JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Postponed in West Bengal for Jan 23: NTA Official Update
NTA has postponed the Jan 23 JEE Main 2026 exam in West Bengal due to Saraswati Puja. Affected students will be allotted new dates between Jan 21–29. The schedule for the rest of India remains unchanged. Check jeemain.nta.nic.in for revised admit cards.
Varnika Srivastava15 Jan, 2026
In a significant update for engineering aspirants, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially announced the postponement of the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exam originally scheduled for January 23, 2026, specifically for candidates appearing at centers in West Bengal.
The decision comes after the NTA received numerous representations from students and the State Education Department regarding the clash with Saraswati Puja and the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, both of which fall on January 23.
JEE Main 2026 West Bengal Exam Postponed: Key Details
If you were allotted a slot on January 23 in West Bengal, here is what you need to know:
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Reason for Postponement: Celebration of Saraswati Puja and Netaji Jayanti in West Bengal.
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Affected Candidates: Only those appearing in West Bengal centers on Jan 23.
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New Exam Date: NTA will reassign these candidates to other dates within the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 window (Jan 21–29).
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Revised Schedule: To be released shortly on the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Original JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exam Schedule
Except for the specific January 23 date in West Bengal, the rest of the JEE Main 2026 exam schedule remains unchanged:
| Original JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exam Schedule | ||
| Date of Exam | Paper Type | Shift Timings |
| Jan 21, 22, 24, 28 | Paper 1 (B.E. / B.Tech) | Shift 1: 9 AM–12 PM Shift 2: 3 PM–6 PM |
| Jan 23 (Outside WB) | Paper 1 (B.E. / B.Tech) | Shift 1: 9 AM–12 PM Shift 2: 3 PM–6 PM |
| Jan 29 | Paper 2A & 2B (B.Arch/B.Plan) | Shift 1: 9 AM–12:30 PM |