The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to release the JEE Main 2026 Session-1 admit card soon on the official portal jeemain.nta.nic.in. While the precise release date has not yet been officially announced, the hall ticket is widely expected to be published around 17–18 January 2026—about 3–4 days before the commencement of the exams. The JEE Main Session-1 exam will be conducted from January 21 to 29, 2026, for BE/BTech (Paper 1) and BArch/BPlanning (Paper 2) candidates. A valid admit card is mandatory for entry into the examination centre; without it, candidates will not be permitted to sit for the exam.
JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Expected Release Timeline
The table below outlines the anticipated release window for the JEE Main 2026 Session-1 admit card:
The admit card is released a few days prior to exam sessions so that candidates can confirm their exam centre, shift, reporting time, and other details.
JEE Main City Intimation Slip Already Available
Before the issuance of the actual hall ticket, NTA has released the JEE Main 2026 city intimation slip for Session-1 candidates on jeemain.nta.nic.in. This slip provides early information about the city where the examination centre will be located—allowing candidates to plan travel and logistics well ahead of time. However, this city slip is not the admit card and does not allow exam hall entry. The final admit card will contain detailed information such as the exact exam centre address, date, shift, and reporting time once published.
How to Download JEE Main 2026 Admit Card at jeemain.nta.nic.in?
After the hall ticket is released, candidates must download it using their login credentials. The typical process is as follows:
- Visit the official JEE Main portal: jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the ‘JEE Main 2026 Admit Card’ link once activated.
- Enter Application Number and Password/Date of Birth.
- View and download the admit card PDF.
- Print the admit card on clear A4-size paper for exam day.
The admit card will include essential details such as the candidate’s name, roll number, exam centre, date, shift, and reporting time.
What Candidates Should Prepare Before the Admit Card Release?
Ahead of the hall ticket publication, candidates should:
- Keep the application number and password ready for the login.
- Review the city itinerary slip to plan travel and accommodation well in advance.
- Ensure all personal details on the slip (name, registration number) match those in the application.
Admission to the exam hall will require the printed admit card as well as a valid photo ID (such as Aadhaar, passport, or driver’s licence). Without both documents, entry will be denied on exam day. The upcoming release of the JEE Main 2026 admit card is a crucial step for engineering aspirants and will officially confirm the candidate’s exam date, shift, and location for the January session.
