JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Out: Direct Download Link Available

JEE Main Admit Card 2026 has been officially released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) today, January 17, 2026. Candidates appearing for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 can now download their admit cards from the official website — jeemain.nta.nic.in.

The Session 1 JEE Main 2026 examination will be conducted on January 21, 22, 23, and 24, 2026 in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode across multiple exam centres in India and abroad.

JEE Main Admit Card 2026: Important Highlights

• Exam Name: Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026

• Conducting Authority: National Testing Agency (NTA)

• Session: Session 1 (January)

• Admit Card Release Date: January 17, 2026

• Exam Dates: January 21–24, 2026

• Official Website: jeemain.nta.nic.in

If the primary admit card download link is not working, candidates are advised to log in using alternate links available on the official website with their application number and password.

JEE Main Admit Card 2026 Download Links

• JEE Main Admit Card 2026 – Primary Download Link

How to Download JEE Main Admit Card 2026

Follow the step-by-step process below to download the JEE Main 2026 admit card:

1. Visit the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in

2. On the homepage, click on “Admit Card for JEE Main Session 1” under the Candidate Activity section

3. Enter your Application Number and Password

4. Click on Login

5. Your JEE Main Admit Card 2026 will appear on the screen

6. Download and save the admit card for future reference

Candidates must carry a printed copy of the admit card along with a valid photo ID proof to the examination centre.

JEE Main 2026 Exam Schedule (Session 1 & Session 2)

• Session 1 Exam Dates: January 21 to January 24, 2026

• Session 1 Result Date: By February 12, 2026

• Session 2 Exam Dates: April 1 to April 10, 2026

• Session 2 Result Date: By April 20, 2026

The examination will be conducted in two sessions, giving candidates an opportunity to improve their scores.

JEE Advanced 2026: Eligibility & Schedule

Candidates who qualify JEE Main 2026 will be eligible to appear for JEE Advanced 2026, which is the gateway to admission into IITs.

• JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Date: May 17, 2026

• Paper 1: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

• Paper 2: 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM

• Registration Start Date: April 23, 2026

About JEE Main Examination

JEE Main is a national-level engineering entrance examination conducted by the NTA for admission to:

• NITs (National Institutes of Technology)

• IIITs (Indian Institutes of Information Technology)

• CFTIs (Centrally Funded Technical Institutions)

• Various state and private engineering colleges

JEE Main also serves as the qualifying examination for JEE Advanced, which is mandatory for admission into the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).

The exam assesses students in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and is conducted twice a year to provide candidates multiple chances to improve their performance.

Key Advice for Candidates

Candidates are advised to:

• Check all details mentioned on the admit card carefully

• Follow exam-day instructions strictly

• Reach the examination centre well before reporting time