The National Testing Agency (NTA) will soon release the city information slips for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 January session. This update is important for about 14.5 lakh students who have signed up for the exam. The JEE Main January session exams are set to take place between January 21 and January 30, 2026 .
Students can expect their city intimation slips to be out next week, likely after January 7, 2026 . These slips will tell students which city their exam will be held in and the specific date of their test. The NTA will release these slips on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in .
Key Dates for JEE Main 2026 January Session
| Event | Date |
| JEE Main 2026 January Session Exam Dates | January 21 to January 30, 2026 |
| Deadline for Photo Verification Certificate Upload (non-Aadhaar/DigiLocker applicants) | January 7, 2026 |
| Expected Release of City Intimation Slips | Next week, likely after January 7, 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | 3 to 4 days before your exam date |
| Official Website | jeemain.nta.nic.in |
What is the City Intimation Slip?
The city intimation slip is an important document from the NTA. It helps students plan their travel to the exam city. This slip will only show you the date of your exam and the city where your exam centre will be. It does not provide the exact address of the exam centre. That detailed information will be on your admit card.
Important Action for Some Students
The NTA has asked some students to take an important step before the city slips are released. If you applied for the JEE Main exam using identity proof other than Aadhaar or DigiLocker, you must upload a photo verification certificate . The last day to upload this certificate is January 7, 2026 . It is very likely that the NTA will only release the advanced city slips after all these certificates are uploaded by the deadline. Make sure to complete this step if it applies to you to avoid any problems.
Understanding Your Admit Card
After the city intimation slips, the NTA will issue the main JEE Main 2026 admit cards. Your admit card is very important for entry into the exam hall. You will be able to download your admit card from the official website about 3 to 4 days before your actual exam date .
The admit card will contain full details of your exam. This includes:
- Your Exam Date
- Your Exam Shift (Morning or Afternoon)
- Your Reporting Time
- The Full Name of Your Exam Centre
- The Exact Address of Your Exam Centre
Remember, only the JEE Main admit card is valid for proving your identity and entering the exam centre. The city intimation slip is just for advance notice of your exam city and date.
Exam Schedule and Shifts
The JEE Main 2026 January session will run from January 21 to January 30, 2026 . However, the exam will not be held every single day during this period. The NTA will announce the specific exam dates and shifts soon, possibly even before the city slips are released. Last year, the NTA announced these specific dates on January 2.
How to Download Your Slip and Admit Card
Both the city intimation slip and the final admit card must be downloaded from the official JEE Main website: jeemain.nta.nic.in . Students should visit this website regularly for the latest updates. Keep your application number and password ready to log in and download your documents.
Stay updated by checking the official NTA JEE Main website for all announcements regarding your exam date, city, and admit card release.
