
JEE Main 2026 Admit Card will be released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) a few days before the examination on the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates can download the JEE Main 2026 admit card using their application number and date of birth or password.
The admit card contains important details such as exam date, exam centre, shift timing, paper details, and exam day instructions. JEE Main 2026 will be conducted in two sessions — Session 1 from 22 to 30 January 2026 and Session 2 from 2 to 9 April 2026. Candidates must carry a printed copy of the admit card along with a valid photo ID to the examination centre.
JEE Mains 2026 admit card is a mandatory document issued by NTA for candidates appearing in the Joint Entrance Examination (Main). Without a valid JEE Mains admit card, candidates will not be allowed to enter the exam centre.
The admit card confirms the candidate’s eligibility to appear in the exam and acts as an identity proof during entry and verification.
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JEE Mains Admit Card 2026 Overview |
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| Attribute | Details |
| Post Category | JEE Mains Admit Card 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Posts | B.E./B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Planning (for undergraduate engineering admissions) |
| Exam Date | Session 1: 22–30 January 2026Session 2: 2–9 April 2026 |
| Official Website | jeemain.nta.nic.in |
| Notification Date | October 2025 (expected release of official notice) |
| Admit Card Release Date | Session 1: January 16, 2026 (tentative; typically 3–7 days before exam) |
Also Check: NTA JEE Main 2026 Registration
The JEE Main 2026 admit card release date is usually 3–7 days before the scheduled exam date. The admit cards are released separately for both sessions.
Session 1 (January Attempt): Admit card expected in mid-January 2026
Session 2 (April Attempt): Admit card expected in the last week of March 2026
Also Check: JEE Main Syllabus 2026
The JEE Main 2026 admit card download link will be activated on the official NTA website. Candidates must verify all details mentioned on the hall ticket after downloading.
Follow these steps to download your JEE Mains 2026 admit card:
Visit the official website – jeemain.nta.nic.in
Click on the “JEE Main 2026 Admit Card” link
Login using application number and date of birth/password
Download and print the admit card (preferably in colour)
The JEE Mains 2026 hall ticket contains the following details:
Candidate’s name, roll number, and date of birth
Application number
Gender, category, and state of eligibility
Exam centre address and city
Exam date, shift timing, and reporting time
Candidate’s photograph and signature
Important exam day instructions
Candidates must ensure all details are correct before the exam day.
Also Check: JEE Main Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates must strictly follow the instructions mentioned on the admit card. Entry is allowed only for registered candidates carrying valid documents.
Printed JEE Main 2026 admit card
Valid photo ID (Aadhaar card, PAN card, Voter ID, etc.)
Passport-size photograph (same as application form)
PwD certificate (if applicable)
Electronic gadgets, metallic accessories, watches, jewellery, and prohibited items are not allowed inside the exam centre.
