The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the advance intimation of exam city slip for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main on the official website. Session 1 of the JEE Main 2026 examinations will be held from January 21 to January 29, 2026. According to official information, the JEE Mains City Intimation Slip 2026 was scheduled to be released in the first week of January 2026. Candidates can download their examination city slip (pre-admit card) from the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Applicants can download their JEE Mains City Intimation Slip 2026 using their login credential such as application number and password. The exam conducting body will release the JEE Main 2026 admit card three to four days before the date of the examination. 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.
JEE Mains 2026: Advisory for Candidates Regarding Mismatch of Photographs
The JEE Main 2026 registration window was open from October 31 to November 27, 2025. Upon successful completion of the online application forms, the exam conducting body has observed that some candidates have registered using identity proof documents other than the Aadhaar Card. Therefore, the live photographs captured by the candidates during the application process did not match the photographs as per the records available with UIDAI.
Such candidates can verify their identity by uploading a signed and attested certificate, along with a recent photograph duly certified by their School/College Principal or Headmaster, or from a Class-I Gazetted Officer. The NTA has revised the last date of submission of the certificate in PDF format to January 15, 2026, to facilitate all such candidates. Applicants will then be eligible to download their JEE Mains City Intimation Slip 2026 online. Additionally, a printed copy of the same must be produced at the examination centre for physical verification on the day of the exam.
Candidates must note that 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.
The NTA has released the JEE Main 2026 Advance City Intimation Slip 2026 on January 8, 2026. The JEE Main 2026 admit card will be issued three to four days before the date of the examination.
It is important to note that this is not the Admit Card for the JEE Main 2026 exam. This is advance information for the allotment of the city where the examination centre will be located, to facilitate the candidates. The JEE Main 2026 Admit Card will be issued later.
The NTA has released the exam city slip for the JEE Main 2026 exam on January 8, 2026. Candidates can download their JEE Mains City Intimation Slip 2026 from the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
The JEE Main 2026 Paper 1, for B.E./B.Tech admissions, follows a well-defined examination pattern:
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with four options each.
Numerical Value Questions where candidates input a numeric answer.
+4 marks for each correct response.
-1 mark for each incorrect MCQ answer.
No negative marking for numerical value questions.
Given below is the exam pattern for Paper 2B (B. Planning).
Part I: Mathematics (20 MCQs + 5 Numerical Value Questions)
Part II: Aptitude Test (50 MCQs)
Part III: Planning-Based Questions (25 MCQs)
+4 marks for each correct answer (MCQs and Numerical)
-1 mark for each incorrect MCQ
No negative marking for numerical questions
Check below the exam pattern for Paper 2A:
Part I: Mathematics (20 MCQs + 5 Numerical Value Questions)
Part II: Aptitude Test (50 MCQs)
Part III: Drawing Test (2 questions)
+4 marks for each correct answer (MCQs and Numerical)
-1 mark for each incorrect MCQ
No negative marking for numerical questions
Drawing Test evaluated for 100 marks
Candidates can download their advance city intimation slip of JEE (Main) 2026 Session 1, using the login credentials from the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in, from January 8 onwards. Applicants must go through the instructions contained therein.
It is important to note that this is not the Admit Card for JEE (Main) 2026 Session 1. This is advance information for the allotment of the city where the examination centre will be located, to facilitate the candidates. The JEE Main 2026 Admit Card will be issued later.
The JEE Main 2026 Paper 1, for B.E./B.Tech admissions follows a well-defined examination pattern. Check below the marking scheme for Paper 1.
+4 marks for each correct response.
-1 mark for each incorrect MCQ answer.
No negative marking for numerical value questions.
Read below the scheme of examination for Paper 2B (B. Planning):
Part I: Mathematics – Objective MCQs and Numerical Value Questions (CBT)
Part II: Aptitude Test – Objective MCQs (CBT)
Part III: Planning-Based Questions – Objective MCQs (CBT)
All papers are designed to assess candidates for their respective courses using a combination of computer-based and offline tests, ensuring fairness and accessibility for all aspirants.
Given below are the details on the scheme of examination for Paper 2A (B.Arch):
Part I: Mathematics – MCQs and numerical value questions in CBT mode.
Part II: Aptitude Test – MCQs in CBT mode.
Part III: Drawing Test – Offline pen and paper-based test on A4-size drawing sheets.
Check below the scheme of examination for Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech):
Each paper and section is designed to assess the student’s understanding in all three subjects using both MCQs and a numerical answer format, ensuring thorough evaluation.
The NTA has released the exam city slip for the JEE Main 2026 exam on January 8, 2026. Candidates can download their JEE Mains City Intimation Slip 2026 from the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Paper 1 (B.E./B. Tech) will be held on January 21, 22, 23, 24, and 28, 2026. Paper 2A (B. Arch), Paper 2Ð’ (B.Planning), and Paper 2A & 2B (B.Arch & B. Planning both) will be conducted on January 29, 2026.
Indian nationals belonging to certain categories are admitted under the seats reserved for them in accordance with the rules prescribed by the Government of India.
Candidates must select their appropriate category during application, upload valid certificates, and verify documents during counselling to avail reservation benefits.
Follow the steps given below to download your JEE Mains City Intimation Slip 2026:
Step 1: Go to the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Step 2: Click on the link titled ‘Session 1 City Intimation Slip’ on the homepage.
Step 3: The login window will appear on the screen.
Step 4: Enter the login credentials (application number and password).
Step 5: Verify the CAPTCHA.
Step 6: The JEE Main City Intimation Slip 2026 for session 1 will be displayed on the screen.
It is advisable to save the file for future reference and plan your travel arrangements accordingly.
Applicants must have passed Class 12 examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Vocational subjects (Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology/Technical).
In case any candidate faces difficulty in downloading/checking the examination city intimation slip for JEE (Main) 2026 Session 1, he/she can contact 011-40759000 or e-mail at jeemain@nta.ac.in.
The NTA has released the advance intimation of examination cities on its official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in, for the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 examination.
Read more: JEE Main City Intimation Slip 2026 Released: Check exam city details and admit card date
Candidates must pass the Class 12 examination with Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry to be eligible for the B. Arch programme.
The National Testing Agency is conducting the Joint Entrance Examination (Main) 2026 Session 1 at different centres located in various cities throughout the country, and 15 cities outside India.
Paper 1 (B.E./B. Tech) will be held on January 21, 22, 23, 24, and 28, 2026. Paper 2A (B. Arch), Paper 2Ð’ (B.Planning), and Paper 2A & 2B (B.Arch & B. Planning both) will be conducted on January 29, 2026.
The NTA has released the JEE Main 2026 Advance City Intimation Slip 2026 on January 8, 2026. Candidates need to enter the following details to access the JEE Main 2026 city intimation slip:
For the B. Planning programme, candidates must have passed a qualifying examination (Class 12) with Mathematics.
The NTA has released the exam city slip for the JEE Main 2026 exam on January 8, 2026. Candidates can download their JEE Mains City Intimation Slip 2026 from the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Given below is the list of the top five IITs according to the NIRF Ranking 2025.
The NTA has released the advance intimation of examination cities on its official website.
Given below is the list of exam city options available in Madhya Pradesh.
Despite a 28% rise in women’s higher education enrolment as per the AISHE 2023 report, India is facing a paradox where only 34% to 37% of graduating women are employable, according to the latest Her Path, Her Power report by TeamLease Degree Apprenticeship (TLDA).
The disconnect between degrees and job readiness for females is emerging as one of the biggest bottlenecks in India’s talent pipeline, where females contribute just 18% to GDP despite making 48% of the total population. Engineering records lowest female employability rate at 22%, as per the report.
The last two academic years have seen the lowest MTech enrollment numbers: just 44,303 students in 2022-23 with a 66% vacancy rate. The numbers rose only marginally to 45,047 in 2023-24.
Seven years ago, postgraduate engineering and technology programmes across the country had 1.85 lakh seats, of which only 68,677 were filled, leaving 63% vacant. In 2023-24, despite total MTech seats shrinking by 33% to 1.24 lakh in response to declining demand, the vacancy rate has inched up to 64%, with just 45,047 students pursuing the degree.
The latest data from the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) shows that nearly two of every three MTech seats in India’s engineering colleges lie vacant, a pattern that has persisted even as total postgraduate seats have shrunk by a third since 2017-18.
According to the data, MTech admissions have dropped to a seven-year low of 45,000 students over the last two academic years (a sharp contrast to rising BTech enrollment), with experts blaming this on factors such as lack of value addition from an MTech degree, disconnect between the curriculum and industry requirements and no significant advantages in terms of salaries.
In case of a mismatch of photographs, the NTA has revised the last date of submission of the certificate in PDF format via the link sent to their registered email ID to January 15, 2026, to facilitate all such candidates. Additionally, a printed copy of the same must be produced at the examination centre for physical verification on the day of the examination.
In case a candidate faces difficulty during the above process, they may contact 011-40759000 or 011-69227700, or email jeemain@nta.ac.in for assistance.
According to the JEE (Main) 2026 Information Bulletin, the advance intimation of examination cities was to be released in the first week of January 2026. However, no official confirmation has been made by the exam conducting body in this regard. Meanwhile, candidates must read the advisory on the mismatch of photographs.
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:
Given below is the list of exam city options available in the Union Territory of Ladakh.
The NTA has issued an advisory clarifying the typographic error in the Information Bulletin of JEE (Main) 2026, regarding the use of virtual calculators. The use of calculators in any form is not permitted in the JEE Main 2026 examination.
The NTA has revised the number of exam cities for JEE Main 2026. The number of exam cities has been increased from 284 to 323 this year. The decision of the NTA regarding the allotment of the exam city and examination centre will be final.
The National Testing Agency has not confirmed any official release date for the JEE Mains City Intimation Slip 2026. However, aspirants must note that, according to the information bulletin, the city slip was to be announced by the first week of January 2026, which the NTA has delayed.
If the name, application number or other personal details appear wrong, candidates should contact NTA through the helpline or official email mentioned in the information bulletin.
The primary mandatory document is the JEE Main admit card, not the city intimation slip. However, candidates can carry the city slip for their own reference, but it is not necessary for entry if the admit card is present.
NTA allots exam cities based on candidate preferences given in the application form, availability of seats and administrative feasibility. If the first choice is full, the system may assign the second or third preferred city or a nearby alternative.
For any help regarding NTA JEE Mains, candidates can reach out to the following helpline number:
Given below is the list of examination cities for the JEE Mains 2026 examination in Bihar.
Aurangabad, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea, Arrah, Samastipur, Sharif, Sasaram.
The National Testing Agency has expanded the network of examination cities for the JEE Main 2026 examination across India. This initiative aims to enhance accessibility and convenience by allowing more candidates to take the exam closer to their hometowns, especially benefiting students from smaller towns and remote areas.
For Session 1, the JEE Main admit card 2026 is expected to be released three to four days before the exam starts on January 21, 2026. For Session 2, it will likely be made available in the last week of March 2026.
To access the city intimation slip, candidates need their JEE Main 2026 application number and password, or in some cases application number and date of birth. These credentials are the same as those used during registration.
The following cities are available in Haryana for the JEE Mains 2026 Session 1 exam.
After the NTA city slip for JEE Mains has been issued, candidates should:
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, whereas the admit card is usually issued 3 to 4 days before the exam date.
As per reports, the JEE Main Exam City Slip 2026 link is likely to be announced anytime soon on the official portal. Aspirants will be able to use their application number and password to check their exam city details.
Read below the exam pattern for Paper 2A (B.Arch):
Follow the steps given below to access your JEE Mains City Intimation Slip 2026:
Step 1: Go to the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Step 2: Click on the link titled ‘Session 1 City Intimation Slip’ on the homepage.
Step 3: The login window will appear on the screen.
Step 4: Enter the login credentials (application number and password).
Step 5: Verify the CAPTCHA.
Step 6: The JEE Main City Intimation Slip 2026 for session 1 will be displayed on the screen.
It is advisable to save the file for future reference and plan your travel arrangements accordingly.
The JEE Main 2026 examination will be conducted in the following cities in Jammu and Kashmir:
The JEE Main 2026 exam will be conducted from January 21 to 30, 2026. The following items are not allowed inside the examination hall:
