How to Download JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Admit Card: Link OUT, Check Step by Step Guide
Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main 2026 ( JEE Main )
Result - 20 Apr '26
JEE Main 2026 admit card is an important document mandatory for students to appear in exam. Failing to do so, students will not be allowed to enter the exam centre. To download the JEE Main 2026 session 2 admit card, visit the official website and login using your credentials. Check here how to download JEE Main admit card, steps, direct link, dates, exam day guidelines etc.
How to download JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Session 2: National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the JEE Main admit card 2026 for session 2 exams at, jeemain.nta.nic.in. To download the JEE Main 2026 admit card, students must visit the official website and login using their credentials - JEE Main 2026 application number and password.
Students must carry the hall ticket to the exam centre with a valid government-approved photo ID proof. Candidates will not be allowed to take the JEE Main 2026 exam if they fail to carry the admit card or the ID proofs. In this article on how to download JEE Main admit card, we will be sharing all the details such as steps to apply, direct link, dates, exam day guidelines etc.
LIVE Now: JEE Mains admit card 2026
- How to Download the JEE Main Admit Card 2026 Session 2
- Download Link for JEE Main 2026 Admit Card - OUT
- JEE Main Admit Card Dates 2026 Session 2
- JEE Main 2026 Admit Card: Mandatory Tasks After Downloading Hall Ticket
- How to Retrieve JEE Main Credentials or Report Errors?
- Documents to Carry on JEE Mains Exam Day
- What is the Self-Declaration (Undertaking) Form in JEE Mains Admit Card 2026?
How to Download the JEE Main Admit Card 2026 Session 2
- To download the JEE Main 2026 admit card, candidates can visit the official NTA JEE Main portal at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- On homepage, look for "Candidate Activity" and click on link for "JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Admit Card"
- Login using Application Number and Password and Security Pin (CAPTCHA) displayed on the screen.
- After logging in, the hall ticket will appear.
- Click "Download Admit Card" button and take 2-3 clear printouts (preferably in colour) for the exam day.
Download Link for JEE Main 2026 Admit Card - OUT
To download the JEE Main 2026 admit card, candidates can use the link provided below:
JEE Main Admit Card Dates 2026 Session 2
As per the JEE Main exam dates, here is the schedule for India’s most popular engineering entrance exam.
| Event |
Session 2 (April) |
|---|---|
| JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip |
21 Mar 2026 |
| JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Release |
29 Mar 2026 for exams on April 2 and 4 |
| JEE Main 2026 Exam Dates |
April 2, 4, 5, 6 and 8 - Paper 1 April 7 - Paper 2 |
JEE Main 2026 Admit Card: Mandatory Tasks After Downloading Hall Ticket
After downloading the JEE Main 2026 admit card, students must follow the steps below -
- Check for errors in your name, paper, date of birth, category, and exam center. If there are any discrepancies found in the hall ticket students must immediately, contact NTA Helpline at 011-40759000 or email jeemain-nta@gov.in.
- Paste a recent passport-size color photograph in the designated space (it must be the same one used during registration).
- Fix left-hand thumb impression in specified box before reaching center.
- Do NOT sign hall ticket beforehand; this must be done in presence of invigilator at the exam hall.
Commonly asked questions
Candidates have to paste the same photo in the admit card that they have uploaded in the JEE Main form. Photo must be pasted before reaching the exam centres.
Check steps below to download the JEE Main admit card 2026:
- Visit the official website - jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- Look for the admit card download link and click on it.
- On the login page, enter the application number and password.
- Log in and check the admit card.
- Download the admit card and take multiple printouts.
The NTA website may start showing an error due to traffic overload when the JEE Mains admit card is released. Retry at regular intervals, preferably in the early morning or late at night.
Try to switch browsers and devices.
Clear your browser's cache and cookies to remove loading issues.
If all of the above does not work, then please reach out to the NTA helpline as soon as possible.
Also Read: How to Check JEE Main Exam Date 2026: City Slip & Admit Card Guide
How to Retrieve JEE Main Credentials or Report Errors?
Sometimes, students might miss their JEE Main credentials, so if any ward is facing similar issues with their JEE Main 2026 admit card, follow these instructions:
- Visit the official website and on the homepage, use "Forgot Application Number" link.
- Enter name, parent's names, and date of birth to receive the credentials via registered email/SMS.
- From the official website if exam body, use "Forgot Password" link to reset via security question or OTP sent to registered mobile number.
- If there are any discrepancies in photo, signature, or name, contact NTA Helpdesk at 11-40759000 or e-mail at jeemain@nta.ac.in
Commonly asked questions
No. NTA will not send the JEE Main admit card via email. Candidates have to download the admit card from the official website - jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Tattoos on the hand and face should not create any probelms at the JEE main centre as NTA has issued no official notice regarding this.
However, ensure that your appearance on the exam day is not drastically different from your live photo and official government ID card required for verification on the exam day.
Yes, the JEE Main admit card is needed at the time of JoSAA counselling.
Commonly asked questions
Yes. Candidates should not wear flashy clothes but wear very simple clothing to the JEE Main exam. Make sure your clothes do not have any metallic objects and do not carry or wear any jewellery. Basically, try to avoid anything that can prolong the frisking process.
Documents to Carry on JEE Mains Exam Day
Along with the admit card, students must also carry following things to the exam center, or else they will be denied entry inside the exam hall -
- Printed copy of JEE Main Admit Card with Self-Declaration (Undertaking) filled.
- One original valid Photo ID (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, Passport, or Driving License).
- One additional passport-size photograph for the attendance sheet.
- PwD certificate (if applicable).
What is the Self-Declaration (Undertaking) Form in JEE Mains Admit Card 2026?
The Self-Declaration form is a mandatory part of the JEE Main 2026 admit card. It consists of
- Location which is printed on first or second page of admit card PDF.
- It has filling instructions as per which students must paste their passport-sized photograph (same as used in application) and put left-hand thumb impression before reaching exam centre.
Also read:
Explore more B.Tech exams with upcoming dates
10 Apr '26 - 18 Apr '26
VITEEE
19 Apr '26
19 Apr '26
14 Apr '26 - 20 Apr '26
18 Apr '26 - 20 Apr '26
SRMJEEE
20 Apr '26
9 Feb '26 - 18 Apr '26
16 Apr '26 - 20 Apr '26
Explore colleges based on JEE Main
Want better recommendations?
There is a 90% more chance of getting best college recommendations by sharing preferences.
- Chat with our counselor
- Get your personalised list of colleges & exams matching your preferences
News & Updates
Explore Other Exams
6 Apr '26 - 2 May '26 | JEE Advanced 2026 registration... |
Apr '26 | JEE Advanced 2026 practice tes... |
17 Apr '26 - 1 Jun '26 | Apply for admission with 12th ... |
20 Apr '26 - 2 May '26 | BITSAT 2026 Application Form S... |
18 Apr '26 - 20 Apr '26 | SRMJEEE 2026 Phase 1 Slot Book... |
3 Nov '25 - 4 Jun '26 | SRMJEEE 2026 Registration (Pha... |
29 Apr '26 - 9 May '26 | COMEDK Admit Card Download 202... |
9 May '26 | COMEDK Exam Date 2026 |
15 May '26 - 24 May '26 | WBJEE 2026 admit card |
24 May '26 | WBJEE 2026 exam date |
17 Apr '26 - 19 Apr '26 | VITEEE 2026 slot booking |
Apr '26 | VITEEE 2026 admit card release... |
11 Apr '26 - 20 Apr '26 | MHT CET 2026 Date for PCM Grou... |
21 Apr '26 - 26 Apr '26 | MHT CET 2026 Exam for PCB Grou... |
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
Yes, you can gain admission at Vishwakarma Government Engineering College with a JEE Main rank of 4000 if you belong to the OBC category under the All India category.
The VGEC JEE Main cutoff 2025 ranged from 900523 to 905928, according to the first and last round closing ranks. B.E. in Computer Eng
N
Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
There is no decided cutoff for JEE Main for admission in HKBK College of Engineering. The BTech admission in HKBK is based on JEE merit and available seats. However, for candidates who get a decent percentile, there is a benefit in their favor.
G
Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
Yes, you can get a seat at Vishwakarma Government Engineering College with a JEE Main rank of 20000 if you belong to the General AI category. For this category, the overall VGEC JEE Main cutoff 2025 ranged from 900116 to 903773. Hence, a rank of 20000 might get you admission to this college.
If you
N
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
| Scenario | Priority | Recommended Action |
| Want to stay in tech/coding | Branch | Take CSE/IT in a Tier-2/3 college over Civil in a Tier-1 college. |
| Aiming for non-tech roles | College | Take any branch in a Top-Tier college for the brand and network. |
| Confused about career | College | Go for the best possible brand; it gives you 4 years to explore. |
S
Contributor-Level 8
Answered 4 days ago
| Event | Date |
| Exam Dates | April 2 to April 8, 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Release | April 11, 2026 |
| Answer Key Challenge Window | April 11 to April 13, 2026 |
| Result Declaration (Tentative) | April 20, 2026 |
| JEE Advanced 2026 Exam | May 17, 2026 |
S
Contributor-Level 8
Answered 4 days ago
| Route | Best Colleges | Selection Criteria |
| University Exams | BITS, VIT, SRM, Manipal | Entrance Exam Rank |
| Merit-Based | LPU, CU, Amity, Thapar | 12th Board Marks (PCM %) |
| Management Quota | RVCE, MSRIT, MAIT, BPIT | 12th Marks + Admission Fee |
S
Contributor-Level 8
Answered 4 days ago
| Category | 2025 Closing Rank (HS) | Estimated Percentile (2026) | Target Marks (out of 300) |
| General (OPEN) | ~16,008 | 98.8 – 99.1% | 165 – 180 |
| OBC-NCL | ~5,44,590* | 82% + | 90 – 110 |
| EWS | ~1,905 | 83% + | 100 – 120 |
| SC | ~2,066 | 64.5% + | 65 – 85 |
| ST | ~688 | 51% + | 50 – 65 |
S
Contributor-Level 8
Answered 4 days ago
| Category | Quota | Round 1 Closing Rank | Last Round Closing Rank |
| General (OPEN) | Other State (OS) | 3,122 | 4,245 |
| General (OPEN) | Home State (HS) | 4,273 | 7,853 |
| OBC-NCL | Other State (OS) | 1,011 | 6,791 |
| EWS | Other State (OS) | 972 | 2,045 |
| SC | Other State (OS) | 407 | 26,996 |
| ST | Other State (OS) | 729 | - |
S
Contributor-Level 8
Answered 5 days ago
Yes, a JEE Main All India Rank (AIR) is required to qualify for the merit-based scholarships offered at Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College (AKGEC) for B.Tech students.
The college provides tuition fee waivers based on specific rank brackets in the JEE Main examination. These scholarships are applica
S
Contributor-Level 8
Answered 5 days ago
A percentile of 90 in JEE Main would translate to approximately 1,00,000 to 1,55,000 rank in the exam. With this rank, you might get into Netaji Subhas University of Technology.
This university had the last round cutoff ranging between 55963 and 148808. Students can click here to know more.
N
Contributor-Level 10
Vikrant Shukla - Deputy Manager
Role: News Writer & Editor
Education: Graduation in Mass Communication, Master's in Political Science
Expertise: Engineering Exams
About: Vikrant has 9+ years of experience in content
Read Full Bio