The National Testing Agency (NTA) will soon issue the city intimation slip for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 Session 1. This slip provides exam city details for B.E./B.Tech, B.Arch, and B.Planning admissions. Candidates can download it from jeemain.nta.nic.in . An application number and password are required for login.
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exam Dates
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 examinations run from January 21 to January 30 . The NTA will conduct all exams in a computer-based format. Each paper lasts three hours. Shifts are from 9 AM to 12 PM (forenoon) and 3 PM to 6 PM (afternoon). Candidates should note their specific exam date and shift.
City Intimation Slip vs. Admit Card
The city intimation slip informs candidates of their allotted exam city and date. It assists with travel and accommodation planning. This document is not the admit card . It does not grant entry to the exam hall. The official admit card is required for entry.
Admit Card Release
The NTA will release the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 admit card 3 to 4 days before the exams. Expect the hall ticket around January 17 or January 18 . It will be available on jeemain.nta.nic.in . Candidates must download and print their admit card.
Important Deadlines and Advisories
The NTA recently issued an advisory regarding potential issues with candidate photographs and submitted identification (ID) details. To address these concerns, the agency extended the photo verification deadline for candidates who did not register using Aadhaar. This revised deadline is January 15 . All affected candidates must ensure their photographic and ID information is correctly uploaded and verified by this date to prevent complications. Previously, the final date for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 registration was November 27 . Only candidates who successfully completed this registration process and paid the required fees will be issued the city intimation slip.
How to Download the City Intimation Slip
Follow these steps to download the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 city intimation slip:
- Visit the official NTA JEE website: jeemain.nta.nic.in .
- Click on the link “JEE Main 2026 – City Intimation Slip (Session 1)”.
- Enter your application number, password, and security pin.
- The city slip will display in PDF format.
- Download and print a copy for reference.
JEE Main 2026 Exam Structure
JEE Main 2026 includes three papers: Paper 1 for B.E./B.Tech, Paper 2A for B.Arch, and Paper 2B for B.Planning. Each paper targets different admission requirements.
| Paper | Course | Content and Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | B.E./B.Tech | 75 MCQs (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics). Held online. | 300 |
| Paper 2A | B.Arch | 77 questions. | 400 |
| Paper 2B | B.Planning | 100 MCQs. | 400 |
JEE Advanced 2026 Information
Qualified JEE Main 2026 candidates can register for JEE Advanced 2026. Registration opens April 23 at jeeadv.ac.in . IIT Roorkee will conduct the computer-based exam on May 17, 2026 . This exam provides entry to IITs.
Candidate Action
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official JEE Main website for the latest updates and notifications. Timely action on downloading the city intimation slip and admit card is critical for smooth exam participation. Ensure all required documents are ready well in advance of the examination dates.