JEE Main Admit Card 2026: Download NTA Hall Ticket via Application Number, Password or Date of Birth

Jan 18, 2026, 00:17 IST

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the JEE Main 2026 Admit Card (Hall Ticket). This essential guide provides candidates with the necessary steps and links to download their admit card using their application number and either their password or date of birth. It also covers important exam day instructions and the latest updates regarding the Joint Entrance Examination (Main).

JEE Main Admit Card 2026: Download NTA Hall Ticket via Application Number, Password or Date of Birth
JEE Main Admit Card 2026: Download NTA Hall Ticket via Application Number, Password or Date of Birth

Key Points

  • NTA released JEE Main 2026 Admit Card for exams from January 21-29, 2026.
  • Download requires Application Number and Password/Date of Birth.
  • Exam has morning (9 AM) & afternoon (3 PM) shifts; report early.

NTA has notified the release of the JEE Main Admit Card (Hall Tickets) for the JEE Main Exam of the year 2026. JEE Mains is an essential exam for students who seek entry into the topmost engineering and architecture colleges in the Indian sub-continent. Conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), JEE Mains is the entry point for obtaining admission in the NITs, IIITs, and other central and state government-funded technical institutes. It is imperative for each and every candidate to have the official JEE Main Admit Card (Hall Ticket) in order to gain entry into the exam center. Without the official JEE Main Admit Card (Hall Ticket), no candidate would be permitted to appear for the test in the exam hall even if they have other identification. 

This article has been made to help every individual candidate download the Hall Ticket easily and quickly. We shall guide you through the easy and simple process of doing so with the help of the necessary login information, that is, either the password or date of birth, and the Application Number, and either your Password or Date of Birth. Moreover, we will also point out some important details that are typically printed on the admit card and important things that you need to do on the day of the exam.

Download: JEE Main Admit Card 2026 Official Notice

JEE Main 2026 Hall Ticket Link OUT

NTA has activated the link to download the JEE Mains admit card. Check the direct link below

JEE Main 2026 admit card download link:

Link 1

Admit Card for JEE(Main)-2026 [Session-I]


JEE Main 2026 Shift Timings & Reporting Schedule (Session 1)

Check JEE Main 2026 exam day schedule and timings:

Event Activity

Shift 1 (Morning)

Shift 2 (Afternoon)

Exam Timing

9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Reporting Time at Centre

7:20 AM onwards

1:20 PM onwards

Gate Closing Time

8:30 AM Sharp

2:30 PM Sharp

Verification and Biometrics

7:20 AM to 8:30 AM

1:20 PM to 2:30 PM

Invigilator Instructions

8:30 AM to 8:50 AM

2:30 PM to 2:50 PM

Login to Read Instructions (Candidate Seat)

8:50 AM

2:50 PM

Test Commences

9:00 AM

3:00 PM

Test Concludes

12:00 PM

6:00 PM

JEE Main 2026 Exam: Session 1 Exam Schedule

The official schedule for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 is now available. The exams are scheduled to take place from January 21 to January 29, 2026. A comprehensive, subject-wise timetable is provided below.

Date of Exam

Paper

Shift

21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2026

Paper 1 (B.E. / B.Tech)

First Shift (09:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon)

Second Shift (03:00 P.M. to 06:00 P.M.)

29 January 2026

Paper 2A (B.Arch), Paper 2B (B.Planning) and

Paper 2A & 2B (B.Arch & B.Planning both)

First Shift (09:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.)

JEE Main admit card 2026: Details are Required to Download?

To download the JEE Main admit card, candidates need their:

  1. JEE Main application number

  2. Date of birth/password

How to Download JEE Main Admit Card 2026

The process for downloading the JEE Main 2026 Hall Ticket is straightforward. Candidates must use their unique login credentials to access the official NTA portal.

Follow the steps below to download your admit card:

  1. Visit the Official NTA Website: Visit to the official website of JEE Main: jeemain.nta.nic.in 

  2. Find the Download Link: On the homepage, look for the link titled "JEE Main 2026 Session [Session Number] Admit Card" or a similar notification link.

  3. Access the Login Portal: You will be redirected to the candidate login page.

  4. Enter Credentials: Make sure to fill the right credential, to get your Admit card 

    • Application Number: Enter the unique Application Number generated during your registration process.

    • Password or Date of Birth: Choose your preferred login method: either enter the Password you set up or select Date of Birth from the dropdown menu and enter the details.

  5. Complete Security Check: Enter the security pin (Captcha Code) exactly as displayed on the screen.

  6. Submit and Download: Click on to the "Submit" or "Sign In" button. Your JEE Main 2026 Admit Card will be displayed on the screen.

  7. Print Copies: Download the PDF file and take multiple printouts of the admit card. Ensure all details, including the photograph and signature, are clearly visible on the printout.

Note: Always download the admit card from the official NTA website only. The printout must be clear and legible, as faded or smudged printouts may cause issues at the examination centre.

JEE Main 2026 Help Desk Contact Details

Particulars

Official Contact Information

Helpline Numbers

011-40759000 / 011-69227700

Official Email

jeemain@nta.ac.in

Office Address

National Testing Agency, NSIC-MDBP Building, First Floor, Okhla Industrial Estate, New Delhi - 110020

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