The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) will publish the JHTET admit card online on 15 October 2026 for the Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test scheduled on 1 November 2026; candidates can download the hall ticket from the official JAC website using their registration number and date of birth. This article summarises the release details, exam schedule, download steps and key instructions for candidates.
Admit card release and exam purpose
The admit card will be available only as an online download on the Jharkhand Academic Council portal. The test serves as the eligibility certification for candidates seeking appointment as Primary (Class 1–5) and Upper Primary (Class 6–8) teachers in Jharkhand.
Quick overview
The table below summarises the main particulars related to the JHTET admit card and exam.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC), Ranchi |
| Exam name | Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test (JHTET / JTET) 2026 |
| Purpose | Eligibility certification for Primary (Class 1 to 5) and Upper Primary (Class 6 to 8) teachers in Jharkhand |
| Advertisement number | 62/2026 (dated 28 September 2026) |
| Admit card release date | 15 October 2026 |
| Exam date | 1 November 2026 (Sunday) |
| Exam mode | Offline (written) |
| Admit card mode | Online download only |
| Login details required | Registration number and date of birth |
| Official website | https://jac.jharkhand.gov.in |
Exam date and timing
The JHTET written exam will be conducted on 1 November 2026 in two shifts for different levels. Candidates must check the admit card for final paper, shift and reporting time.
| Date | Level | Paper | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 November 2026 (Sunday) | Upper Primary (Class 6 to 8) | Paper I | 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM |
| 1 November 2026 (Sunday) | Primary (Class 1 to 5) | Paper II | 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM |
How to download the JHTET admit card
Follow the official admit card link on the JAC website and use your registration number and date of birth to access the hall ticket. The admit card download link will be active on the release date.
- Open the official JAC website: jac.jharkhand.gov.in.
- Locate the JHTET 2026 section or the admit card link under latest notices.
- Click the JHTET Admit Card 2026 link when it is available.
- Enter your registration number and date of birth as requested.
- Submit the details to view the admit card on screen.
- Download the PDF and take a clear printout for the exam day.
Documents required and exam-day instructions
Candidates should carry the printed admit card and approved identification to the exam centre and follow the reporting instructions printed on the hall ticket.
- Carry the printed JHTET admit card as downloaded from the official website.
- Bring an original photo ID proof and Aadhaar card to the exam centre.
- Reach the exam centre well before the reporting time mentioned on the admit card.
- Note the exam centre address in advance and plan travel for the Sunday exam date.
- Do not rely on SMS or postal delivery; the admit card must be downloaded online.
Important notes
Paper numbering and shift allotment can differ from earlier TET cycles; the hall ticket is the final authority on paper, shift and reporting time. Candidates should check the official website regularly for any updates or notices.
For the admit card download and official updates, visit: https://jac.jharkhand.gov.in.
