JEE Main 2026: Candidates to Know Their Exam Date and City in Early January via Intimation Slip

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to release the mandatory Exam City Intimation Slip in the first week of January 2026 for all registered candidates of JEE Main 2026 Session 1. This slip will inform candidates of their Exam Date and Allotted City, allowing them sufficient time to plan logistics before the exam begins on January 21, 2026. The official Admit Card will follow shortly thereafter.

The anticipation is building among engineering aspirants as the National Testing Agency (NTA) prepares for the next crucial phase of the Joint Entrance Examination (Main) 2026 admission cycle. Following the closure of the correction window earlier this week, the NTA is finalizing the logistics and is scheduled to release the City Intimation Slip in the first week of January 2026.

This slip is a mandatory pre-examination document that serves to inform the lakhs of registered candidates about their specific examination date and the city where their allotted test centre is located. This move aims to minimize last-minute travel stress for candidates participating in the prestigious entrance examination.

I. Key Timeline for Pre-Examination Documents

The release of the City Intimation Slip officially commences the final countdown to the Session 1 examination scheduled from January 21 to January 30, 2026.

II. Purpose of the City Intimation Slip

Aspirants must understand the difference between the City Intimation Slip and the official Admit Card, as both serve distinct purposes.

• Content: The City Intimation Slip will display the candidate’s Name, Application Number, Exam Date, and the Allotted City of Examination. It will NOT contain the full exam centre name and address.
• Logistical Planning: Its primary function is to enable candidates and their guardians to make early travel and accommodation arrangements in the allotted city, especially for candidates who requested a centre far from their current location.
• Access: The slip must be downloaded from the official JEE Main website, jeemain.nta.nic.in, using the candidate's application number and password.
• Non-Admission Document: The slip cannot be used as an entry pass to the examination centre. The official Admit Card must be downloaded and presented on the day of the exam.

Important Reminder: Candidates who may be allotted different examination dates within the January 21-30 window must ensure they check their slip carefully, as the schedule is subject to NTA's final allocation.

III. Next Steps and Final Preparations

With the release of the City Intimation Slip imminent, candidates should focus on two immediate actions:

• Admit Card Readiness: The Admit Card, containing the full centre details, will be released approximately three to four days before the respective examination date. Candidates must download and print a physical copy of the Admit Card, as it is mandatory for entry.
• Preparation Strategy: The next month should be dedicated to final revision, timed mock tests, and strengthening weak areas. The administrative tasks are nearing completion, and the focus must now be purely on academic performance in the upcoming Computer-Based Test (CBT).
• Checking Discrepancies: While the correction window is closed, candidates must check the details on their City Intimation Slip carefully. Any major discrepancies must be brought to the attention of the NTA Helpdesk immediately.

All registered candidates must keep checking the official JEE Main website, jeemain.nta.nic.in, during the first week of January 2026 for the release of the City Intimation Slip and prepare for the final leg of their examination preparation.

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