JEE Main Admit Card 2026: Download Link & Release Date
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will soon release the JEE Main 2026 admit card for students appearing in the January session of the exam. Every student requires this important document to enter the exam hall and appear for the test.
Admit Card Release Date of JEE Mains 2026
According to official updates, the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 admit cards are expected to be published in the second week of January 2026, a few days before the exams begin. The exact release date will be shared on the official NTA website once the admit card link goes live.
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 30, 2026 (revised schedule) |
| Session 2 Exam Dates | April 1–April 10, 2026 |
| Registration Start | Session 1: October 2025; Session 2: Last week of January 2026 |
| Registration End (Session 1) | November 27, 2025 |
| Form Correction Window | Dec 1–2, 2025 (Session 1) |
| City Intimation Slip | Released before admit cards (Session 1 in early January 2026) |
| Admit Card Release | Expected 3–4 days before the exam for each session |
| 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 wrong, and 0 for unanswered |
| Syllabus Basis | Based on NCERT Class 11 & 12 syllabus (Physics, Chemistry, Maths) |
| Result Declaration | Session 1: by ~ February 12, 2026 |
| Session 2: by ~April 20, 2026 | |
| Important Note | City slip ≠ Admit card; the admit card is mandatory to enter the exam hall |
How to Download the Admit Card
Once released, candidates can download their admit cards from the official JEE Main website — jeemain.nta.nic.in. Students will need their application number and password (or date of birth) to log in and download the hall ticket.
The admit card will have important details such as:
- Your name and roll number
- Exam centre address
- Exam date and time
- Shift and paper details: All candidates should check these details carefully after downloading.
City Intimation Slip Already Out
Before the admit card, NTA has released the city intimation slip for Session 1. This slip tells students which city their exam centre will be in, helping them make travel plans early. However, this slip is not the admit card — the actual hall ticket will come later.
Exam Dates
The JEE Main 2026 January session exams are scheduled to be held from January 21 to January 30, 2026, across India. The admit card must be carried on the exam day; without it, students will not be allowed into the examination hall.
FAQs
Q1. When will the JEE Main 2026 admit card be released?
Ans. The admit card for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 is expected to be released a few days before the exam, likely in the second week of January 2026.
Q2. Where can I download the JEE Main admit card 2026?
Ans. You can download it from the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Q3. What login details are needed to download the admit card?
Ans. You need your application number and password or date of birth to log in.
Q4. Is the city intimation slip the same as the admit card?
Ans. No. The city intimation slip only tells you the exam city. The admit card shows the full exam centre address, date, and time.
