The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Admit Card for candidates scheduled to appear for Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) examinations on January 21, 22, 23, and 24, 2026. Eligible candidates can download their admit cards from the official website jeemain.nta.ac.in starting January 17, 2026, as per the official notification issued by NTA.
Exam Dates, Shifts, and Admit Card Schedule
According to the schedule released by NTA:
- January 21, 22, 23 & 24, 2026
- Paper: Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech)
- Shift 1: 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
- Shift 2: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Admit Card Release: January 17, 2026
- January 28 & 29, 2026
- Papers:
- Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech)
- Paper 2A (B.Arch)
- Paper 2B (B.Planning)
- Combined Paper 2A & 2B
- Admit Card Status: To be released in due course
- Papers:
Important Instructions for Candidates
NTA has advised candidates to carefully verify the QR code and barcode printed on the admit card while downloading. Candidates must also ensure that the photograph on the admit card matches the one uploaded in the online application form, as the admit card will be required as proof of identity at the examination centre.
Candidates are further instructed to thoroughly read and follow:
- Subject-specific instructions
- Guidelines mentioned in the question paper
- Instructions provided in the Information Bulletin
Helpdesk and Official Websites
In case of any difficulty in downloading the admit card, candidates may contact the NTA Helpdesk at 011-40759000 or email jeemain@nta.ac.in. For the latest updates, candidates should regularly visit www.nta.ac.in and jeemain.nta.ac.in.