The National Testing Agency (NTA) just shortened JEE Main 2026 Session 1 by one day, now running from January 21 to 29 instead of till the 30th. This tweak came right after they dropped the exam city slips on jeemain.nta.nic.in. Imagine prepping for weeks, logging in, and boom—your city's confirmed, but remember, that's not your full admit card yet.
Here's the breakdown straight from NTA—super clear for your calendar:
| Date | Paper | Shift | Timing |
| Jan 21, 22, 23, 24, 28 | Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) | First | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Jan 21, 22, 23, 24, 28 | Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) | Second | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Jan 29 | Paper 2A (B.Arch), 2B (B.Planning), or Both | First | 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM |
Paper 1 is your go-to for B.E./B.Tech dreams, while Paper 2 covers B.Arch and B.Planning. Exams hit multiple shifts across India and abroad, so no matter where you are, you're covered. Picture this: You're in Bihar crushing rhymes by night, then owning Paper 1 by day—multitasking like a pro.
Admit cards drop in the second week of January—any day now, really. Head to jeemain.nta.nic.in, punch in your application number, password (or DOB), and security pin, then download and print that bad boy. Actionable move: Set a daily reminder to check the site, just like you do for your next Instagram drop.