JEE Main admit card 2026 Live Updates: NTA issues exam day guidelines; check shift timings, dress code

The candidates should carry admit card at the exam centre, without it, they will not be allowed to appear for the exam. Along with the CAT admit card, the candidates are advised to bring a government-issued photo ID- PAN, Voter ID card as proof of identity. 

• Try solving the paper in two rounds. In first round, start with the subject as per your comfort level attempting all easier and moderate level questions spending not more than 45 minutes on each subject.
• Use the last 45 minutes to solve the remaining questions in second attempt and also those which were earlier marked for review.
• Do not spend more than a minute on any question if you find that you are not nearing solution. Go to the next question.
• Avoid guessing, if you are not sure about the answer to a question as there is negative marking.
• Remember it is the relative performance that counts, so stay calm, believe in yourself, give your best shot and you will surely ace JEE Main 2026.

• Ensure to have a sound deep for 6 to 7 hours in the night before the exam day.
• Reach the examination venue well in time and follow all the guidelines already released by NTA for JEE Main 2026 (Session-I).
• Don’t forgot to carry your admit card, aadhar card as per instructions already given by NTA.
• Remain focused and don’t discuss anything with anyone outside the exam centre before your exam.

NCERT Is Non-Negotiable 

Chemistry offers the highest marks per hour invested. In the last weeks, revise NCERT line-by-line, especially Inorganic Chemistry and Organic reactions from Classes 11 and 12. Nearly 70-90% of questions are directly or indirectly lifted from NCERT text. Skip memory tricks and focus on exact wording, tables, and reactions. This single habit can fetch 15-25 marks with minimal effort. 

The candidates can download JEE Main hall ticket 2026 on the official website- jeemain.nta.nic.in. To download JEE Main January session admit card 2026, candidates need to visit the official website- jeemain.nta.nic.in and click on JEE Main hall ticket link. Use application number, date of birth as the required login credentials. JEE Main hall ticket PDF will be available for download on the screen, save JEE Main admit card PDF and take a print out. 

Physics: Turn Speed into Marks

In the final weeks, Physics preparation should shift to mixed numerical only. Focus purely on formula application and quick substitution. Avoid derivations and chapter-wise practice. Solving 30-40 mixed PYQs daily can improve speed dramatically and add 10-15 marks through accuracy alone. PYQ-based mixes are crucial because NTA frequently repeats question styles, units, and traps. This approach can realistically turn Physics into an 80-90+ scoring subject.

One of the most effective techniques is the Two-Pass Approach. In the first pass, attempt only easy and familiar questions. If a question takes more than 60-75 seconds, move on. In the second pass, return to medium or tricky problems based on comfort level. This reduces time wastage, improves accuracy, and protects confidence. Remember, skipping early and smartly is a skill, not a weakness and understanding ‘art of leaving’ is important for few time-consuming questions.

The official website to download JEE Main hall ticket 2025 is jeemain.nta.nic.in. To download JEE Main January session admit card 2026, candidates need to visit the official website- jeemain.nta.nic.in and click on JEE Main hall ticket link. Use application number, date of birth as the required login credentials. JEE Main hall ticket PDF will be available for download on the screen, save JEE Main admit card PDF and take a print out.     

JEE Main will continue to be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across multiple centers in India and abroad.

The exam comprises two separate papers:

Paper 1: For B.E./B.Tech admissions.
Paper 2A and 2B: For B.Arch and B.Planning courses respectively.  

• Visit the official website- jeemain.nta.nic.in
• Click on JEE Main hall ticket 2026 PDF link
• Use application number, date of birth as the required login credentials
• JEE Main hall ticket 2026 PDF will be available for download
• Save JEE Main admit card PDF and take a print out. 

To download JEE Main January session admit card 2026, candidates need to visit the official website- jeemain.nta.nic.in and click on JEE Main hall ticket link. Use application number, date of birth as the required login credentials. JEE Main hall ticket PDF will be available for download on the screen, save JEE Main admit card PDF and take a print out.  

JEE Main admit card 2026 is available for download for January 21, 22, 23 and 24 exams on the official website- jeemain.nta.nic.in. The hall ticket for January 28 and 29 exams will be released shortly on the official portal- jeemain.nta.nic.in and the login credentials to download admit card are- application number, password. 

To download JEE Main January session admit card 2026, candidates need to visit the official website- jeemain.nta.nic.in and click on JEE Main hall ticket link. Use application number, date of birth as the required login credentials. JEE Main hall ticket PDF will be available for download on the screen, save JEE Main admit card PDF and take a print out.  

JEE Main will continue to be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across multiple centers in India and abroad.

The exam comprises two separate papers:

Paper 1: For B.E./B.Tech admissions.
Paper 2A and 2B: For B.Arch and B.Planning courses respectively.  

JEE Main January session 2026 is scheduled to be held from Wednesday, January 21. JEE Main will be held in two shifts; shift one from 9 am to 12 noon and shift two from 3 pm to 6 pm. The reporting time for JEE Main shift one is by 8:30 am, while for shift two, the candidates need to reach the exam centre by 2:30 pm.