NTA has started releasing JEE Mains session 2 admit card for registered candidates. JEE Main 2026 admit card for April 2 and 4 exam has been released. NTA issues the admit cards 3 to 4 days before the allotted exam date. Note that the session 2 hall ticket will be released separately for various exam dates. NTA is yet to issue JEE admit card for April 5, 6, 7, and 8 exam shifts. Know all details below.
JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Release Date
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Release Date: The National Testing Agency has released JEE Mains session 2 hall ticket. As per the JEE Main admit card date trends, NTA releases hall ticket 3 to 4 days before the respective exam date of the candidates.
NTA JEE Main 2026 exam date has been allotted to candidates via the JEE Main session 2 city allotment slip 2026. However, candidates should also check the exam dates on their admit card to confirm.
- JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Release Date (Session 2)
- JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Download Link (Session 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 2 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 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 2 exams:
| JEE Main 2026 admit card date | Session 2 |
|---|---|
| Admit card out on | 29-Mar-2026 for April 2 and 4 exams |
| Last date to download admit card | Until the respective allotted exam date |
| JEE Mains exam date | Paper 1 - 2, 4, 5, 6 and 8 April 2026 Paper 2 - 7 April 2026 |
JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Download Link (Session 2)
Candidates can use the link below to download JEE Main 2026 admit card for April session:
JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Release Date for Paper 1 (BE/BTech)
NTA releases JEE Main admit card for paper 1 (BE/BTech) on official website - 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
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.
Must Read: How to Check JEE Main Exam Date 2026: City Slip & Admit Card Guide
Commonly asked questions
No. Only the JEE Main admit card can be used for entry at the JEE Mains centre. The city slip cannot be used for entry.
How to Download JEE Main 2026 Session 2 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-2 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 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 2 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. |
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Commonly asked questions
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.
No. The JEE Mains admit card and city slip are very different documents.
The city slip is released earlier to inform you of the test city/date for travel planning, whereas the admit card (hall ticket) is released 3 to 4 days before the exam, containing the specific centre address, roll number, and guidelines required for entry.
No. It is not mandatory to carry a colour printout of the JEE Main admit card. Candidates can carry a black and white printout; just make sure that all details are clear. Check the clarity of the photo, QR code, Bar Code and other details after the printout and ensure that everything is readable.
The JEE Main 2026 session 2 admit card is available for all shifts.
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.
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.
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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