The National Testing Agency (NTA) has not yet announced the release date for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 session 1 city intimation slip. Over 14.5 lakh candidates are awaiting the slip for exams scheduled from January 21 to 30, 2026 . The official information brochure indicates a tentative release in the first week of January. Candidates can download the slip from the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in, once available.
Expected City Slip Release
Based on previous years’ trends and the NTA’s tentative schedule, candidates can expect the JEE Main 2026 city intimation slip to be issued between January 5 and January 15, 2026 . This document informs candidates of their allotted examination city, allowing for travel and accommodation planning ahead of the test dates.
Previous Year Release Dates
Historical data shows a consistent pattern for the release of the JEE Main city intimation slip:
| Year | City Slip Release Date |
|---|---|
| 2025 | January 10 |
| 2024 | January 12 |
| 2023 | January 18 |
| 2022 | January 14 |
JEE Main 2026 Examination Schedule
The JEE Main 2026 examination will occur in two sessions. Session 1 is set for January 21 to January 30, 2026 . The second session will take place from April 2 to April 9, 2026 . The computer-based test facilitates admissions to BTech, BArch, and BPlanning programs nationwide.
Admit Card Release and Results
Admit cards for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 will be issued approximately three to four days before the examination date. This places their expected release between January 17 and January 19, 2026 . The NTA will declare the results for Session 1 on February 12, 2026 , for all BTech, BPlanning, and BArch courses.
Centre Allotment Policy
The NTA’s official brochure states its policy on examination centre allotment. “Though every effort will be made to allot a Centre in one of the cities selected by the candidate, the NTA reserves the right to allot a Centre in a city other than the candidate’s choice,” the brochure reads. “Allotment of Centres will be done mostly in one of the preferred cities of the candidates and there will be no human intervention.”
About JEE Main
Approximately 15 lakh candidates appear for the JEE Main examination annually. This test serves as a primary gateway for admission to engineering, architecture, and planning courses at leading institutions across the country.