The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 admit cards for exams scheduled on January 28 and 29, 2026 , this week. Candidates can download their admit cards from the official website,jeemain.nta.nic.in. This release follows the admit cards already issued for exams held from January 21 to 24, 2026.
The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main is a national-level entrance examination. It facilitates admissions to undergraduate engineering (B.E./B.Tech), architecture (B.Arch), and planning (B.Planning) programs. These programs are offered at various institutions across India, including National Institutes of Technology (NITs) and Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs).
Admit Card Release Schedule
NTA released admit cards for early examination dates on January 17, 2026. The admit cards for the upcoming exam dates are expected soon. Students must note the specific exam dates and corresponding admit card release timelines.
| Date | Paper | Shift | Date of Admit Card Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 21, 22, 23 & 24, 2026 | Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) | First Shift (09:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon) and Second Shift (03:00 P.M. to 06:00 P.M.) (Indian Standard Time) | January 17, 2026 |
| January 28 and 29, 2026 | Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech), Paper 2A (B. Arch), Paper 2B (B. Planning), and Paper 2A & 2B (B. Arch & B. Planning both) | First Shift (09:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon) and Second Shift (03:00 P.M. to 06:00/06:30 P.M.) (Indian Standard Time) | Will be released this week |
Examination Details
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exams are currently underway. The examination occurs in two shifts daily. The morning shift runs from 09:00 A.M. to 12:00 noon . The afternoon shift takes place from 03:00 P.M. to 06:00 P.M. For Papers 2A and 2B, the afternoon shift extends until 06:30 P.M.
Candidates appearing for exams on January 28 and 29 will take Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech), Paper 2A (B.Arch), Paper 2B (B.Planning), or a combination of Paper 2A & 2B. The admit card will contain essential details. These include the examination date, reporting time, specific exam centre, and instructions for candidates.
How to Download Your Admit Card
Follow these steps to download the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 admit card:
- Step 1: Visit the official JEE Main website:jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- Step 2: Click on the link for the JEE Main admit card.
- Step 3: Log in using your application number and password.
- Step 4: The JEE Main Session 1 hall ticket will appear on the screen.
- Step 5: Download the admit card and print it for future reference.
Candidates must regularly check the official website for the latest updates regarding their admit cards and examination instructions. Ensure all details on the downloaded admit card are correct.