JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip (OUT) LIVE: Admit Card LIVE (OUT)@ jeemain.nta.nic.in; exam from January 21

JEE Main exams in terms of city intimation slip and session 1 are announced by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Paper 1 will be conducted on January 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 and Paper 2 shall be conducted on January 29. Live updates of the city slip and admit card of JEE Main 2026 can be found below.

JEE Main Exam City Slip 2026 is out! The JEE Main City Intimation Slip 2026 Session 1 has finally been made available on the official site of the National Testing Agency at jeemain.nta.nic.in on January 8, 2026. Candidates are advised to visit their respective exam centers for JEE Main B.E./B.Tech (Paper I) and B.Arch/B.Planning (Paper II). The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exam will be held between January 21-30, 2026. Applicants appearing for the entrance test will need to download the city slip to check their location in the city during the test. Following the release of the JEE Main City Intimation Slip, the JEE Main Admit Card 2026 has also been released on January 17, 2026.

The JEE Main 2026 paper 1 exam will be held on January 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28, and the paper 2 exam will be held on January 29. There will be two shifts on each day of the exam. The shift 1 will be held from 9 am to 12 noon, and shift 2 from 3 pm to 6 pm.

It was recently announced that the city intimation slip for JEE Main 2026, Session 1, has been released, and this is important news for millions of engineering aspirants in India. The National Testing Agency (NTA) published the JEE Main city intimation slip on the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in on January 8, 2026. This slip will provide important information about the designated exam city and tentative exam date so that candidates can plan their travel and accommodation arrangements before the actual exam.

We will discuss the meaning of the JEE Main city intimation slip, its importance, how to download it, its release date, the types of information on the slip, the difference between a city slip and an admit card, and important details that students should know.

JEE Main City Intimation Slip 2026: Overview

The JEE Main City Intimation Slip 2026 is an advance information document released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for candidates appearing in JEE Main. It tells students the exam city and exam date before the admit card is issued, so they can plan travel and accommodation in advance. This slip is only for information purposes and is not required to be carried to the exam center.

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	Joint Entrance Examination (Main) – 2026
Conducting Body	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Session	Session 1 (January Session)
City Intimation Slip Release Date	January 8, 2026
Exam Dates	Paper 1: January 21–29, 2026 Paper 2: January 30, 2026
Mode of Examination	Computer Based Test (CBT)
Official Website	jeemain.nta.nic.in / nta.ac.in
Admit Card Download Mode	Online only

Important Note for Candidates

Candidates should carefully check the exam city and date given on the city intimation slip. If the city specified is different from the preferred option, there is no correction window, so planning should be done accordingly. JEE Main Admit Card 2026 will contain the correct address of the exam center, shift timings, and reporting time.

JEE Main City Intimation 2026 Download Link

The official portal published the JEE Main City Intimation Slip 2026 on January 8, 2026. Candidates can download it using their application credentials. This slip serves as a pre-notification that will allow students from different states to travel to their exam cities without any hassle. Candidates can also download it using the link provided below.

How to Download JEE Main city Intimation Slip

Candidates can check the steps below to download the JEE Main 2026 city intimation slip:

• Visit the official website of JEE Main 2026 - jeemain.nta.nic.in.
• Now click on the link for the JEE Main 2026 session 1 advanced city intimation slip.
• On the next page, the JEE Main 2026 login window will open. Here, enter the JEE Main 2026 application number and password to login.
• Under the login, candidates can check the JEE Main 2026 city intimation slip link. Click on the link.
• The JEE Main 2026 city intimation slip showing the allotted city will appear on the screen. Check and download the slip.

Details Mentioned on the City Intimation Slip

The city intimation slip normally includes:

• Candidate’s name
• Application number
• Photograph and signature
• Allotted exam city
• Tentative date of the exam
• Slip release date

It will not entail the specific address of the examination center or reporting time. Those will appear only on the admit card released subsequently. 

City Intimation Slip vs. Admit Card

The City Intimation Slip is merely an intimation notice that informs the candidates about the seat (city) and when (date) they will be taking the examinations. It is announced beforehand so that students can make travel, accommodation or leave arrangements. This slip is not necessary in the exam center.

On the other hand, the final and mandatory document for attending the exam is the Admit Card. It will have all the information, like the actual address of the exam center, exam shift, reporting time, roll number and exam-day instructions. Candidates cannot be permitted in the exam hall without the admit card.

City Intimation Slip vs Admit Card: Comparison Table

Basis	City Intimation Slip	Admit Card
Release Time	Released first	Released after city slip
Purpose	Advance information	Mandatory exam document
Exam City	Mentioned	Mentioned
Exam Date	Mentioned	Mentioned
Exam Centre Address	Not mentioned	Mentioned
Exam Shift & Timing	Not mentioned	Mentioned
Reporting Time	Not mentioned	Mentioned
Exam Day Instructions	Not included	Included
Mandatory for Exam Entry	No	Yes
Usefulness	Travel and planning	Entry to exam hall

Important Points Candidates Should Know

Here are key things to keep in mind:

• The city slip is not the admit card.Only bring the admit card when you are taking a test.
• Authenticate all contents during downloading.
• In case of any information that appears wrong, call the NTA helpdesk.
• Carry various copies of the slip and the admit card.
• Make your booking and reservation before checking your exam city.

Why the City Intimation Slip Matters 

The city intimation slip is useful in preparation of exams.

1. Travel Planning: Applicants are usually forced to travel in-between states to get to the designated test city. This is a slip that enables them to book train or bus tickets in advance.
2. Avoid Last-Minute Rush: Students can delay the planning of traveling without this slip, resulting in increased costs or lack of availability during peak January.
3. Time Management: The knowledge of exam city allows one to estimate their commuting time and cause less stress during exam day
4. Backup Planning: If students are allocated distant cities, they can decide whether to stay there a day before the exam.

Conclusion

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has published the JEE Main City Intimation Slip 2026 which helps a candidate to prepare well for the examination. Although unnecessary at the exam center, it provides early information regarding the exam city and approximate date, so the students can plan how to travel and stay without the last-minute rush. The details to be addressed by the candidates should be thoroughly checked with what is on the slip and also the official site of the JEE Main Admit Card 2026 is also required, which is mandatory in order to secure an entry to the exam. Fear of the slip can be avoided through proper planning with the help of the city slip and the candidates will be able to pay more attention to their preparation.

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