The National Testing Agency (NTA) will soon issue the admit cards for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main) 2026 scheduled for January 28 and 29, 2026.
Once released, candidates appearing for Paper 1 and Paper 2 will be able to download their hall tickets through the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in, using their application number and password. According to the official schedule, NTA will conduct the BE, BTech, BArch, and BPlanning exams on January 28 and 29, 2026. On exam day, candidates will have to carry their JEE Main 2026 admit cards along with a valid ID proof to the examination hall. When Can We Expect JEE Main Admit Cards 2026 for Jan 28, 29 Exam? As per the information bulletin, NTA issues the admit cards at least 3-4 days before the exam date. Therefore, candidates can expect their admission cards on either January 24 or 25, 2026. How to Download JEE Mains Admit Card 2026 Candidates can follow the following instructions to access their hall tickets:
- Visit the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- On the homepage, click on the admit card link available.
- Enter the application number and password.
- The JEE Mains Admit Card 2026 will be displayed on the screen.
- Download and save it for future reference.
Details Mentioned on JEE Mains Admit Card 2026
The following information will be mentioned on the admission card. Candidates must verify them and report errors to the helpdesk.
- Candidate name
- Date of Birth (As per Aadhar Card/Marksheets)
- Father’s name
- Application number
- Roll number
- Photograph and signature of candidate
- Name of subjects opted
- JEE Exam Centre, City & Code
- JEE Exam Date and Shift Details
- Category or PwD Status
- State of eligibility
- Scribe Required (If applicable)
- Signature of the candidate
- Important Exam Instructions
"In case of any discrepancy in the particulars of the candidate or his/her photograph and signature shown in the e-Admit Card and Confirmation Page, the candidate may immediately approach the NTA Help Line from 10:00 A.M. to 05:00 P.M. In such a case, the candidate should appear in the Examination with the already downloaded Admit Card. However, NTA will take necessary action to make corrections in the record later," the information bulletin stated.
JEE Mains 2026 Examination & Admit Card Schedule
Refer to the table below to check the examination schedule along with admit card release date.
| Date | Paper | Shift | Date of Release of Admit Card |
| 21, 22, 23 & 24 January 2026 | Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) | First Shift (09:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon) and Second Shift (03:00 P.M. to 06:00 P.M.) (Indian Standard Time) | 17-Jan-26 |
| 28 and 29 January 2026 | Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech), Paper 2A (B. Arch), Paper 2B (B. Planning) and Paper 2A & 2B (B. Arch & B. Planning both) | First Shift (09:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon) and Second Shift (03:00 P.M. to 06:00/06:30 P.M.) (Indian Standard Time) | Will be released in due course |
