The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the list of exam centres for JEE Main 2026. This year, students will have more options, with a total of 323 exam cities across India. This marks a notable increase from the 299 cities available last year. The complete list is now available on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026 . This expansion aims to provide better access for a rising number of students, especially those in smaller towns and remote areas.
The NTA has added 33 new cities to the list of exam centres for JEE Main 2026. This step helps ensure that more students can take the exam closer to their homes. However, 7 exam cities from last year have been removed or combined with other nearby centres. There is no change in the number of foreign exam centres for JEE Main 2026, meaning international locations remain the same as before.
New Cities Added for JEE Main 2026
Many smaller districts and hilly areas will host JEE Main exams for the first time in 2026. This move helps students from these regions avoid long travel. Here is a list of the new cities:
| State | City | Code |
| Andhra Pradesh | Adoni | AP33 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Amalapuram | AP34 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Madanapalle | AP35 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Markapur | AP36 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Puttur | AP37 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Rayachoty | AP38 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Tadpatri | AP39 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Tiruvuru | AP40 |
| Bihar | Sasaram | BR17 |
| Gujarat | Bardoli | GJ35 |
| Gujarat | Bhavnagar | GJ03 |
| Gujarat | Godhra | GJ24 |
| Gujarat | Navsari | GJ15 |
| Haryana | Kurukshetra | HR07 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | Baramulla | JK01 |
| Karnataka | Bidar | KK05 |
| Karnataka | Chikaballapur | KK22 |
| Manipur | Churachandpur | MN03 |
| Manipur | Kakching | MN04 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Chhatarpur | MP24 |
| Maharashtra | Kopargaon | MR44 |
| Maharashtra | Pandharpur | MR45 |
| Maharashtra | Raigad | MR23 |
| Maharashtra | Sinnar | MR46 |
| Odisha | Jharsuguda | OR22 |
| Telangana | Adilabad | TL12 |
| Telangana | Kodad | TL25 |
| Telangana | Peddapalli | TL26 |
| Tamil Nadu | Nagapattinam | TN30 |
| Tamil Nadu | Theni | TN40 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tirupattur | TN41 |
| Tamil Nadu | Kallakurichi | TN39 |
| West Bengal | Malda | WB20 |
Centres Removed or Merged for JEE Main 2026
Seven cities that were previously listed as exam centres have been either removed from the list or merged with other existing centres. This change helps manage the exam logistics better. Here are the cities no longer available as standalone centres:
| State | City | Code |
| Bihar | Rohtas | BR41 |
| Gujarat | Himatnagar | GJ14 |
| Kerala | Piyyannur | KL21 |
| Kerala | Chengannur | KL23 |
| Kerala | Ernakulam | KL24 |
| Kerala | Moovattupuzha | KL25 |
| Maharashtra | Yavatmal | MR34 |
Quick Look: JEE Main 2026 Exam Centres
- Total Exam Cities (2026): 323
- Total Exam Cities (2025): 299
- New Cities Added: 33
- Cities Removed/Merged: 7
Students preparing for JEE Main 2026 should visit the official NTA website to view the complete list of exam centres. This will help them choose their preferred location when filling out the application form.
