JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip Released: Download Session 1 Exam City Slip @ jeemain.nta.nic.in

The wait is finally over for lakhs of engineering aspirants across the country. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially activated the link for the JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip for the January Session (Session 1).

With the exam dates fast approaching, this document acts as the first major update for candidates, allowing them to plan travel and logistics well in advance. Candidates who successfully registered for Session 1 can now check their allotted exam city by logging into the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in.

JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Key Highlights

What is the JEE Main City Intimation Slip?

Many students confuse the City Intimation Slip with the Admit Card. It is important to understand the difference clearly:

How to Download JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip?

The NTA website may experience heavy traffic after the release. If the portal is slow, wait a few minutes and try again. Follow these steps:

1. Visit the official portal: jeemain.nta.nic.in
2. On the homepage, go to the Candidate Activity section.
3. Click the link titled “JEE(Main) 2026 : Session 1 City Intimation”.
4. Login using:
   • Application Number (from your confirmation page)
   • Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY)
   • Security Pin / Captcha
5. Click Submit to view the slip.
6. Download the PDF and take a printout for reference.

Details Mentioned on the City Slip

After downloading, verify these details carefully. In case of mismatch, contact NTA immediately:

• Candidate’s Name
• Father’s Name
• Application Number
• Date of Birth
• Category & Gender
• Date of Examination
• City of Examination
• State of Examination

Troubleshooting: Unable to Download the Slip?

• Server overload: Try again after 15–20 minutes (late night/early morning is best).
• Incorrect credentials: Re-check Application Number and DOB format carefully.
• Browser issue: Clear cache or try Incognito/Private mode.
• Image discrepancy: Check registered email/SMS for any photo/signature correction notice.

JEE Main 2026 Admit Card: When Will It Be Released?

Now that the city slip is available, the next update is the Admit Card. Typically, NTA releases the admit card around 3 days before the scheduled exam date. For example, if your exam is on January 24, 2026, the admit card may be available around January 20–21, 2026 (indicative timeline).

Final Lap Strategy: Exam Prep + Logistics

1) Logistics Planning

• If your allotted city is far, book tickets and accommodation early.
• Try reaching the city at least a day before your exam to avoid delays.

2) Revision Strategy

• Stop starting new topics—revise only what you’ve already covered.
• Take at least one mock test daily in the exam time-slot to match your body clock.
• Chemistry: NCERT focus. Physics: formula + error-prone concepts. Maths: high-frequency question types.

3) Keep These Documents Ready

• Original Photo ID (Aadhaar, etc.)
• Passport-size photograph (same as application)
• PwD certificate / Scribe documents (if applicable)

About JEE Main 2026

JEE Main is conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode. It includes: Paper 1 for B.E./B.Tech admissions (also eligibility for JEE Advanced) and Paper 2 for B.Arch / B.Planning (with drawing-related components where applicable). For the latest notices and candidate activity links, always refer to jeemain.nta.nic.in.