JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Release Date: When and Where to Download NTA JEE Hall Ticket
Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main 2026 ( JEE Main )
Exam On - 21 Jan '26 - 30 Jan '26
NTA has notified the JEE Main 2026 admit card release date. JEE Main 2026 session 1 admit card will be out in the third week of January, and it will have 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
JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Release Date: NTA will release the JEE Main 2026 session 1 admit card soon. As per the official brochure of JEE Mains 2026, the session 1 admit card will be out 3 to 4 days before the exam date. Going by the previous year trends, the JEE Main 2026 admit card will be out in the third week of January 2026.
Before the JEE Main 2026 session 1 admit card download link is activated, NTA JEE Main 2026 exam date will be allotted to the candidates via the JEE Main city allotment slip 2026. The city allotment slip will be out in the first week of January 2026 at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- 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)
- How to Download JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Admit Card: Step-by-Step Process
- After Downloading JEE Mains Admit Card 2026
JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Release Date (Session 1 & 2)
All candidates who complete the JEE Main 2026 registration are issued the JEE Mains hall ticket 2026 to appear for the exam. Check below the JEE Mains admit card release date for the session 1 and session 2 exams:
| JEE Main 2026 admit card date | Session 1 | Session 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Admit card out on | Third week of January 2026 (3 to 4 days before the allotted exam date) |
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 to 30, 2026 | April 2 to 9, 2026 |
JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Release Date for Paper 1 (BE/BTech)
NTA releases the JEE Main admit card for paper 1 (BE/BTech) on the official website - jeemain.nta.nic. The JEE Mains 2026 paper 1 admit card will be available in the third week of January 2026.
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 the admit card from their respective logins, as it will not be sent via email or any other means.
JEE Main Admit Card 2026 Release Date for Paper 2 (BArch/BPlan)
Candidates who apply for the JEE Main 2026 paper 2a (BArch) and paper 2b (BPlan) will also get their admit card 3 to 4 days before the allotted exam date. On the JEE Main admit card, candidates can check the paper they have applied for. Based on the allotted exam date and time provided in the JEE Mains admit card, candidates have to appear in the exam.
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 will be 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:
- JEE Main 2026 application number
- Password or date of birth, whichever is applicable
JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Login Window
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.
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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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 days ago
Chandigarh University typically starts B.E. admission counselling before the declaration of JEE Main Phase 2 results. This early counselling is mainly conducted through CUCET, allowing students to secure seats and plan their academic journey in advance. JEE Main scores, including Phase 2 results, ca
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 3 days ago
Yes, JEE Main-qualified students may receive scholarship-related advantages during counselling for B.E. Mechanical, Mechatronics, and Aerospace Engineering at Chandigarh University. Eligible candidates can be assessed under the Jee scholarship slabs, which can significantly reduce semester fees. Add
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 3 days ago
There is no minimum JEE main rankor percentile required to get admission into B.E. Computer Science Engineering at Chandigarh University.JEE scores are mainly used for scholarship eligibility, not as a strict admission cutoff. Students with higher All India Ranks can qualify for fee waivers under CU
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered 3 days ago
Yes, it is possible to receive a scholarship for B.E. CSE specialisations such as AI & ML and IBM-aligned programs at Chandigarh University based on JEE Main performance. Scholarships are awarded according to All India Rank (AIR), which is derived from JEE percentile. Students securing AIRs within t
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 3 days ago
Yes, a good Phase 1 JEE Main score can make a student eligible for merit-based scholarship at Chandigarh University. Scholarships are allocated according to All India Rank (AIR): up to 25,000 AIR for 100% semester fee, 25,001-50,000 for 75% and so on. Phase 1 performance can secure early counseling
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 3 days ago
Chandigarh University does not specify a fixed JEE Main percentile cutoff to secure admission into B.E. CSE specialisations such as Full Stack Development or CSE (IoT & AI). JEE Main performance is mainly considered for scholarship eligibility, which is calculated using All India Rank rather than pe
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Beginner-Level 3
Answered 3 days ago
Chandigarh University considers the best available JEE Main score submitted by the student for B.E. admissions, particularly for scholarship assessment. Students can apply after JEE Main Phase 1 and later update their application if they appear for Phase 2. CU follows a student-friendly approach, al
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 days ago
Yes, Chandigarh University allows students to update their application after JEE Main Phase 2 results, ensuring that the best rank or percentile is considered for admission, merit-based scholarships, and counseling. This flexible system benefits candidates who improve their performance in the second
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 4 days ago
- Candidates with JEE Main percentile 20 and above are given first priority in the REAP merit list. Then, candidates with JEE Main percentile less than 20 are considered.
- Second priority will be given to the class 12 marks.
- Candidates with DVoc qualifications will be given third priority
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 days ago
Candidates with JEE Main scores of 20 percentile and above are given priority in REAP merit list. If you do not have JEE Main score, you will get less priority in ranking.
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Contributor-Level 6
Does Chandigarh University start counseling before or after the JEE Main Phase 2 results?