The National Testing Agency (NTA) released admit cards for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 Session 1 on January 17, 2026 . Candidates scheduled to appear for exams on January 21, 22, 23, and 24, 2026 , can now download their hall tickets. The admit cards are available on the official NTA JEE Main website,jeemain.nta.nic.in.
The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 examinations are scheduled from January 21 to January 29, 2026 . All candidates who successfully completed their application and fee submission for these dates are eligible to download the document. Access to the admit card requires logging in with the candidate’s JEE Main application number and password.
Phased Admit Card Release
The NTA has confirmed a phased release for the admit cards. The current release specifically covers examinations taking place from January 21 to January 24, 2026 . These dates primarily include Paper 1 for B.E./B. Tech courses.
Admit cards for the subsequent examination dates of January 28 and 29, 2026 , will be issued at a later stage. These later dates cover a wider range of papers, including Paper 1 (B.E./B. Tech), Paper 2A (B. Arch), Paper 2B (B. Planning), and combined Paper 2A & 2B.
| Exam Dates | Paper(s) | Shift Timings (IST) | Admit Card Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 21, 22, 23, 24, 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 17, 2026 |
| January 28, 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) Second Shift (03:00 P.M. to 06:00 P.M. / 06:30 P.M.) |
To be released later |
Downloading Your Admit Card
Candidates must follow these direct steps to download the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 admit card:
- Step 1: Navigate to the official JEE Main website:jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- Step 2: Locate and click on the specific link for the “JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Admit Card.”
- Step 3: Enter your JEE Main Application ID and Password into the designated fields.
- Step 4: The system will display your Session 1 admit card on the screen.
- Step 5: Download the admit card as a PDF file. Print multiple copies for security and reference.
Mandatory Document: Key Details
The JEE Main admit card is a mandatory document for entry into the examination hall. Without it, candidates will not be permitted to take the test. The admit card is available as a PDF download and contains essential candidate and exam-related information. Verifying these details immediately after download is crucial for all candidates.
- Candidate’s full name
- Assigned Roll number
- Official name of the examination
- Candidate’s photograph and signature
- Detailed exam centre address
- Mandatory reporting time
- Complete exam schedule, including date and shift
- Subjects or paper code
- Total exam duration
- Specific instructions for candidates regarding exam day protocols
Candidates must ensure all information on their downloaded admit card is accurate. Any discrepancies should be addressed promptly. Retain a printed copy of the admit card for entry and future reference.