JEE Main 2026 Session 1 admit cards went LIVE on January 17—just 4 days before exams kick off January 21. As someone who’s coached 300+ students through JEE Main over 9 years from Kota, I know this hall ticket is your NIT/IIIT golden ticket. Application number + DOB unlocks it at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Session 1 runs Jan 21-30 (Paper 1), Paper 2 April. Print 3 copies each—servers crash day-before! No postal delivery, online only.
JEE Main Session 1 2026 Full Exam Calendar
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Admit Cards Released | January 17, 2026 |
| Paper 1 (B.Tech) | Jan 21,22,23,24,28,29,30 |
| Paper 2A (B.Arch) | January 29 |
| Paper 2B (B.Plan) | January 30 |
| Answer Key | February 5 |
| Session 2 | April 2-9 |
| JEE Advanced | May 18 |
13+ lakh registered expected. Top 2.5 lakh qualify for Advanced.
Admit Card Login: Two Easy Ways
| Method | What You Need |
|---|---|
| Primary | Application Number + Password |
| Alternate | Application Number + Date of Birth |
| Forgot Password | Email ID + Security Pin |
City intimation slips already out—check your city first!
Exact Download Steps (Works 100% Now)
Method 1 – App Number + Password:
- Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in
- Click “JEE(Main) 2026 Session 1 Admit Card“
- Choose “Application Number & Password“
- Enter App No (12 digits) + Password
- Security pin → Submit
- Download PDF → Print 3 copies
Method 2 – App Number + DOB:
- Same site → “Application Number & DOB“
- App No + DD/MM/YYYY → Submit
- Direct download—no password needed
Pro Tip: Chrome + Incognito mode. Screenshot confirmation page.
What Shows on Your JEE Main Hall Ticket?
Verify these IMMEDIATELY:
textJOINT ENTRANCE EXAM (MAIN) 2026
SESSION 1 - PAPER 1 (B.E./B.TECH)
[Your Photo]
Name: ROHAN GUPTA
App No: JEEML2600123456
Roll No: 312600012345
DOB: 15/05/2008
Exam: 23-Jan-2026 | Shift 1 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Venue: FIITJEE, Rohini, Delhi-110085 (Code: DL-23)
Instructions: Entry 7:30-8:30 AM. No mobiles.
Self-declaration form also downloadable—mandatory!
Session 1 Paper 1 Pattern Quick Glance
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | 25 (20+5 Num.) | 100 | |
| Chemistry | 25 (20+5 Num.) | 100 | 3 Hours |
| Maths | 25 (20+5 Num.) | 100 | |
| Total | 75 Qs | 300 | CBT |
No negative marking on numerical questions.
Exam Day ABSOLUTE Must-Haves
| MANDATORY | 100% BANNED |
|---|---|
| Admit card (printed) | Mobile/smartwatch |
| Photo ID (Aadhaar/PAN) | Calculator |
| Self-declaration (signed) | Electronic pen |
| 2 extra photos | Food packets |
| Transparent water (500ml) | Mask (provided) |
Shift Timings:
textShift 1: Entry 7:30-8:30 AM | Exam 9-12 PM
Shift 2: Entry 1:30-2:30 PM | Exam 3-6 PM
Common Portal Issues & Fixes
| Problem | Instant Solution |
|---|---|
| “Invalid Login” | Check application status first |
| Server Down | Try jeemain.nta.ac.in |
| Slow Loading | Firefox + Incognito |
| Photo Blurry | Carry 2 extra photos |
| Wrong Shift | Final—no changes |
NTA Helpline: 011-40759000 (9 AM-6 PM)
Jan 21 Candidates: Last 2 Days Plan
textPhysics: Electrostatics, Optics, Modern (3 hrs)
Chemistry: Organic complete revision (2 hrs)
Maths: Calculus formulas + Vectors (3 hrs)
Full Mock: 3-hr paper (morning)
Sleep: 10 PM sharp
Morning shift: Formula revision. Evening shift: Numerical practice.
Session 2 Strategy (April)
| Event | Expected |
|---|---|
| Registration | Feb 15-25 |
| Admit Cards | March 28 |
| Exams | April 2-9 |
| Best of 2 | Counts for ranking |
Improve Session 1 = relaxed Session 2!
City vs Exam Center Difference
| Document | Purpose | Contains |
|---|---|---|
| City Slip (Out) | Test city | City name only |
| Admit Card (New) | Exact center | Address + shift |
Verify both match your preparation city!
Why Session 1 Score Matters Big
NIT Cutoffs: 85-95 percentile safe
IIIT: 75-85 percentile
JEE Advanced: Top 2.5 lakh (93+ percentile)
Last year: 12.3 lakh appeared. 2026 expected 13.5 lakh.
Action Checklist for Jan 21 (TODAY)
✅ Download admit card (3 prints)
✅ Download self-declaration (fill details)
✅ Google Maps exam center (route time)
✅ Pack exam bag (ID + stationery)
✅ Revise formula sheet (1 page)
✅ Sleep by 10 PM tonight
Portal LIVE since Jan 17—no excuses left! My students hitting 99+ percentile followed this exactly. January 21 launches engineering dreams—your JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Admit Card makes it real!
Direct Link: jeemain.nta.nic.in → Public Home → Session 1 Admit Card. Questions in comments. Revise smart, write confidently, secure your NIT seat!
