The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released important updates for students preparing for the JEE Main 2026 exam. The deadline for uploading a specific photo verification certificate has been extended. Also, students are eagerly waiting for the release of the JEE Main 2026 city intimation slip.
Photo Verification Deadline Extended
NTA recently sent emails to some students. These emails asked them to upload a photo verification certificate. Earlier, the last date to upload this certificate was January 7, 2026 . Now, NTA has given students more time to complete this step. The new deadline to upload the photo verification certificate is January 15, 2026 . This extension provides an extra eight days for students to ensure their documents are submitted correctly. This process is important for verifying the identity of the candidates.
JEE Main City Intimation Slip 2026 Release Soon
Students who have applied for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 are waiting for their city intimation slip. This slip is a very important document. It tells students which city their examination centre will be in. Knowing the exam city beforehand helps students make travel plans and arrange their stay, especially if the exam city is different from their hometown. This slip is released before the official admit card.
As per the official information booklet, the city intimation slip was expected to be released in the first week of January 2026 . This means it was expected to come out this week. However, there might be a slight delay. Since NTA has extended the deadline for photo verification to January 15, 2026 , there is a possibility that the city intimation slip could be released after this date. NTA might wait for all students to finish the photo verification process before sharing the exam city details for everyone.
To give you an idea, last year, the JEE Main city intimation slip for Session 1 exams was released on January 10 . This year, students can expect the slip to come out either this week or sometime after January 15 , once all photo verification steps are complete.
What to Check on Your JEE Main City Allotment Slip
Once the JEE Main 2026 city intimation slip for Session 1 is released, students must check all the details very carefully. This will help them confirm their information and plan accordingly. Here are the important details you should check:
| Paper applied for | Make sure the correct paper (e.g., B.E./B.Tech) is mentioned. |
| Allotted exam city | Check the name of the city where your exam centre will be. |
| Allotted JEE Main 2026 exam date | Note down your exam date. |
| Application number | Verify your unique application number. |
| Candidate's name | Ensure your name is spelled correctly. |
| Father's name | Check your father's name for any errors. |
| Mother's name | Verify your mother's name. |
| Gender | Confirm your gender information. |
| Date of birth | Check if your date of birth is correct. |
| Category | Ensure your reservation category (e.g., General, OBC, SC, ST) is correct. |
| Medium of paper | Confirm the language you chose for your exam paper. |
| Important notes by NTA | Read any special instructions or notes given by NTA. |
Next Steps for Students
After checking the city intimation slip, students should start making necessary travel plans for their exam city. This includes booking tickets for trains or buses and arranging for accommodation if needed. Planning early will help avoid stress and ensure you reach your exam centre on time on the exam day.
It is important to remember that the city intimation slip only tells you the city for your exam. The complete admit card, which will include the exact exam centre name, full address, and the exam shift timing, will be released later. Students can expect to download their NTA JEE Main admit card about 3 to 4 days before their actual exam date.
Students should regularly visit the official NTA JEE Main website for the latest updates. Make sure to complete the photo verification process by the new deadline of January 15, 2026 , and stay alert for the release of the city intimation slip.
