The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Admit Card soon. Students can expect the admit card download link to be active between January 17 and January 19, 2026 . This admit card is needed to enter the exam hall for the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 examinations, which will be held from January 21 to January 24 and again on January 28 and January 29, 2026 . Students must download and print their admit card as soon as it is available.
The admit card provides important details like the student's name, roll number, exam shift, and exam center. Without a printed copy of this document, no student will be allowed to take the exam.
Expected Admit Card Release Time
Based on past trends, NTA usually releases the admit cards in the afternoon or evening. Here are the expected release times:
| Event | Expected Time |
| JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Release Time (Normal) | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Release Time (If Delayed) | By 9:00 PM |
How to Download Your Admit Card
Once the admit card is released, students can download it from the official NTA JEE Main portal. Follow these steps:
- Visit the official JEE Main website.
- Look for the 'JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Admit Card Download' link.
- Click on the link.
- Enter your login details: your application number and date of birth (or password).
- Your admit card will appear on the screen.
- Check all details carefully.
- Download and take a printout of the admit card. Make sure to print multiple copies for safety.
Details to Check on Your Admit Card
After downloading, students must check all information on the admit card. This helps avoid problems on exam day. The admit card will show:
- Your Name
- Your Father's Name
- Registration Number
- Roll Number
- Date of Birth
- Gender
- Category (e.g., General, OBC, SC, ST)
- PwD Status (if applicable)
- Your Signature
- Your Photograph
- Exam Date and Shift Time
- Reporting Time at the exam center
- Exam-Day Instructions
If you find any mistake on your admit card, you must contact NTA immediately. You can call them at 011-40759000 or send an email to jeemain@nta.ac.in .
JEE Main 2026 Exam Dates and Timings
The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exams will be held on specific dates and shifts. Here is the schedule:
| Exam Date | Paper | Timings |
| January 21, 22, 23, 24, and 28, 2026 | Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) | Shift 1: 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon Shift 2: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| January 29, 2026 | Paper 2A (B.Arch), Paper 2B (B.Planning), Paper 2A and 2B both | 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon |
Important Update for West Bengal Students
The NTA has changed the exam date for some students in West Bengal . These students had their exam planned for January 23, 2026 . Students from West Bengal must check their admit cards carefully for their updated exam date and time. New dates for them will be shown on their admit card.
Key Rules for Exam Day
- You must bring a hard copy (printout) of your JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Admit Card.
- No student will be allowed to enter the exam hall without the admit card.
- Reach the exam center by the reporting time mentioned on your admit card.
- Follow all exam-day rules and guidelines given on the admit card.
