The National Testing Agency (NTA) will soon release admit cards for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 Session 1. Students preparing for the engineering entrance exam must download their hall tickets from the official NTA website, jeemain.nta.nic.in . Access to the admit card requires candidates to use their unique application number and password.
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exams are scheduled from January 21 to January 29, 2026 . The NTA will conduct these exams in two daily shifts. The morning session will run from 9 AM to 12 PM . The afternoon session will take place from 3 PM to 6 PM . Candidates should note their assigned shift and reporting time detailed on the admit card.
Following Session 1, the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 examinations are set for April 2 to April 9, 2026 . The NTA previously issued the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 city intimation slips. These slips inform candidates about their allotted exam city, helping them plan travel and logistics in advance of the admit card release.
Admit Card Information
The JEE Main 2026 admit card contains essential candidate and examination details. Students must verify all information upon download. Key details include:
- Candidate’s Name
- Father’s Name
- Date of Birth
- Gender and Category
- Eligibility Status
- Allotted Exam Centre (Name and Address)
- Exam Date and Time (Shift)
- Candidate’s Photograph and Signature
- Important Instructions for Exam Day
Any discrepancy found in these details must be reported to the NTA immediately. Accurate information on the admit card is crucial for entry into the examination hall and for result processing.
How to Download JEE Main Session 1 Admit Card
Candidates must follow these steps to download their JEE Main Session 1 hall ticket:
- Visit the official JEE Main website: jeemain.nta.nic.in .
- Locate and click on the “JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Admit Card” or “Hall Ticket” link.
- Enter the required login credentials: your JEE application number and password.
- Click the ‘Sign In’ button to proceed.
- The JEE Main admit card will display on the screen.
- Review all details carefully for accuracy.
- Download and print multiple copies of the admit card for future reference and exam day.
It is mandatory to carry a printed copy of the admit card to the examination center. Candidates without a valid admit card will not be permitted to take the exam.
NTA Advisory on Photographs and ID Proof
The NTA recently issued an important advisory concerning discrepancies in candidate photographs and identity proof documents. This advisory addresses issues where uploaded photographs do not match the identity proof submitted by candidates during registration. Non-Aadhaar candidates facing such discrepancies received an extended deadline.
The deadline for non-Aadhaar candidates to update their photographs or resolve identity proof mismatches is January 15 . Failure to comply with this advisory by the deadline could result in complications during the examination process or even rejection of candidature. Candidates should check their application status on the official portal for any pending actions related to this advisory.
Students must ensure their application details are correct and complete to avoid issues before the examination. Regular checks on the official website for new announcements are advised.