JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exam Postponed in West Bengal Due to Saraswati Puja

The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exam in West Bengal has been rescheduled by NTA. It was earlier scheduled for January 23. But the concerns were raised due to the observation of Saraswati Puja celebrations on the same date. JEE Main admit card for the session 1 exam can be released anytime soon.

NTA has not allotted a new date for JEE Main exam in West Bengal as of now. The postponement is the aftermath of multiple representations from students and political leaders. They cited the inconvenience on the day as two major events will cause friction for students. 

Now, NTA will allot a new exam date within the already announced JEE Main 2026 Session 1 schedule.

Who Will be Impacted by the Postponement of JEE Main 2026?

The news affects those JEE Main candidates in West Bengal who were to sit for the test on 23 January 2026. Candidates from other states will appear according to the original schedule. The revised exam date, city intimation slip, and updated admit card will be published soon on the official website.

Why Was the JEE Main Jan 23 Exam Postponed?

In a notification shared on X, NTA said that it had decided to reschedule the exam. But only for candidates appearing in West Bengal. The reason is Saraswati Puja,  celebrated in West Bengal on 23 January. It will clash with the exam date. 

Taking note of the requests, NTA Official Statement on JEE Main 2026 Exam

NTA stated:

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

Political Voices and Student-Related Concerns

A few days ago, Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar had written to the JEE Secretary and requested to revise the date. The cited reason was Saraswati Puja and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti.

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) also raised objections. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also said that students celebrate Saraswati Puja on January 23. This statement confirms her intervention.

JEE Main 2026 Paper 1 Exam Dates: BE/BTech January Session Schedule & Shift Timings (Original)

JEE Main 2026 paper 1 exam dates are presented below:

JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 Exam Schedule: BArch & BPlanning January Session Dates (Original)

The table below highlights JEE Main 2026 exam dates for the engineering courses paper 2:

For detailed information on the exam dates, candidates can visit our page: JEE Main January Session 1 Exam Dates

JEE Main Admit Card 2026 Latest Update

The JEE Main 2026 admit card for Session 1 is expected to be released anytime soon, as NTA has generated the JEE Main login link. But it's inactive currently due to a captcha error.

• For exams on January 21, 22, and 23, admit cards may be available around January 17 or 18.
• For exams on January 24, 28, and 29, admit cards are likely by January 19 or 20.

Our page on JEE Main Exam Eligibility and Preparation can assist students to get a comprehensive idea of the papers.

Candidates can check previous and upcoming results on our JEE Main Result page.

What Students Should Do?

West Bengal JEE Main candidates should:

• Check the official JEE Main website for the revised exam date. 
• No action is required right now. 
• The new date will be allotted automatically.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ques: What are the revised JEE Main exam date 2026 in West Bengal?

Ans: JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exams in West Bengal have not been announced yet. Students should keep a close eye on the official website.

Ques: When can I expect the JEE Main admit card for the January session?

Ans: The admit card will be out 3-4 days before the exam. You should keep a close watch on the official websites of NTA.

Ques: Is the JEE Main exam in any conflict with other exams?

Ans: No. NTA has made sure that the dates will not clash with any other national-level exam. 

Ques: Will NTA revise the date for other states?

Ans: No. As of the recent notice, the date will be revised only for West Bengal.

Ques: When will the result be out for the JEE Main January session?

Ans: As per the NTA notification, the official date of result declaration is 12 February 2026.