The National Testing Agency (NTA) will soon release the exact exam dates for JEE Main 2026 Session 1. This important engineering entrance exam helps Indian students get into top colleges for B.E./B.Tech and B.Arch courses. The first session of JEE Main 2026 is scheduled to take place between January 21 and January 30, 2026 . Students who have applied for this exam should look out for the official announcement of the detailed schedule.
Students should note that the exam will not be held every day during the January 21-30 period. Instead, the NTA plans to conduct JEE Main 2026 Session 1 over 5 days , with two shifts daily . This means there will be a total of 10 exam shifts . There will be no exam on January 26 . The dates with higher chances for the B.E./B.Tech paper are January 23, 24, 27, 28, 29, and 30 . The B.Arch paper will be conducted on one separate full day within this exam period.
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 City Intimation Slip
Before the official admit cards are released, the NTA will provide students with a 'City Intimation Slip'. This slip is very important as it tells you the name of the city where your exam centre will be, along with your specific exam date. Knowing this information in advance helps students plan their travel and arrangements. The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 city intimation slip is expected to be released in the first week of January 2026 .
Students can download their city intimation slip from the official NTA JEE Main website, jeemain.nta.nic.in . To access their slip, candidates will need to use their login details. These details include their application number and password . It is important for all candidates to download and check this slip carefully to confirm their exam city and date.
How to Download JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip
Follow these simple steps to download your JEE Main 2026 Session 1 City Intimation Slip:
- Go to the official JEE Main website: jeemain.nta.nic.in
- On the homepage, find and click on the link for 'JEE Main exam city intimation slip download'.
- A new login page will appear. Enter your application number and your password (or date of birth, if it is given as an option).
- Once you successfully log in, your JEE Main city intimation slip will be displayed on your screen.
- Download the slip and save it to your device. It is also recommended to take a printout for your records.
