Aspirants of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 are gearing up as the National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to publish the JEE Main 2026 city intimation slip in the first week of January 2026, ahead of the Session 1 exam cycle. This advance notice will reveal the exam city and tentative exam date allocated to each candidate. The city intimation slip is an advance notification issued by the NTA that informs candidates of the city where they will be taking their JEE Main exam. It helps students plan travel and logistics well before the exam date. However, it does not include the complete exam centre address—that information will be available only on the admit card released later. City Intimation Slip Release: Expected early January 2026 JEE Main Session 1 Exam Window: January 21 to January 30, 2026 Admit Card Issue: Typically 3–4 days before the assigned exam date The official schedule, released by the NTA, confirms the exam will be conducted in computer-based test (CBT) mode across multiple cities in India. Once the portal is activated, candidates can follow these steps to download the slip: Visit the official JEE Main website at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Click on the link for JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip (Session 1) when live. Enter credentials such as application number and password or date of birth. Download the PDF and save it for reference. Candidates are advised to keep their login details handy and download the slip as soon as it’s released to avoid last-minute rush. The city intimation slip enables students to: Know which city they’ll be appearing in for JEE Main 2026. Arrange travel and accommodation beforehand. Track logistics as the exam period approaches. This slip does not replace the admit card, which remains the official document required for exam entry and will include the precise exam centre address and reporting details. Students who qualify in JEE Main will move forward in the admission process for undergraduate programs in engineering, architecture, and related fields, and will also become eligible for JEE Advanced based on their scores. Stay tuned to the official JEE Main NTA portal for real-time updates on the city intimation slip release and related announcements as the exam period draws near.What is the City Intimation Slip?
Important Dates for JEE Main 2026
How to Download the City Intimation Slip
Planning Ahead: Why This Matters
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