The National Testing Agency (NTA) will soon release important details for students taking the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exam. In the first week of January 2026 , NTA will release the advance city intimation slips . This slip will tell candidates the name of the city where their exam center will be located. Students must visit the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in , to check and download their slip. This update is crucial for all students who have applied for the Joint Entrance Examination (Main) 2026, which is the main entrance test for engineering colleges in India.
What is the JEE Main City Intimation Slip?
The city intimation slip is a document released by NTA before the official admit card. Its main purpose is to inform candidates about their exam city well in advance. This helps students plan their travel and stay, especially if their assigned city is far from their home. It is important to remember that this slip only shows the city. It does not contain the exact exam center name, its full address, or the specific time (shift) of the exam. Those details will be available later on the admit card.
How to Check Your JEE Main 2026 Exam City
Students can easily check their exam city by following a few simple steps. The city intimation slip will be available online on the official NTA JEE Main website:
- Visit the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in .
- Look for the link that says "JEE Main 2026 Session 1 City Intimation Slip" on the homepage.
- Click on the link.
- You will need to enter your JEE Main 2026 application number and your password .
- After logging in, your advance city intimation slip will appear on the screen.
- Check the city mentioned on the slip. It is a good idea to download and save a copy for your records.
This process ensures that students get their city information quickly. This helps them prepare for the upcoming exam without last-minute stress about travel arrangements.
Admit Card vs. City Intimation Slip: Key Differences
It is very important for students to understand the difference between the city intimation slip and the admit card.
| Feature | City Intimation Slip | Admit Card |
| Information Provided | Only exam city name | Exam city, exact center name, center address, exam date, exam shift (time), roll number, candidate details, important instructions |
| Release Date | First week of January 2026 | 3 to 4 days before the exam date |
| Purpose | To help students plan travel in advance | Mandatory document to enter the exam hall |
Candidates must download their admit card once it is released. The admit card is a compulsory document to enter the examination hall. Without it, candidates will not be allowed to take the exam.
JEE Main 2026 Exam Dates and Cities Overview
NTA has already announced the general period for the JEE Main 2026 exams. The exact dates for Session 1 will be announced soon. However, students should mark these periods in their calendars:
- JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Between January 21 to January 30, 2026
- JEE Main 2026 Session 2: Between April 2 to April 9, 2026
For the upcoming exam, NTA has made some changes to the list of exam cities. 33 new exam cities have been added this year, while 7 cities have been removed or merged with others. This means more options for students to choose an exam location closer to them.
The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exam will be held in a total of 305 cities across India . Additionally, the exam will also be conducted in 15 cities outside India , helping Indian students studying abroad appear for the test. Overall, the JEE Main 2026 exam will take place in 320 cities in India and abroad. NTA tries to allot exam centers in the city that candidates chose as their preferred option during the application process.
Students are advised to keep checking the official NTA JEE Main website regularly for all the latest updates regarding exam dates, admit card release, and other important announcements.
