The National Testing Agency (NTA) has postponed the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 examination scheduled for January 23, 2026 , in West Bengal. This decision affects all candidates registered to appear on that specific date within the state.
NTA announced the postponement on January 15, 2026 , via its official ‘X’ (formerly Twitter) account. The agency, responsible for conducting national-level entrance examinations, cited representations received from students in West Bengal as the primary reason for the change.
Reason for Postponement
Saraswati Puja is celebrated on January 23, 2026 , in West Bengal. Students notified the NTA about the festival coinciding with the original exam date. The NTA reviewed these requests before making its decision.
Revised Examination Schedule
All candidates previously scheduled to take the JEE Main exam in West Bengal on January 23, 2026 , will receive an alternative exam date. This new date will fall within the existing advertised schedule for JEE Main 2026 Session 1.
The NTA will publish the revised schedule for affected students on its official website. Candidates must regularly check the NTA website for updates regarding their specific examination date.
Original JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Schedule
The initial examination schedule released by the National Testing Agency for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 remains unchanged for all other dates and locations.
| Date of Exam | Paper | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| January 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 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.) | ||
| January 29, 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 affected by this postponement must monitor the official NTA JEE Main website. The agency will release specific details about new exam dates for West Bengal candidates soon. No further action is required from students other than checking for the updated schedule.