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

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.

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

After you doenload 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)

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 .

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Do I need to fill up separate application forms for each session of JEE Main 2026?

Yes, Candidates who wish to appear in both the sessions of JEE Main 2026 need to fill application form separately for all sessions. However, the JEE Main registration need to be done only once. Candidates who apply for the first session of JEE Mains 2026 can use their session 1 application number and password to login and apply for the second session. During the second session of application filling, candidates only need to enter details of paper for which appearing, exam centre preference and pay the application fees. Other details related to education, address, parents details documents uploaded are taken from the first session application process. Candidates also have the option of filling the combined application form for both session 1 and 2 during session 2 application process.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

JEE Mains 2026 Session 1 Admit Card Release Date: Check Download Link & Instructions

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

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JEE Main 2026 Admit Card: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the JEE Main admit card 2026 on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. NTA has officially announced that it will release the JEE Mains 2026 session 1 admit card 3 to 4 days before the allotted exam date. Going by previous year trends, the JEE Main admit card can be released in the third week of January 2026.

To download the JEE Main 2026 admit card, candidates have to use their JEE Main 2026 application number and date of birth/password. Before the release of the JEE Main hall ticket, NTA will issue the city intimation slip of JEE Mains 2026 in the first week of January, which will have the allotted JEE Main 2026 exam date and city.

Without the admit card and a valid government ID proof, candidates will not be allowed to take the JEE Main 2026 exam. 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.

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 Mains 2026, etc, on this page.

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Table of contents

JEE Mains 2026 Admit Card Release Date (Session 1 & 2)
NTA JEE Mains 2026 Dates and Schedule
JEE Main Admit Card 2026 Download Link
NTA JEE Main Admit Card 2026 Highlights
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 Admit Card and City Intimation Slip - Differences Explained
JEE Main 2026 Exam Day Instructions & Dress Code
NTA JEE Main Admit Card: Important Points
JEE Main Admit Card 2026 FAQs

JEE Mains 2026 Admit Card Release Date (Session 1 & 2)

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
07 Jan ' 26 - 08 Jan ' 26	JEE Main 2026 photo verification certificate upload last date (for non-aadhaar candidates)
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