JEE Main Reporting Time 2026 - Check Exam Start Timings

JEE Main Reporting Time 2026 - Check Exam Start Timings

Gandubilli UnnatiUpdated on 08 Jan 2026, 05:07 PM IST

JEE Main Reporting Time 2026 - NTA has released the details of JEE Main 2026 reporting time on the website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. As per the JEE Main notification, the reporting time for the shift 1 JEE Main 2026 exam is 7:00 AM, and that of shift 2 is 1:00 PM. The JEE Mains exam will commence at 9 AM (shift 1) and 3 PM (shift 2). These rules ensure that there is enough time to conduct the checking and frisking processes and ensure candidates are seated before the commencement of the exam. Therefore, the JEE reporting time is set ahead of the scheduled start of the JEE Mains 2026 exam. The authority will conduct the session 1 exam on January 21, 22, 23, 24, 28 and 29, 2026.

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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has not announced an exact release date for the JEE Main 2026 admit card. It is expected to be available a few days before the exam, likely on January 17 or 18, 2026, following the usual practice of releasing admit cards 3–4 days in advance. 

Session 1 of JEE Main 2026 will be conducted from January 21 to 30. Candidates will need to log in to the official NTA website using their application number and password to download the admit card.

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  2. JEE Mains 2026 Exam Reporting Guidelines
  3. JEE Mains Exam 2026 - Highlights
JEE Main Reporting Time 2026 - Check Exam Start Timings
JEE Main Reporting Time 2026

No candidate will be allowed to enter the JEE exam centre after the reporting time. Candidates can check the shift-wise reporting time for JEE Mains 2026 in this article. Following the JEE Main reporting time 2026 will ensure a stress-free and hassle-free exam experience.

JEE Mains 2026 Exam Reporting Timings

The National Testing Agency will conduct the JEE Mains 2026 exam in two shifts for BTech. The BArch and Plan exam will be held in the first shift only. The JEE Main exam duration is 3 hours for a single paper, Paper 1 (B.E/ B.Tech.) Or Paper 2A (B.Arch.) Or Paper 2B (B.Planning). In case a candidate appears for both papers 2A and 2B, then he/she will get 3 hours 30 minutes to complete the exam. Irrespective of the duration, the reporting time for both papers 1 and 2 remains the same. The JEE Main reporting time is different for each shift of the JEE Mains exam. Candidates can check the JEE Main 2026 reporting time shift-wise from the following tables.

JEE Main 2026 shift 1 reporting time

SessionTimings

Reporting time

7:00 AM

Candidates can log in to read the instructions

8:50 AM

Exam starts

9:00 AM

Exam ends

12:00 PM

JEE Main 2026 shift 2 reporting time

SessionTimings

Reporting time

1:00 PM

Candidates can log in to read the instructions

2:50 PM

Exam starts

3:00 PM

Exam ends

6:00 PM

JEE Mains 2026 Exam Reporting Guidelines

  • Candidates must arrive at the JEE Main exam centre at least one hour before the exam.

  • No student can enter the venue after the gate closing time, and cannot leave the exam centre premises before the test concludes.

  • Examinees wearing any special attire due to religious reasons are advised to reach the exam centres earlier to undergo thorough checking and mandatory frisking.

  • The candidate must carry the admit card of JEE Main 2026, a photograph and a valid ID proof to the exam hall.

  • Duly fill out the self-declaration form, paste the passport-sized photograph, and put the left-hand thumb impression in the space provided, before reaching the JEE Main exam centre.

  • Students must follow the JEE Main rules and regulations 2026 strictly as instructed by the centre superintendent/invigilators.

  • A pen/pencil and blank paper for rough work will be provided in the examination hall.

  • Students need to enter the required details in the attendance sheet, put their signatures, and paste photographs at the designated place.

  • Candidates claiming PwD reservations must carry a PwD certificate and ID proof for the JEE Main exam issued by the competent authority to the exam centre.

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JEE Mains Exam 2026 - Highlights

  • PwD/PwBD candidates will be given a compensatory time of 20 minutes for every one hour of the examination.

  • After the completion of the examination duration, the test will terminate automatically.

  • Candidates will not be allowed to leave the examination hall until the completion of the exam.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Can I reach the JEE Main exam centre after the reporting time?
A:

No, candidates are advised to reach the JEE Main 2026 exam centre a couple of minutes before the reporting time to avoid lst minute hassel.

Q: Can I reach the JEE Main exam centre after the reporting time?
A:

No, candidates are advised to reach the JEE Main 2026 exam centre a couple of minutes before the reporting time to avoid lst minute hassel.

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Yes, attendance is compulsory in Class XI and XII.

As per school and board rules, students must maintain minimum attendance, usually around 75%. Schools can stop students from appearing in board exams if attendance is short.

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You can find here the direct links to download the JEE Main last 10 years PYQ PDFs from the Official Careers360 website.

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If you are from General category with 57 percent in 12th then to appear for JEE Advanced you need to be in top percentile of your board as the eligibility for JEE advanced you need at least 75 percent in 12th or in the top 20 percentile of your

Hello aspirant,

The JEE Main 2026 admission card will include information about the exam location. On the other hand, students can use the JEE Main 2026 city notification slip, which was made available on January 8, 2026, to check the exam city beforehand. The second week of January 2026 is