JEE Main Admit Card 2026 Release Date Prediction

The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 admit card is expected to be released by January 17 or 18, ahead of exams scheduled from January 21 to 29, 2026. Candidates must download the hall ticket from jeemain.nta.nic.in.

JEE Main Admit Card 2026: The NTA will release the JEE Main 2026 admit card for Session 1 on January 17 or 18, as the hall tickets are normally issued 3 to 4 days before the exam date. This year, the exams are scheduled on January 21, 22, 23, 24, 28 for Paper 1 and January 29 for Paper 2 , and candidates must download their admit card from jeemain.nta.nic.in using their application number, password/date of birth. After downloading, students should check the details on the admit card: name, photograph, date of birth, exam centre, and shift timing. In case anything is incorrect, they must immediately contact the NTA helpdesk for corrections. Candidates who received an email from NTA must upload and carry a photo verification certificate on the day of the examination. Students have to carry a printed admit card along with a valid ID proof; otherwise, entry will not be allowed. The Exam city can be checked from the already released city intimation slip. The timing of the exact shift and centre address is displayed only on the admit card.

JEE Main Admit Card 2026: Expected Release Date

Check out the expected release date of the JEE Main Admit Card 2026 here in the following table:

Particulars	Details
Expected release date 1	By January 17, 2026 (High probability to release)
Expected release date 2	By January 18, 2026 (if not released)
Admit Card Release Mode	Online
Official Website	jeemain.nta.nic.in
Log in Credentials	Application Number Password/date of Birth
Examination Date	Paper 1: January 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 2026 Paper 2: January 29, 2026

Candidates appearing for JEE Main 2026 should carefully adhere to all the details laid down for conducting JEE Main. A hard copy of the admit card along with a valid government-recognized photograph ID, such as Aadhar, Passport, or Driving Licence, is a must to be allowed entry. Candidates should report to the centre before the reporting time and only take allowed items such as pens, a clear water bottle, and a passport-sized photograph to the centre. One must check all details provided for the JEE Main exam centre, timing, shift, and personal details printed on the admit card. Candidates must adhere to all NTA safety rules.

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