JEE Main 2026 Exam Dates out :-
| Date of Exam | Paper | Shift |
| 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2026 | Paper 1 (B.E./B. Tech) | First shift (09:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon) and Second Shift (03:00 P.M. to 06:00 P.M. |
| 29 January 2026 | Paper 2A (B. Arch), Paper 2В (B.Planning) and Paper 2A & 2в (B.Arch & B. Planning both) | First shift (09:00 A.M. to 12:30 Р.М. |
Important Updates by NTA (JEE 2026 City Intimation Slip OUT)
- The advance intimation for allotment of Examination City for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 has been released.
- Candidates can check and download their Examination City Intimation Slip from the official website: https://jeemain.nta.nic.in
- The city intimation slip is available from 08 January 2026 onwards.
- Candidates must log in using their application number and password to access the slip.
- Carefully read all the instructions mentioned on the Examination City Intimation Slip.
- This is NOT the JEE Main 2026 admit card.
- The slip only provides advance information about the city where the examination centre will be located
- The official Admit Card for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 will be issued later by NTA.
FAQs on JEE Exam 2026
When will the JEE Main admit card 2026 be released?
So, for JEE Main 2026, candidates can expect the admit card to be available just a few days before their scheduled exam.
How do we get the previous year question Paper for JEE exam preparation?
You should focus on solving previous year questions (PYQs) as much as possible. Several reputed coaching platforms offer free PYQs and sample papers for practice.
For example, Aakash Education provides access to JEE Main previous year questions and sample papers to help students crack the competition.
In how many shifts is the JEE Main exam conducted?
JEE Main exam is in two shifts each day. First shift is from 9 am to 12 noon and second shift is from 3 pm to 5 pm. Exam is conducted over a period of 5-6 days. In total JEE Main has 10-12 shifts per session. Each session has different question paper set. The exam is for 3 hours.
