JEE Main 2026 LIVE: Admit cards out for all April exams at jeemain.nta.nic.in; advisory, updates

The JEE Main 2026 admit card includes candidate details, exam date, shift timing, reporting time, and exam centre address.

Candidates can carry either a colour or black and white printout of the JEE Mains admit card, as long as all details are clearly visible.

Candidates need their application number and date of birth to log in and download the JEE Main session 2 admit card.

Visit the official website, click on the JEE Main admit card link, enter your application number and date of birth, and download the hall ticket.

Candidates can download the JEE Main 2026 admit card from the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in.

The exam will be conducted in two shifts—morning from 9 am to 12 noon and afternoon from 3 pm to 6 pm. Reporting timing details are mentioned on the JEE Main 2026 admit card.

The JEE Main 2026 April session exams are scheduled to be held from April 2 to 8.

Candidates must carry their JEE Main 2026 session 2 admit card, valid ID proof, and follow all instructions mentioned by NTA.

Yes, NTA has shifted some exam centres in the Middle East countries for the April 5 exam. Candidates are advised to check their JEE Main admit cards carefully for updated centre details.

They should immediately contact NTA for correction in the downloaded JEE Mains session 2 admit card.

The JEE Mains admit card includes the candidate’s name, exam date, shift timing, and exam centre details.

Candidates need their application number and date of birth to download their JEE Main session 2 admit card.

Candidates can download their JEE Mains admit card from jeemain.nta.nic.in using their login details.

The JEE Mains 2026 admit cards for all April session exams have been released on the official website.

As per the JEE Main exam timings, the morning shift will be held from 9 am to 12 noon, while the afternoon shift will be conducted from 3 pm to 6 pm.

Yes, the NTA has issued the JEE Main 2026 session 2 admit card for all exams. Candidates can download the hall ticket from the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Candidates can take the free JEE Mains 2026 session 2 mock test provided by NTA on the official website, nta.ac.in.

The JEE Mains shift 2 paper began at 3 pm and will conclude at 6 pm. The reporting time was 1 pm, and the gates were closed by 2:30 pm.

The NTA will conduct the JEE Mains 2026 examination for session 2 on April 2, 4, 5, 6, and 8, 2026, and B.Arch/B.Planning examination on April 7, 2026. The JEE Mains 2026 April 2 Shift 2 is being held today from 3 pm to 6 pm.

Candidates can check and download their JEE Main admit card 2026 through the link activated on the official website of NTA, jeemain.nta.nic.in.

A score of 250 or higher in the JEE Main 2026 exam is considered a strong and good score. 

As per the feedback, the JEE Mains 2026 April 2 Shift 1 exam was easy to moderate in difficulty level. Physics was easy but lengthy, chemistry was based on NCERT and previous year question while some students also found Maths easy.

The NTA will conduct the JEE Main 2026 April 2 Shift 2 from 3 pm to 6 pm. Electronic devices such as mobile phones, calculators, smartwatches, and Bluetooth-enabled gadgets are prohibited to carry inside the exam hall.

Candidates who appeared for JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Shift 1 today can calculate their scores using the Careers360 JEE Mains rank predictor 2026. 

Each subject—Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics—in the JEE Mains 2026 exam includes 25 questions, which consist of both multiple-choice and numerical-type questions.

Candidates can check their assigned exam centre by downloading the JEE Main 2026 admit card from the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.

The JEE Main 2026 exam is conducted for over three hours. As per the marking scheme, the NTA will provide four marks for each correct answer, while one mark will be deducted for every incorrect response.

Candidates must not bring any items inside the exam hall such as electronic devices, like mobile phones, calculators, smartwatches, or Bluetooth-enabled gadgets.

Candidates must carry important documents on the JEE Main 2026 exam day for shift 2 such as: admit card, valid ID proof, and two photographs.

The JEE Main 2026 session 2 is conducted in a computer-based test (CBT) mode, except for the drawing section in the BArch paper, which may be held in an offline mode.

The NTA administers the Joint Entrance Examination Mains for admission to various undergraduate programmes offered by engineering and architecture institutes across the country.

The NTA conducts the JEE Mains exam twice a year. Due to this, students have the opportunity to appear and improve their marks to get admission to top NITs or IITs.

The JEE Main 2026 exam will focus on these high-scoring potential topics such as Mechanics (laws of motion, work-energy), Current Electricity, Modern Physics, and Thermodynamics.

The NTA has begun the JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 exam today. The shift 1 (morning) is being administered from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. The authority closed the entry gates sharply at 8:30 pm. Several students who arrived late were not allowed to enter the exam centre.

The JEE Main Session 2 2026 is held completely in a computer-based format, except for the drawing section in B.Arch, which may be offline.

Candidates are advised to carry the following documents on the exam day:

• Admit card
• Valid photo ID
• Two Passport-size photographs

The JEE Mains 2026 session 2 engineering exam will be conducted on April 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8, 2026 for B.Tech candidates. The exam will begin today with shift 1 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.

The National Testing Agency has announced the Joint Entrance Examination Main (JEE Mains) 2026 session 2 admit cards on its official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Candidates appearing for the drawing test must bring their own materials such as pencils and erasers. Use of watercolours or similar items is strictly prohibited during the exam.

Each correct answer carries four marks, while one mark will be deducted for every incorrect response. Unanswered questions will not receive any marks.

Items like mobile phones, calculators, watches, stationery, bags, and any electronic or metallic objects are strictly banned. There will be no facility for safekeeping personal belongings.

The NTA has implemented advanced technologies such as AI-based face recognition, OTP-based Aadhaar authentication, and live photo verification to enhance exam security and prevent malpractice.

After completing frisking and registration, candidates will be directed to their allotted computer systems. They must occupy their designated seats before the exam begins to avoid last-minute issues.

Candidates are required to reach the examination centre well before the gate closing time. Those who have not used Aadhaar for registration must report at least one hour early for biometric verification.

Candidates will go through Aadhaar-based authentication at the registration desk, followed by live photograph capture. These measures aim to ensure transparency and prevent impersonation during the exam.

All candidates will undergo mandatory manual frisking by security personnel before entry. Separate frisking arrangements have been made for female candidates to ensure a secure and smooth examination process.

Candidates must carry a printed admit card, two passport-size photographs, and a valid original photo ID. Entry without proper identity verification will not be allowed under any circumstances.

The National Testing Agency has released admit cards for all April session exams of JEE Main 2026. Candidates scheduled to appear between April 2 and April 8 can now access and download their hall tickets from the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.

The National Testing Agency has released the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 admit cards for all exam dates from April 2 to 8. Candidates can now download their hall tickets from the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in, using their application number and password.

The admit card is a mandatory document for entry into the exam hall and contains important details such as exam centre, timings, and guidelines. Candidates are advised to verify all details carefully and keep multiple printouts ready ahead of the exam.

Candidates appearing for JEE Main must ensure they carry only permitted items, including admit card, ID proof, and photographs. Items such as mobile phones, calculators, watches, stationery, bags, and any electronic devices are strictly prohibited. There is no provision for safekeeping of personal belongings at exam centres. Even eatables and water bottles are not allowed, except for diabetic candidates who may carry specific items. Following these guidelines is crucial to avoid disqualification or inconvenience.

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While there is no strict dress code, candidates are advised to wear simple, comfortable clothing without metal accessories. Jewellery, thick-soled footwear, and items like scarves or stoles should be avoided. Candidates in colder regions may wear light jackets, subject to inspection. Additionally, biometric verification will be conducted not only at entry but also after any bio-break. PwD candidates who opted for a scribe will receive compensatory time. Students must also drop their hall ticket in the designated dropbox after the exam, failing which their answers may not be evaluated.

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Candidates should avoid rushing through questions, skipping instructions, or making calculation errors, as these can negatively impact their scores.

Important topics such as Mechanics, Organic Chemistry, and Calculus are expected to carry significant weight. Students should prioritise these areas during last-minute revision.

Practising mock tests before the exam can help candidates improve speed, accuracy, and time management, which are crucial for performing well in JEE Main.

Candidates must reach the exam centre well before the gate closing time, as late entry will not be permitted under any circumstances.

Candidates appearing for JEE Main for the first time are advised to carefully read all exam-day instructions, including reporting time, frisking procedures, and biometric verification guidelines issued by NTA.

Candidates often confuse the exam city slip with the admit card. While the city slip only informs about the exam city, the admit card contains crucial details such as exam centre address, reporting time, and instructions.

As per the guidelines, candidates must carry a printed JEE Main admit card, a valid photo ID (Aadhar/Passport/Driving Licence), and two passport-size photographs.

Yes, only the rough sheets given at the JEE Main 2026 exam centre are allowed. No Items such as Calculators, mobile phones, and electronic devices are allowed inside the exam hall.

The NTA will begin the JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 from tomorrow, and the admit card for the April 2 and 4 exams has been released. The authority has issued an advisory for candidates appearing for the examination. Candidates are advised to read the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 exam-day guidelines carefully.

NTA issues JEE Mains 2026 session 2 exam-day guidelines; biometric, frisking rules, reporting time

The direct link to access and download the JEE Main 2026 admit card is available at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Candidates are allowed to carry only essential items inside the exam hall like the JEE Main admit card, photo ID, and required documents as per NTA guidelines.

Candidates appearing for the JEE Mains 2026 are advised to follow the dress and jewellery restrictions mentioned in the NTA instructions.

Yes, the JEE Main 2026 admit card for the April Session was issued on March 29, 2026, for exams scheduled on April 2 and 4.

If candidates forgot their login credentials, they can click on the “Forgot Application Number/Password” option on the NTA login page to recover their credentials to download the JEE Main admit card.

No, candidates are allowed to carry only a printed copy of the JEE Main admit card inside the exam hall.

Yes, candidates are advised to carry a printed copy of the JEE Main session 2 admit card (clear, preferably colour printout on A4 size paper) along with two passport photographs and a valid photo ID to the exam centre.

No. The exam city in the hall ticket cannot be changed once the JEE Main 2026 admit card is released.

To access the JEE Main 2026 admit card, candidates are required to enter their application number and date of birth or password to log in and download.

The NTA has advised students to check the details mentioned on the admit card carefully, such as exam date, shift & timings, venue, reporting time, and gate close time. They must visit the exam centre in advance to familiarize themselves with the route and location. Students who have not registered with Aadhaar must report early on the day of the examination to get their biometrics recorded. They must carry an admit card, two passport photographs, and a valid Photo ID Proof.

According to the JEE Main exam schedule, the morning shift will be conducted from 9 am to 12 pm, and the second shift will take place from 3 pm to 6 pm.

The JEE Main 2026 April session exams for B.Tech will be conducted on April 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8, while BArch and BPlanning exams will take place on April 7.

The JEE Main 2026 January Session was moderately difficult. Mathematics was reported to be time-consuming, and Chemistry was largely NCERT-based. As per the session 1 feedback, the toughest paper was widely recorded as January 23 Shift 2, while January 28 Shift 2 was considered easiest.

The NTA has made the JEE Main admit card currently available for the examination scheduled on April 2 and 4, 2026.

Candidates can check the list of prohibited items at the JEE Main 2026 exam centre is as follows.

• Electronic devices
• Pencil box/instrument/geometry box
• Purse/wallet/handbag
• Camera/tape recorder
• Stationary/Paper
• Eatables/water/tea/coffee/cold drinks
• Mobile phone/earphone/microphone/pager
• Any metallic item

Yes, the National Testing Agency (NTA) issued the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 admit card on March 29 for candidates appearing on April 2 and 4.

Candidates are advised to wear simple clothing, avoid outfits that may delay the security check process, and do not wear footwear with thick soles. They must refrain from carrying any accessories like jewellery, goggles, watches, or similar items.

Check the list of items allowed in the JEE Main 2026 exam centres is as follows. 

1. JEE Mains 2026 admit card
2. Photo identity proof
3. Sanitiser
4. Ballpoint pen
5. Masks and gloves
6. Transparent water bottle
7. Diabetic candidates will be able to carry sugar tablets, fruits (like bananas/apples/oranges) and transparent water bottles.

Candidates can access and download the JEE Main admit card from the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in, using their credentials such as application number, date of birth or password.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 admit card on March 29, 2026, for April 2 to 4, 2026.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will begin the session 2 examinations of JEE Main 2026. The authority has issued the admit card for April 2 to 4, 2026 exams.

Candidates appearing for the JEE Main 2026 session 2 exam are advised to carry their admit card along with a valid ID proof, such as Aadhar, Passport, Voter ID, School ID, PAN, Driving License, and more, to the exam centre for verification purposes.

Candidates are allowed to carry their JEE Main 2026 admit card, valid photo ID, and permitted stationery only. Electronic devices, mobile phones, smart watches, calculators, bags, and other personal items are strictly prohibited inside the exam hall.

The shift, exam start time, and reporting time are mentioned on the JEE Main admit card.

Yes, candidates are advised to wear simple clothing with light shoes. Avoid any metal accessories as it may delay frisking at the JEE Main 2026 exam centre.

The exam is 3 hours long for Paper 1 (BE, BTech) and Paper 2 (BArch, BPlan) has different sections with similar duration. Exact timing is mentioned on the JEE Main admit card.

If any discrepancy in the JEE Main admit card, contact the NTA helpdesk immediately. Centre allotments are final, and changes are rarely possible, so clarify any discrepancy early.

No electronic devices, mobile phones, calculators, or smart watches are allowed inside the exam hall. Only the JEE Main 2026 admit card, ID proof, and stationery items permitted by NTA can be carried.

Candidates must carry a valid original photo ID such as Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Voter ID, or Driving License, along with the JEE Main admit card.

The reporting time, exam shift, and instructions are mentioned on the JEE Main admit card. Candidates should reach the centre at least 1–2 hours before the exam starts.

No corrections are allowed on the JEE Main 2026 admit card. If any details are wrong, contact the NTA helpline immediately.

The JEE Main admit cards are released in phases, usually 3–4 days before each exam. For April 5 to 8 exams, the JEE Main 2026 admit card will be issued on April 1.

To download the JEE Main 2026 session 2 admit card, visit jeemain.nta.nic.in, log in with your application number and date of birth.

Candidates must carry a printed JEE Main admit card with photo and thumb impression, a valid original photo ID (Aadhaar preferred), and passport-size photographs. PwD candidates should also carry the relevant certificate.

The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 admit cards for the April 5 to 8 exams will be issued in phases on the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in. Based on the previous release schedule, the JEE Main admit card for the April 5 exam is expected a few days before the exam.

The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 admit card has been released in phases. For the April 2 to 4 exam, the admit card has been issued on March 29. For the April 5 exam, the JEE Main hall ticket is expected to be issued on April 1. Candidates can download it from jeemain.nta.nic.in using their application number and date of birth.

JEE Main 2026 session 2 admit cards for the April 5 to 8 exams will be released in phases. Based on the previous release pattern, the JEE Main hall ticket for the April 5 exam is expected to be available on April 1, a few days before the exam. Candidates can download it from the official website,  jeemain.nta.nic.in, using their application number and date of birth.

For the JEE Main exam, candidates must carry a printed JEE Main admit card (with their photo and thumb impression), a valid original photo ID (Aadhaar preferred), and one or two passport-size photos. If applicable, also carry your PwD or scribe certificate.

JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exams will be held from April 2 to 8 for Paper 1, and on April 7 for Paper 2 (BArch or BPlanning). The JEE Main admit cards will be issued in phases, with the first batch released on March 29 for the April 2 and 4 exams.

To check your JEE Main exam centre, log in to the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in, using your application number and date of birth. The exact exam centre address, shift timing, and reporting time are given on your JEE Main admit card. 

JEE Main 2026 admit card for the April 5 exam is likely to be released on April 1, based on the earlier release pattern.

The JEE Main 2026 session 2 admit card for the April 5 to 8 exams is expected to be released soon on jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates will be able to download it using their application number and password once the JEE Main admit card download link is activated.

The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 admit card for the April 2 and 4 exams was released on March 29, 2026, on jeemain.nta.nic.in. The JEE Main admit cards for the April 5, 6, 7, and 8 exams will be released in phases, usually about three days before the exam date.

The JEE Main session 2 admit card download link for the April 5 to 8 exams will be activated on jeemain.nta.nic.in.

The NTA has issued the JEE Main 2026 admit card for the April 2 and 4 exams, and the admit cards for the April 5 to 8 exams are expected to be released soon.

As per past year trends, the expected JEE Main cut-off is around the 93–95 percentile for the General category, 80–82 percentile for OBC-NCL, and 49–60 percentile for SC or ST candidates.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 admit card on jeemain.nta.nic.in for April 2 and 4 exams.

Based on previous years’ trends and expert estimates, the qualifying cut-offs for JEE Advanced 2026 are expected to fall around the following ranges. These figures are indicative and may vary depending on exam difficulty and overall performance:

• General (UR): 93.3 to 93.6 percentile (around 115+ marks)
• GEN-EWS: 81.1 to 81.5 percentile (around 85+ marks)
• OBC-NCL: 79.9 to 80.4 percentile (around 80+ marks)
• SC: 61.8 to 62.5 percentile (around 55+ marks)
• ST: 48.5 to 50.0 percentile (around 45+ marks)

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 admit card on jeemain.nta.nic.in for April 2 and 4 exams.

The expected JEE Main 2026 marks vs percentile, based on trends from previous years, is presented in the table below.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct JEE Mains 2026 session 2 exams from April 2 to 8. Candidates will be provided four marks for each correct answer, and one mark will be deducted for each wrong response.

The JEE Mains 2026 session 2 admit card carry details such as candidate’s name, father’s name, mother’s name, examination centre address, exam timings, exam day guidelines, rules, including other relevant information.

Candidates can follow the steps given below to download their JEE Mains 2026 session 2 admit card for April 2 to 4 examination. 

• Go to the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
• On the homepage, look for the JEE Main Admit Card 2026 Session 2 download link and click on it.
• A new page will open.
• Enter login details such as JEE Main application number and password.
• Press the submit button.
• JEE Mains 2026 session 2 admit card will appear on the screen.
• Check details and download it.
• Take a print out and laminate it. 

Candidates can download their JEE Mains 2026 session 2 admit cards for April 2 and 4 examinations through the official portal using login credentials such as application number and password.

The testing agency will conduct the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 exam for admission to engineering, architecture, and planning programmes from April 2 to 8 in two shifts. 

The morning shift will be held from 9 am to 12 noon, while the afternoon shift will be conducted from 3 pm to 6 pm.

Candidates can download the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 admit card through the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in using login details such as application number and password.

JEE Mains 2026 session 2 admit card out. (Image source: Official website)

Yes, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 admit card on jeemain.nta.nic.in for April 2 and 4 exams.