The JEE Main Admit Card 2026 was released by NTA at jeemain.nta.nic.in for both Session 1 (January 2026) and Session 2 (April 2026). Candidates who appeared in the Joint Entrance Examination Main (JEE Main 2026) used the hall ticket as the official entry document at their allotted examination centres. The admit card contained key details such as exam date, shift timing (Shift 1: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Shift 2: 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.), reporting time, centre address, candidate photograph, signature, and exam day instructions. Both Session 1 (21-30 Jan 2026) and Session 2 (2-9 Apr 2026) exams have been completed; this page archives the admit card information for reference and future cycles.
Latest: – JEE Main Admit Card 2026 for both Session 1 and Session 2 has been released by NTA at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Both session exams are completed.
JEE Main Admit Card 2026
What is the hall ticket and why is it important?
The admit card for JEE Main is the official hall ticket for the Joint Entrance Examination Main conducted by NTA. Every candidate who registered successfully for Session 1 (31 Oct – 27 Nov 2025) and / or Session 2 (1 Feb – 25 Feb 2026) received the hall ticket on the NTA candidate portal. It served two functions: (1) it informed candidates about their exam centre, date, and shift timing for the CBT; and (2) candidates carried the printed hall ticket along with a valid original photo ID proof to gain entry to the examination hall. NTA also released the city intimation slip before the admit card – first week of January 2026 for Session 1 and second week of March 2026 for Session 2.
Direct Download Link – You can re-download the JEE Main hall ticket from the candidate login portal at jeemain.nta.nic.in for record purposes.
Important Dates
The complete schedule for the admit card and JEE Main 2026 exam is below.
| Exam Event | Session 1 (January 2026) | Session 2 (April 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form Window | 31 Oct – 27 Nov 2025 (Closed) | 01 Feb – 25 Feb 2026 (Closed) |
| City Intimation Slip | First week of Jan 2026 (Released) | Second week of Mar 2026 (Released) |
| Hall Ticket Release Date | 3-4 days before exam (Released) | 3-4 days before exam (Released) |
| JEE Main 2026 Exam Date | 21 to 30 Jan 2026 (Completed) | 02 to 09 Apr 2026 (Completed) |
| Exam Shift Timings | Shift 1: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. / Shift 2: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. | |
| Result Date | Paper 1: 16 Feb / Paper 2: 24 Feb 2026 (Released) | 20 Apr 2026 (Released) |
How to Download the Hall Ticket
For future cycles, candidates can follow these steps to download the JEE Main hall ticket from the NTA portal.
- Visit the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in and click the admit card download link.
- Enter your JEE Main application number, password (or date of birth), and security pin.
- Solve the captcha and click Login / Submit to enter the candidate dashboard.
- The hall ticket opens on screen. Verify all details – name, photograph, exam date, shift, centre address, and instructions.
- Click the download button to save the JEE Main hall ticket PDF.
- Take at least two clear A4 printouts to carry to the exam centre.
Details on the Hall Ticket
The JEE Main hall ticket contains the following information. Candidates verify each detail carefully after download and report any discrepancy to NTA immediately.
- Candidate’s name
- Candidate’s photograph and signature
- Application number / roll number
- Father’s / Guardian’s name and mother’s name
- Date of birth and category
- Exam name: JEE Main 2026
- Paper applied for (Paper 1 / Paper 2A / Paper 2B)
- Exam date and shift timing (Shift 1 or Shift 2)
- Reporting time at the exam centre
- Exam centre name and complete address
- Important exam day instructions and prohibited items
Documents to Carry on Exam Day
- Printed copy of the JEE Main hall ticket (clear A4 printout – keep at least two copies)
- One valid original photo ID proof (Aadhaar card, PAN card, voter ID, driving licence, passport, or school / college ID)
- One passport-size photograph (same as uploaded on the application)
- Category certificate, PwD certificate (if applicable), and any other documents specified in the NTA information bulletin
- Reach the exam centre at least 60-90 minutes before reporting time mentioned on the hall ticket
JEE Main 2026
The JEE Main is the Joint Entrance Examination Main conducted by NTA. It is a National-level Engineering entrance exam for admission to BE / B.Tech, B.Arch, and B.Planning programmes at NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and state engineering colleges via JoSAA / state counselling. Practise with previous year question papers and complete your syllabus on time.
JEE Main Admit Card 2026 – An Overview
Key information to remember about this hall ticket is below.
| Exam and Admit Card Aspect | Aspect Information |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | JEE Main 2026 |
| Complete Name of Exam | Joint Entrance Examination Main |
| Official Body | NTA (National Testing Agency) |
| Similar Exams | Engineering Entrance Exam |
| Scale of Test | National Level |
| Session 1 Exam Date | 21 to 30 January 2026 (Completed) |
| Session 2 Exam Date | 02 to 09 April 2026 (Completed) |
| Hall Ticket Status | Released for both sessions |
| Shift 1 Timing | 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. |
| Shift 2 Timing | 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
| Exam Mode | CBT (Paper 1, Paper 2B); CBT + Drawing on paper (Paper 2A) |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Medium of Exam | 13 languages including English & Hindi |
| Official Website | jeemain.nta.nic.in |
FAQs – JEE Main Admit Card 2026
The hall ticket for JEE Main 2026 was released by NTA at jeemain.nta.nic.in approximately 3-4 days before each session exam. Session 1 admit card was released in January 2026 for exams held 21-30 January 2026, and Session 2 admit card was released in late March 2026 for exams held 2-9 April 2026. Both sessions are now completed.
Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in, click the admit card download link, enter your JEE Main application number along with the password / date of birth and security pin. Solve the captcha, click Login, and access the document from your candidate dashboard. Verify all details (name, photograph, exam date, shift, centre address), download the PDF, and take at least two clear A4 printouts for the exam centre.
Candidates must carry the printed hall ticket along with a valid original photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, voter ID, driving licence, passport, or school / college ID) and one passport-size photograph identical to the one uploaded on the application. PwD candidates must also carry the relevant certificate. Without these, entry into the exam centre is not allowed as per NTA’s strict examination protocols.
The hall ticket contains the candidate’s name, photograph, signature, application / roll number, father’s / mother’s name, date of birth, category, exam name (JEE Main 2026), paper applied for (Paper 1 / 2A / 2B), exam date, shift timing (Shift 1: 9 am-12 pm, Shift 2: 3 pm-6 pm), reporting time, exam centre address, and important exam day instructions including the list of prohibited items in the CBT hall.
The city intimation slip is a preliminary advisory released by NTA about 2-3 weeks before each session, informing candidates only of the city where their exam centre will be located. It does NOT contain centre address, shift, or roll number details. The actual admit card with complete exam centre address, date, shift, and reporting time is released 3-4 days before the exam. Both documents are downloaded from the candidate portal at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Yes, NTA generally keeps the admit card download link active on the candidate portal at jeemain.nta.nic.in even after the exam, for record purposes. Candidates may need the admit card details (application number, roll number) for the result download, scorecard verification, and JoSAA counselling registration. Keep the hall ticket safe along with the printed scorecard for the entire admission cycle.
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