The National Testing Agency (NTA) has revised the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exam schedule, shortening the duration of the first session by one day. The update comes shortly after the release of the exam city slips on the official portal jeemain.nta.nic.in.
According to the latest schedule, the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 will now be conducted from January 21 to January 29, 2026. Earlier, the examination window was set to continue until January 30.
Candidates who have registered for the exam can check their exam city information online using their application number and password or date of birth. The city slip only informs candidates about their exam city and is not the admit card.
📅 Revised JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Schedule
| Date | Paper | Shift | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 21, 22, 23, 24 & 28, 2026 | Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) | First Shift | 09:00 AM – 12:00 Noon |
| January 21, 22, 23, 24 & 28, 2026 | Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) | Second Shift | 03:00 PM – 06:00 PM |
| January 29, 2026 | Paper 2A (B.Arch), 2B (B.Planning) | First Shift | 09:00 AM – 12:30 PM |
📌 Exam Structure and Papers
The JEE Main examination comprises two main papers
- Paper 1: For B.E. and B.Tech aspirants
- Paper 2: For candidates applying to B.Arch and B.Planning programs
The exams are held in multiple shifts across various centres throughout India and internationally.
🪪 Admit Card Details and Release
Candidates are advised that JEE Main 2026 Session 1 admit cards are expected to be released during the second week of January 2026. The admit card will include important details such as:
- Exam date
- Shift timing
- Exam centre address
📥 How to Download JEE Main Admit Card 2026
To access the admit card once released, candidates should follow these steps:
- Visit the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in
- Click on the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Admit Card link
- Enter your application number and password or date of birth
- Fill in the security pin as displayed
- Click Submit
- Download and print the admit card for the exam day
Candidates are encouraged to stay updated via the official website for the latest announcements and changes related to JEE Main 2026.
