NTA runs the exam across India and 15 cities abroad. Paper 1 runs in two shifts — morning 9 AM–noon, afternoon 3–6 PM. Morning shift: reach by 8:30 AM. Afternoon shift: reach by 2:30 PM. Carry your admit card. Handbags are banned. Biometric checks happen after toilet breaks too. Get your hall ticket at jeemain.nta.nic.in before you leave home.