Candidates must regularly check the official NTA website for updates regarding their specific new exam dates.
About JEE Main 2026
The JEE Main exam serves as a national-level entrance test. It qualifies students for admission to undergraduate engineering (B.E./B.Tech), architecture (B.Arch), and planning (B.Planning) courses. Various institutes across India, including IITs, NITs, and other government-funded technical institutions, accept JEE Main scores.
Original JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Schedule
The NTA previously released the full schedule for JEE Main 2026 Session 1. This schedule details exam dates, papers, and shifts for all examination days:
| Date of Exam | Paper | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2026 | Paper 1 (B.E. / B.Tech) | First Shift (09:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon) Second Shift (03:00 P.M. to 06:00 P.M.) |
| 29 January 2026 | Paper 2A (B.Arch), Paper 2B (B.Planning) and Paper 2A & 2B (B.Arch & B.Planning both) | First Shift (09:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.) |
Next Steps for Students
Students awaiting their JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exam in West Bengal on the affected date must stay informed. The NTA will directly communicate new examination dates or publish them on its official portal. Candidates should continue preparing for their examination.