JEE Main Admit Card 2026 Expected by 17 January; Check Error Guidelines as the entrance examination for Session 1 is scheduled to begin later this month. The admit card will be released a few days before the examination dates, as per the usual practice followed by the exam authority. The Session 1 examination will be conducted for multiple days in January 2026 for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 candidates.
JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Release Date and Exam Schedule
The National Testing Agency is expected to release the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 admit card around 17 January 2026 or 18 January 2026, which is three to four days before the first exam date. As per the notified schedule, Paper 1 (BE/BTech) examinations will be held on 21 January 2026, 22 January 2026, 23 January 2026, 24 January 2026, and 28 January 2026, while Paper 2 (BArch/BPlan) will be conducted on 29 January 2026. Candidates will be required to download the admit card using their application number and password or date of birth. The hall ticket is mandatory for entry to the examination centre and must be carried in printed form along with a valid photo identity proof.
What to Do If Details Are Incorrect on JEE Main 2026 Admit Card
Candidates are advised to carefully verify all details printed on the admit card immediately after downloading it. In case of discrepancies related to the photograph, name, date of birth, or examination centre, candidates must report the issue without delay. If the photograph is unclear or incorrect, affected candidates may be required to complete a photo verification process, which involves getting a verification certificate attested by the head of their school or institution and presenting it at the exam centre, if instructed. For errors in personal details or exam centre information, candidates should contact the official helpdesk of the exam authority within the stipulated working hours. Reporting issues early increases the likelihood of timely clarification or correction before the examination date. The admit card will also mention exact exam centre address, reporting time, exam date, and shift timing, which candidates must follow strictly on the day of the examination.
