The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released city intimation slips for the Joint Entrance Examination Main (JEE Main 2026) Session 1. Candidates can download their slips from the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in . The first session of JEE Main 2026 examinations is scheduled from January 21 to January 30 .
The city intimation slip serves as a pre-admission document. It informs candidates about their allotted exam city, the specific date of their examination, and the paper they have applied for. This slip is not the admit card but provides essential information for travel and preparation.
Exam Logistics and Key Dates
For JEE Main 2026, NTA has expanded the number of examination cities. The total number of test cities has increased from 284 to 323 across India. This expansion aims to accommodate a larger number of candidates and reduce travel burden.
NTA recently issued an advisory for candidates regarding discrepancies in uploaded photographs and identity proof documents. The agency has extended the deadline for photo verification for candidates not using Aadhaar as identity proof. This extension is valid until January 15 . Candidates with mismatched photographs or identity details must update them by this deadline to avoid issues with their application.
Following Session 1, the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 examinations are set to take place from April 2 to April 9 . Results for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 are scheduled for announcement on February 12 . These results are crucial for BTech admissions and eligibility for JEE Advanced.
How to Download Your City Intimation Slip
Candidates must follow these steps to download their JEE Main 2026 city intimation slip:
- Visit the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in .
- Locate and click on the “JEE Main 2026 – City Intimation Slip” link on the homepage.
- Enter your valid login credentials, including your application number and password.
- The JEE Main city slip will display on the screen.
- Download the slip in PDF format and print a copy for future reference.
Pathway to JEE Advanced 2026
Candidates who qualify in JEE Main 2026 will become eligible to register for JEE Advanced 2026. This subsequent examination is the gateway to admissions into the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). IIT Roorkee will organize JEE Advanced 2026.
Key dates for JEE Advanced 2026 are:
- Registration Window: April 23 to May 2, 2026. Candidates must register on the official website, jeeadv.ac.in .
- Admit Card Release: May 11, 2026.
- Examination Date: May 17, 2026.
- Results Announcement: June 1, 2026.