The National Testing Agency is expected to publish the JEE MAIN 2026 admit card for Session 2 Examination 3 days before the start of the April – 2026 examination. This Joint Entrance Examination for Mains > Session 2 will take place as a computer-based test i.e CBT in various exam centres in India and other countries from 02-April to 09-April-2026. The online application process for Session 2 will begin on 01-February-2026 and will end at 9 PM on 25-February-2026. This examination involves UG engineering and architecture programmes at NITs /IIITs and other technical universities- including BE – BTech – BArch and BPlanning. Candidates can download the admit card from the main website of NTA.This article contains all the essential details regarding the NTA JEE MAIN 2026 Admit Card like Important events- selection process- application process and important links.
Important Dates:
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Activation | 1st/February/2026 |
| Deadline for application | 25th/February/2026 {till 09:00 PM} |
| Payment- Due date | 25th/February/2026 |
| Admit Card Publication | 3 – days before the test |
| Examination Dates | 2nd of April to 9th of April in 2026 |
Application Charge Structure:-
For Single Paper:
| Category | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| General/UR | ₹1000 | ₹800 |
| EWS/OBC | ₹900 | ₹800 |
| ST/SC/PwD | ₹500 | ₹500 |
For Both Papers {Double Paper}:
| Category | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| General/EWS/OBC | ₹2000 | ₹1600 |
| ST/SC/PwD | ₹1000 | ₹1000 |
Eligibility condition:
| Course | Examination | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| BE BTech BArch BPlanning | JEE Mains-2026 | Passed or appearing in Class 12th> from a known board |
Applicants may apply if they passed Class 12 in 2024 or 2025 or are taking the exam in 2026. Although there is no upper age limit to take JEE Main 2026 – applicants must meet the age requirements set by the individual institutions in order to be admitted.
Exam Pattern:
| Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| > Physics | 25 questions | > 100 |
| > Chemistry | 25 questions | > 100 |
| > Mathematics | 25 questions | > 100 |
| Total | 75 questions | > 300 |
Each correct answer contains 4 marks and 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer in the multiple-choice section- negative marking is not applied to questions with numerical values.
Admit Card Download Process:
All the candidates who had applied for the NTA JEE MAINS exam can now download the admit card using the official procedure that is stated below step by step:
Step 1: Browse the official JEE Main website: https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/ and click on the link for Session 2 Admit Card 2026.
Step 2: Log in using the application number along with your date of birth – DOB and security pin.
Step 3: The admit card will appear on the screen with the exam date along with the shift with the city and centre details.
Step 4: Check all the details including the name of the candidate along with their photograph and subject paper.
Step 5: Take multiple printouts of the admit card after downloading it as the candidates need to carry it to the exam.
Frequently Asked-Questions:
1. When will the admit card of NTA JEE MAIN 2026 – Session 2 be published on its main website?
Ans: The admit card will be published 3 – days before the examination in the month of April on the main website.
2. Is there any difference between the NTA JEE MAIN 2026 – admit card and the city intimation slip?
Ans: Yes – there is a difference between these two. While the admit card has all of the exam centre’s information – the city slip offers advance information about the exam city.
3. What am I supposed to do if there is any error on my admit card for Session 2 of the NTA JEE Main 2026?
Ans: If there is any issue with your admit card- immediately contact the NTA through the main website jeemain.nta.nic.in
Important Links:
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | CLICK HERE |
| Download Notification | CLICK HERE |
| Download Session II Notice | Click Here |
| Official Website | CLICK HERE |
