The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the exam city information for JEE Main 2026 Session 1. This notice tells students which city they will go to for their engineering entrance exam. Candidates can now check their allotted exam city and the specific date of their test on the official NTA JEE Main website, jeemain.nta.nic.in . This important step helps students plan their travel and prepare for the Joint Entrance Examination (Main), which starts on January 21, 2026 .
All candidates who applied for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 must download their exam city intimation slip. This document is not the final admit card. It only provides early details about the exam location. The slip shows the exam city and the particular date of your test. The complete address of the exam centre and the exact shift timings (morning or evening) will be on the official JEE Main 2026 admit card. NTA expects to release the admit card on or before January 18, 2026 .
Key Dates for JEE Main 2026 Session 1
| Event | Date |
| JEE Main 2026 Session 1 City Intimation Slip Release | Recently released |
| JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Admit Card Release | On or before January 18, 2026 |
| JEE Main 2026 Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) Exams | January 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 2026 |
| JEE Main 2026 Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Planning) Exams | January 29, 2026 |
How to Check Your JEE Main 2026 Exam City Slip
Every candidate should check their allotted exam city without delay. Follow these steps to download your city intimation slip:
- Step 1: Visit the Official Website - Go to the official JEE Main website: jeemain.nta.nic.in . This is the only place for official details.
- Step 2: Find the Link - On the homepage, find the link "Advance City Intimation for JEE Main 2026 Session 1". Click on it.
- Step 3: Log In - A new page will open. Enter your application form number and the password you created during registration.
- Step 4: View Your Slip - After logging in, your JEE Main city intimation slip will appear on your screen.
- Step 5: Download and Print - Download the slip as a PDF. Take a printout and keep it safe for your records.
What If Your Exam City is Far Away?
NTA allots exam cities based on the preferences you filled in your application form and your present/permanent address. The aim is to give you a centre in one of your chosen cities.
However, some students might get an exam city far from their home. This can happen for two reasons:
- A test centre might be cancelled if too few candidates chose it.
- No exam centres are available near the cities a candidate listed as their top choices.
If your assigned exam city is far, you must appear for the exam at that location. The NTA has clearly stated that it will not change any exam city or centre once allotted. Candidates are responsible for all costs to travel to the allotted city and reach their exam centre on the specified date.
Important: City Slip vs. Admit Card
The city intimation slip is different from the admit card. The slip only provides the city and date. It does not allow entry into the exam hall.
Your official JEE Main 2026 admit card will have all crucial information: your photograph, signature, the full name and address of your exam centre, your specific exam shift, and important instructions. Download your admit card as soon as it releases, expected by January 18, 2026 . You must carry a printout of your admit card to the exam centre. Students should check the official JEE Main website regularly for updates. Plan carefully to avoid stress.
