The National Testing Agency (NTA) will soon release admit cards for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 January session. Candidates aspiring for engineering and architecture programs must download their hall tickets from the official NTA website, jeemain.nta.nic.in . The NTA confirmed admit cards will be available two to three days before the scheduled examination dates.
To access the JEE Main 2026 admit card, candidates must use their registration number and password. This digital document is mandatory for entry into the examination centre. It details critical information: the candidate’s name, roll number, application number, photograph, signature, and exam specifics. This includes the precise exam date, shift timings, reporting time, and the full address of the designated exam centre. The admit card also outlines paper details and crucial exam day instructions.
JEE Main 2026 January Session: Exam Schedule
The JEE Main 2026 session 1 exams for BE and BTech programs are scheduled across multiple days in January. The BArch and BPlan examination will occur on a separate date.
Examination Dates for BE/BTech Programs:
- January 21, 2026
- January 22, 2026
- January 23, 2026 (Rescheduled for West Bengal)
- January 24, 2026
- January 28, 2026
Examination Date for BArch and BPlan Programs:
- January 29, 2026
Shift Timings:
- First Shift: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Second Shift: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
The BArch and BPlan exam on January 29 will be conducted in a single shift only.
West Bengal Exam Reschedule
The NTA has rescheduled the JEE Main 2026 exam for candidates within West Bengal. The original date, January 23 , conflicted with Saraswati Puja celebrations. This decision followed direct representations received from candidates in the state. Affected candidates will be allocated an alternative examination date from the existing JEE Main 2026 session 1 schedule. The NTA will communicate new dates directly to these candidates.
Admit Card Verification and Instructions
Upon downloading, candidates must meticulously verify all information on their JEE Main admit card. Any discrepancy in personal details, photograph, signature, or exam specifics requires immediate reporting to the NTA helpdesk. Candidates must adhere strictly to all exam day instructions printed on the admit card. This includes rules regarding permitted items, prohibited materials, and reporting procedures at the centre. Along with the admit card, a valid photo identification proof is mandatory for entry.
How to Download JEE Main 2026 Admit Card
The process to download the JEE Main 2026 admit card is straightforward. Candidates require their application number and date of birth to log in.
- Visit the official JEE Main website: jeemain.nta.nic.in .
- Click on the active link labeled “JEE Main 2026 Admit Card” on the homepage.
- Enter the candidate’s unique application number.
- Provide the specified date of birth or security password.
- Submit the entered login credentials.
- The JEE Main 2026 admit card will then be displayed on the screen.
- Download the admit card in PDF format.
- Print multiple clear copies for exam day use and personal safekeeping.
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official NTA JEE Main website for official announcements and updates regarding the admit card release and examination schedule.