The National Testing Agency (NTA) will soon release the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 City Intimation Slip. This slip will tell students about their exam city and date. It is expected in the first week of January 2026 on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
The JEE Main Session 1 exams are set to happen from January 21 to January 30, 2026. The city intimation slip helps students plan their travel to the exam city in advance. It is important to remember that this slip is not the same as the admit card.
Key Dates for JEE Main 2026 Session 1
| Last date to upload photo verification certificate | January 15, 2026 |
| Release of exact exam dates | Soon |
| JEE Main City Intimation Slip release | First week of January 2026 |
| JEE Main Admit Card release | 3 to 4 days before exam |
| JEE Main Session 1 Exam Dates | January 21 to 30, 2026 |
What is the City Intimation Slip?
The City Intimation Slip is an early notice from NTA. It shows you which city your exam will be held in and on what specific date. This is shared before the official admit card. Its main purpose is to give you enough time to make travel plans to your exam city.
City Slip vs. Admit Card: What is the difference?
It is important to know that the city intimation slip and the admit card are different documents. You cannot use the city intimation slip to enter the exam hall.
- The City Intimation Slip only shows your exam city and date.
- The Admit Card, which comes out later, will have all complete details. This includes the exact exam centre name and address, your exam shift, reporting time, and important rules for exam day.
NTA will release the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 admit card about 3 to 4 days before your exam date.
How to Download Your City Intimation Slip
Once the slip is released, you can download it by following these easy steps:
- Visit the official JEE Main website: jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the link that says "JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Advanced City Intimation Slip".
- You will need to enter your JEE Main 2026 application number and password.
- After logging in, you will see your city intimation slip with your allotted exam city and date.
- Check the details carefully and download the slip for your records.
Important Notice for Candidates
NTA has asked some students to upload a "Photo Verification Certificate" by January 15, 2026. This is for students who registered for JEE Mains using an ID proof other than Aadhaar Card or DigiLocker. You can find this certificate in your login section on jeemain.nta.nic.in.
JEE Main 2026 Exam Details
Around 14.5 lakh students have registered for JEE Main 2026 Session 1. The exams will not be held every day between January 21 and 30. NTA will soon announce the exact exam dates within this period. On each exam day, there will be two shifts:
- First Shift: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Second Shift: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
NTA will assign one of these shifts to each student. Please note, no calculators, whether physical or virtual, are allowed in the exam centre.
