The National Testing Agency (NTA) will soon release the admit cards for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026. These admit cards are for students appearing in the exams scheduled forJanuary 28 and 29, 2026. Candidates must download their admit cards from the official website:jeemain.nta.nic.in. It is important to carry this document to the exam centre.
NTA usually releases admit cards 3 to 4 days before the exam date. So, students can expect to download their JEE Main 2026 admit cards for these dates aroundJanuary 24 or 25, 2026.
The admit card, also known as a hall ticket, is a mandatory document. Students will not be allowed to enter the examination hall without it. On the exam day, candidates must bring their JEE Main 2026 admit card along with a valid photo identity proof. This can be an Aadhaar card, PAN card, Voter ID, or passport.
JEE Main 2026 Exam and Admit Card Dates
Here are the key dates for JEE Main Session 1 exams and admit card release:
| Event | Date |
| JEE Main Admit Card for Jan 28, 29 Exams | January 24 or 25, 2026 |
| JEE Main Session 1 Exams (BE, BTech, BArch, BPlanning) | January 21, 22, 23, 24, 28 and Paper 2 on January 29, 2026 |
Details on Your Admit Card
Your JEE Main admit card for the January 28 and 29 exams will contain important details. These details include:
- Your exam date
- The shift (morning or afternoon)
- Reporting time to the centre
- Gate closing time at the centre
- The full name and address of your exam centre
The NTA will conduct exams for BE (Bachelor of Engineering), BTech (Bachelor of Technology), BArch (Bachelor of Architecture), and BPlanning (Bachelor of Planning) courses on these specific dates.
Login Details Needed to Download Admit Card
To download your JEE Main admit card, you will need the following information:
- YourJEE Main application number
- Yourpasswordordate of birth
How to Download JEE Main 2026 Admit Card for January 28 & 29
Follow these simple steps to download your admit card from the official NTA JEE website:
- Go to the official website:jeemain.nta.nic.in
- On the homepage, look for and click on the link that says “Admit Card for JEE Main 2026 Session 1”
- A new page will open. Here, log in by entering yourApplication Numberand yourDate of Birth/Password
- Your JEE Main January 28 and 29 admit card will appear on your screen
- Download the admit card and save a copy. Take a printout for the exam day and keep extra copies safe for future reference.
