NTA Reschedules JEE Main 2026 for West Bengal Students Due to Saraswati Puja

NTA Alters JEE Main 2026 Date for West Bengal Candidates

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has made a significant adjustment for students in West Bengal. This change affects those taking the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 Session 1.

Exam Date Shift for Religious Observance

NTA posted an official announcement on X. Several candidates from West Bengal submitted requests about Saraswati Puja on January 23, 2026. The agency reviewed these requests carefully.

After consideration, NTA decided to modify the exam schedule for impacted students. All candidates scheduled for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 in West Bengal on January 23, 2026, will receive a different examination date.

This adjustment applies exclusively to students appearing in West Bengal on that specific day. Other states and dates remain unaffected by this decision.

What Students Should Do Now

Candidates must wait for updated exam date information from NTA. They should check the official website and communication channels regularly for further updates.

NTA will release the revised schedule soon. Students need to stay informed through proper channels to avoid missing important announcements.

JEE Main 2026 January Session Details

The JEE Main 2026 January exam will run from January 21 to 29, 2026. NTA plans to issue the JEE Mains January session admit card 2026 shortly.

Once available, candidates can download the hall ticket from the official website, jeemain.nta.ac.in. They must use their application number and date of birth to access the hall ticket.

The hall ticket serves as mandatory entry into the examination hall. No candidate can appear for the exam without this document.