The NTA has released the JEE Main Session 1 2026 City Intimation Slip on 8 January 2026 on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.

The JEE Main City Intimation Slip will include the information about the allotted exam city and date, giving you enough time to plan your travel and accommodation.

  • To Download the City Exam Slip, you have to login using your Application Number and Password/D.O.B, uner the section of candidate activity.
  • Session 1 JEE Main Admit Card will be released 3-4 days before the exam.
  • The JEE Main Session 1 will be held from 21st January to 30th January 2026, whereas Session 2 will be held from 2nd April to 9th April 2026.
Direct Link to download JEE Main City Intimation Slip (Soon)

The City Intimation Slip, will include the your details, paper you applied for, allotted exam city and the exam date, but will not include centre name and shift details.

As per the latest update, NTA has extended the deadline for photo verification certificate upload for non-aadhar candidates till 15th January 2026.

JEE Main City Intimation Slip

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Key Summary

In this Article, we have discussed about JEE Main City Intimation Slip including the Exam Dates, City & How to Download.

  • The JEE Main Exam Cities are allotted as per the availability and capacity of the exam centres. 
  • The City Intimation slip are based on specific-sessions; the Session 1 exam city slip, will not be reused in session 2.
  • After it is released once, it will be final, as NTA does not have any correction window after the announcement of city slip.
  • The Candidates who will download the city allotment slip, and complete their photo verification will be processed for the generation of admit card.
  • The City Intimation slip, will not be checked on the exam venue and is not required to be carried on the exam day.

What is the JEE Main City Intimation Slip?

The JEE Main City Intimation Slip is a pre-admit card document that is issued by NTA to confirm the city where the candidate will appear for the exam.

  • The City Intimation slip is released for registered and confirmed candidates, whose fees and forms have been accepted.
  • The City Intimation slip will help you estimate your travel time, along with the weather conditions in the exam city and arrangements of local transport.
  • The Final Exam City will be allotted based on your preference, along with availability and logistics.

Check this video by @JEEUltimate2.0, to know about JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip, download link and exam schedule.

JEE Main City Intimation Slip Dates: Session 1 & Session 2

The JEE Main City Intimation Slip, will be released separately for both Session 1 (January) and Session 2(April), to inform the candidates about their allotted exam city. As per the expected schedule, the exam city slip is released 15 to 20 days before the exam session.

JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip Schedule

A constant pattern is followed by NTA: with the city intimation slip being released first, and then the admit card.

JEE Main Session City Intimation Slip Release Exam Dates Admit Card Release
Session 1 (January) January 8, 2026 January 21, 22, 23, 24, and 28, 2026 3–4 days before the exam
Session 2 (April) Expected in mid to late March 2026 April 2 – 9, 2026 3–4 days before the exam

Also, Check: JEE Main 2026 Important Dates

Ques. What Time Does NTA Usually Release the City Intimation Slip?

Ans. There is no exact time for the release of the city intimation slip, but previously, the city intimation slip was released in the evening.

  • Most often released after 7 PM
  • You should check the website multiple times on release day

Ques. What Are the JEE Main City Intimation Slip Release Dates for the Previous Years?

Ans. By the previous year's release dates of JEE Main City intimation, you can check the trends and get an expected analysis.

Year Session Intimation Slip Release Time Gap vs Exam
2026 Session 1 Jan 8, 2026 13 days before
2025 Session 1 Jan 10, 2025 12 days before
2025 Session 2 Mar 20, 2025 10 days before
2024 Session 1 Jan 12, 2024 9 days before
2024 Session 2 Mar 28, 2024 11 days before

How to download JEE Main City Intimation Slip 2026?

The JEE Main City Intimation Slip is released online by NTA, to notify the candidates about the exam city and date before the admit card is released. You can download the City Intimation Slip online on the JEE Main official website by using their login credentials.

JEE Main City Intimation Slip Download Process

Stage What Candidates Need to Do Key Details
Official Portal Access Visit the JEE Main website Available at jeemain.nta.nic.in
Login Section Open Candidate Activity page City slip link is activated there
Credential Entry Enter Application Number and Password / DOB Same credentials used during registration
Slip Display View allotted exam city details Includes exam date and paper applied
File Download Save the city intimation slip PDF Recommended for travel planning reference
How to download JEE Main City Intimation Slip

JEE Main City Intimation Slip Sample

By the sample of JEE Main City Intimation Slip, you can have an idea of how the city intimation slip will look.

JEE Main City Intimation Slip

Details Mentioned on JEE Main City Intimation Slip 2026

The JEE Main City Intimation slip will include different candidate-based and exam-based details to help you plan smartly.

  • Application Number
  • Candidate’s Name
  • Father’s Name
  • Gender & Date of Birth
  • Category/PwD Status
  • Medium of Question Paper
  • Alloted Exam City
  • Exam Date & Shift

Ques. Are Personal Details Like Name and Application Number Shown on the Slip?

Ans. Yes, the intimation slip includes essential information, so you can verify the allotted exam details and correctly map them.

Details Included

  • Candidate name, photograph, application number
  • Exam city & date for the assigned session
  • Paper details (BE/BTech or BArch/BPlanning)

Ques. What Should I Do If There Is an Error in the City Intimation Slip?

Ans. There are very rare chances for city-related errors, but if any information is incorrect, you should correct it immediately.

  • Contact NTA Helpline through phone or email
  • Keep screenshots/PDF of the wrong slip
  • Re-check the Admit Card to confirm final corrections
  • Do NOT wait until exam day — address early!

Difference Between JEE Main Admit Card & City Intimation Slip

Both the City Intimation Slip and the Admit Card are for the same exam, but they have different purposes.

The Intimation slip will inform you about the exam center and city Intimation slip will inform you about the exact location, timing, and permissions to appear.

Feature City Intimation Slip Admit Card
Purpose Will inform about the allotted city and date Is the official hall ticket for entry in the exam
weeks 3-4 days before the exam
What it shows Candidate info, allotted city, exam date & shift Candidate Info: center name, full address, roll number/seat number, and exam instructions.
What it does not show Exact centre address, roll number, and entry permit It is the official document needed for exam entry.
Usage For planning logistics like travel, stay helps, especially for out-of-station candidates. Mandatory for entering the exam hall—without it, you cannot sit for the exam.

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Ques. Do I Need to Carry the City Intimation Slip on the Exam Day?

Ans. No, the city intimation slip will help you plan your travel before the exam, with no role in the verification in the exam hall.

The Documents required on the exam day are

  • Admit Card (mandatory)
  • Valid photo ID (Aadhaar/PAN/Driving Licence/etc.)
  • Self-declaration if applicable (as per NTA rules)

Ques. Will the Exam Date & Shift Remain the Same on Both Documents?

Ans. The City Intimation Slip will give a tentative schedule, whereas the admit card will confirm the final slot and reporting window.

Detail City Intimation Slip Admit Card
Exam Date Final Final
Shift (Timing) Sometimes missing / tentative Always final
Exam Centre Address Not included Complete address

Ques. When Is the JEE Main Admit Card Released?

Ans. The JEE Main Admit Card is mainly uploaded 3-4 days before the session and includes exam venue, reporting time, instructions and guidelines.

  • The JEE Main Admit card will have a different release date for each session.
  • There is no physical copy; you can download it from the official Website.

JEE Main Session 1 vs Session 2: How City Allotment Changes

As the JEE Main Exam is held twice a year, the logic used by candidates to allot the exam cities and centers remains the same, but the outcome can be different as per the session the candidate is appearing for.

Session 1 vs Session 2 City Allotment

Feature JEE Main Session 1 JEE Main Session 2
Exam Timeline January 2026 April 2026
Priority of City Allotment Based on initial city preferences during registration Updated based on revised preferences (if allowed) and candidate performance-density in regions
Candidate Volume Variation Higher due to the first attempt Slightly lower, distribution more balanced
Travel Planning Benefit Earlier notification helps fresh candidates plan Many already know the nearest viable exam cities from Session 1
Change in City Possibility Limited once the slip is released Higher chances of changes if centres are full in preferred cities
Allotment Strategy Preference-driven Demand-driven + centre availability optimisation

JEE Main Examination Centres List

The NTA has released the proper list of exam centres across India and abroad, which gives candidates more options and a test location closer to their place.

States Number of Exam Centres
Andaman & Nicobar Islands (UT) 1
Andhra Pradesh 28
Arunachal Pradesh 2
Assam 6
Bihar 10
Chhattisgarh 5
Dadra & Nagar Haveli (UT) 1
Delhi 1
Goa 1
Gujarat 10
Haryana 3
Himachal Pradesh 7
Jammu & Kashmir 8
Jharkhand 5
Karnataka 19
Kerala 15
Ladakh 2
Lakshadweep 1
Madhya Pradesh 9
Maharashtra 29
Manipur 1
Meghalaya 2
Mizoram 1
Nagaland 2
Odisha 23
Puducherry 1
Punjab 9
Rajasthan 12
Sikkim 1
Tamil Nadu 28
Telangana 10
Tripura 1
Uttar Pradesh 31
Uttarakhand 5
West Bengal 10
International Exam Cities 25

Check: JEE Main Exam Day Guidelines