The National Testing Agency (NTA) will shortly issue theJEE Main 2026 Session 1 admit cardsfor candidates appearing in the country’s largest engineering entrance examination. As per the official exam calendar, JEE Main Session 1 will be conducted betweenJanuary 21 and January 30, 2026, and following past trends, the admit cards are expected to be released3–4 days before the exam, likely aroundJanuary 17 or January 18.
Once released, registered candidates can download their hall tickets by logging in with theirapplication number and password or date of birthon the official portal. Students are advised to download and print the admit card immediately and keep multiple copies for safety.
Candidates can follow these steps:
Visitjeemain.nta.nic.in
Click on the “JEE Main 2026 Admit Card” link
Enter application number and password/date of birth
Submit details to view the admit card
Download and print the hall ticket
The JEE Main 2026 hall ticket will include:
Candidate’s name and roll number
Application number
Photograph and signature
Exam paper and subjects opted
Exam date, shift, and timing
Exam centre address and city code
Category, PwD status, and exam-day instructions
Candidates must carefully verify all details and immediately contact NTA in case of any discrepancy.
Paper 1 (BE/BTech):January 21, 22, 23, 24 & 28
Shift 1: 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
Shift 2: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Paper 2A (BArch) / Paper 2B (BPlanning):January 29
Timing: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
With the exam just days away, candidates should focus on:
Revising key formulas and concepts
Practising previous years’ JEE Main questions
Avoiding new topics at the last moment
Managing time smartly during the exam
Ensuring exam-day essentials like admit card and ID are ready in advance
Candidates are advised to relyonly on official NTA notificationsfor accurate updates and keep checking the JEE Main website regularly.
With JEE Main 2026 Session 1 approaching fast, timely downloading of the admit card and careful preparation will help ensure a smooth and stress-free exam experience.