The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued the city intimation slip for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 Session 1. Students can download this slip from the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in . Session 1 examinations are scheduled to run from January 21 to January 30, 2026 .
JEE Main is a national-level entrance examination. It serves as the gateway for admissions to undergraduate engineering (B.E./B.Tech) and architecture/planning (B.Arch/B.Planning) programs at various technical institutions across India. These include the National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs).
Understanding the City Intimation Slip
The city intimation slip provides advance information regarding the assigned examination city. It also includes the reporting time for the exam day and general instructions relevant to the examination process. This slip is not the final admit card. Candidates must understand this distinction. The primary purpose of the city slip is to allow students to make necessary travel and accommodation arrangements ahead of time.
The precise address of the examination centre and the specific shift timings will only be available on the JEE Main 2026 admit card. The NTA has not yet announced the exact release date for the admit card. However, according to the official information bulletin, the JEE Main 2026 admit card for Session 1 is expected three to four days before the commencement of the examination.
JEE Main 2026 Exam Schedule and Structure
The NTA will conduct JEE Main 2026 in two sessions. Each session offers distinct opportunities for candidates to improve their scores. Students can choose to appear in one or both sessions.
| Exam Component | Dates |
|---|---|
| JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exams | January 21 – January 30, 2026 |
| JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Exams | April 2 – April 9, 2026 |
The examination features two distinct papers:
- Paper 1: For Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) and Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) courses.
- Paper 2: For Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) and Bachelor of Planning (B.Planning) courses.
Pathway to JEE Advanced
Candidates who qualify the JEE Main examination become eligible to appear for JEE Advanced. JEE Advanced is the entrance test for admission to the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).
Registration for JEE Advanced 2026 opens on April 23, 2026 . The registration window closes on May 2, 2026 . The official website for JEE Advanced registration is jeeadv.ac.in .
How to Download the JEE Main City Slip 2026
Follow these steps to download the JEE Main Session 1 city intimation slip:
- Visit the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in .
- Locate and click on the link for the ‘JEE Main 2026 Session 1 City Slip’.
- Enter your application number.
- Enter your password.
- Submit the required details to access your city slip.
- Download the city slip. Candidates should print a copy for future reference and planning.
Students must download and carefully review their city intimation slip. Ensure all displayed details are correct. This step is crucial for preparation before the admit card release and the scheduled examination dates.