JEE Main 2026 exam dates for Session 1 have been officially announced by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The entrance examination will be conducted between January 21 and January 29, 2026, as per the detailed schedule released by the agency. The exact exam dates have now been confirmed after the release of the city intimation slip.
Earlier, NTA had informed that JEE Main 2026 Session 1 would be held between January 21 and 30. Candidates can now check their allotted exam date and city through the JEE Main 2026 city intimation slip available on the official website.
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exam Dates and Shift Timings
The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 examination will be conducted on multiple days for different papers. Paper 1 will be held on five separate dates, while Paper 2 will be conducted on a single day.
Before checking the schedule, candidates should note that the exam will be conducted in two shifts for Paper 1 and a single shift for Paper 2.
Date | Paper | Shift Timings |
January 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28, 2026 | Paper 1 (BTech/BE) | First Shift: 9 AM to 12 NoonSecond Shift: 3 PM to 6 PM |
January 29, 2026 | Paper 2A and 2B | First Shift: 9 AM to 12:30 PM |
Candidates have been allotted specific exam dates based on their application details.
JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip Details
The JEE Main 2026 city intimation slip has been released by NTA for Session 1. This slip informs candidates about two key details related to the examination. The city intimation slip includes:
- Allotted JEE Main 2026 exam date
- Exam city
The slip does not mention the exam centre name, centre address, or exact shift timing.
JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Release Update
The JEE Main admit card 2026 will be released separately by NTA. As per the official information, the admit card will be issued 3 to 4 days before the candidate’s allotted exam date.
The admit card will contain:
- Exam centre name
- Complete centre address
- Exam shift and reporting time
Candidates must download the admit card once released, as it is mandatory to appear for the JEE Main 2026 examination.
Important Instructions for JEE Main 2026 Candidates
Candidates are advised to carefully check the details mentioned on the city intimation slip and later on the admit card. Any discrepancy should be reported to NTA within the specified time.
With the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exam dates now confirmed, candidates should revise according to their allotted schedule and keep track of further official updates related to the examination.
