JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip Release Date Highlights: Exam city slip expected soon, check session 1 shifts and timings

The NTA is expected to issue the advance intimation of examination cities for the JEE Main 2026 examinations in the first week of January 2026, according to the JEE Main Information Bulletin 2026.

JEE Main 2026 City Slip
JEE Main 2026 City Slip

The National Testing Agency is expected to release the City Intimation Slip for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main in the first week of January 2026. Session 1 of the JEE Main 2026 examinations will be held from January 21 to January 30, 2026. JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip release date is not known yet. Once released, candidates can download their advance intimation of examination city from jeemain.nta.nic.in. 

The JEE Main 2026  comprises two papers. Paper 1 is conducted for admission to Undergraduate Engineering programmes at NITs, IIITs, and other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs) and Institutions or Universities recognised by participating State Governments. JEE Main Paper 2 is conducted for admission to B. Arch and B. Planning courses in the country. JEE Main is also an eligibility test for JEE Advanced, which is conducted for admission to IITs. 

JEE Main 2026: Exam Shifts and Timing

The duration of the JEE Main 2026 exam for Paper 1 (B.E/ B.Tech), Paper 2A (B. Arch), and Paper 2B (B. Planning) is three hours. And for students appearing for B. Arch and B. Planning together, the exam duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

PapersExam DurationFirst ShiftSecond Shift
Paper 1 (B.E/ B.Tech), Paper 2A (B. Arch), and Paper 2B (B. Planning)3 hours9:00 AM to 12:00 PM3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
B. Arch and B. Planning (Both)3 hours 30 minutes9:00 AM to 12:30 PM3:00 PM to 6:30 PM

The exam conducting body will release the JEE Main 2026 admit card three to four days before the date of the examination.

The decision of the NTA regarding the allotment of the exam city and exam centre will be final. Candidates cannot request a change of exam city for the JEE Main 2026 exam.

Live Updates
13:29 (IST) 4 Jan 2026
JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip: Items prohibited in exam centre

JEE Main city intimation slip is expected to be issued this week. The exam is scheduled to take place between January 21 and 30, 2026. The following items are not allowed in the JEE Main exam centre:

  • Blank or printed papers
  • Mobile Phones, Calculator, Earphones, Microphone
  • Candidates must also avoid electronic watches.
  • Candidates must also not bring Log tables, camera, slide recorder, etc.
  • 13:05 (IST) 4 Jan 2026
    JEE Main Exam City Slip 2026: Official Website

    Candidates will be able to download the city slip only from the official JEE Main/NTA portal, jeemain.nta.nic.in. A dedicated link labelled something like “JEE Main 2026 Advance City Intimation” will be activated on the homepage for registered candidates.

    11:08 (IST) 4 Jan 2026
    JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip: How to Check Allotted Exam City?

    JEE Main 2026 city slip will be released on the official website in online mode. Candidates can download it by following the steps given below:

  • Step 1: Visit the official JEE Main website at jeemain.nta.ac.in.
  • Step 2: Click on the link for Session 1 City Intimation Slip from the homepage.
  • Step 3: The login window will appear on the screen.
  • Step 4: Enter the login credentials, including your registration number and password.
  • Step 5: The JEE Main Exam City Intimation Slip 2026 for session 1 will be displayed on the screen.
  • Step 6: Save the city slip for future reference.
  • 10:47 (IST) 4 Jan 2026
    JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip: Exam pattern

    JEE Main Session 1 city slip 2026 will likely be released this week. Candidates appearing for the exam can check the features of JEE Main 2026 exam pattern below.

  • Exam Dates – January 21 to 30, 2026
  • Exam Duration – 3 Hours
  • Exam Mode – Online
  • Question Types – MCQs
  • Total Number of Questions – 75
  • Maximum Marks – 300
  • 10:40 (IST) 4 Jan 2026
    JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip: List of Exam Cities

    NTA has released the list of cities where JEE Main 2026 will be conducted. However, if there are very few candidates from a City, the NTA reserves the right to merge one, two or more cities. Thus, JEE Mains 2026 will be conducted in the cities listed in Information Bulletin, provided there are sufficient numbers of candidates in the City.

    23:01 (IST) 3 Jan 2026
    JEE Main 2026: Photo Verification for Non-Aadhaar Candidates

    The NTA has extended the photo verification deadline for non-Aadhaar candidates until January 15. The link to upload the certificate in PDF format has been sent to the candidates’ registered email IDs.

    22:30 (IST) 3 Jan 2026
    JEE Main Advance City Intimation 2026: City Slip vs Hall Ticket

    The city slip only mentions the exam city and date, while the admit card carries the exact exam centre address, reporting time, exam shift and detailed instructions. The city slip will be released earlier (first week of January), whereas the admit card is usually issued 3 to 4 days before the exam date.

    21:52 (IST) 3 Jan 2026
    JEE Main 2026 Exam City Slip: What to do after the release of city slip?

    After the NTA city slip for JEE Mains has been issued, candidates should:

  • Check the exam city and date allotted.
  • Next, make the travel arrangements in advance to the allotted city so that on the day of the exam, you can reach the centre on time and without any hassle.
  • 18:37 (IST) 3 Jan 2026
    JEE Main City Intimation Slip 2026: Released or Not?

    As of now, no city intimation slip has been released by the NTA. As per reports, the JEE Main Exam City Slip 2026 is expected to be released 10 to 20 days before the exam date.

    18:00 (IST) 3 Jan 2026
    JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip: Past year trends

    JEE Main City Slip 2026 for session 1 is expected to be released by the first week of January 2026. Previously, the NTA has released the session 1 city intimation slip 10 to 15 days before the start of the examination. Last year, it was out on January 6 while the exams were scheduled from January 22. Similarly, in 2024, the JEE Main city intimation slip for session 1 was released on January 12, and the exams started on January 24.

    17:30 (IST) 3 Jan 2026
    JEE Main 2026 Exam City Slip: Session 1 Exam Dates

    JEE Main 2026 Session 1 is scheduled to be conducted between January 21 and 30, 2026, in multiple shifts. The exact date allotted to each candidate will be mentioned on the city intimation slip and later confirmed on the admit card.

    16:30 (IST) 3 Jan 2026
    JEE Main 2026 Advance City Intimation: NTA Helpline Number

    For any help regarding NTA JEE Mains, candidates can reach out to the following helpline number:

  • 011-40759000 (between 10 AM and 5 PM)
  • 15:37 (IST) 3 Jan 2026
    JEE Main Exam City Slip 2026: When will city intimation slip be released?

    The city intimation slip link will be activated only on the official NTA JEE Main website, jeemain.nta.nic.in, under the candidate login section, by the first week of January 2026. Candidates must avoid unofficial links and always log in through the official portal using their application number, password or date of birth.

    14:35 (IST) 3 Jan 2026
    JEE Main City Intimation Slip 2026: Released or Not?

    As of now, no city intimation slip has been released by the NTA. As per reports, the JEE Main Exam City Slip 2026 is expected to be released 10 to 20 days before the exam date.

    13:40 (IST) 3 Jan 2026
    JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip: Important Advisory by the NTA

    The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the deadline for submitting the photo verification certificate from January 7 to January 15. Additionally, candidates now have the option to get attestation from these gazetted officers, in addition to their School/College Principal/Headmaster:

  • Class-I Gazetted Officers, including Tehsildar, Revenue Officer, SDM, and DM.
  • Class-I Gazetted Officers from the Indian Embassy (for NRI candidates).
  • 13:07 (IST) 3 Jan 2026
    JEE Main 2026 Exam City Slip: Is it compulsory to carry city slip to the exam centre?

    Carrying the city slip is not mandatory for entry; what is compulsory is the admit card and valid photo ID. However, candidates often print the slip for their own planning and convenience.

    12:35 (IST) 3 Jan 2026
    JEE Main City Intimation Slip 2026: How NTA decides exam city?

    NTA allocates exam cities based on the preferences filled in the application form, subject to seat availability and administrative constraints. If the first-choice city is full, candidates may be allocated their second or third preference.

    12:05 (IST) 3 Jan 2026
    JEE Main Exam City Slip 2026: Shift Timings for Session 1

    The JEE Main 2026 Exam will be conducted in two different shifts. Students appearing for session 1 are advised to check the shift allotted to them on their JEE Main City Intimation Slip or admit card. For the JEE Main 2026 shifts session 1, shifts are divided in the following manner:

  • Morning Shift (Shift 1): 9 AM to 12 PM
  • Evening Shift (Shift 2): 3 PM to 6 PM
  • 11:30 (IST) 3 Jan 2026
    JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip: Login Credentials Required

    To access the JEE Main city slip, students need their JEE Main 2026 application number and password or date of birth as created during registration. Without these credentials, the system will not display the document.

    11:00 (IST) 3 Jan 2026
    JEE Main Exam City Slip 2026: Official Website

    Candidates will be able to download the city slip only from the official JEE Main/NTA portal, jeemain.nta.nic.in. A dedicated link labelled something like “JEE Main 2026 Advance City Intimation” will be activated on the homepage for registered candidates.

    10:30 (IST) 3 Jan 2026
    What is the use of JEE Main City Intimation Slip 2026?

    The city slip is a pre-admit card document that tells candidates the city where their exam centre will be located and the specific exam date/shift assigned. Its main purpose is to help students plan travel, accommodation and logistics well in advance.

    10:00 (IST) 3 Jan 2026
    JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip: Steps to access JEE Main city slip online

    JEE Main 2026 city slip will be released on the official website in online mode. Candidates can download it the steps given below:

    Step 1: Go to the official website of JEE Main – jeemain.nta.ac.in.

    Step 2: Click on the link for Session 1 City Intimation Slip from the homepage.

    Step 3: The login window will appear on the screen.

    Step 4: Enter the login credentials including your registration number and password.

    Step 5: The JEE Main Exam City Intimation Slip 2026 for session 1 will be displayed on the screen.

    Step 6: Save the city slip for future reference.

    09:00 (IST) 3 Jan 2026
    JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip: Items prohibited in exam hall

    JEE Main city intimation slip is expected to be issued this week. The exam is scheduled between January 21 and 30, 2026. Following items are not allowed in the JEE Main exam centre:

  • Blank or printed papers
  • Mobile Phones, Calculator, Ear Phone, Microphone
  • Candidates must also avoid electronic watches.
  • Candidates must also not bring Log tables, camera, slide recorder, etc.
  • 08:00 (IST) 3 Jan 2026
    JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip: When can we expect the city slip?

    Candidates who have successfully registered for the JEE Main 2026 can expect the city slip anytime now. The NTA has announced that the JEE Main city intimation slip will be released in the first week of January 2026. Based on the past trends, it is observed that the exam conducting body releases the JEE Mains City slip 10 – 15 days before the exam.

    06:00 (IST) 3 Jan 2026
    JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip: Direct link to download city intimation slip

    Students appearing for the exam can directly download their city city intimation slip online from the official website of NTA. Tap on the link given below to directly access the city intimation slip using your Login credentials.

    JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip Direct Link – jeemain.nta.nic.in.

    04:00 (IST) 3 Jan 2026
    JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip: Previous Year City slip release date

    NTA releases the JEE Main City Intimation Slip 10 to 15 days before the start of examination. This year, the JEE Main 2026 is scheduled from January 21 to 30, 2026. Thus, candidates can expect the city slip by first of January 2026. The list below shows the previous year dates for JEE Main session 1 city intimation slip:

  • 2025: City Slip – January 6, 2025; Exam Date – January 22 – 31, 2025
  • 2024: City Slip – January 12, 2024; Exam Date – January 24 – February 1, 2024
  • 2023: City Slip – January 18, 2023; Exam Date – January 24 – February 1, 2023
  • 2022: City Slip – June 14, 2022; Exam Date – June 23 – 29, 2022
  • 2021: City Slip – February 11, 2021; Exam Date – February 23 – 26, 2021
  • 01:00 (IST) 3 Jan 2026
    JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip: How to remove discrepancy from your admit card?

    In case you find any discrepancy such as spelling mistakes, blur photograph or signature or any incorrect details mentioned on your JEE Main 2026 admit card, it is advised to immediately contact the concerned authority to get it corrected. Students can use the following contact details to report their discrepancy:

  • Official Email ID – jeemain@nta.nic.in
  • Official Helpline Number – 011-40759000 (contact between 10.00 A.M. to 05.00 P.M)
  • Mobile Contact Numbers – 7042399520, 7042399521, 7042399525, 7042399526
  • 23:30 (IST) 2 Jan 2026
    JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip: Chemistry Important Topics

    Students should prepare the following most important topics for their chemistry section of JEE Main 2026.

  • Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
  • General Organic Chemistry (GOC)
  • Aldehydes/Ketones/Carboxylic Acids
  • Electrochemistry & Redox Reactions
  • p-Block Elements
  • 22:30 (IST) 2 Jan 2026
    JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip: Release Date and Time

    The National Testing Agency is all set to release the JEE Main City Intimation Slip for the session 1 examination. As per the information bulletin, the JEE Main city slip 2026 will be available by the first week of January 2026.

    22:00 (IST) 2 Jan 2026
    JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip: Exam Shifts for Session 1

    The JEE Main 2026 Exam will be conducted in two different shifts in January 2026. Students appearing for session 1 are advised to check the shift allotted to them on their JEE Main City Intimation Slip or admit card. For the JEE Main 2026 shifts session 1, shifts are divided in the following manner:

  • Morning Shift (Shift 1) – 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Evening Shift (Shift 2) – 03:00 PM to 6:00 PM
  • Check your exam timing and shift before leaving for the exam.

    21:00 (IST) 2 Jan 2026
    JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip: Details mentioned on Admit Card

    The JEE Main Admit Card 2026 will contain all the important details of the candidate. It is crucial that students go through all the details mentioned on the admit card carefully and report to the concerned authority if they find any discrepancy. Candidates may find the below mentioned details on their JEE Main Admit Card 2026.

  • Candidate’s name
  • Application number
  • Roll number
  • Father’s Name
  • Name of subject
  • Gender
  • Date of birth
  • Category
  • PwD Status
  • Exam Centre, City & Code
  • Exam Date & Shift
  • Instructions
  • 20:00 (IST) 2 Jan 2026
    JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip: Mathematics Important Topics

    Given bellow is list of important chapters to prepare for the mathematics section of JEE Main 2026.

  • Coordinate Geometry ( 3D Geometry is most significant)
  • Calculus (Integral & Definite Integration)
  • Algebra (Matrices, Determinants, Complex Numbers, Seq & Series)
  • Vectors
  • 19:00 (IST) 2 Jan 2026
    JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip: How to download city slip?

    Students can refer to the following simple steps to download the JEE Main 2026 city slip:

  • Visit the official website of JEE Main 2026 – jeemain.nta.ac.in.
  • On the homepage, search for the link of JEE Main 2026 Session 1 City Intimation Slip.
  • On the Login page that opens up, fill in your credentials.
  • After filling your login credentials like your application number and security pin, tap enter to login.
  • The JEE Main Exam City Intimation Slip 2026 for session 1 will start showing on your screen
  • Click on the download button to download and save the city slip for future reference.
  • 18:00 (IST) 2 Jan 2026
    JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip: Physics Important Topics

    Students can refer to the following list to know important chapters that have to be prepared thoroughly to score well in the physics section of JEE Main 2026.

  • Mechanics (Rotational Motion, Work-Energy-Power)
  • Electrostatics & Current Electricity
  • Optics
  • Thermodynamics
  • Modern Physics
  • 17:15 (IST) 2 Jan 2026
    JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip: Reasons for inaccessibilty of the city slip

    JEE Main City Intimation slip 2026 for session 1 will be released soon. In any of the following conditions, candidates wi

  • If a candidate does not meet the eligibility requirements, the city slip will not be issued.
  • If a candidate fails to correctly complete the JEE Main application form, their city will not be released.
  • Candidates may be unable to download their city intimation slips due to high traffic on the JEE Main official website, which causes server issues.
  • Candidates may also be unable to download their JEE Main City intimation slip if they experience internet connectivity issues.
  • 16:34 (IST) 2 Jan 2026
    JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip: List of Cities

    NTA has released the list of cities where JEE Main 2026 will be conducted. However, if there are very few candidates from a City, the NTA reserves the right to merge one, two or more cities. Thus, JEE Mains 2026 will be conducted in the cities listed in Information Bulletin, provided there are sufficient numbers of candidates in the City.

    15:59 (IST) 2 Jan 2026
    JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip Release Date: Marking scheme

    In JEE Main 2026, there are three subjects – Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Each Subject will have two sections – Section A and Section B. While, section A will contain multiple-choice questions (MCQs), the section B will have questions whose answers are to be filled in as a numerical value.

    For each correct answer, +4 marks will be awarded. There will be negative marking of 1 mark for each incorrect answer in Section A and Section B.

    15:30 (IST) 2 Jan 2026
    JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip: Is session 1 city slip releasing this week?

    As per the official notification bulletin, JEE Main City Intimation Slip 2026 will be released in the first week of Januuary 2026. The exam conducting body has not announced the session 1 city slip date and time yet. However, follownig the past trends, JEE Main 2026 city intimation slip is expected 10 to 15 days before the start of the examination. JEE Main 2026 is scheduled from January 21 to 30, 2026.

    15:00 (IST) 2 Jan 2026
    JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip: Last 5 years trend

    JEE Main 2026 is scheduled from January 21 to 30, 2026. The list below shows the JEE Main City Slip release dates for session 1 for last five years:

  • 2025: City Slip – January 6, 2025; Exam Date – January 22 – 31, 2025
  • 2024: City Slip – January 12, 2024; Exam Date – January 24 – February 1, 2024
  • 2023: City Slip – January 18, 2023; Exam Date – January 24 – February 1, 2023
  • 2022: City Slip – June 14, 2022; Exam Date – June 23 – 29, 2022
  • 2021: City Slip – February 11, 2021; Exam Date – February 23 – 26, 2021
  • 14:30 (IST) 2 Jan 2026
    JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip: Exam pattern

    JEE Main Session 1 city slip 2026 will be released likely this week. Candidates appearing for the exam can check the features of JEE Main 2026 exam pattern below.

  • Exam Dates – January 21 to 30, 2026
  • Exam Duration – 3 Hours
  • Exam Mode – Online
  • Question Types – MCQs
  • Total Number of Questions – 75
  • Maximum Marks – 300
  • 14:00 (IST) 2 Jan 2026
    JEE Main 2026: Mode of Examination

    JEE Main 2026 will be conducted in Online mode. The exact location of the test centres will be mentioned on the admit cards. The JEE Main City Intimation slip will contain the name of the city where the examination centre will be located. The JEE Main 2026 is a Computed Based Test (CBT) for BE/ BTech/ BArch/ BPlan. However, the Drawing section in B.Arch Paper is conducted in Pen & Paper Mode.

    13:30 (IST) 2 Jan 2026
    JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip: Past year trends

    JEE Main City slip 2026 for session 1 is expected to be released by the first week of January 2026. Previously, the NTA has released the session 1 city intimation slip 10 -15 days before the start of the examination. Last year, it was out on january 6 while the exams were sheduled from January 22. Similarly, in 2024, the JEE Main city intimation slip for session 1 was released on January 12 and the exams started on January 24.

    13:00 (IST) 2 Jan 2026
    JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip: When is JEE Main city slip releasing?

    JEE Main Session 1 city intimation slip will be released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) tentatively in first week of January 2026. Candidates appearing for the entrance exam must check the official website for all the notifications. JEE Main 2026 latest updates is also available on the IE Education official portal.

    12:30 (IST) 2 Jan 2026
    JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip: Shift Timings

    The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 will be coducted in January 2026 in two shifts. The timings for the JEE Main 2026 shifts are as given below:

  • Shift 1 – 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Shift 2 – 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
  • The exam date and shift timings for each candidate will be mentioned in their JEE Main City Intimation Slip and admit cards.

    12:00 (IST) 2 Jan 2026
    JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip: When will the admit card be released?

    JEE Main admit card is released 3 days before the exam. The JEE Main Session 1 admit card 2026 will be released in January 2026. The exam is scheduled from January 21 to January 30, 2026 in two shifts.

    11:40 (IST) 2 Jan 2026
    JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip: Steps to download city slip

    JEE Main 2026 city slip can be downloaded by the following steps:

    Step 1: Go to the official website of JEE Main – jeemain.nta.ac.in.

    Step 2: Click on the link for Session 1 City Intimation Slip from the homepage.

    Step 3: The login window will appear on the screen.

    Step 4: Enter the login credentials including your registration number and password.

    Step 5: The JEE Main Exam City Intimation Slip 2026 for session 1 will be displayed on the screen. 

    Step 6: Save the city slip for future reference. 

    11:20 (IST) 2 Jan 2026
    JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip: Exam dates

    The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exam is scheduled to be conducted from January 21 to January 30, 2026. The NTA will be releasing the city intimation slip likely in the first week of January 2026 in online mode.

    11:03 (IST) 2 Jan 2026
    JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip: Download Link

    The JEE Main Session 1 City Slip 2026 will be released online anytime now. Candidates who have registered for the engineering entrance exam will be able to access their JEE Main city intimation slip from the official website – jeemain.nta.nic.in.

    10:49 (IST) 2 Jan 2026
    JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip: Release Date

    The National Testing Agency is all set to release the JEE Main City Intimation Slip for the session 1 examination. As per the information bulletin, the JEE Main city slip will be available by the first week of January, 2026. However, there is no official confirmation on the release date yet.