How to Check JEE Main Exam Date 2026: City Slip & Admit Card Guide
Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main 2026 ( JEE Main )
Registration - 1 Feb '26 - 25 Feb '26
It is natural for JEE Main aspirants to wonder, "How to check JEE Mains date?" With the announcement of the JEE Main exam date and the city intimation slip for session 1, students must understand how to check their exam 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 1 exam date. The paper 1 exam is scheduled from January 21 to 24 and 28. The paper 2 exam will be conducted on January 29 as a single shift exam. The authority will hold two shifts of the JEE Mains exam for paper 1 on each exam day. This makes it essential to know how to check your JEE Main 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 released 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.
Along with the notice, NTA has published the JEE Mains city intimation slip online. The JEE Main 2026 city intimation slip can be downloaded from the website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. It provides details on the allotted exam date and city, not the allotted shift or centre address.
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- Where Is JEE Main Exam Date Mentioned?
- How to Check JEE Mains Date 2026?
- Check the Official JEE Main Exam Schedule
- Check Exam Date via JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip
- Check Final Exam Date on JEE Main Admit Card
- 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 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
- City Intimation Slip
- JEE Main Admit Card
No, candidates must carry their JEE Main admit card downloaded from the official website to appear in the exam. Candidates will not be allowed to appear in the exam if they do not have JEE Main 2026 admit card. JEE Main exam city intimation slip is not accepted for entry to the exam centre or appearing in the exam.
No, JEE Main admit card and exam city slip are not same. Exam city intimation slip gives details about exam city and date of exam of candidates. It is released before the release of admit cards.
JEE Main admit card is the hall ticket, which allows entry to thee exam hall for appearing in the exam. Candidates are allowed to appear in the exam only with JEE Mains admit card and not exam city slip.
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 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)
To download the JEE Main admit card, candidates need their:
- JEE Main application number
- Date of birth/password.
The link for downloading JEE Mains Admit card 2026 will be available on jeemain.nta.nic.in. NTA will release the JEE Main 2026 admit card separately for both sessions. To download JEE Main hall ticket, login to the website using application number and password.
If your details in JEE Main Admit Card are incorrect, contact NTA through email/phone and inform them about this error. NTA will rectify these mistakes and a fresh admit card is issued. If you reach exam centre with incorrect details on the admit card and try to report this error there, you will not be allowed to appear in the exam.
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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.
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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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