JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Live Updates: NTA releases hall ticket for session 1, here is how to download

JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Live: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the JEE Main January 2026 admit card. Candidates who have registered for the exam will be able to download their hall ticket from the official website jeemain.nta.ac.in using their application number and date of birth. The admit card is a mandatory document for entry into the examination centre. NTA has reiterated that candidates without a valid hall ticket will not be allowed to sit for the exam.

The JEE Main 2026 exam will be conducted in two sessions. The January session is scheduled from January 21 to January 29, 2026, while the April session will take place from April 2 to April 9, 2026. Candidates should keep track of these dates and ensure they have downloaded their admit cards in time to avoid last-minute issues.

Admit card release and how to download
As in previous years, the JEE Main admit card is released only online. NTA will not send physical copies by post. Candidates are advised to download the hall ticket well in advance and take a clear printout for the examination day.

Steps to download the JEE Main 2026 admit card:

• Visit the official website jeemain.nta.ac.in
• Click on the ‘JEE Main Admit Card 2026’ link
• Enter your application number and date of birth
• Download the PDF and verify all the details carefully

Any discrepancy in the hall ticket should be reported immediately to NTA through official channels to ensure a smooth examination process.

Details mentioned on the hall ticket
The admit card functions as both an entry pass and an identity document. Key details included are:

• Candidate’s name and roll number
• Date of birth
• Examination date and shift timing
• Reporting time and exam centre address
• Photograph and signature
• Important instructions for exam day

Candidates must check all the information thoroughly and ensure that their personal details match the registration data. Any issues, such as spelling mistakes or incorrect centre details, should be addressed immediately.

Exam pattern and marking scheme
The JEE Main examination continues to follow a three-hour format covering Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, with a total of 90 questions—30 from each subject.

• Section A: 20 multiple-choice questions per subject
• Section B: 5 numerical questions per subject

Marking scheme: +4 marks for correct answers and -1 mark for incorrect responses
Maximum marks: 300
The exam pattern has remained consistent, allowing students to plan their preparation strategies effectively.

Importance of JEE Main and preparation tips
JEE Main is a crucial exam for admission to premier engineering institutions, including NITs, IIITs, and other centrally funded technical institutions. It also serves as the qualifying exam for JEE Advanced, the gateway to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).

Experts advise candidates to practice previous years’ question papers to understand trends, improve accuracy, and manage time efficiently. Solving past papers under exam-like conditions can help identify weak areas, build confidence, and develop a clear strategy for the actual examination. Official PDFs of past JEE Main papers are available online and should be used extensively for practice.

With the examination dates approaching, candidates should ensure that their admit card is downloaded, all details are verified, and a proper preparation plan is in place to maximize performance.