NTA has released JEE Main 2026 admit card release date. The JEE Main 2026 session 1 admit card is OUT for January 21, 22, 23 and 24. The admit card is now available at jeemain.nta.nic.in and it has important details like allotted JEE Main exam date, shift time, gate closing time, reporting time, exam centre name & address, and other important exam day instructions. Know all details on JEE Main admit card 2026 release date below.
JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Release Date: The National Testing Agency has released the JEE Main admit card 2026 for session 1 exams to be held on January 21, 22, 23 and 24. The admit card for exams on January 28 and 29 has also been released at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
NTA JEE Main 2026 exam date was already allotted to candidates via JEE Main city allotment slip 2026. However, candidates should also check the exam dates on their admit card to confirm.
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- JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Release Date (Session 1 & 2)
- JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Release Date for Paper 1 (BE/BTech)
- JEE Main Admit Card 2026 Release Date for Paper 2 (BArch/BPlan)
- Login Details Needed to Download JEE Main Admit Card
- How to Download JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Admit Card: Step-by-Step Process
- After Downloading JEE Mains Admit Card 2026
- Self Declaration in JEE Main Admit Card 2026
JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Release Date (Session 1 & 2)
All candidates who complete JEE Main 2026 registration are issued JEE Mains 2026 hall ticket to appear for exam. The admit card of JEE Main 2026 with a valid government ID proof will be needed at the JEE Main centre for entry.
Check below JEE Mains admit card release date for session 1 and session 2 exams:
| JEE Main 2026 admit card date | Session 1 | Session 2 |
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| Admit card out on | Released on January 17, for January 21, 22, 23 and 24 exams Released on January 25 for the January 28 and 29 exams |
Last week of March 2026 (3 to 4 days before the allotted exam date) |
| Last date to download admit card | Until the respective allotted exam date | Until the respective allotted exam date |
| JEE Mains exam date | January 21, 22, 23, 24, 28 and 29 | April 2 to 9, 2026 |
JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Release Date for Paper 1 (BE/BTech)
NTA released JEE Main admit card for paper 1 (BE/BTech) on official website - jeemain.nta.nic.in. JEE Mains 2026 paper 1 admit card is now available at jeemain.nta.nic.in
Candidates have to use their JEE Mains application number and password/date of birth to download the admit card. Keep in mind that candidates have to download admit card from their respective logins, as it will not be sent via email or any other means.
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JEE Main Admit Card 2026 Release Date for Paper 2 (BArch/BPlan)
Candidates who apply for JEE Main 2026 paper 2A (BArch) and paper 2b (BPlan) will also get their admit card 3 to 4 days before allotted exam date. On JEE Main admit card, candidates can check paper they have applied for. Based on the allotted exam date and time provided in JEE Mains admit card, candidates have to appear in exam.
Login Details Needed to Download JEE Main Admit Card
The login details needed to doenload the JEE Mains admit card are:
- JEE Main application number
- Password or date of birth
Candidates should keep these details ready to download the JEE Main admit card 2026. The login link for JEE Main admit card can be checked on the official website - jeemain.nta.nic.in.
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How to Download JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Admit Card: Step-by-Step Process
It has often been noticed that candidates find it difficult to download the JEE Main admit card, especially those candidates who try to download the admit card on the very last day before the exam. Therefore, the first step towards JEE Main 2026 admit card download is to make sure that you download the hall ticket as soon as it is out.
Check below the detailed process to download the JEE Mains admit card 2026:
JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Download Link
The NTA JEE Main hall ticket download link is hosted on the official website only. The admit card will not be sent to the candidates via personal email or other methods.
- The candidates have to visit the official website of NTA JEE Mains 2026 - jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- On the home page, candidates can check the link for "JEE(Main)-2026 Session-1 Admit Card". Click on the link.
JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Login Window
After the candidates click the admit card download link, they can access the JEE Main 2026 login to download the admit card.
To login, candidates have to use:
- Application number of JEE Main
- Password or date of birth, whichever is applicable
JEE Main Admit Card Download and Print
After logging in, candidates can check the JEE Main admit card 2026 for session 1 PDF. Candidates have to check all details on the admit card and proceed to print it. Refer image below -
After Downloading JEE Mains Admit Card 2026
Once the JEE Mains admit card has been downloaded, candidates have take care of the following:
- Check all details carefully in the admit card
- Print the JEE Mains admit card 2026
Check all details carefully in the admit card: Candidates must carefully check all details in the JEE Mains 2026 admit card. Check if the following details on the admit card are as per the details filled by you in the JEE Main 2026 registration process:
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Application number
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Candidate's name
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Father's name
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Gender
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Date of birth
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State of eligibility
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PwD status
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Scribe requirement
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Candidate photo and sign
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Name of the Paper applied for (BE/BTech, BArch, BPlan)
If the above details do not match the details you have provided in the application form, then you will have to contact the NTA Help Line from 10:00 A.M. to 05:00 P.M.
Print the JEE Mains admit card 2026: Candidates should take a printout of their admit card. NTA has not mentioned that the admit card should be coloured or black and white. However, candidates should ensure that the printout is clear and of high quality. All details on the admit card, especially your photo and signature, should be clear.
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| Importance of JEE Mains 2026 Admit Card The JEE Main 2026 admit card is very important as it is an identity proof for the candidates. Your NTA JEE Main hall ticket is needed at the exam centre for entry. With the admit card and a valid government ID proof, no candidate is allowed inside the JEE Main exam hall. The JEE Main admit card is also needed at the time of JoSAA as one of the documents for verification. |
Self Declaration in JEE Main Admit Card 2026
With the JEE Main admit card, NTA also issues a self-declaration (undertaking) form. This is a mandatory part of the admit card that the candidates have to fill in the details asked on it. On the self-declaration form, candidates have to fill the following details:
- Name of the candidate to be filled before reaching the centre
- Place of residence to be filled before reaching the centre
- Paste a passport-size photo (same as the one uploaded in the JEE Main application form). This has to be done before reaching the centre.
- Left-hand thumb impression, to be done before reaching the centre.
- Space for signature, which has to be left blank. candidates have to sign this space in the exam hall in the presence of the invigilator.
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Yes, It is mandatory to carry printout of JEE Main hall ticket to the exam centre. Entry inside the exam hall will be permitted only on the basis of JEE Main admit card downloaded from the website.