How to Download JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip: Step by Step Guide
Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main 2026 ( JEE Main )
Exam On - 2 Apr '26 - 9 Apr '26
The National Testing Agency (NTA) allots the exam date and city via the JEE Main city intimation slip 2026. The registered candidates must download the city slip PDF from their respective login and make advanced arrangements to reach the exam centre on the exam day. Know how to download the JEE Main city intimation slip 2026 in detail here.
How to download JEE Main City Intimation Slip: NTA released the JEE Mains city intimation slip on January 8, 2026. The city intimation consists of allotted JEE Main 2026 exam date and city name, along with the name of paper applied by candidates, application number, candidate’s parent name, candidate’s gender, date of birth, category, and more details.
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The JEE Main city slip can be downloaded online from the official website of JEE Main 2026 - jeemain.nta.nic.in. NTA is not going to send the city slip individually to the candidates via email. Therefore, as soon as the JEE Main exam 2026 city slip is out, candidates must use their application number and password to log in and download the PDF.
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- JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip: Important Instructions
- How to Recover JEE Main Lost Login Credentials?
- JEE Main City Intimation Slip: Troubleshooting Common Issues
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exam Date
Check important dates for JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam below:
| Events |
Dates |
|---|---|
| JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip (Session 1) |
January 8, 2026 |
| JEE Main 2026 Admit Card (Session 1) |
3 to 4 days before exam date |
| JEE Main exam date |
January 21 to 30, 2026 |
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.
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.
Steps to Download the JEE Main City Intimation Slip
To download the city slip, candidates have to follow the steps below:
- Visit official JEE Main website jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- On homepage, click on "JEE Main 2026 City Intimation for session 1".
- Enter the details for JEE Main 2026 login - Application Number and Password or Date of Birth along with security pin (as displayed on screen).
- Click submit button to open candidate dashboard and the city allotment details will be displayed.
- Save document as PDF and take printout for future reference.
Details Mentioned on JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip
The following details will be available on the city intimation slip of NTA JEE Mains:
- Candidate’s name, application number, and date of birth
- Allotted Exam City and specific Exam Date
- Name of Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) or Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Planning).
NTA has announced the JEE Main 2026 exam date for Session 2. JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam will be held from 2nd April 2026 to 9th April 2026. The JEE Main Application Form 2026 for Session 2 will be available on the website jeemain.nta.nic.in.
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NTA has announced the JEE Mains 2026 session 1 exam date. Paper 1 exam was held on January 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28, and paper 2 exam was held on January 29.
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Difference Between JEE Main Exam City Slip and Admit Card
The city intimation slip is different from JEE Main 2026 admit card. The city intimation slip is not admit card as it does not contain exact exam center address or shift timing. Here are some of the difference between these two documents -
| Feature |
City Intimation Slip |
Admit Card |
|---|---|---|
| Allotted Exam City |
Yes |
Yes |
| Specific Center Address |
No |
Yes |
| Exam Date & Shift |
Shows Date |
Shows Date & Specific Shift/Time |
| Entry Permission |
Not valid for entry |
Mandatory for entry |
| Release Date |
Early January 2026 |
3-4 days before the exam |
JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip: Important Instructions
- Student need not carry city slip to the JEE Main exam centre. They must only carry their printed hall ticket along with valid Photo ID such as aadhar card, voter ID, PAN card etc.
- If there is discrepancy in slip or students are not able to download it, they must contact NTA Helpdesk at 011-40759000 or email them at jeemain@nta.ac.in.
- Requests to change allotted exam city are generally not entertained by NTA.
How to Recover JEE Main Lost Login Credentials?
- Visit the official website of JEE Main 2026
- On the homepage, click on "Forgot Application Number" link and enter name, father’s name, mother’s name, and date of birth.
- The login details will be retrieved on-screen or via registered email of candidate
Reset password using one of three methods:
- Answering Security Question chosen during registration.
- Via the Verification Code sent via SMS to registered mobile number.
- Or through the Reset Link sent to registered email address.
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JEE Main City Intimation Slip: Troubleshooting Common Issues
There are high chances that while downloading city intimation slip or hall ticket or any detail on website, candidates might encounter technical hurdles. Here are some of tips to avoid this scenario:
- High traffic means slow loading or lags on the system.
- It is recommended to download city intimation slip of JEE Main 2026, during odd hours such as late at night or early morning.
- If slip opens but shows no exam city or date, it may be because NTA is releasing slips in phases. Students can check again after 24-48 hours.
For any updates, candidates are advised to keep track of the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in or shiksha.com!
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