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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the hall tickets for the JEE Mains 2026 Session 2, which will take place on April 2 and 4. This announcement comes as a crucial development for the over 12 lakh candidates who participated in the first session of the exams earlier this year.
The JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 exams are scheduled to be conducted from April 2 to April 8, with specific dates allocated for different streams. BTech aspirants will sit for their exams on April 2, 4, 5, 6, and 8, while those applying for BArch and BPlanning will take their exams on April 7. Candidates are urged to download their admit cards promptly to ensure they have the necessary documentation for their respective exam dates.
To access their hall tickets, candidates must enter their application number and date of birth on the official NTA website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. The admit card will display a QR code and barcode, which must be visible at the time of download. This is a critical step, as the admit card serves as proof of eligibility to sit for the exams.
The morning shift for the exams will run from 9 AM to 12 noon, while the afternoon session is scheduled from 3 PM to 6 PM. This structured timing is designed to accommodate the large number of candidates and ensure a smooth examination process.
In the previous session, more than 12 lakh candidates appeared for the JEE Mains, but only 2.5 lakh are expected to qualify for the JEE Advanced, which is the next step for those seeking admission into prestigious engineering institutes across the country. This stark statistic highlights the competitive nature of the examination and the importance of preparation for candidates.
The release of the admit cards on March 29, 2026, has generated a mix of anticipation and anxiety among candidates. Many are now focused on final preparations as the exam dates approach. The NTA’s timely release of these documents is crucial for candidates to finalize their exam strategies and logistics.
As the examination dates draw nearer, candidates are encouraged to double-check their admit cards for accuracy and ensure they are fully prepared. The NTA continues to emphasize the importance of adhering to examination protocols to facilitate a fair and efficient testing environment.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding any last-minute changes to the exam schedule or procedures, but candidates are advised to stay updated through official NTA channels for any announcements. The JEE Mains remains a pivotal examination for aspiring engineers in India, and the upcoming session is set to be a significant milestone for many.
