Is JEE Main Admit card and city intimation slip same?

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.

Will JEE Main exam city slip be accepted in place of admit card for entry to the exam centre?

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.

I have tattoo in my face and hands. Will this create any problem in JEE Main exam centre?

As per NTA notification, there is no restrictions on tattoo. Candidates can have tattoos and they will not be denied entry becasue of this. However, it is to be informed that tattoos should not alter or differentiate the appearance of candidate and his photo used in filling the JEE Main application form.

Will I be allowed to wear hijab during the JEE Main exam?

Yes, female muslim candidates can wear hijab during the exam. However, all such candidates will need to undergo frisking before entering inside the exam centre. As per JEE Maine exam centre rules, every candidate will be checked thoroughly before they are allowed to appear in the exam.

What details are required to download JEE Main admit card?

To download the JEE Main admit card, candidates need their JEE Main application number and date of birth/password. Candidates need to login on the JEE Main official website jeemain.nta.nic.in for JEE Mains 2026 admit card download.

Where can I find the link to download JEE Main admit card 2026?

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.

Is it mandatory to carry printout of JEE Main hall ticket to the exam centre?

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.

I am a diabetic student. Will eatable items like candy, chocolate be allowed for me to JEE Main exam?

JEE Main aspirants who are Diabetic are allowed to carry sugar tablets, fruits like bananas, oranges, or apples, and a transparent water bottle as per NTA. Diabetic students are advised to keep a check on their health before and in between the exams to avoid any health issues.

I am a PwD candidate. Do I need to carry the PwD certificate to the JEE Main exam centre?

Yes, differntly abled candidates need to carry their PwD certifcate to the exam centre. Candidates should check that their certificate is valid and issued by the competent authority. Candidates who have applied under PwD category and forgets to carry their PwD certificates at the exam centre will not be allowed to appear in the exam.

When will JEE Mains 2026 admit card release?

NTA will release the JEE Mains admit card 2026 a few days before the exam date. The link to download JEE Mains 2026 admit card session 2 will be available on the website jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates will require their application number and password to download the admit card.

Can I get entry to the exam centre if I have JEE Mains admit card PDF in my mobile?

Candidates will not be allowed entry inside JEE Maine exam centre without the printout of JEE Mains admit card downloaded from the website. It is mandatory to downlaod the JEE Main admit card, take its printout and carry it to the exam centre.

Are calculators allowed inside exam centre in JEE Main exam?

Students are not allowed to carry calculators inside the exam centre in JEE Main exam. Students can use the virtual calculator available on the screen during the exam. Virtual calculators will be available on the computer screen of students during the JEE Main exam.

Can we carry our own rough sheets for calculations inside JEE Main exam centre?

No, candidates are not allowed to carry any kind of paper or sheet inside the JEE Main exam centre. Sheets for rough work and calculations will be provided to candidates inside the exam centre. If any candidate is found of having any kind of paper, be it blank, it can be considered as unfacir practices during the exam and may result in serious consequences.

Whom should I contact if I am unable to download my JEE Mains admit card?

Candidates can contact JEE Main help desk for any difficulty in downloading the admit card. NTA Contact No : 01169227700, 011-40759000 NTA Address- NSIC-MDBP Building First Floor, Okhla Industrial Estate New Delhi-110020

I am unable to download my JEE Mains admit card 2026. What should I do?

If you are unable to downlaod JEE Main admit card because of slow internet connection, download it at night or early morning. If you do not have correct login credentials, verify login details and then download admit card.

What should I do if my personal details are incorrect in JEE Main Admit Card?

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.

What is JEE Main dress code for boys and girls?

NTA has not specified any fixed dress code fo JEE Main exam. However, candidates are advised to wear light and comfortable clothes on the day of exam. Also, candidates are not allowed to wear any kind of jewellery. During the checking at exam centres, scarfs (dupatta) and cap are checked. So candidates should avoid wearing any thing which could result in problems.

JEE Mains 2026 Admit Card: Date, Download Link, Exam Day Instructions, Dress Code

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Exam On - 21 Jan '26 - 30 Jan '26

This exam is conducted for courses given below:

B.E. / B.Tech B.Arch/B.Plan

Updated on Dec 3, 2025 15:23 IST

By Mamona Majumder, Assistant Manager

JEE Main Admit Card 2026: NTA will release the JEE Main 2026 admit card a few days before the exam for all registered candidates. The link for JEE Mains Admit Card download will be available on the website jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates have to login to the website using their application number and password to download their admit card. Details about JEE Main 2026 exam date and time, address of exam centre and instructions for candidates will be mentioned in the hall ticket.

Candidates must download and take a printout of their NTA JEE Main 2026 Admit Card, preferably a colour one. Entry inside the NTA JEE Main 2026 Exam Centre will be given with an admit card only. Candidates must also carry one photo ID proof and one passport-size photo to the exam centre along with the Admit Card of JEE Main 2026.

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Table of contents

JEE Mains Admit Card 2026 Highlights
NTA JEE Mains 2026 Dates - Exam and Application Schedule
How to Download JEE Main Admit Card 2026
JEE Mains 2026 Dress Code
JEE Main Admit Card 2026- Items to Carry at Exam Centre
JEE Main 2026 Admit Card: Items prohibited inside exam centre
JEE Main Admit Card 2026 Exam Day Instructions
JEE Main City Intimation Slip 2026
JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Download Problems
JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Errors and Discrepancies
JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Important points to remember
JEE Main Admit Card 2026 FAQs

JEE Mains Admit Card 2026 Highlights

NTA JEE Mains 2026 Dates - Exam and Application Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of JEE Main 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Jan ' 26	JEE Main Admit Card 2025 Session 1 TENTATIVE
21 Jan ' 26 - 30 Jan ' 26	JEE Main 2026 Exam Date Session 1
Jan ' 26 - Feb ' 26	JEE Main 2026 Registration Session 2 TENTATIVE
Mar ' 26	JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Session 2 TENTATIVE
02 Apr ' 26 - 09 Apr ' 26	JEE Main 2026 Exam Date Session 2