The authority will conduct the JEE Main 2026 exam in online mode. Applicants searching for the JEE Main rules and regulations 2026 regarding thumb impression and process can go through the complete article below.
Candidates have to carry the JEE Main hall ticket to the exam hall on the day of the test. It is mandatory to paste a photograph of the applicant and put the left thumb impression on the JEE admit card before reaching the exam centre.
Thumb impression on the Admit card of JEE Mains
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Candidates need to download the JEE admit card 2026.
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A blank space will be provided in the admit card for JEE Main 2026.
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Candidates must put the left thumbprint in the given blank space.
How to Put Thumb Impression on JEE Admit Card 2026?
Aspirants can check the step-by-step process to learn how to put the left-hand thumb impression on the JEE admit card. A right-hand thumb impression on a JEE admit card is not allowed. The detailed instructions on the candidate's left-hand thumb impression (to be put before reaching the centre) are given below.
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Take a printout of the JEE hall ticket 2026.
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Candidates need an ink pad (the blue colour is preferred). If an ink pad is not available, then any gel or ball pen can be used.
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Clean the thumb to remove the dirt, oil etc.
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When using the ink pad, press the left thumb firmly on the ink pad for proper ink transfer.
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Otherwise, candidates can use a good ball pen or gel pen. Rub the pen on the thumb, covering the area for proper impression.
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Press the thumb on the blank space provided on the admit card.
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Candidates should make sure that the print does not spread out of the designated space in the document.
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Let the ink dry completely to avoid smudging.
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Note that the thumb impression on the JEE admit card 2026 has to be visible.
How to Download the JEE Main Admit Card 2026?
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Go to the website jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026.
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Click on the JEE Main Admit Card 2026 download link.
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Input the JEE application number and password/ date of birth.
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Sign in and the admit card of JEE Main will appear on the screen.
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Check the details in the admit card and download the same.
Details mentioned on the JEE Main Admit Card 2026
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Candidate's name
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Father's name
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Date of birth
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Candidates's gender
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Reservation category
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Roll number and application number
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Paper that the candidate will be appearing for
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Allotted exam centre of JEE Main 2026
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Allotted date and time
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Signature and photograph of the candidate
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Candidate's parent's signature
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Guidelines for examination
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Can we use pen ink for thumb impressions?
Ans: Yes, candidates can use the pen ink for thumb impression on JEE Main 2026 hall ticket.
Q2: How to get a left thumb impression?
Ans: The detailed process to get the left thumb impression is mentioned in the above article.
Q3: Is fingerprint required for JEE Mains?
Ans: Yes, candidates have to put a thumb impression on the admit card for JEE Mains.
Q4: Which thumb impression is required for JEE Main?
Ans: The candidate's left hand thumb impression is to be put before reaching the centre of JEE Main 2026.
Q5: Is the JEE Main 2026 admit card released?
Ans: No, the JEE Main admit card 2026 will be issued online.