JEE Mains 2026 Admit Card Release Date and Exam Schedule Announced
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
Exam Schedule
| 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
- Visit the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the admit card link available on the homepage.
- Enter your application number and password.
- The JEE Mains 2026 admit card will be displayed on the screen.
- 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.'