JEE Mains 2026 Hall Ticket Date: Check Session 2 Admit Card Download Link & Instructions

Exam On - 2 Apr '26 - 9 Apr '26

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Updated on Mar 2, 2026 14:08 IST

JEE Main 2026 Admit Card: The National Testing Agency will release the JEE Mains session 2 admit card 2026 at jeemain.nta.nic.in. The admit card for session 2 of JEE Mains will be available 3 to 4 days before the exam. The exact release date of the NTA JEE Mains 2026 hall ticket has not been notified by the Agency.

Going by the trends, the JEE Main 2026 session 2 admit card is expected to be out on March 28 ot 29, if the exam starts from April 2. NTA has announced that the session 2 exam will be held between April 2 and 9. As of now, the exact exam dates are not out, and NTA will release the dates in due course.

To download the JEE Mains April attempt admit card, candidates have to use their application number and password. On the JEE Main 2026 exam day, candidates have to carry the printed copy of the admit card with a valid government ID proof. Without the NTA JEE Main admit card, no candidate will be allowed inside the exam centre. All important details about the exam, like the allotted exam centre name, address, shift, JEE Main exam day guidelines, instructions, and reporting time, will be available on the JEE Mains exam admit card.

Before the JEE Main admit card 2026, NTA will issue the JEE city intimation slip to all registered candidates in the second week of March. The city slip will have the allotted JEE Main session 2 exam date and exam city. The city slip is not the same as the admit card.

Check more details on JEE Main hall ticket 2026, like how to download, what to do if the admit card is not issued, or there are errors, dress code for the JEE Mains 2026, etc, on this page.

Table of contents

JEE Main Admit Card 2026 Download Link - Session 2
NTA JEE Mains 2026 Dates and Schedule
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Release Date
NTA JEE Main Admit Card 2026 Highlights
JEE Main April City Intimation Slip- Know How it Is Different from Admit Card
How to Download JEE Main Admit Card 2026
Details on JEE Main 2026 Hall Ticket
What to Do in Case of Error in JEE Main Admit Card 2026
What to Do If Forgot JEE Main Application Number and Password?
What to Carry and What Not to Carry at JEE Main Centre
JEE Main 2026 Exam Day Instructions & Dress Code
NTA JEE Main Admit Card: Important Points
JEE Main Admit Card 2026 FAQs

JEE Main Admit Card 2026 Download Link - Session 2

Note that NTA does not send the JEE Main admit card to the candidates via email or other means. The admit cards are uploaded on the official website, from where the candidates can download them.

Download Link for JEE Mains session 2 hall ticket ⇒ will be available here

Commonly asked questions

Q: Do I need to paste any photo in JEE Main admit card?

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 centre.

Q: When will NTA release the JEE Main session 2 admit card?

The JEE Main 2026 session 2 admit card will be out 3 to 4 days before the exam. The most likely date is March 28 to 29.

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

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.

NTA JEE Mains 2026 Dates and Schedule

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

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Mar ' 26	JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Session 2 TENTATIVE
02 Apr ' 26 - 09 Apr ' 26	JEE Main 2026 Exam Date Session 2

Dates	Past Exam Dates
27 Feb ' 26 - 28 Feb ' 26	JEE Main 2026 session 2 form correction window
01 Feb ' 26 - 25 Feb ' 26	JEE Main 2026 Registration Session 2
25 Jan ' 26	JEE Main Admit Card 2026 Session 1 for Jan 28 and 29
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JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Release Date

JEE Mains admit card 2026 for session 2 exam will be issued separately. NTA issues the admit card 3 to 4 days before the respective exam dates.

Session	Exam Dates	Admit card release date and time
JEE Main session 2	April 2 to 9	March 28 or 29 (Most Likely)

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JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Release Date and Time - Previous Year Analysis

Take a look at the JEE Main admit card release date and time trends from the last year below.

JEE Main session	JEE Main admit card release date	JEE Main admit card release time
JEE Main 2026 admit card for April session	To be notified	To be notified
JEE Main 2026 admit card for January session	January 17, 2026 (For exam on Jan 21, 22, 23 and 24) January 29, 2026 - (For Jan 28 and 29 exams)	4:30 PM - for January 21, 22, 23 and 24 exams 12:15 am - for Jan 28 and 29 exams
JEE Main admit card 2025 January session	January 18, 2025	12:00 PM
JEE Main April 2025 admit card release	March 28, 2025	10:15 PM
JEE Main admit card 2024 Jan session	January 20, 2024	12:18 PM
JEE Main admit card 2024 April session	March 31, 2024	11:30 AM
JEE Main admit card 2023 January session	January 21, 2023	11:59 PM
JEE Main admit card 2023 April session	April 3, 2023	1:20 AM

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Commonly asked questions

Q: Will NTA send JEE Main admit card via email?

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.

Q: Can I use my JEE Main city intimation slip for entry at exam hall instead of the admit card?

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.

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

If you are unable to download the JEE Main admit card, then you need to contact the NTA helpline at: +91-11-40759000.

NTA JEE Main Admit Card 2026 Highlights

Candidates should note that the JEE Mains 2026 admit card is a very important document that will be needed even during the counselling process. Check important highlights for JEE Mains admit card 2026 below:

Particulars	Details
Where to check admit card	https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/
Details needed to download JEE Main 2026 hall ticket	JEE Main 2026 application number and Password
Details on the admit card	Roll number of JEE Main, Application number, Candidate's name, Father's name, Gender, Date of birth, State of eligibility, PwD status, Scribe requirement, Candidate photo and sign, Exam details (paper applied for, reporting time, gate closing time, exam centre name and address, date of exam, shift), Self declaration
Importance of the admit card	For entry to the exam hall and as a verification document during JoSAA.
Available via email/sms	No
Last date to download the admit card of JEE Mains	Until the day of exam

Commonly asked questions

Q: Is the JEE main admit card needed at the time of JoSAA counselling?

Yes, the JEE Main admit card is needed at the time of JoSAA counselling.

Q: What to do after I download the JEE Main admit card?

After you download the JEE Mains admit card, you have to:

Paste a photo (same as the one uploaded in the online form before reaching the exam centre).
Do signature (on the exam day, in presence of invigilator)
Put left hand thumb impression (before reaching the exam centre)

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

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.

JEE Main April City Intimation Slip- Know How it Is Different from Admit Card

NTA will release the JEE Main session 2 exam city intimation slip PDF to inform the candidates about the exam city where they will be allotted the JEE Main 2026 exam centre. Via the exam city slip, candidates are also allotted the JEE Main exam date 2026.

Candidates must check the JEE Main city intimation slip and make travel arrangements for the exam day. It is important to note that the JEE Main city intimation slip is not your admit card. The admit card is released a few days before the exam. One cannot use the city intimation slip to appear in the exam. The role of the JEE Mains city intimation slip 2026 is to just inform the candidates in advance about their allotted exam date and city.

JEE Main Admit Card vs JEE Main City Allotment Slip: Check below the difference between JEE Mains admit card and the city slip:

Details and Purpose	JEE Main City Intimation Slip	JEE Mains Admit Card
Can be used for entry to the exam hall	NO	YES
Proof for Identity	NO	YES
Contains the allotted exam date	YES	YES
Reporting time at the exam hall	NO	YES
Allotted exam shift	NO	YES
Contains the allotted exam city	YES	YES
Exam Centre name and address	NO	YES
Exam day guidelines and instructions	NO	YES

How to download JEE Main 2026 city intimation slip session 2?

To download the JEE Mains city intimation slip, candidates have to:

Visit the official website of JEE Main 2026 - jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Now look for the link of JEE Main 2026 session 1 advanced city intimation.
After that, login with JEE Main 2026 application number and date of birth/password.
Check the city intimation under the login and download it for reference.

Link for city slip: will be available here

Why NTA Releases JEE Mains City Slip Before Admit Card

NTA follows this two-step process every year to help students avoid travel-related stress during the JEE Main 2026 exam day. Since many candidates are allotted centres outside their home cities, the advanced JEE Main city slip allows the candidates and their parents the time to:

Book train/flight tickets
Arrange accommodation
Mentally prepare for travel

This system has been followed by NTA consistently in previous JEE Main sessions.

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Commonly asked questions

Q: How to download JEE Main admit card?

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.

Q: 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.

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

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.

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How to Download JEE Main Admit Card 2026

NTA JEE Main 2026 admit card has details of NTA JEE schedule 2026, exam date and time, reporting time, address of the exam centre, photo and signature of candidate, paper for which appearing and instructions to be followed by candidates at the exam center.

Candidates can download their JEE Main admit card 2026 using the below-mentioned steps

Open the JEE Main 2026 official website
Click on JEE Main admit card download link
Login using application number and password
Link to download admit card will be displayed on screen
Download and take its printout

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After Downloading JEE Main Admit Card 2026 - Fill Self Declaration

Candidates have to paste their recent photo and put left hand thumb impression on the printed JEE Main hall ticket in the self declaration section. Check details below:

Paste photo - After candidates have downloaded the admit card and taken its print, they can see a space for pasting the photo. Before reaching the JEE Main exam centre, candidates have to paste their photo in the space. The photo should be the same as the one uploaded in the online JEE Main 2026 application form.
Left hand thumb impression - Candidates have to put their left-hand thumb impression on the space provided in the admit card before they reach the exam hall.
Signature - The signature is to be done in the space provided on the admit card. However, this is to be done on the exam day in the presence of the invigilator. Therefore, keep this space blank.

Steps for Candidates After Downloading JEE Main Admit Card 2026

After Downloading JEE Main Admit Card 2026 - Fill Declaration for Non-Aadhaar Candidates

For candidates who registered for JEE Main 2026 without using an Aadhaar card (e.g., using PAN, Passport, or Voter ID), additional verification steps are mandatory. Such candidates have to fill in the "Declaration for Non-Aadhaar Candidates: which is available on the last page (page 4) of the admit card.

In this form, candidates have to fill:

Their name
Name of Father
Name of Mother
The reason why the image uploaded in the application form does not match
Application Id
Roll number
Id proof name and number
Date
Shift number
Signature of candidate

Commonly asked questions

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: Is JEE Main Admit card and city intimation slip same?

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.

Details on JEE Main 2026 Hall Ticket

Candidates can check these details in NTA JEE Mains admit card:

Roll number
Application number
Candidate's name
Father's name
Gender
Date of birth
State of eligibility
PwD status
Scribe requirement
Candidate photo and sign
Name of the Paper applied for (BE/BTech, BArch, BPlan)
JEE Mains 2026 exam date
Shift of the exam
Reporting time
Gate closing time
State and city of the test centre
Test centre name and address
Self declaration

Check below the JEE Main admit card for reference:

Commonly asked questions

Q: Is there a dress code for JEE Mains?

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.

Q: What to do if my photo is not clear in JEE Mains admit card?

If your photo is not clear on the JEE Mains 2026 admit card, then contact the NTA helpline as soon as possible. For the latest NTA helpline number of JEE Main, visit the official website - jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Q: Can I wear a hijab in JEE Mains?

Yes, you can wear a hijab in the JEE Mains exam as it is considered a religious item. However, you will likely undergo enhanced security checks at the exam centre.

You should arrive early to complete this frisking process. Make sure to keep your face visible for identification.

What to Do in Case of Error in JEE Main Admit Card 2026

JEE admit card 2026 might contain some incorrect information that does not match the details you filled in the JEE Main 2026 application form. These could be related to their personal details or information related to test centres. To prevent any problem on the exam day due error in the admit card, students should check the following details carefully:

Name
Paper
Date of birth
Gender
Test centre name
City
State code of eligibility
Category

What should you do if you have errors in your JEE Mains admit card 2026?

Follow the instructions below if you find any errors in your admit card of JEE Main 2026:

In case of any discrepancy in the particulars of the candidate or photograph and signature shown in the JEE Mains admit card 2026, the candidate has to immediately approach the NTA Help Line from 10:00 A.M. to 05:00 P.M.
Reporting discrepancies in JEE Main admit card to the NTA helpline is necessary. Candidates with incorrect data on their admit cards will not be allowed to appear in the exam in case they have not reported the issue to NTA.
The candidate should appear in the JEE Main exam with the already downloaded admit card, and NTA will take necessary action to make corrections in the record later.

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Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the last date to download JEE Mains admit card?

Candidates can download the JEE Main admit card until the day of the exam. After the exam day, no admit card would be available on the NTA JEE Main website.

Q: What details are required to download JEE Main admit card?

The details needed to doenload the JEE Mains admit card are:

JEE Main application number
Password.

Q: Can I wear a hijab in JEE Mains?

Yes, you can wear a hijab in the JEE Mains exam as it is considered a religious item. However, you will likely undergo enhanced security checks at the exam centre.

You should arrive early to complete this frisking process. Make sure to keep your face visible for identification.

What to Do If Forgot JEE Main Application Number and Password?

JEE Main application number abd password are important for JEE Main hall ticket download. In case, candidates forget these details can check the details below for solution.

Forgot JEE Main Application Number

Candidates need their application number to access JEE Main login and download admit card. In such a case, candidates can look for their application number in their registered email ID and confirmation page.

Also Read: JEE Main 2026 Forgot Application Number: Steps to Recover Registration Number

Forgot JEE Main 2026 Password

In case student do not remember their password, they can also download it using their date of birth. Students can also reset their password from official website using “Forgot My Password” option.

Also Read: JEE Main 2026 Password Reset & Recovery: What to Do If Forgot Login Password?

Check below how to recover JEE Main 2026 Password

Visit website of JEE Main 2026
Click on “Forgot Password” link
Answer security question
A verification code will be sent to registered mobile number
A password reset link will be sent to registered email ID
Click on reset password link and create a new password
Remember new password
Login to the admit card link by using new password
Download JEE Main admit card

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Commonly asked questions

Q: What is JEE Main dress code for boys and girls?

NTA has not issued any strict guidelines on what to wear and what to avoid. NTA has only stated that shoes with a thick sole and garments with large buttons are not allowed.

Also, Sikh candidates are allowed to carry religious or customary attire such as a Kara or Kirpan.

Q: Where can I check JEE Main 2026 exam date?

Candidates can check the allotted JEE Mains 2026 exam date on their JEE admit card and also on the city intimation slip.

Q: What should I do if my details mentioned on JEE Main admit card are incorrect?

If the details mentioned on the JEE Main admit card are incorrect, then candidates should immediately contact the NTA helpline to get it corrected at +91-11-40759000.

What to Carry and What Not to Carry at JEE Main Centre

On the day of the exam, candidates must not carry any banned items. Additionally, candidates are required to bring certain important documents to enter the exam hall. Check below:

Items ALLOWED at JEE Mains Exam Centre

Candidates need to carry following items to the exam centre.

Admit card along with filled in Self Declaration
One passport-size photo
Any one photo ID proof among – valid School Identity Card/ PAN card / Voter ID/ Passport/ Aadhaar Card (with photograph)/ e-Aadhaar with photograph/ Class 12 Board Admit Card with photograph/ Bank Passbook with Photograph.
Medical certificate (for PwD/PwBD candidates to avail scribe service)
A simple transparent Ball Point Pen

Note: For BArch paper, candidates must bring their own geometry set, colour pencils, erasers and pencils. No watercolours are required

Locker facility at JEE Main centres:

Any item other than those listed above will not be allowed inside the exam centre. Some exam centres have a luggage room facility where candidates can place their belongings, such as bags, books, or any eatables. However, it is advised that candidates must not carry anything other than the allowed items

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Items NOT ALLOWED at JEE Main Exam Centre

Candidates must not carry any prohibited items inside the exam centre. If any candidate is found hiding a prohibited item inside the exam hall, strict action will be taken against the candidate. Items that are not allowed inside the exam centre are

Pencil/Geometry Box or any other stationery
Handbag
Purse
Any kind of paper or printed material
Eatables and Water (loose or packed)
Calculators are not allowed in JEE Main exam, be it physical or virtual.
Electronic items and instruments such as a Mobile Phone, earphones, a Microphone, a Pager, a Calculator
Instruments such as DocuPen, Slide Ruler, Log Tables, Camera, Tape Recorder
Any type of watch, including electronic watches with a calculator, any metallic item or electronic gadgets/ devices in the examination hall/room

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Special Provision for Diabetic Students

NTA allows diabetic candidates carry eatables or certain drinks, considering their health conditions. Diabetic students can carry the following things inside the examination hall

Fruits
Sugar tablets
Transparent water bottle having juice

Note: Candidates will not be allowed to carry packaged foods such as chips/chocolate/sandwiches etc.

Commonly asked questions

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

Yes, you must carry your original PwD certificate (or UDID card) to the JEE Main exam centre to avail of relaxation or scribe services.

Q: What is the qualifying score in JEE Main?

In JEE Mains, there is no minimum mark needed to qualify the exam. However, a minimum mark is needed for candidates to qualify for the JEE Advanced exam. This is called the JEE Main cutoff for JEE Advanced. this cutoff marks will be mentioned in the session 2 JEE Mains result.

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

No, candidates are not allowed to carry personal rough sheets into the exam hall. The rough sheets are provided at the JEE Mains exam centre to all candidates.

JEE Main 2026 Exam Day Instructions & Dress Code

NTA notifies exam day instructions to candidates through the JEE Mains 2026 hall ticket. Candidates should check all the JEE Mains exam day guidelines mentioned in their admit card and adhere to them. All exam day guidelines for candidates are listed below.

JEE Main aspirants will not be allowed to carry any item other than those mentioned on the admit card.
Blank paper sheets for rough work will be provided in the examination room
Candidates must write their name and roll number at the top of the sheet and return the sheets and admit card to the Invigilator, before leaving the examination hall
Diabetic students will be allowed to carry eatables like sugar tablets/fruits and transparent water bottles to the examination hall/room. However, they will not be allowed to carry packed foods like chocolates/candy/sandwiches, etc.
Candidates will have to sit in the seat allocated to them
Candidates will be allowed to appear at the allotted venue of the test only
Wearing a watch inside the exam hall is not allowed
No candidate will be allowed to enter the exam centre once the exam starts
Candidates without an admit card will not be allowed to appear for the exam
Leaving the exam hall before closure/end of the exam is not permitted
Request for a change in JEE Main 2026 exam centres will not be entertained

JEE Main 2026 Reporting Time

The JEE Main 2026 exam date and reporting time are mentioned on the JEE Mains admit card. Candidates have to follow the exam day schedule strictly, as after the exam centre closes, candidates cannot enter the exam hall. Inside the exam hall the following activitoes will take place:

The security guards will check every candidate thoroughly at the time of entry into the exam centre.
Before entering the exam hall, the invigilator at the JEE Main Exam Centre will check and verify the candidate details mentioned in JEE Main admit card and validate it with the photo ID proof.
After reaching the exam hall, candidates admit card will be checked again. The invigilator will ask the candidate to put their left thumb impression in the attendance sheet, and a photograph of the candidate will be submitted.
Candidates will then be directed to their designated seat where they will appear for the exam.

Check the important time schedule for JEE Main 2026 to be followed on the exam day:

Activity	Slot 1 3 Hours (Paper 1, 2A, 2B) 3 Hours 30 Minutes (Paper 2A and 2B)	Slot 2 3 Hours (Paper 1, 2A, 2B) 3 Hours 30 Minutes (Paper 2A and 2B)
Entry in the JEE Main centre, frisking, biometric registration/record of manual attendance by Invigilator, document verification/ crosschecking of admit card, signature, and photo match to be completed by Invigilator, etc	7 am to 8:30 am	1 pm to 2:30 pm
Instructions by the Invigilator	8:30 am to 8:50 am	2:30 pm to 2:50 pm
Candidates log in to read instructions	8:50 am	2:50 pm
Exam starts	9 am	3 pm

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Dress Code for JEE Main 2026 Exam

Check below the detailed guidelines for JEE Mains dress code. Candidates appearing in the exam must follow all the JEE Mains 2026 dress code instructions. Candidates must adhere to the points below for the dress code of JEE Main 2026.

Candidates must not wear any cloth having metallic items.
Candidates are not allowed to wear a cap/ muffler or any cloth over their heads.
Wearing any kind of jewellery or ornaments is strictly prohibited.
Candidates must not wear goggles, rings, bracelets, or any of such items.

Special JEE Mains 2026 Dress Code Instructions for Candidates with Religious Attire

As per special instructions by National Testing Agency (NTA) for JEE Mains 2026, Sikh candidates are allowed to wear religious or customary attire such as Turbans, Kara or Kirpans, provided they follow specific guidelines, which are given below:

Candidates wearing religious or customary dress must report to the JEE Main centre at least one hour before the regular reporting time.
This early arrival is required to help with mandatory, thorough manual frisking and security verification without causing delays to the examination schedule.

Commonly asked questions

Q: Is it mandatory to carry colour printout of JEE Main admit card?

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.

Q: Are calculators allowed inside exam centre in JEE Main exam?

No. Any kind of calculator - virtual or physical - is not allowed at the JEE Main exam centres.

Q: How can I download JEE Mains exam city intimation slip?

Candidates can download the JEE Main city slip from the official JEE Mains 2026 website - jeemain.nta.nic.in.

To download the city slip, candidates have to use their application number and password.

NTA JEE Main Admit Card: Important Points

Check some important advisories for the JEE Main 2026 admit card by NTA below:

Candidates cannot use the JEE Main city slip 2026 for entry at the exam centre. Only the admit card can be used to enter the centre and for verification.
The National Testing Agency, in no case, will issue duplicate JEE Main admit cards at test centres
Candidates are requested to keep the admit card safe and not mutilate it or change any entry made therein
The admit cards are to be preserved in good condition for all future reference. It will be needed even during the JoSAA counselling process.
The admit card will not be issued to aspirants whose applications are incomplete.

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Commonly asked questions

Q: What is JEE Main shift timing?

The JEE Main 2026 exam shift timings are:

Shift 1: 9 am to 12 noon
Shift 2: 3 pm to 6 pm

Q: Will I be allowed to appear in exam using JEE Main city intimation slip?

No, to appear for the JEE Main exam, candidates have to show their printed JEE Main hall ticket alongwith other required documents as mentioned by NTA.

Q: In how many cities JEE Main exam is conducted?

In 2026, NTA is conducting JEE Main 2026 in 315 cities in India and 15 cities abroad.

JEE Main Admit Card 2026 FAQs

Check Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to JEE Main Admit Card 2026.

Commonly asked questions

Q: Which topics are most important in JEE Main Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics?

Students who are preparing for JEE Main exam are advised to first cover the entire JEE Main syllabus. Covering only the high weightage chapters would decrease their chances of getting full/high score in JEE Main exam. Only after covering the entire syllabus, students can check most important chapters for JEE Mains.

Q: How to crack JEE Mains in first attempt?

To be able to crack JEE Mains on the first attempt, candidates need to prepare from the early years of their education. JEE Main is a very competitive exam, with competition increasing each year. More than 13 Lacs candidates have appeared for the exam.

To compete and crack the exam, candidates should:

Start early prep
Seek proper guidance
Have a routine
Take mock tests and prepare using previous year papers
Use good books for practice and revision

Q: Which chapters are important in Physics Chemistry and Mathematics for JEE Main exam?

For the JEE Main exam, focus on high-weightage topics:

Physics (Modern Physics, Current Electricity, Electrostatics, Thermodynamics, Magnetism)
Chemistry (Coordination Compounds, General Organic Chemistry, Chemical Bonding, Atomic Structure, p-Block)
Mathematics (Vectors & 3D Geometry, Matrices & Determinants, Definite Integration, Limits/Continuity, Sequence & Series)

Q: What are the best books for JEE Main preparation for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics?

The best books for JEE Main preparation are:

NCERT Textbooks (Classes 11 & 12), which are essential for all three subjects.

Physics

Concepts of Physics (Vol I & II) by H.C. Verma
Understanding Physics Series by D.C. Pandey
Fundamentals of Physics by Halliday, Resnick & Walker
Problems in General Physics by I.E. Irodov

Chemistry

Physical Chemistry by O.P. Tandon/P. Bahadur
Organic Chemistry by Morrison & Boyd / Solomons & Fryhle
Concise Inorganic Chemistry by J.D. Lee

Mathematics

Mathematics for Class 11 & 12 by R.D. Sharma
Cengage Maths Series (Algebra, Calculus, etc.)
Objective Mathematics by R.D. Sharma
IIT Mathematics by M.L. Khanna

Q: What is Chapterwise weightage of class 11 and 12 topics in JEE Main?

JEE Main features a roughly 50-50% split between Class 11 and 12 topics, with Class 12 sometimes holding a slight 55-60% edge.

The high weightage topics include:

Mathematics (Calculus, Matrices, 3D Geometry)
Physics (Mechanics, Electrodynamics, Modern Physics)
Chemistry (Organic, Physical, and Inorganic p-block)

Q: How much is 120 marks in JEE Mains percentile?

Scoring 120 marks in JEE Main 2026 generally corresponds to a percentile range of 95 to 97.5+ and an AIR of roughly 35,000 to 60,000. This is as per previous year trends and expert analysis.

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

No. NTA has not specified anything related to the colour or black and white print of the JEE Mains admit card. However, ensure that the print is clear and all details on it are distinctly visible.

Q: How many times JEE Main is conducted in a year?

JEE Main is conducted twice a year: in January and April.

Q: In how much time can I complete the entire JEE Main syllabus?

Completing the entire JEE Main syllabus typically requires 6 to 12 months of dedicated, consistent study.

However, to ace the exam with a high score and 99+ percentile, candidates should start preparation as soon as possible to be able to complete and revise the syllabus more than once.