The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to publish the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exam City Intimation Slip in the first week of January 2026.
The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 examinations for Paper 1 (BE/BTech) and Papers 2A and 2B (BArch and BPlanning) will be conducted from January 21 to January 31, 2026.
As per the usual schedule, the admit cards will likely be released about five days before the exam, while the city slip is expected around ten days prior. Candidates will be able to download the city slip from the official portal — jeemain.nta.nic.in.
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Key Points: JEE Main 2026 City Slip
- The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 City Slip will be issued in the first week of January 2026.
- The exam dates for Session 1 fall between January 21 and January 31, 2026.
- City slips are expected 10 days before the exam, while hall tickets will be available 5 days before.
About JEE Main 2026 City Slip
The city intimation slip informs candidates of the city where their exam centre is located, allowing them to plan travel and accommodation ahead of time. To access it, students must log in using their application number and date of birth on the official NTA JEE Main website. JEE Main 2026 will be conducted in two sessions — January (Session 1) and April (Session 2).
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exam Highlights
Check the following table to know the details of JEE Main 2026 Session 1:
| Overview | Details |
| Event name | JEE Main 2026 city slip expected date |
| Exam name | Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main |
| Board name | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Academic year | 2026-27 |
| Official website | jeemain.nta.nic.in |
| Board website | nta.nic.in |
| Session | 1 |
| Stream | Engineering Architecture |
| Programmes | Bachelor of Technology (BTech) Bachelor of Engineering (BE) Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) Bachelor of Planning (BPlanning) |
| Level | Undergraduate (UG) |
| Sessions | First: January 2026 Second: April 2026 |
| Session 1 exam dates | January 21 – 30, 2026 |
How to Download the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 City Intimation Slip
Once released, students can follow these steps:
- Go to jeemain.nta.nic.in
- Click on the link for Session 1 Exam City Intimation Slip
- Enter your application number and date of birth in the login portal
- Your city slip will appear on the screen
- Verify all details and download the document
Conclusion
With JEE Main 2026 approaching, staying updated about the exam city slip and admit card release dates is essential for smooth planning and preparation. Along with exam readiness, students also benefit greatly from structured guidance and mentorship throughout their JEE journey.
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