The National Testing Agency (NTA) will soon release the city intimation slips for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 Session 1. This slip will tell students their exam city and date. The official link on jeemain.nta.nic.in is now active, but the full information is not yet available. Students can expect the details to be released very soon, possibly today or tomorrow. The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exams are scheduled to take place from January 21 to January 30, 2026 . Around 14.5 lakh candidates are waiting for this important update.
What is the JEE Main City Intimation Slip?
The city intimation slip is an advance notice from NTA. It informs students about the city where their exam centre will be located. It also states the specific date of their exam. This slip is very helpful for students to make their travel plans early. For example, if a student lives far from their exam city, they can book train or bus tickets and arrange accommodation in advance. This helps reduce stress before the exam.
It is important to understand that the city intimation slip is not the admit card. The slip only provides the exam city and date. It does not contain the exact name or full address of the exam centre. The admit card, which includes the detailed exam centre address, will be issued later. Usually, the admit card is released 3 to 4 days before the actual exam date.
How to Check Your City Intimation Slip
Once the city intimation slip is released, students can easily check it online by following these steps:
- Go to the official JEE Main website: jeemain.nta.nic.in .
- Look for the link that says 'JEE Main 2026 Session 1 City Intimation Slip' or similar.
- Click on the link.
- You will be asked to log in. Enter your application number and password .
- After logging in, your city intimation slip will appear on the screen.
- Check your allotted exam city and date carefully.
- Download the slip and keep a printout for your records.
When to Expect the Slip
The NTA had mentioned in its official brochure that the advance city intimation slip for JEE Main Session 1 would be released in the first week of January 2026 . Since the link on the website has now been generated, it confirms that the release is imminent. Students should keep checking the official NTA JEE Main website regularly for the latest updates.
Key Dates for JEE Main 2026 Session 1
| Event | Date |
| JEE Main Session 1 Exam Dates | January 21 to January 30, 2026 |
| City Intimation Slip Release | Expected soon (First week of January 2026) |
| Admit Card Release | 3-4 days before exam date |
Students must download both the city intimation slip and, later, the admit card. The admit card is mandatory for entry into the examination hall. Without it, candidates will not be allowed to take the exam. Students should ensure all details on both documents are correct.
