JEE Main 2026 January 23 Exam Rescheduled for West Bengal Candidates; Check Now

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced an important change for students appearing for the JEE (Main) 2026 Session 1 in West Bengal. Due to the celebration of Saraswati Puja on January 23, 2026, the NTA has decided to reschedule the exam for all candidates who were originally allotted that date in the state.

Following various representations from candidates in West Bengal, the NTA confirmed that students scheduled for January 23rd will now be assigned a different examination date from the existing schedule of the JEE (Main) 2026 Session 1.

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JEE Main 2026: What is it About?

The JEE Main 2026 is a highly competitive national-level entrance exam in India, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). It serves as the primary gateway for students seeking admission into prestigious engineering programs, such as B.E. and B.Tech, at institutes like the NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.

The exam is conducted in multiple sessions each year to provide candidates with more opportunities to improve their scores. Beyond college admissions, the JEE Main exam also acts as a qualifying round for the JEE Advanced, which is the entry requirement for the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). Candidates must focus on mastering Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics to succeed in this computer-based test.

In view of the representations received from candidates in the state of West Bengal regarding the celebration of Saraswati Puja on 23 rd January 2026, it has been decided that all candidates scheduled to appear for JEE (Main) in West Bengal on 23 rd January 2026 shall be allotted…

— National Testing Agency (@NTA_Exams) January 15, 2026

JEE Main 2026 Admit Card-How to Download?

Candidates can follow these simple steps to download their hall tickets:

1. Visit the Official Website: Go to jeemain.nta.nic.in.
2. Find the Link: Click on the link "JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Admit Card" on the homepage.
3. Enter Details: Log in using the Application Number and Date of Birth.
4. Security Pin: Enter the security pin displayed on the screen and click 'Submit'.
5. Download & Print: The admit card will appear on the screen. Download the JEE Main 2026 Admit Card PDF and take a clear printout for the exam day.

Affected students are advised to keep a close watch on their registered email IDs and the official NTA website for their updated exam dates and revised admit cards.

For more information, students can visit the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. For more updates like this, check collegedunia.com

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