JEE Main 2026 Admit Card (Link Active): Download Session 1 Hall Ticket @jeemain.nta.nic.in
NTA released the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Admit Card on Jan 17. Exams run Jan 21–29. Note: Jan 23 exam in West Bengal is rescheduled due to Saraswati Puja. Download your hall ticket at jeemain.nta.nic.in using your application number.
Varnika Srivastava18 Jan, 2026
The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 admit card download link (test) has officially been activated on examinationservices.nic.in. This crucial update serves as a strong indicator that the final NTA JEE Main hall ticket download link will go live any minute now on the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Direct Link to download: JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Admit Card
Engineering aspirants across the country are advised to keep their application numbers and dates of birth ready to access their documents as soon as the portal opens.
With over 12 lakh students expected to appear, staying ahead of the official updates is crucial. Below is everything you need to know about the JEE Main 2026 exam dates, the West Bengal rescheduling, and how to secure your admit card.
JEE Main Admit Card (OUT) 2026 Live Updates by Physics Wallah
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Key Dates
The NTA has already released the Exam City Intimation Slip. The admit card follows next, usually 3 days before the commencement of the exam.
| JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Key Dates | |
| Event | Date |
| City Intimation Slip Release | January 8, 2026 (Out) |
| Admit Card Release Date | January 17, 2026 |
| JEE Main Session 1 Exam Dates | January 21, 22, 23, 24, 28 (B.Tech) & 29 (B.Arch) |
| Result Declaration | February 2026 |
Important: JEE Main 2026 Rescheduled for West Bengal
The NTA has issued a critical notice for candidates in West Bengal. Due to the celebration of Saraswati Puja and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti on January 23, 2026, the exam for WB candidates has been rescheduled.
Official Update: All West Bengal candidates originally scheduled for January 23 will now be allotted an alternative date within the Session 1 window. Your revised date will be mentioned clearly on your JEE Main 2026 Admit Card.
How to Download JEE Main 2026 Admit Card?
Follow these verified steps to avoid "Captcha Errors" or "Link Inactive" issues:
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Official Portal: Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in.
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Admit Card Link: Click on the "Download Admit Card for JEE (Main) 2026 Session 1" banner.
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Login Credentials: Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth (or Password).
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Security Pin: Type the case-sensitive captcha and click Submit.
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Print: Save the PDF and take at least 2 color printouts.
JEE Main 2026 Exam Day Guidelines
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Reporting Time: Arrive at least 90 minutes before your shift (Shift 1: 9 AM | Shift 2: 3 PM).
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Mandatory Documents: * Printed Admit Card (with Self-Declaration/Undertaking).
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Original Photo ID (Aadhar, PAN, or Passport).
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One passport-size photo (same as the application form).
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Prohibited Items: Electronic gadgets, jewelry, thick-soled shoes, and large buttons are strictly banned.