The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the exam dates for JEE Main 2026 Session 1. This is key information for all students preparing for this engineering entrance exam. The first session of exams will be held in January 2026 .
Paper 1, for B.E. and B.Tech courses, will take place on January 21, 22, 23, 24, and 28, 2026 . There will be two shifts each day for Paper 1. Paper 2, for B.Arch and B.Planning courses, is set for January 29, 2026 , with one shift. NTA has also released the city intimation slip. This slip tells students their exam date and city.
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Exam Schedule
Here are the detailed dates and shifts for JEE Main 2026 Session 1:
| Exam Dates | Paper Type | Exam Shifts and Timings |
| January 21, 22, 23, 24, and 28, 2026 | Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) | First Shift: 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon Second Shift: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| January 29, 2026 | Paper 2A (B.Arch) and 2B (B.Planning) | First Shift: 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM |
Students must check their specific exam date and time on their city intimation slip and admit card.
Your City Intimation Slip
The NTA released the city intimation slip on its official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in . This slip provides two main details:
- Your specific JEE Main exam date .
- The city where your exam centre is located.
The city intimation slip does not show the exact name or address of your exam centre. It also does not tell you your specific shift timing. These details will be on your admit card.
Candidates should download and check their city intimation slip without delay. This helps in planning travel for the exam city.
Getting Your JEE Main 2026 Admit Card
The official JEE Main 2026 admit card will be released closer to your exam date. NTA usually issues the admit card about 3 to 4 days before your exam day. Your admit card will have all the final details:
- The complete name of your exam centre .
- The precise address of your exam centre .
- Your exact exam shift time .
- Important rules for the exam day.
Students must download their admit card from the NTA website as soon as it is available. Print a copy and keep it safe. You must carry your admit card and a valid photo ID to the exam hall. Entry without these documents is not allowed.
Check Official NTA Website
Students must regularly visit the official NTA JEE Main website, jeemain.nta.nic.in . This website gives all the latest updates and important notices. Keep your application number and password ready to log in and access your documents easily.
This announcement helps students prepare their study plans and travel arrangements for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exams. All the best to the candidates.
