JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Admit Card Released: Download Details, Exam Dates & Important Instructions

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Admit Cards for candidates scheduled to appear in the January 2026 examination. This announcement is crucial for all aspirants preparing for JEE Main Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech), as the admit card is a mandatory document to enter the examination hall.

Below is a clear breakdown of the official notice and what students should do next.

JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Admit Card Release Date

• Admit Card Available From: 17 January 2026
• Applicable Exam Dates: 21, 22, 23 & 24 January 2026
• Exam Conducting Authority: National Testing Agency (NTA)

Candidates whose exams are scheduled on the above dates must download their admit cards immediately from the official JEE Main website.

JEE Main 2026 January Exam Schedule (Session 1)

Paper 1 – B.E./B.Tech

• Exam Dates: 21, 22, 23 & 24 January 2026
• Morning Shift: 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
• Afternoon Shift: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
• Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Other Papers (Later Dates)

Dates: 28 & 29 January 2026

• Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech)
• Paper 2A (B.Arch)
• Paper 2B (B.Planning)
• Admit Card Status: Will be released in due course

How to Download JEE Main 2026 Admit Card

Students can download their admit card by following these steps:

• Visit the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in
• Click on “JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Admit Card”
• Log in using your Application Number and Date of Birth
• Download and take multiple printouts

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Ensure that the QR Code and Barcode are clearly visible on the admit card.
• Carry the same photo ID that was uploaded during the application process.
• Carefully read all subject-specific instructions mentioned on the admit card and question paper.
• Reach the exam centre well before the reporting time to avoid last-minute stress.

Failure to comply with the instructions may lead to disqualification from the examination.

Facing Issues While Downloading Admit Card?

If a candidate faces any difficulty while downloading the JEE Main 2026 admit card, they can contact NTA through:

• Helpline Number: 011-40759000
• Email: jeemain@nta.ac.in

Students are also advised to regularly check:

• nta.ac.in
• jeemain.nta.nic.in

for official updates.

Kalrashukla Classes’ Advice to JEE Aspirants

At Kalrashukla Classes, we strongly advise students to:

• Download the admit card well in advance
• Verify all personal and exam details carefully
• Focus on revision and exam temperament rather than last-minute panic

If you are appearing for JEE Main 2026, remember—clarity, consistency, and calmness matter as much as preparation. We wish all aspirants the very best for their JEE Main examination.