JEE Main 2026: Admit Card Release and Exam Schedule Details

The Joint Entrance Examination (Main) 2026, Session 2, is set to start on April 2nd. Students can expect their admit cards to be available for download soon, likely by March 30th or 31st. The NTA will conduct exams across the country from April 2nd to April 8th, with specific dates for different papers. It is essential for candidates to carry their admit cards to the exam center, as entry will not be allowed without them. Stay tuned for further updates on the official website.

By Sourabh Singh Mar 30, 2026, 10:16 IST

JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Exam Details

The second session of the Joint Entrance Examination (Main) 2026 is set to begin on April 2nd. Students who are registered for the exam can expect their admit cards to be available shortly. The National Testing Agency (NTA) usually releases these cards 3 to 4 days prior to the exam, so it is likely that the hall tickets will be accessible for download either today, March 30th, or tomorrow, March 31st.

Steps to Download the Admit Card

Once the NTA publishes the JEE Main admit cards, candidates can download them from the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. Here’s how to do it:

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

2. On the homepage, find the 'LATEST NEWS' section and click on the link that says "Admit Card for JEE(Main)-2026 [Session-II] is LIVE!".

3. On the next page, input your Application Number, Password, and the security code, then click 'Submit'.

4. Your admit card will be displayed on the screen; you can download it and print it out.

Exam Schedule by Subject

The NTA will conduct exams at various centers across the country from April 2nd to April 8th. According to the timetable, Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) will take place on April 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 8th, 2026. Meanwhile, Paper 2A (B.Arch), Paper 2B (B.Planning), and the combined Paper 2A & 2B will be held on April 7th, 2026.

Importance of the Admit Card

It is crucial for all candidates to carry their admit cards to the examination center. Entry will not be permitted without a valid admit card, and failure to present it will result in being unable to take the exam.