JEE Main Admit Card 2026 – Download NTA JEE Hall Ticket Soon

JEE Main admit card for session 1 will be released soon on the official website. The admit card for the JEE Main exam is generally released 3 days before the exam. The JEE Main session 1 admit card is planned to be released in the third week of January 2026. Students are advised to download and check the information provided in the admit card as soon as it is released.

JEE Main admit card will be released on the official JEE Main website at jeemain.nta.nic.in and a downloadable link will be provided here as well, as soon as officials will release the admit card. To download the admit card, students must login with their application number and date of birth or password

Table of Contents

• What is the JEE Main Session 1 Admit Card?
• JEE Main Admit Card Direct Download Link (To Be Activated Soon)
• JEE Main Session 1 Admit Card Download Link
• Highlights and Overview of JEE Main Session 1 Admit Card
• Details Mentioned on JEE Main Admit Card
• Sample JEE Main Admit Card
• How to Download the JEE Main Admit Card?
• What to Do If You Forget JEE Main Login Credentials
• JEE Main Admit Card Correction Process
• Documents to Carry Along with JEE Main Admit Card
• JEE Main Exam Day Instructions Printed on Admit Card
• Difference Between JEE Main Admit Card and City Intimation Slip
• Important Do’s and Don’ts Related to JEE Main Admit Card
• FAQs on JEE Main Admit Card

What is the JEE Main Session 1 Admit Card?

JEE Main admit card is the essential and mandatory document which students need to present at the exam center on the exam day. JEE Main session 1 admit card is the admit card released for the first session of the exam which is usually conducted in January of each year. Without a correct and factually accurate admit card, no students are allowed to give the JEE Main exam.

The JEE Main admit card carries all the important information such as candidate’s name and other required personal details, correct photograph of the candidate with signature, roll number, exam date, shift and timing of the exam, venue, and exam-day instructions. Students must verify all the details are correct to the best of their knowledge in the admit card as any mismatch will lead to prohibition from entering the exam hall. In case of any discrepancy, students must raise a complaint to NTA Helpdesk via jeemain-nta@gov.in or call 011-40759000 to request correction.

Latest Update: JEE Main city intimation slip released

JEE Main Admit Card Direct Download Link (To Be Activated Soon)

The direct link to download the admit card will be provided on the official website of NTA ( jeemain.nta.nic.in.). Also, we will also provide the direct link here as well.

JEE Main Session 1 Admit Card Download Link (To Be Activated Soon)

Highlights and Overview of JEE Main Session 1 Admit Card

Students can check out all the important highlights and take the overview of the JEE Main admit card for the session 1 via the table provided below:

Particular	Details
Exam Name	Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 Session 1
Conducting Authority	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Purpose of Admit Card	Mandatory document to appear in JEE Main 2026 examination
Official Website	jeemain.nta.nic.in
Mode of Availability	Online only
Sessions Covered	Session 1 (January 2026)
Details mentioned on the JEE Main Admit Card	Name, Roll Number, Father’s Name
Admit Card Release Time	Usually 3–7 days before the exam date
Login Credentials Required	Application Number + Date of Birth / Password
Mode of Download	Candidate login on official website
Documents Sent by Post?	No
Languages Available	English (instructions may include Hindi)

Check out JEE Main 2026 Exam Pattern to know total questions, and marking scheme of the exam.

Details Mentioned on the Admit Card

There is various important and necessary information printed on the Admit card. All the information mentioned on the JEE Main admit card must be exactly matching with the ID proof which students uploaded during the time of registration. In case, if any information is not correct on the admit card, then candidates must contact the officials at jeemain-nta@gov.in to get their information corrected.

All the information and details mentioned on the JEE Main Session 1 admit card are listed below:

• Name
• Roll number
• Father’s Name
• Category
• Date Of Birth
• Gender
• State of Eligibility
• Application Number
• Photograph of the candidate
• Signature of the Candidate
• Paper Medium
• Reporting Time at the Center
• Gate CLosing Time
• Date of Examination
• Shift
• Timing of the Test
• Venue of the Test
• Important instructions for the Candidates
• Helpline Numbers

Also Read: JEE Main Syllabus 2026 Detailed JEE Main Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry Syllabus (NTA Updated)

Sample JEE Main Admit Card

Here is the sample JEE Main admit card for candidate’s reference. A Sample JEE Main Admit Card will help candidates to understand how the actual hall ticket looks and what information is printed on it.

How to Download the JEE Main Admit Card?

JEE Main admit card download direct link will be provided here as well as on the official website. Candidates must follow the instructions given below to download the admit card without any delay. It is important to have application ID and Date of Birth or Password ready beforehand, to download the admit card.

The steps to download the JEE Main Session 1 admit card are:

• Step 1: Click on the link: JEE Main admit card download link or go to Go to jeemain.nta.nic.in,
• Step 2: Click on ‘JEE(Main)-2026 Session-1 Admit Card’.
  Candidates will be then redirected to the login page.
• Step 3: Click “Sign In” and enter application number and date of birth or password.
  The Candidate’s Home Page will be opened afterwards.
• Step 4: Click on “Download Admit Card”.
  PDF of the admit card will be downloaded.

Candidates are advised to check all the details are correct to the best of their knowledge. They must take a printout of the admit card for the exam day in advance.

What to do if You Forget JEE Main Login Credentials?

Even though remembering JEE Main login credentials is very important but under some circumstances, if a candidate forgets their password or application number then they can recover them by following the given steps:

• Step 1: Visit the official NTA website.
• Step 2: Click on “Candidate Login,” and then select the “Forgot Password/Application Number”.
• Step 3: Candidates then have to choose the recovery method (Security Question, SMS code, or Email link) to reset their password or retrieve their Application Number. They will have to use their registered details like Name, Father’s Name, DOB.
• Step 4: Click on Submit along with solving Captcha. The application number or new password link will then be shared on the registered email address.

Also Read: JEE Main Eligibility Criteria 2026: Age Limit, Minimum Marks, Number of Attempts

JEE Main Admit Card Correction

It is important to have all details mentioned on the JEE Main admit card correct as per the official information on the registered ID proofs. Candidates must verify the same after downloading the admit card. Although, it happens in some cases that due to some reasons, details might not be correct. Students don’t need to panic under such circumstances.

As per officials, students can contact the NTA at 011-40759000 or 011-69227700. Students can also email jeemain@nta.ac.in for assistance.

Candidates are advised to regularly visit the NTA official website for updates and instructions regarding JEE Main 2026. Similarly, NTA issued advisory by which candidates can also apply for JEE Main 2026 Photo Mismatch Correction.

Documents to Carry Along with JEE Main Admit Card

Candidates are advised to carry all important and essential documents before leaving their house for the JEE Main exam. These documents are essential for getting entry to the exam hall. These documents are essential to prove the authenticity and eligibility of the candidate for giving the examination.

Essential documents to carry along with the admit card are listed below: 

• Printed JEE Main Admit Card from NTA portal
• Self-Declaration Form (Undertaking)
• Original official photo ID such as Aadhaar, Voter ID, Passport, or PAN Card
• Recent passport-size photograph (same as the application photo)
• PwD certificate for candidates with disabilities

JEE Main Exam Day Instructions Printed on Admit Card

Here are some important advisory mentioned on the JEE Main admit card for fair conduct of the examination:

• Do not carry mobile phones, smart watches, calculators, earphones, or any electronic gadgets into the exam centre. Loose papers or unnecessary stationery are also not allowed.
• Upload a recent, clear photograph during the application process. If the photo is unclear or not yours, you may not be allowed to enter the exam hall.
• NTA strictly checks that no candidate appears more than once using multiple application forms.
• Sit only on the seat allotted to you. Changing seats is not permitted.
• Stay seated and maintain silence during the exam. Talking, looking at others’ screens, or helping anyone is strictly prohibited.
• If you take a toilet or bio-break, you must go through frisking and biometric verification again before re-entering the hall.
• Candidates returning from a bio-break will be checked again, even if they were already verified at the entry gate.
• All exam-related documents such as the admit card, rank letter, and self-declaration form will be checked for authenticity. Any tampering or fake documents may lead to disqualification.
• Cooperate with exam staff and do not create any disturbance during the examination.
• For candidates with disabilities (PwD), the scribe can only mark answers chosen by the candidate and cannot solve questions. The scribe must have matriculation or higher qualification, but not higher than the exam’s minimum eligibility level.

Difference Between JEE Main Admit Card and City Intimation Slip

There are various important differences between the Admit card and city intimation slip released by the NTA. The admit card is the document carrying important information for the whereas the intimation slip carries details about the exam city, date, and shift in which the exam will be conducted for the particular candidate. Here are some important difference between the admit card and intimation slip which candidates must check to resolve the confusion:

Basis of Comparison	JEE Main City Intimation Slip	JEE Main Admit Card
Purpose	Informs candidates about the exam city allotted to them	Allows candidates to enter the exam centre
Issuing Authority	National Testing Agency (NTA)	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Release Time	Released before the admit card	Released a few days before the exam
Exam City Details	Shows city name only, not the exact centre address	Shows complete exam centre address
Exam Date & Shift	Mentions exam date and shift	Mentions exam date, shift, reporting time, and gate closing time
Roll Number	Usually not mentioned	Mentioned clearly
Photograph & Signature	Generally not included	Candidate’s photograph and signature included
Entry to Exam Hall	Not valid for exam entry	Mandatory for exam entry
Document Requirement	For information purpose only	Must be carried in printed form
Verification at Centre	No verification done	Verified at the exam centre
Importance	Helps plan travel and accommodation	Essential for appearing in the exam

Important Do’s and Don’ts Related to JEE Main Admit Card

One of the most important information about the admit card is that no candidate is allowed to sit in the exam without the admit card. There are various do’s and dont’s related to the admit card which students must know if they want to  have the smooth functioning of the jee Main exam:

Do’s

• Download the admit card only from the official NTA website (jeemain.nta.ac.in).
• Take multiple printouts of the JEE Main admit card for safety.
• Check all details carefully such as name, roll number, exam date, shift, and centre address.
• Carry a valid original photo ID proof along with the admit card to the exam centre.
• Paste the same photograph (if instructed) that was uploaded in the application form.
• Read all exam-day instructions printed on the admit card carefully.
• Reach the exam centre well before the reporting time to avoid last-minute issues.
• Keep the admit card safe even after the exam for future reference during counselling and result stages.

Don’ts

• Do not ignore errors on the admit card, contact NTA immediately if you find any discrepancy.
• Do not carry a digital copy of the admit card on your mobile phone; only a printed copy is allowed.
• Do not write, scribble, or damage the admit card in any way.
• Do not forget your photo ID proof, as entry without it may be denied.
• Do not rely on the city intimation slip as a substitute for the admit card.
• Do not carry prohibited items such as mobile phones, calculators, smart watches, or notes.
• Do not arrive late at the exam centre; late entry is strictly not allowed.
• Do not share your admit card details with others unnecessarily.

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