JEE Main Admit Card 2026 Live : Download Link & Release Date
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the JEE Main Admit Card 2026 for Session 1. Candidates who have registered for the examination can now download their admit cards from the official JEE Main website. The admit card was released on 17 January 2026, ahead of the scheduled examination dates.
The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 examination will be conducted in January 2026 across multiple exam centres in India and abroad. The admit card is a mandatory document and contains crucial details such as the exam date, shift timing, exam centre address, and candidate information.
JEE Main Exam 2026 Overview
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | JEE Main 2026 (Joint Entrance Examination Main) |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Sessions | Two sessions: Session 1 (January) and Session 2 (April) |
| Session 1 Exam Dates | January 21–January 29, 2026 (revised schedule) |
| Session 2 Exam Dates | April 2–April 9, 2026 |
| Registration Start | Session 1: October 2025; Session 2: Last week of January 2026 |
| Registration End (Session 1) | November 27, 2025 |
| Form Correction Window | December 1–2, 2025 (Session 1) |
| City Intimation Slip | Released before admit cards (early January 2026 for Session 1) |
| Admit Card Release | 17 January 2026 |
| Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Papers Offered | Paper 1: BE/BTech Paper 2: BArch & BPlanning |
| Exam Pattern (Paper 1) | 3 hours; Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics; 75 questions; 300 marks |
| Marking Scheme | +4 for correct, −1 for incorrect, 0 for unanswered |
| Syllabus Basis | Based on NCERT Class 11 & 12 syllabus |
| Result Declaration | Session 1: By around 12 February 2026 Session 2: By around 20 April 2026 |
How to Download JEE Main Admit Card 2026
Candidates can follow the steps given below to download the admit card:
- Visit the official JEE Main website.
- Click on the link for “JEE Main 2026 Admit Card”.
- Enter your application number and date of birth or password.
- Submit the required details.
- Download and print the admit card for future reference.
City Intimation Slip Already Out
Prior to the release of the admit card, NTA had issued the city intimation slip for Session 1. This slip informs candidates about the city in which their exam centre is located, allowing them to plan travel in advance. It is important to note that the city intimation slip is not a substitute for the admit card.
Exam Dates
The JEE Main 2026 January session examinations are scheduled to be conducted from January 21 to January 29, 2026. Candidates must carry a printed copy of the admit card to the examination centre, as entry will not be permitted without it.
FAQs
Q1. Is the JEE Main Admit Card 2026 released?
Ans. Yes, the JEE Main Admit Card 2026 for Session 1 has been released by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
Q2. When was the JEE Main 2026 admit card released?
Ans. The admit card was released on 17 January 2026.
Q3. Where can I download the JEE Main Admit Card 2026?
Ans. Candidates can download the admit card from the official JEE Main website using their application number and date of birth or password.
Q4. Is it mandatory to carry the admit card to the exam centre?
Ans. Yes, carrying a printed copy of the admit card is mandatory for entry into the examination centre.
Q5. What details are mentioned on the JEE Main 2026 admit card?
Ans. The admit card contains details such as exam date, shift timing, exam centre address, candidate information, photograph, signature, and important exam-day instructions.
