The National Testing Agency (NTA) is getting ready to release the admit cards for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 Session 1. JEE Main is a national-level entrance exam that helps students get into undergraduate engineering and architecture courses in top colleges across India. For Session 1, exams will start from January 21, 2026 . Students who have applied for these exams can expect their admit cards to be available between January 15 and 18, 2026 .
The admit card is a very important document. Students must show this card to enter the exam hall. Without a valid admit card, no student will be allowed to take the exam. NTA usually releases these admit cards about 3 to 4 days before the first day of the exam.
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Admit Card: Expected Release Dates
Based on how NTA has released admit cards in previous years, students can expect the JEE Main Session 1 admit cards to be available on these dates:
| Details | Expected Release Date |
| Admit Card Release Date 1 | January 15 to 16, 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date 2 | January 17 to 18, 2026 |
Candidates must regularly check the official NTA website for the exact date when the admit cards are released.
How to Download Your JEE Main Admit Card 2026
Once NTA makes the admit card available on its website, students can follow these steps to download it:
- Go to the official NTA JEE Main website.
- Look for the link that says "JEE Main Session 1 Admit Card 2026."
- Click on this link.
- You will need to enter your application number and your date of birth .
- After entering the details, click to submit them.
- Your admit card will then be shown on your computer screen.
- Download the admit card and take a printout. It is good to have a few copies.
What to Check on Your Admit Card
Before you download and print your admit card, it is important to check all the information written on it very carefully. Make sure all details are correct. Here is a list of what you must check:
- Candidate’s Name
- Parents’ Names
- Date of Birth
- Gender
- Category (like General, SC, ST, OBC, EWS)
- State of Eligibility
- JEE Roll Number
- Paper Name (for example, B.E./B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Planning)
- Application Number
- Exam Center Address
- Exam Date and Shift Time
- Guidelines for the Exam Day (rules you need to follow)
How to Correct Mistakes on Your Admit Card
If you find any wrong information on your JEE Main 2026 admit card, you must contact NTA right away. It is very important to fix any errors before the day of your exam. You can contact NTA using these details:
- Helpline Number: 011-40759000
- Email ID: jeemain@nta.ac.in
Make sure to report any errors quickly to avoid problems when you go to take your exam.
