The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the JEE Main 2026 admit card very soon. Candidates who have registered for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 session 1 will be able to download their hall ticket from the official website. The admit card is a mandatory document for appearing in the examination, and no candidates will be allowed to enter the exam centre without it.
As per the latest updates, JEE Main 2026 session 1 examination will be conducted on 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, and 29 January 2026. With the exam dates approaching, students are advised to regularly check the official website for the admit card release notice and other important announcements.
JEE Main 2026 Exam Schedule and Shift Details
According to NTA, the JEE Main 2026 exam will be held in multiple shifts. On 21, 22, 23, and 24 January, the examination for paper 1(B.E and B.Tech.) will be conducted in two shifts each day. The first shift will take place from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, while the second shift will be held from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
The remaining exam dates are 28th and 29th January and are reserved for paper 2. The second paper will be conducted in a single shift from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Candidates appearing for the BArch and B. Planning courses must carefully note the exam and timing details mentioned on their admit card.
Official Website to Download JEE Main 2026 Admit Card
Once released, the JEE Main 2026 admit card will be available only on the official website. Candidates should avoid unofficial websites and rely on the NTA portal for authentic information. The admit card will contain important details such as the candidate’s name, roll number, exam date, shift timing, exam centre address, and exam day instructions.
How to Download JEE Main 2026 Admit Card
Candidates can follow these simple steps to download their admit card:
- Step 1: Visit the official website of JEE Main at @jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- Step 2: Click on the link that says JEE Main 2026 Admit Card on the homepage.
- Step 3: A new login page will open on the screen.
- Step 4: Enter your application number, date of birth, and security pin.
- Step 5: Click on the submit button.
- Step 6: Your JEE Main 2026 admit card will appear on the screen.
- Step 7: Check all details carefully and download the admit card.
- Step 8: Take a printout and keep it safe for future use.
Exam City Intimation Slip Already Released
Before the release of the admit card, NTA has already issued the advance intimation slip for exam city allotment. This slip informs candidates about the city where their exam centre will be located. It is important to note that the exam city slip is not the admit card. Candidates must download the official hall ticket separately to appear for the examination.
Modes of JEE Main 2026 Examination
The JEE Main 2026 exam will be conducted in different modes based on the paper selected:
- Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech): Conducted entirely in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.
- Paper 2A (B.Arch): Mathematics and Aptitude Test will be in CBT mode, while the Drawing Test will be conducted offline in pen and paper mode on an A4-sized drawing sheet.
- Paper 2B (B.Planning): Mathematics, Aptitude, and Planning-based questions will all be conducted in CBT mode.
Important Instructions for Candidates
Candidates are advised to carefully read all instructions mentioned on the admit card. They must reach the exam centre well before the reporting time and carry a valid photo ID along with the hall ticket. Any discrepancy in the admit card details should be immediately reported to NTA through the official helpline.
JEE Main 2026 admit card release is expected anytime now. Candidates should stay calm, keep their login details ready, and follow official updates closely. The admit card is the final step before appearing in one of the most important engineering entrance exams in the country.
