JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exam Dates Revised; Tests to Conclude on January 29

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially revised the examination schedule for JEE Main 2026 Session 1, bringing a small but important change for lakhs of engineering aspirants across the country.

As per the latest update, the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 examination will now be conducted from January 21 to January 29, 2026, instead of January 21 to January 30, 2026 as announced earlier. This revision effectively shortens the exam window by one day, while keeping the overall structure of the examination intact.

Revised JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exam Dates

Earlier, the Joint Entrance Examination (Main) 2026 Session 1 was scheduled to continue till January 30, 2026. However, NTA has now revised the timeline, and the exams will conclude on January 29, 2026. The change is applicable to all papers, including Paper 1 (BE/BTech) and Paper 2A & 2B (BArch and BPlanning). Candidates are advised to carefully check their individual exam dates and shifts once the admit cards are released.

JEE Main 2026: Check Important Dates

Exam City Intimation Slip Already Released

Ahead of the revised exam schedule, NTA has already released the JEE Main 2026 Exam City Intimation Slip for Session 1 on the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in. The city slip allows candidates to know the city of their examination centre in advance, helping them plan travel and accommodation accordingly. It is important to note that the city slip is not the admit card, but only an advance information document.

The JEE Main 2026 admit card is expected to be released a few days before the examination date and will contain details such as exam centre address, shift timing, reporting time, and important instructions.

Exam Pattern and Mode

JEE Main 2026 Session 1 will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across multiple shifts.

• Paper 1 (BE/BTech) will test candidates in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
• Paper 2A (BArch) includes Mathematics, Aptitude Test, and Drawing Test.
• Paper 2B (BPlanning) includes Mathematics, Aptitude Test, and Planning-based questions.

The examination will be held at designated centres across India and select international locations to accommodate the large number of applicants.

What Candidates Should Do Next

With the exam window slightly shortened, candidates are advised to:

• Regularly visit jeemain.nta.nic.in for official updates
• Download and verify their exam city intimation slip
• Prepare documents required for the exam day, including photo ID
• Continue focused revision and mock test practice

Any further updates regarding shift-wise schedules, admit cards, or changes in exam instructions will be notified only through the official NTA channels.

Conclusion

The revision of the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exam dates is a minor adjustment, but it is crucial for candidates to stay informed and plan accordingly. With exams now scheduled from January 21 to January 29, 2026, aspirants should keep track of official notifications, download their admit cards on time, and approach the examination with confidence and proper preparation.