It is natural for JEE Main aspirants to wonder, "How to check JEE Mains date?" As soon as the JEE Main exam date and the city intimation slip for session 2 are out, students must understand how to check their exam dates. The exam dates must be checked on the official website. The April session dates have been announced, and candidates need to know how to check the dates. Read further to know how to check your exam date correctly and what to do next.
How to Check JEE Mains Date? Schedule, City Slip, Admit Card
How to Check JEE Mains Date? The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the JEE Main 2026 session 2 exam date. The exam dates were released on the official website. The April session exam will be conducted from April 2 to 9, 2026. The authority will hold two shifts of the JEE Mains exam for paper 1 on each exam day, and paper 2 will be held in a single shift. This makes it essential to know how to check your JEE Main session 2 exam date and shift timings. Knowing the allotted JEE Main exam date will then help students plan their travel and prepare a last-minute revision strategy. NTA releases the exam dates and shift details for the JEE Mains exam in phases. In this article, we cover where and how to check your JEE Main exam date and which document shows what.
NTA will soon release JEE Mains city intimation slip session 2 online at jeemain.nta.nic.in. The JEE Main 2026 city intimation slip can be downloaded from the website using application number and password. It provides details on the allotted exam date and city, not the allotted shift or centre address.
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- Where is the JEE Main Exam Date Mentioned?
- How to Check JEE Mains Date 2026?
- How Many Days Before the Exam Is the Date Released?
- What to Do After Checking Your JEE Main 2026 Exam Date
- JEE Main Shift Timings
Where is the JEE Main Exam Date Mentioned?
Candidates can check the JEE Mains exam date 2026 at three different places. However, each of these is available in phases depending on the stage of the exam. These are-
- NTA Exam Schedule Notice
- City Intimation Slip
- JEE Main Admit Card
How to Check JEE Mains Date 2026?
Candidates appearing in the upcoming JEE Mains exam can find the JEE Mains 2026 exam date through the steps given below. Each step/stage will reveal unique information. Which is why it is important for candidates to refer to all three sources.
Check the Official JEE Main Exam Schedule
NTA first announces tentative exam dates through the JEE Main notification or information bulletin. Here, students do not find the paper-wise dates nor the allotted exam date. The purpose of this information is to provide a tentative exam timeline for candidates to plan their preparation. It only gives a general idea.
What this schedule tells you:
- Month and date range of the exam
- Session details (Session 1 & Session 2 timelines)
Check Exam Date via JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip
The city intimation slip is the first personalised document released by NTA. It shows the allotted exam date and exam city. The JEE Main city intimation slip is released 10-12 days before the exam to provide students enough time to plan their travel for a smooth conduct of the exam. As of now, NTA has released the JEE Main 2026 city intimation slip for session 1. Check how to access the city slip below.
How to Check JEE Exam Date in City Slip?
- Visit the JEE Main website and click on the direct link to download.
- Log in using:
- Application Number
- Password
- Download the city intimation slip and check the allotted exam date.
Check Final Exam Date on JEE Main Admit Card
Just 3-4 days before the exam, the authority will publish the JEE Mains 2026 admit card. The admit card is a mandatory document required to be carried to the exam hall while appearing for the test. This is the document which mentions the complete JEE Main exam centre address, exam date and the shift timings. Students will also be able to check their reporting time at the centre on the admit card itself.
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How to check:
- Go to the JEE Main website and click on the direct link for JEE Main 2026 admit card download
- Enter the application number and password
- Download your JEE Main admit card PDF
How Many Days Before the Exam Is the Date Released?
- City Intimation Slip: Usually 10-12 days before the exam
- Admit Card: Usually 3-4 days before the exam
What to Do After Checking Your JEE Main 2026 Exam Date
Once your exam date is confirmed:
- Book travel tickets immediately
- Plan stay if the exam city is different
- Carefully check the reporting time and guidelines
- Download and print documents
- Take a visit to the allotted exam centre to be aware of the travel time for the exam day.
JEE Main Shift Timings
NTA will conduct the JEE Main exam in two shifts per day. Candidates can check the reporting time and the shift timings for both shifts below.
| Shift | Reporting Time | Exam Timings |
|---|---|---|
| Morning shift (Shift 1) | 7:30 AM | 9 AM to 12 PM |
| Afternoon shift (Shift 2) | 1 PM | 3 PM to 6 PM |
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