JEE Mains 2026 Admit Card Session 1: Date, How to Download, Exam Day Instructions, Dress Code

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

This exam is conducted for courses given below:

Updated on Dec 7, 2025 15:44 IST

JEE Main 2026 Admit Card: NTA will release the JEE Mains admit card on the official website - jeemain.nta.nic.in, 3 to 4 days before the exam date. JEE Mains 2026 exam date for session 1 will be notified to the candidates along with the allotted exam city via the city intimation slip of JEE Mains 2026 in the first week of January. On the other hand, in the JEE Main admit card 2026, candidates can check their allotted exam centre name, address and shift. Apart from that, candidates get to know all important details on the JEE Main exam day guidelines, instructions, and reporting time through the JEE Mains exam admit card.

To download JEE Mains hall ticket 2026, candidates have to visit the official website and check the JEE Main 2026 admit card download link. After that, candidates have to login with their application and date of birth/password. Under the login, they can check their JEE Main admit card and take its print to carry on the exam day. Check more details on NTA JEE Main 2026 admit card like how to download, what to do if the admit card is not issued, or there are errors, dress code for the JEE Main 2026, etc, on this page.

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Table of contents

JEE Main City Intimation Slip 2026
NTA JEE Mains 2026 Dates and Schedule
JEE Mains 2026 Admit Card Release Date & Link
How to Download JEE Main Admit Card 2026
JEE Mains 2026 Admit Card Issues and Solutions
Errors and Discrepancies in JEE Main 2026 Admit Card
JEE Main 2026 Exam Date and Reporting Time
JEE Mains 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
NTA JEE Main Admit Card: Important points to remember
JEE Mains 2026 Dress Code
JEE Main Admit Card 2026 FAQs

JEE Main City Intimation Slip 2026

NTA releases the JEE Main exam city intimation slip 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.

How to download JEE Main 2026 city intimation slip?

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.

Below we have provided the image of JEE Main city intimation slip from last year, for reference:

JEE Main Mock Test 2026

Previous Year JEE Mains Question Papers

JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern

Commonly asked questions

Q: 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.

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.

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
Jan ' 26	JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip Session 1 TENTATIVE
Jan ' 26	JEE Main Admit Card 2026 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

Dates	Past Exam Dates
01 Dec ' 25 - 02 Dec ' 25	JEE Main 2026 Correction Window Session 1
31 Oct ' 25 - 27 Nov ' 25	JEE Main 2026 Registration Session 1

JEE Mains 2026 Admit Card Release Date & Link

JEE Mains admit card 2026 will be issued separately for all exam dates. NTA will issue the admit card 3 to 4 days before the respective exam dates. Take a look at the JEE Main admit card release date trends from the last year below.

Year	Session	Exam Dates	Admit card release date
2026	JEE Main session 1	January 21 to 30	3 to 4 days before the respective exam dates
2026	JEE Main session 2	April 2 to 9	3 to 4 days before the respective exam dates
2025	JEE Mains session 1	January 22, 23, 24, 28, 29 and 30	On January 18, for exams on January 22, 23, and 24 On January 23, for exams on January 28, 29 and 30
2025	JEE Mains session 2	April 2, 3, 4, 7, 8 and 9	On March 28, for exams on April 2, 3 and 4 On April 3, for exams on April 7, 8 and 9

Going by the above dates of last year' admit card release, candidates can expect NTA to release the JEE Mains admit card 2026, almost 3 to 4 days before the respective exam dates.

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JEE Main Admit Card 2026 Download Link

The link to download the JEE Mains admit card 2026 will be available here. Note NTA do 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 it.

Direct link to download NTA JEE Main admit card 2026: will be available here.

Commonly asked questions

Q: 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.

Q: 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 Main 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.

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/date of birth
Link to download admit card will be displayed on screen
Download and take its printout

Check below the JEE Main admit card from the previous year for reference:

JEE Mains Syllabus 2026

How to Prepare for JEE Main 2026

JEE Main 2026 Important Books

Commonly asked questions

Q: 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.

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.

JEE Mains 2026 Admit Card Issues and Solutions

Given here are some common problems students may face while downloading JEE Main admit card. Instructions to resolve those problems are also given

Server Issues (website not loading/slow loading): In case the JEE Main website is not loading or is running very slow, students must try downloading the admit card after some time.

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

Forgot 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 the official website using the “Forgot My Password” option.

How to Recover JEE Main 2026 Password

If candidates forget their password, they can follow the steps below to reset it.

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

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Commonly asked questions

Q: 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

Q: 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.

Errors and Discrepancies in JEE Main 2026 Admit Card

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 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.

Q: 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 Main 2026 Exam Date and 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 date of the exam centre closes, and candidates cannot enter the exam hall.

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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Commonly asked questions

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

Candidates can check the JEE Main 2026 exam date allotted to them on their city intimation slip and JEE Main admit card. Candidates have to download the city intimation slip and admit card from the official website as per the schedule

Q: What is the qualifying score in JEE Main?

There is no minimum qualifying marks in JEE Main. Exam. However, any candidate who wish to appear in JEE Advanced need to obtain the minimum cutoff marks in JEE Main. Candidates gets all India rank in JEE Main on the basis of the score they get in the exam. Admission to the institutes like NITs, IIITs and GFTIs is given on the basis of all India rank of candidates. Candidates who wish to apply for JEE Advanced need to get the minimum JEE Main qualifying cutoff marks only after which they can apply for admission to IITs.

JEE Mains Admit Card 2026: Items to Carry at 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

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

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.

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Commonly asked questions

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

JEE Main 2026 Admit Card: Items Prohibited Inside 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

Commonly asked questions

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: 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.

JEE Main Admit Card 2026 Exam Day Instructions

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

Commonly asked questions

Q: I am a PwD candidates but do not have UDID card. Is it necessary to upload UDID card in application form?

As per the JEE Main information brochure, both UDID card and PwD/PwBD certificates will be accepted. Candidates who do not have UDID card can upload their PwD/PwBD certificate at the time of filling application form. They can get the UDID certificate before the counselling admission process.

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

No, candidates will not be allowed to take the exam with city intimation slip of JEE Mains 2026. Entry inside the exam hall will be given only to those candidates having JEE Main admit card 2026. Candidates must download their admit card from the website and take its printout to appear in the exam.

NTA JEE Main Admit Card: Important points to remember

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

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: 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.

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

JEE Mains 2026 Dress Code

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 below-mentioned points 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.

Highlights of Candidate Entry inside Exam Centre

The security guards will check every candidate thoroughly at the time of entry inside 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.

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Commonly asked questions

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

JEE Main Admit Card 2026 FAQs

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

Commonly asked questions

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

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

JEE Mains 2026 exam will be conducted in 320 cities in India and abroad. The complete list of JEE Main test cities can be checked on the JEE Main information brochure available on the official website as well as from the Shiksha page. NTA conducts JEE Main in 15 countries outside India. The list of test cities in India can be checked at the website - https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/articles/jee-main-exam-centres-blogId-19515

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

NTA will activate the link to download JEE Main city intimation slip 2026 on the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates need to login on the JEE Main official website using their application number and password to download the JEE Main 2026 advance exam city allotment slip.

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 many times JEE Main is conducted in a year?

National Testing Agency generally conducts the JEE Main exam two times in a year. The first attempt is conducted in January and the second attempt in April. JEE Main 2026 exam dates have been announced by the NTA for both sessions. The first attempt of JEE Main 2026 will be conducted from January 21 to 30 while the second attempt will be conducted from April 2 to 9. Only in the year 2022, NTA conducted JEE Mains in four sessions due to COVID-19. The number of sessions and date for any year is announced by the NTA at the time of release of application form.

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

Time required to cover JEE Main syllabus changes from one student to another student. In general, to complete the entire JEE Main syllabus, students would require around 1 year. The ideal time to start preparing for JEE Main is class 11 as the syllabus for JEE and class 11-12 is similar. Students who are studying in class 11 can point out the topics that are common in both and pay special emphasis to those topics.