JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Highlights: April session hall tickets out at jeemain.nta.nic.in
NTA JEE Mains Admit Card 2026 Session 2 Date, Time, Download Link at jeemain.nta.nic.in Highlights: In the January session of JEE Main 2026, over 12 lakh candidates reportedly appeared for Paper 1. The April session too attracts over a million students. NTA will release the hall tickets on the official website upon candidate login at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
The exams—Paper 1 (BE/ BTech) and Papers 2A and 2B (BArch and BPlanning papers)—for this session will be held from April 2 to April 8, 2026, in two shifts across the country. The result for the January 2026 session was announced on February 16. According to the Information Bulletin, the result for the April session will be announced by April 20, 2026.
The admit card is a mandatory document for entry to the examination hall and will include key details such as exam date, shift timing, reporting time, and allotted test centre. Candidates are advised to carefully verify all details mentioned on the hall ticket and follow the exam-day guidelines issued by the agency. In case of discrepancies, they must contact NTA immediately for corrections.
Candidates who are interested in seeking admission to IITs are expected to qualify JEE Main and then JEE Advanced which will be conducted on May 17, 2026 this year. The applications for the same started on March 23, 2026.
JEE Main is one of the largest engineering entrance exams in the country, serving as the gateway to premier institutions, including the Indian Institutes of Technology, National Institutes of Technology, and other centrally funded technical institutions. The April session provides a second opportunity for candidates to improve their scores, with the best of the two sessions considered for final ranking.
In the January session of JEE Main 2026, over 12 lakh candidates reportedly appeared for Paper 1, with several candidates securing a perfect 100th percentile. Among the top performers was Aaditya Singh, who emerged as one of the highest scorers. A similarly high turnout is expected in the April session as well, with lakhs of aspirants gearing up for the second attempt to boost their chances of admission into top engineering institutes.
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Mar 29, 2026 09:42 PM IST
JEE Main 2026 Admit Card LIVE Updates: What to do in case of discrepancies in admit card
In case of any discrepancy in the JEE Main 2026 admit card, candidates must immediately contact the National Testing Agency (NTA) through its official helpline or email support.
Issues such as incorrect personal details, photograph mismatch, or errors in exam centre allocation should be reported promptly for correction.
JEE Main 2026 Admit Card LIVE Updates: Admit card mandatory for entry to examination centre
Candidates appearing for the JEE Main 2026 examination must carry a printed copy of the admit card to the exam centre. Entry without the hall ticket will not be permitted under any circumstances.
The admit card serves as an official verification document and includes instructions that candidates must follow on the exam day.
JEE Main 2026 Admit Card LIVE Updates: Details mentioned on hall ticket candidates must verify
The JEE Main 2026 admit card includes important details such as candidate’s name, application number, exam date, shift timing, examination centre address, and exam-day instructions.
Candidates are required to carefully verify all details mentioned on the hall ticket to ensure accuracy before appearing for the examination.
JEE Main 2026 Admit Card LIVE Updates: Admit cards released on official website, download link active
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the JEE Main 2026 admit cards for Session 2 on its official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates who have registered for the examination can now download their hall tickets using their application number and password. The admit card contains essential exam details and must be carried to the examination centre on all exam days.
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: Top courses of IIT-Bhilai
Choice count data for the Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai points to a sharp surge in student interest across its undergraduate engineering programmes in 2025, driven largely by the introduction of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE). Launched this year, the CSE programme recorded an impressive 15,546 choices.
Among existing branches, Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) stood out as a major gainer. Its choice count rose from 10,285 in 2024 to 13,055 in 2025—marking an increase of nearly 27 per cent, the highest growth among all continuing programmes. Read more
Mar 29, 2026 04:45 PM IST
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: JEE Advanced to be held on May 17
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee will conduct the JEE Advanced 2026. Those who qualify the JEE Main are eligible to appear for JEE Advanced. The exam will be held on May 17, 2026. JEE Advanced will be held in two sessions on the same day — Paper 1 from 9 am to noon 12 pm, and Paper 2 from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Appearing in both papers is mandatory; candidates who skip either paper will not be considered for the merit list.
Mar 29, 2026 04:35 PM IST
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: IIT-Mandi to offer summer residential programme
The Indian Institute of Technology Mandi (IIT Mandi), through its Centre for Continuing Education (CCE), invites applications for its first two-month summer residential programme, HIMSHIKHAR 2026. The programme is designed to equip students and young professionals with industry-aligned skills in emerging technologies and entrepreneurship. The programme will begin in May 2026, with reporting starting from May 16, 2026, followed by the beginning of classes from May 18, 2026.
Mar 29, 2026 04:25 PM IST
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: When will session 2 results be announced?
The JEE Main 2026 result will be declared on April 20.
Mar 29, 2026 04:15 PM IST
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: BITS Pilani alumnus establishes Rs 2.5 crore fellowship fund
Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani has announced a donation of Rs 2.5 crore by alumnus Agendra Kumar, Managing Director of Esri India, to set up the Agendra Kumar Fellowships Fund. The contribution will support doctoral research at the institute over the next decade.
According to the institute, the fellowship fund will support 10 PhD scholars and is aimed at strengthening research capacity across interdisciplinary domains.
The fellowships will support research in areas such as climate and sustainability, healthcare and biotechnology, cybersecurity for critical infrastructure, geospatial intelligence, water resource management, computational cancer research and precision agriculture.
Mar 29, 2026 04:09 PM IST
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: What's new ?
During the JEE Main 2026 application process, candidates were allowed to select up to four preferred examination cities, based on options available within their current and permanent address states. The National Testing Agency (NTA) stated that it would attempt to allot candidates to their chosen cities in the order indicated in the application form. However, due to administrative or logistical reasons, some candidates may be assigned to a different city.
Mar 29, 2026 03:55 PM IST
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: IIT Kharagpur seeks NMC approval to launch first postgraduate medical programme
IIT Kharagpur has filed an application with the National Medical Council to introduce a postgraduate doctor of medicine (MD) course, institute director Suman Chakraborty said on Saturday.If the proposal gets the Centre's approval, it would be the first IIT to offer a postgraduate medical programme."With the deadline for filing the application being March 31, we have initiated the formal process seeking NMC's approval. Let's wait for the response of the ministry concerned," Chakraborty.
Mar 29, 2026 03:45 PM IST
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: Kota coaching hub sees revival, admissions rise 20-30% after slump
After a prolonged slowdown, Rajasthan's Kota, widely recognised as India's premier coaching hub for IIT-JEE and NEET, is witnessing a revival, with admissions for the 2026-27 academic session gathering momentum. Early trends indicate a 20-30 per cent rise in student enrolments across coaching centres in the city.
The resurgence comes after a sharp decline over the past few years. Between 2023 and 2025, the number of students dropped by nearly 30-40 per cent - from around 2.5 lakh aspirants generating an annual revenue of Rs 6,500- 7,000 crore to just 85,000 - 1 lakh students, with revenue shrinking to about Rs 3,500 crore. However, the tide now appears to be turning.
The new batches starting March 25 saw an influx of students and parents from across the country visiting the city, signalling a recovery after nearly three years of downturn
Mar 29, 2026 03:35 PM IST
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: What is the reporting time?
Candidates are advised to report at the JEE Main exam center well on time i.e. two hours before the commencement of the exam.
Mar 29, 2026 03:25 PM IST
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: How to recover in April session if JEE Main session 1 was not right?
You do not need a miracle to be able to achieve a better result in JEE Main session 2. What you do need is discipline, a honest self-evaluation, and the ability to continually revise the areas where you need to improve.
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: How will JEE Main exam centre be allotted?
During the JEE Main 2026 application process, candidates could choose up to four preferred exam cities based on the options available within their current and permanent address states. The NTA stated that it would try to assign candidates to their preferred cities in the order selected in the application form. However, due to administrative or logistical constraints, candidates might be allotted a different city.
Mar 29, 2026 02:55 PM IST
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: What are the JEE Main 2026 websites?
The JEE Main 2026 websites are jeemain.nta.nic.in and nta.ac.in.
Mar 29, 2026 02:45 PM IST
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: Why is JEE Main held twice?
– To benefit the candidates by giving them two opportunities to improve their scores in the examination if they are not able to give their best in the first attempt.
– In the first attempt, the candidates will get a first-hand experience of taking an examination and will know their mistakes which they can improve while attempting for the second time. This will reduce the chances of dropping a year and the candidates would not have to waste an entire year.
– If anyone misses the examination due to reasons beyond control (such as the Board Examination), then candidate will not have to wait for one entire year.
– A candidate need not appear in both Sessions, if he/she so desires. However, a candidate appears in more than one Session then his/her best of the JEE (Main) – 2026 NTA Scores will be considered for preparation of the Merit List/ Ranking
Mar 29, 2026 02:37 PM IST
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: Will candidates be required to take the exam in both sessions?
A candidate need not appear in both Sessions, if he/she so desires. However, a candidate appears in more than one Session then his/her best of the JEE Main 2026 NTA scores will be considered for preparation of the merit list and ranking.
Mar 29, 2026 02:25 PM IST
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: What are the JEE Main official websites to download admit card?
While the syllabus — covering Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics at Class 11–12 level — remains consistent, the marking scheme, marks distribution, and number of questions are disclosed to candidates only on exam day, adding an unpredictability that is a hallmark of the test.
Results will be declared on June 1, 2026, by 10 am, and JoSAA counselling for admission into IITs will commence the following day, June 2.
Mar 29, 2026 01:45 PM IST
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: When will JEE Advanced candidate response sheet be out?
IIT Roorkee will release candidate response sheets on May 21, followed by a provisional answer key on May 25. Candidates can raise objections between May 25 and 26, after which a final answer key will be published on June 1, 2026.
Mar 29, 2026 01:35 PM IST
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: Eligibility for JEE Advanced
Only candidates ranked among the top 2,50,000 in JEE Main 2026 Paper 1 (BE/BTech), irrespective of category, are eligible to register for JEE Advanced. Additionally, candidates can attempt JEE Advanced a maximum of two times in consecutive years, and must have appeared for Class 12 for the first time in either 2025 or 2026 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. Those previously admitted to any IIT are not eligible.
Mar 29, 2026 01:25 PM IST
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: When to download JEE Advanced admit cards?
Admit cards will be available for download from May 11 to May 17, 2026. Candidates must carry a printed copy of their hall ticket along with a valid photo ID to the exam centre — soft copies will not be accepted.
Mar 29, 2026 01:15 PM IST
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: Registration for JEE Advanced?
Registration for Indian nationals will open on April 23 and close on May 2, 2026. Foreign nationals can begin applying earlier, from April 6. The entire application process will be conducted online through the official portal at jeeadv.ac.in.
Candidates who are interested in seeking admission to IITs are expected to qualify JEE Main and then JEE Advanced which will be conducted on May 17, 2026 this year. The applications for the same started on March 23, 2026.
Mar 29, 2026 12:55 PM IST
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: Why JEE is conducted?
JEE Main is the entrance examination for various public and private engineering colleges throughout the country including NITs and IIITs.
Mar 29, 2026 12:45 PM IST
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: Where to get NTA support from?
Students can reach NTA’s support team at 011-40759000 or write to jeemain@nta.ac.in in case they require any help or are facing trouble downloading the admit card.
Mar 29, 2026 12:36 PM IST
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: What information admit card will have?
The card will contain the candidate’s name, date of birth, exam date and time, allotted centre address, and exam-day guidelines. Candidates please note that it is mandatory to carry the admit card to the exam centre with all the required details filled out carefully. They’re also required to carry one passport sized photograph and a valid photo ID proof.
Mar 29, 2026 12:25 PM IST
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: How to download?
Step 1: Visit the official JEE Main portal at jeemain.nta.nic.in
Step 2: Click on the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Admit Card link
Step 3: Enter your application number and password
Step 4: Your admit card will appear on screen—download and save the PDF
Mar 29, 2026 12:15 PM IST
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: How is JEE Main conducted?
JEE Main is conducted twice a year in April and January. Even for candidates who scored well in January, the April session is important since NTA takes into account the best of the two sessions when creating the final merit list. After the April session, the All India Rank (AIR) list will be prepared.
Mar 29, 2026 12:05 PM IST
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: AI help for JEE preparation
AI is increasingly reshaping JEE Main 2026 preparation, with tools like chatbots, performance analytics, and personalised feedback helping students identify weak areas, track progress, and resolve doubts instantly. Coaching centres and parents are also adopting these digital systems for better monitoring. However, despite the growing presence of AI, many toppers still rely on traditional methods such as NCERT textbooks, self-study, and mock tests. Experts view AI as a supportive tool rather than a replacement for fundamentals, indicating a hybrid approach where technology enhances—but does not replace—conventional preparation strategies. Read more
To download the JEE Main 2026 admit card, candidates must use their application number and password.
Mar 29, 2026 11:45 AM IST
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: City Slip Not Valid for Exam Entry
Candidates should note that the city intimation slip is only meant for informational purposes and cannot be used for entry to the examination hall. Entry will be permitted only with the official admit card issued by the National Testing Agency.
Mar 29, 2026 11:35 AM IST
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: Hall Ticket Mandatory at Exam Centre
Candidates appearing for the JEE Main 2026 exam must carry their admit card to the examination centre for verification. Along with the hall ticket, students are also required to follow all exam day guidelines issued by NTA to ensure a smooth examination process.
Mar 29, 2026 11:10 AM IST
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: Official website to check admit cards?
Once released, the hall tickets will be available on the official website upon candidate login at jeemain.nta.nic.in, where registered applicants can log in using their application number and date of birth to access and download their admit cards.
Mar 28, 2026 05:51 PM IST
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: What are the JEE Main April exam dates?
As per the JEE Main 2026 session 2 schedule, the JEE Main 2026 Paper 1 (BE/BTech) exams will be held on April 2, 4, 5, 6, and 8. Paper 2A (BArch) and Paper 2B (BPlanning) are scheduled for April 7. The exams will be conducted in two shifts each day.
Mar 28, 2026 10:17 AM IST
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: What is the official website to download the JEE Main admit cards?
- nta.ac.in
- jeemain.nta.nic.in
Mar 27, 2026 11:50 PM IST
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: When will JEE Main April session exam be held?
The JEE Main 2026 session 2 exam will be held in April. The NTA, which conducts the JEE Main exams, will be holding the JEE Main session 2 exam 2026 from April 2 to April 9.
Mar 27, 2026 11:10 PM IST
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: What are the official websites to download JEE Main admit card?
In JMI admissions, online forms for programmes whose admissions will be done on the merit of JEE Mains, NATA, NEET for BPT, NCET, and CUET will be available until 10 days after the declaration of results by the respective testing agencies. Read more
Topper Bharadhwaj Torati emphasised studying regularly from the beginning and ensuring you truly understand each topic before moving ahead, instead of trying to cover everything at the last moment. In simple terms: If you study a little every day and build strong concepts, you’ll outperform someone who studies a lot only near the exam. Read more
Mar 27, 2026 09:50 PM IST
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: BITS Pilani introduces new programmes
Many JEE aspirants also appear for other engineering exams. This includes BITSAT as well. Recently, BITS Pilani has announced the introduction of two new academic programmes starting from the 2026–27 academic year – a 5-Year (3+2) intercampus dual degree programme (BE – MBA) in collaboration with BITS School of Management, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Pharmaceutical Engineering. Read more
Mar 27, 2026 09:40 PM IST
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: Top courses of IIT-Bhilai
Choice count data for the Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai points to a sharp surge in student interest across its undergraduate engineering programmes in 2025, driven largely by the introduction of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE). Launched this year, the CSE programme recorded an impressive 15,546 choices.
Among existing branches, Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) stood out as a major gainer. Its choice count rose from 10,285 in 2024 to 13,055 in 2025—marking an increase of nearly 27 per cent, the highest growth among all continuing programmes. Read more
Mar 27, 2026 09:30 PM IST
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: JEE Advanced to be held on May 17
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee will conduct the JEE Advanced 2026. Those who qualify the JEE Main are eligible to appear for JEE Advanced. The exam will be held on May 17, 2026. JEE Advanced will be held in two sessions on the same day — Paper 1 from 9 am to noon 12 pm, and Paper 2 from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Appearing in both papers is mandatory; candidates who skip either paper will not be considered for the merit list.
Mar 27, 2026 09:20 PM IST
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: IIT-Mandi to offer summer residential programme
The Indian Institute of Technology Mandi (IIT Mandi), through its Centre for Continuing Education (CCE), invites applications for its first two-month summer residential programme, HIMSHIKHAR 2026. The programme is designed to equip students and young professionals with industry-aligned skills in emerging technologies and entrepreneurship. The programme will begin in May 2026, with reporting starting from May 16, 2026, followed by the beginning of classes from May 18, 2026.
Mar 27, 2026 09:10 PM IST
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: When will session 2 results be announced?
The JEE Main 2026 result will be declared on April 20.
Mar 27, 2026 08:50 PM IST
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: BITS Pilani alumnus establishes Rs 2.5 crore fellowship fund
Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani has announced a donation of Rs 2.5 crore by alumnus Agendra Kumar, Managing Director of Esri India, to set up the Agendra Kumar Fellowships Fund. The contribution will support doctoral research at the institute over the next decade.
According to the institute, the fellowship fund will support 10 PhD scholars and is aimed at strengthening research capacity across interdisciplinary domains.
The fellowships will support research in areas such as climate and sustainability, healthcare and biotechnology, cybersecurity for critical infrastructure, geospatial intelligence, water resource management, computational cancer research and precision agriculture.
Mar 27, 2026 08:40 PM IST
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: What's new ?
During the JEE Main 2026 application process, candidates were allowed to select up to four preferred examination cities, based on options available within their current and permanent address states. The National Testing Agency (NTA) stated that it would attempt to allot candidates to their chosen cities in the order indicated in the application form. However, due to administrative or logistical reasons, some candidates may be assigned to a different city.
Mar 27, 2026 08:30 PM IST
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: Ashoka University to offer full tuition waiver to 50 JEE Main 2026 top score holders
Ashoka University will waive full tuition fee for 50 top performers in JEE Main 2026. The offer is part of its Special Merit Scholarships under the Undergraduate Admissions 2026 cycle.
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: IISER IAT Aptitude Test 2026
The Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER) started the registration process for its Aptitude Test (IAT) 2026. The entrance exam is the sole criterion for admission to undergraduate programmes across the seven IISER campuses for the academic year 2026–27. Admission will not be based on JEE scores. The online application window opened on March 5, 2026, and will close on April 13, 2026. The examination will be conducted on June 7, 2026, from 9 am to 12 pm.
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: What is the reporting time?
Candidates are advised to report at the JEE Main exam center well on time i.e. two hours before the commencement of the exam.
Mar 27, 2026 07:50 PM IST
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: Preparing for JEE during board exams?
On days of the board examinations, students should spend the majority of their time on the subject of the next board examination. This includes thoroughly reviewing NCERT and practicing past board pattern questions, and making sure they understand all concepts well.
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: When did JEE Main application start?
The JEE Main 2026 application for the April session exam started on February 1 and continued till February 25. NTA reopened the JEE Main application 2026 session 2 window again on March 12. The window remained open till March 13.
Mar 27, 2026 07:30 PM IST
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: How to recover in April session if JEE Main session 1 was not right?
You do not need a miracle to be able to achieve a better result in JEE Main session 2. What you do need is discipline, a honest self-evaluation, and the ability to continually revise the areas where you need to improve.
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: How will JEE Main exam centre be allotted?
During the JEE Main 2026 application process, candidates could choose up to four preferred exam cities based on the options available within their current and permanent address states. The NTA stated that it would try to assign candidates to their preferred cities in the order selected in the application form. However, due to administrative or logistical constraints, candidates might be allotted a different city.
Mar 27, 2026 07:10 PM IST
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: What are the JEE Main 2026 websites?
The JEE Main 2026 websites are jeemain.nta.nic.in and nta.ac.in.
Mar 27, 2026 06:50 PM IST
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: Why is JEE Main held twice?
– To benefit the candidates by giving them two opportunities to improve their scores in the examination if they are not able to give their best in the first attempt.
– In the first attempt, the candidates will get a first-hand experience of taking an examination and will know their mistakes which they can improve while attempting for the second time. This will reduce the chances of dropping a year and the candidates would not have to waste an entire year.
– If anyone misses the examination due to reasons beyond control (such as the Board Examination), then candidate will not have to wait for one entire year.
– A candidate need not appear in both Sessions, if he/she so desires. However, a candidate appears in more than one Session then his/her best of the JEE (Main) – 2026 NTA Scores will be considered for preparation of the Merit List/ Ranking
Mar 27, 2026 06:40 PM IST
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: Will candidates be required to take the exam in both sessions?
A candidate need not appear in both Sessions, if he/she so desires. However, a candidate appears in more than one Session then his/her best of the JEE Main 2026 NTA scores will be considered for preparation of the merit list and ranking.
Mar 27, 2026 06:30 PM IST
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: What are the JEE Main official websites to download admit cards?
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: AI help for JEE preparation
AI is increasingly reshaping JEE Main 2026 preparation, with tools like chatbots, performance analytics, and personalised feedback helping students identify weak areas, track progress, and resolve doubts instantly. Coaching centres and parents are also adopting these digital systems for better monitoring. However, despite the growing presence of AI, many toppers still rely on traditional methods such as NCERT textbooks, self-study, and mock tests. Experts view AI as a supportive tool rather than a replacement for fundamentals, indicating a hybrid approach where technology enhances—but does not replace—conventional preparation strategies. Read more
To download the JEE Main 2026 admit card, candidates must use their application number and password.
Mar 27, 2026 06:10 PM IST
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: City Slip Not Valid for Exam Entry
Candidates should note that the city intimation slip is only meant for informational purposes and cannot be used for entry to the examination hall. Entry will be permitted only with the official admit card issued by the National Testing Agency.
Mar 27, 2026 05:50 PM IST
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: Hall Ticket Mandatory at Exam Centre
Candidates appearing for the JEE Main 2026 exam must carry their admit card to the examination centre for verification. Along with the hall ticket, students are also required to follow all exam day guidelines issued by NTA to ensure a smooth examination process.
Mar 27, 2026 05:40 PM IST
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: Shreyas Mishra Among Session 1 Top Scorers
Delhi’s Shreyas Mishra emerged as one of the top scorers in JEE Main 2026 Session 1 with a perfect 100 NTA score. Along with him, candidates from states such as Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Bihar also secured full percentile, indicating a wide geographical spread of top-performing candidates.
Mar 27, 2026 05:30 PM IST
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: Final AIR to Be Based on Both Sessions
Candidates should note that the All India Rank (AIR) for JEE Main 2026 will be determined only after Session 2 results are declared. NTA considers the best of the two attempts while preparing the final merit list, making the April session crucial even for those who performed well in January.
Mar 27, 2026 05:20 PM IST
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: Paper 1 and Paper 2 exam dates
As per the revised schedule, the JEE Main 2026 Paper 1 (BE/BTech) exams will be held on April 2, 4, 5, 6, and 8. Meanwhile, Paper 2A (BArch) and Paper 2B (BPlanning) are scheduled for April 7. The exams will be conducted in two shifts each day.
Mar 27, 2026 05:10 PM IST
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: When will admit cards be released?
The JEE Main admit cards will be released three to four days before the start of the exams.
Mar 27, 2026 04:50 PM IST
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: What is the difference between city slip and admit cards?
The exam city intimation slip is released before the admit card and informs candidates of the exam location by specifying the city and state, enabling them to plan and arrange their travel in advance. Exact centre and shift details for the exam will be mentioned in the hall tickets.
Mar 27, 2026 04:40 PM IST
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: IIT-Madras launches new MTech, MA programmes in frontier technologies & governance
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has announced the launch of several new postgraduate programmes, including a Master of Arts (MA) in Public Policy and multiple Master of Technology (MTech) programmes in domains such as Semiconductor Materials, Computational Engineering for Mechanical Systems, and Robotics.
These programmes have been designed to equip students with interdisciplinary knowledge and skills needed to tackle emerging challenges in governance, industry, and technology.
Mar 27, 2026 04:30 PM IST
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: IIT Jammu introduces RISE-UP 2026 research internship opportunity for UG students
The Indian Institute of Technology Jammu has announced the launch of RISE-UP 2026, a research internship in sciences and engineering. The internship is a fully offline undergraduate research programme for students to actively collaborate with IIT faculty. Applications will open on March 26 and close on April 10, 2026.
For the RISE-UP 2026, IIT Jammu faculty will select interns who will work directly alongside faculty, gaining access to the institute’s advanced laboratories and research facilities while contributing to projects that engage with real-world problems, stated the post.
Mar 27, 2026 04:30 PM IST
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: IIT Jammu introduces RISE-UP 2026 research internship opportunity for UG students
The Indian Institute of Technology Jammu has announced the launch of RISE-UP 2026, a research internship in sciences and engineering. The internship is a fully offline undergraduate research programme for students to actively collaborate with IIT faculty. Applications will open on March 26 and close on April 10, 2026.
For the RISE-UP 2026, IIT Jammu faculty will select interns who will work directly alongside faculty, gaining access to the institute’s advanced laboratories and research facilities while contributing to projects that engage with real-world problems, stated the post.
Mar 27, 2026 04:20 PM IST
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: Indian Army, IIT-Madras Pravartak partner to advance defence indigenisation
The Indian Army has partnered with IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation to strengthen indigenous engineering capabilities in defence technologies. The collaboration involves the Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (EME), the technical arm responsible for maintenance and support of military equipment.
Mar 27, 2026 04:10 PM IST
JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Admit Card Live Updates: NTA city intimation slips for Kuwait, Dubai, Bahrain candidates
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main April 2026 exam city intimation slips for Kuwait and Dubai. For candidates taking the JEE Main session 2 exam from Bahrain, the NTA is coordinating with the Indian Embassy. The NTA has already released the JEE Main city intimation slips at jeemain.nta.nic.in so that candidates can plan their travel towards the exam city centre in advance. NTA will next release the JEE Main 2026 admit cards.
Mar 27, 2026 02:58 PM IST
JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Session 2 Live Update: City intimation slips for Kuwait, Dubai, Bahrain candidates
NTA has released the city intimation slips for Kuwait and Dubai. Bahrain candidates are coordinated via the Indian Embassy. For city changes, NTA has asked the candidates allotted in those cities to contact 011-40759000 or jeemain@nta.ac.in and check nta.ac.in and and jeemain.nta.nic.in for updates.
Mar 27, 2026 02:55 PM IST
JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Session 2 Live Update: Preparing for JEE during board exams?
On days of the board examinations, students should spend the majority of their time on the subject of the next board examination. This includes thoroughly reviewing NCERT and practicing past board pattern questions, and making sure they understand all concepts well.
JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Session 2 Live Update: Can cities be changed after admit card is released?
No, candidates cannot change the JEE Main cities once alloted.
Mar 27, 2026 01:35 PM IST
JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Session 2 Live Update: IP University to use CUET score as secondary channel
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (IPU) announced that the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) will be adopted as a secondary channel for admission to its BTech programme (Programme Code 131) starting from the academic year 2025–26. Students seeking admission to IPU’s BTech programme are therefore advised to apply for and appear in the CUET examination in addition to participating in the JEE Main counselling process. The university clarified that seats not allocated through JEE Main scores will be offered based on CUET merit.
Mar 27, 2026 01:22 PM IST
JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Session 2 Live Update: Do we know JEE Advanced dates?
Yes. JEE Advanced 2026 is on May 17. The exam will be held in two sessions on the same day — Paper 1 from 9 am to noon 12 pm, and Paper 2 from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Appearing in both papers is mandatory; candidates who skip either paper will not be considered for the merit list.
Mar 27, 2026 12:41 PM IST
JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Session 2 Live Update: Summer internship at IIT ISM Dhanbad
The Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad has announced its Summer Research Internship Scheme (SRIS) for 2026 for undergraduate and postgraduate students across India. The application for the internship at IIT ISM Dhanbad is underway.
JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Session 2 Live Update: WBJEE application
Candidates seeking admission to undergraduate engineering, technology, pharmacy and architecture programmes through WBJEE 2026 in engineering colleges across West Bengal can apply through the official website — wbjeeb.nic.in, till April 5.
Mar 27, 2026 11:15 AM IST
JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Session 2 Live Update: Login credentials required to download JEE Main hall ticket
To download the JEE Main 2026 April session admit card, candidates must use their application number and password.
Mar 27, 2026 10:55 AM IST
JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Session 2 Live Update: How aspirants are accepting AI?
Interestingly, although AI may be reshaping preparation strategies with dedicated tools, many toppers have not fully embraced it yet.
JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Session 2 Live Update: Is JEE Main city intimation slips out?
Yes, the NTA has released the JEE Main city intimation slips. Candidates can check the JEE Main 2026 April exam city slips at jeemain.nta.nic.in and plan their travel towards the exam city centre in advance.
Mar 27, 2026 10:24 AM IST
JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Session 2 Live Update: Where can I check JEE Main admit card?
The JEE Main 2026 admit card for session 2 will be released at the official website of NTA at nta.ac.in and at the JEE Main 226 official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Mar 27, 2026 10:17 AM IST
JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Session 2 Live Update: When are the JEE Main April 2026 dates?
The JEE Main session 2 exams will be held in April. The JEE Main 2026 Paper 1 (BE/BTech) exams will be held on April 2, 4, 5, 6, and 8. The Paper 2A (BArch) and Paper 2B (BPlanning) will be held on April 7. The exams will be conducted in two shifts each day.
JEE Main session 2 exam will be held from April 2 to 9 (representative image/ Canva-AI generated)
As per the JEE Main 2026 session 2 schedule, the JEE Main 2026 Paper 1 (BE/BTech) exams will be held on April 2, 4, 5, 6, and 8. Paper 2A (BArch) and Paper 2B (BPlanning) are scheduled for April 7. The exams will be conducted in two shifts each day.