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JEE Mains 2026 Admit Card Release Date and Exam Schedule Announced

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is preparing to release the admit cards for the JEE Mains 2026, scheduled for January 28 and 29, 2026. Candidates can download their hall tickets from the official website using their application number and password. The exams will cover various engineering and architecture courses. Important instructions regarding the exam day and admit card details are provided, ensuring candidates are well-prepared. Stay tuned for updates on the exact release date of the admit cards, expected around January 24 or 25, 2026.
By Ambika Singh Jan 20, 2026, 16:13 IST

Overview of JEE Mains 2026


New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to release the admit cards for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Mains 2026, scheduled for January 28 and 29, 2026. Candidates who are registered for Paper 1 and Paper 2 will be able to download their hall tickets from the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in using their application number and password once the admit cards are available.


According to the official schedule, the NTA will conduct exams for BE, BTech, BArch, and BPlanning on January 28 and 29, 2026. On the exam day, candidates must bring necessary documents, including a valid ID, to gain entry into the examination hall.


JEE Mains 2026 Exam and Admit Card Schedule

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Date Paper Shift Admit Card Release Date
January 21, 22, 23, and 24, 2026 Paper 1 (BE/BTech) First Shift (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM) and Second Shift (3:00 PM to 6:00 PM) IST January 17, 2026
January 28 and 29, 2026 Paper 1 (BE/BTech), Paper 2A (BArch), Paper 2B (BPlanning) First Shift (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM) and Second Shift (3:00 PM to 6:00/6:30 PM) IST To be announced


The NTA typically issues admit cards 3-4 days prior to the exam date. Therefore, candidates can expect to receive their admit cards around January 24 or 25, 2026.


Instructions for Downloading the Admit Card

Follow These Steps



  1. Visit the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in.


  2. Click on the admit card link available on the homepage.


  3. Enter your application number and password.


  4. The JEE Mains 2026 admit card will be displayed on the screen.


  5. Download it and keep it safe for future reference.



The admit card will contain the following details, which candidates should verify and report any discrepancies to the help desk:



  • Candidate's name


  • Date of birth (as per ID/mark sheet)


  • Father's name


  • Application number


  • Roll number


  • Candidate's photograph and signature


  • Names of selected subjects


  • JEE exam center, city, and code


  • Details of the exam date and schedule


  • Category or disability status


  • Eligibility status


  • Author's requirement (if applicable)


  • Candidate's signature



Important Exam Instructions

Key Guidelines


The information bulletin states, 'If there are any discrepancies in the candidate's details or their photograph and signature on the e-admit card and confirmation page, the candidate should immediately contact the NTA helpline from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. In such cases, the candidate must appear for the exam with the previously downloaded admit card. However, the NTA will take necessary actions to rectify the records later.'