JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip Released: Check Paper 1 & Paper 2 Exam Dates
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slips for Session 1 candidates. The city slip provides candidates with information about the allotted examination city. It can be downloaded online from the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Exam Dates of JEE Main 2026
- JEE Main Session 1 will be conducted from January 21 to January 30, 2026.
- These exam dates are for both Paper 1 (for B.E./B.Tech) and Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Planning).
What the City Intimation Slip Shows
The City Intimation Slip includes:
- The city where their exam will be held.
- The date on which they will take the test.
Note: It does not include the exact exam centre address, timing, or shift. Those details will be shared later in the admit card.
How to Download JEE Main City Intimation Slip 2026?
Candidates can follow the steps below once the link is activated:
- Visit the official JEE Main website.
- Click on the link for “JEE Main City Intimation Slip 2026”.
- Enter the application number and date of birth/password.
- Submit the details to view the slip.
- Download and save it for future reference.
Important Points to Remember
- The city intimation slip is not the admit card.
- It is issued only to inform candidates about their exam city allocation.
- The JEE Main Admit Card 2026 will be released separately with full exam details.
- Any discrepancy should be reported to NTA immediately through official channels.
What After the City Intimation Slip?
After the release of the city intimation slip, the NTA will issue the JEE Main Admit Card 2026, which will contain:
- Exam date and shift
- Exact exam centre address
- Reporting time
- Exam-day instructions
Candidates must carry the admit card along with a valid photo ID on the examination day.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What is the City Intimation Slip?
Ans: It is a document that tells you the exam city and date for your JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exam. It helps you plan travel and stay.
Q2: Is the City Intimation Slip the same as the Admit Card?
Ans: No. The city slip only shows the city and exam date. You cannot enter the exam hall with just this slip. The admit card (released later) is required for entry.
Q3: When will the Admit Card be released?
Ans: It is expected 3–4 days before the exam (mid-January 2026). The admit card will show your exact exam centre address, shift, and timing.
Q4: What do I need to download the city slip?
Ans: Your application number and date of birth or password.
Q5: What should I do after downloading the slip?
Ans: Check your exam city and date carefully. Plan your travel and stay if needed. Wait for the admit card to know the exact exam centre and timings.
