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Updated on Jan 17, 2026 16:57 IST
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the JEE Main exam city slip. The slip has information about the allotted exam date and city. However, the exact exam centre is not mentioned on it. NTA will allot the JEE Main 2026 exam centre name and address via the JEE Main 2026 hall ticket.

Wondering how you can check the JEE Mains exam centre 2026? Then read below. We have explained how to check the allotted JEE Mains 2026 exam centre, how NTA allots the centre and more details.

How to Check  JEE Main Exam Centre

How to Check  JEE Main Exam Centre 2026

How to Check  JEE Main Exam Centre: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the JEE Main exam city slip. The slip has information about the allotted exam date and city. However, the exact exam centre is not mentioned on it. NTA will allot the JEE Main 2026 exam centre name and address via the JEE Main 2026 hall ticket. NTA has issued the JEE Main admit card on January 17.

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The exam centre will be the name of the building/school/institute where the candidate has to appear for the JEE Main 2026 exam on their allotted exam date. Read below to know how to check the JEE Main 2026 exam centre.

Table of contents
  • How to Check JEE Mains Exam Centre 2026?
  • How to Change Allotted Exam Centre in JEE Main?
  • How NTA Allots JEE Main 2026 Exam Centre to Candidates?

How to Check JEE Mains Exam Centre 2026?

To check the JEE Main exam centre, candidates have to wait for the JEE Main admit card to be released. Once the admit card is out, candidates can follow the steps below to check their exam centre:

  • Visit the official website of JEE Mains - jeemain.nta.nic.in.
  • Now, on the home page, check the link for the JEE Main 2026 session 1 admit card. Click on the link.
  • The login portal will open. Here, enter the JEE Main 2026 application number and password.
  • Under the login, candidates can check the JEE Main hall ticket.
  • On the hall ticket, candidates can check "test centre details". This includes:
    • Test centre code and name
    • Address of JEE Main exam centre
    • City of exam  centre
    • State of test centre
    • Reporting time at test centre
    • Allotted exam shift
    • gate closing time
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How to check JEE Main exam centre 2026

Q:   Which was the toughest shift of JEE Main 2026 session 1?
A:

The the toughest shift of the JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam was January 23, shift 2. Also, some candidates found the JEE Main 22 Jan shift 2 exam the hardest one. The JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam was held in 10 shifts. To overcome the difficulty level differences, NTA will normalise the score of the candidates.

Q:   How may candidates have appeared for JEE Main 2026 session 1 paper 1 exam?
A:

NTA has conducted the JEE Main 2026 January session exam for BE/BTech candidates successfully across multiple cities in India and abroad. The exam was held on January 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 and on each day, there were 2 shifts. A total of 10 shifts were held for Paper 1. As per the official NTA data, across the 10 shifts,  13,00,368 candidates have appeared out of the 13,50,969 candidates scheduled to appear

Q:   Is JEE Mains tough in 2026?
A:

As per many experts, JEE Main 2026 exam held in session 1 was the toughest in recent history.

Chemistry was the easiest subject and NCERT based. It was lengthy and tricky this year.

Maths was the toughest, and physics was also moderate to tough. Overall paper was lengthy, and candidates found it difficult to manage time and complete paper on time.

How to Change Allotted Exam Centre in JEE Main?

The allotted JEE Mains examination centre cannot be changed, in any case. NTA provides the candidates with an opportunity to select preferred exam city during the registration process. NTA makes every effort to allot the exam centre in the preferred exam city of the candidates.

If a candidate is not happy with the allotted centre, they cannot change it. NTA will not accept any request in this regard. Candidates have to appear for the exam from the allotted exam centre only.

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How NTA Allots JEE Main 2026 Exam Centre to Candidates?

NTA allots the JEE Main exam centre based on the city preferences submitted by the candidates during the NTA JEE Main registration process. Here is the whole process:

  • City Selection: During registration, candidates are asked to select 4 exam cities in order of preference, based on their current/permanent address.
  • Automated Allotment: NTA uses a computerised system to assign cities. The system takes care of candidates' preferred choices. However, NTA reserves the right to assign a different city or merge cities if needed due to logistics or low candidate numbers.
  • City Intimation Slip: The JEE Main 2026 advance city slip is released before the admit card, showing your allotted city, not the exact centre, to help with travel planning well in advance.
  • Admit Card Release: The allotted exact exam centre, address, and shift details are provided in the JEE Main admit card, which is now available on the official website.

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