JEE Main 2026 Admit Card > Session 1 Release information – Exam Schedule and Candidate Instructions

The National Testing Agency for Session 1 has officially published the JEE Main 2026 Admit Card on: 17-January-2026. On their official website- candidates taking Paper 1 {B.E. or B.Tech} on January 21 and 24/January/2026 can now download their admit cards. JEE Main 2026 Session 1 will be held in two shifts per day between January 21 and 30/January/2026. For aspirants who are appearing in Papers 2A and 2B on the following dates should know that the admit card is an important document for their entry into the exam centre. It includes crucial details like the exam date- shift timing- reporting time and centre address and for 28 and 29/January/2026 will be published at separate times.

Key Dates and Exam Schedule Overview:

Shift Timings:

How to Download Admit card of JEE Main 2026:

To download the JEE Main 2026 Admit Card aspirants have to follow the official procedure that is stated below:-

Step 1: Go through the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in and tap on the active link named “JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Admit Card”
Step 2: Enter your password and application number to log in and Confirm exam date along with the centre information and personal details
Step 3: Download the PDF of the admit card and Clearly print it on an A4 sheet of paper

Information Printed on the Hall Ticket:

The admit card functions as an entry pass as well as an identity document; therefore the candidates should check every detail that is on it like:-

• Aspirant’s name along with roll number
• Application number
• Photograph along with digital signature
• Exam date along with shift timing
• Paper applied for {Paper 1/2A or 2B}
• Exam centre name along with complete address
• Reporting time along with gate closing time
• Important exam day instructions
• QR code and barcode for verification

Exam Languages and Test Environment:

JEE Main 2026 will be conducted in 13 languages which include English/Hindi and several regional languages. Candidates will receive the exam paper in the language option that is chosen by him during application. Rough sheets will be available at the centre and the exam environment is entirely computer-based.

Essential Exam Day Guidelines:

To avoid being disqualified the aspirant must follow all guidelines that are provided by NTA – some of which are mentioned below: –

• Report to the exam centre according to the reporting time that is mentioned on the admit card
• Carry only permitted items such as printed admit card along with a valid original photo ID
• Electronic devices/calculators/watches and smart accessories are prohibited in the exam hall
• Follow the seating instructions and invigilator directions properly
• Do not leave the examination hall – before the exam is over

Why the JEE Main Admit Card Is important:

The JEE Main 2026 Admit Card is not only for exam registration but it also plays an important role in the counselling and admissions process. To avoid complications during JoSAA counselling and institutional verification the details printed on the admit card must match the official details.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. When will the exam admit cards be published online on its >main website?

Answer:- NTA will provide separate admit cards before the exam dates for the aspirants who are appearing for Papers 2A and 2B which will be held on > 28 and 29-01-2026.

2. What should I do if the photo or signature of an aspirant on the >JEE MAINS 2026 admit card is not clear?

Answer:- If any aspirant needs to get the corrections they should contact the NTA helpdesk through the official website/helpline as soon as possible.

3. Can we attend the second session of >JEE Mains 2026 with the same admit card?

Answer:-> No – JEE Main 2026 Session 2 will have its own admit card.

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