JEE Main 2026: Aadhar Based Exam Centre Allotment - What it Means for Candidates

The JEE Main 2026 exam centres will be allotted based on the Aadhar addresses. Students can select up to four cities within their state. Check complete details on the Aadhaar-based JEE Main exam centre allotment below.

JEE Main 2026: NTA to Allot Exam Centres Based on Candidate’s Address

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has clarified that exam centre allotment for JEE Main 2026 will primarily be based on the candidate’s present and permanent address. The applicants’ Aadhaar address is essentially their permanent address. NTA further clarifies that it will make every effort to allot a centre from the options selected. This new guideline aims to ensure that students are allotted centres closer to their location for convenience.

As per the JEE Main 2026 information brochure, candidates can choose up to four cities as their preferred exam centres. However, these choices must fall within the state of their present or permanent address.

What does it mean for Students?

• There is no need to panic. Your updated Aadhar address should be either your current or permanent address.
• During registration, carefully fill in your address, both current and permanent. When selecting the exam centres, choose the closest option for convenience.
• NTA will allot the centres based on the candidates' preferences.
• The allotment decision will be final, and no changes will be allowed after allocation.

In case there are very few candidates from a particular city, NTA may merge two or more nearby cities. For foreign candidates also both their present and permanent addresses will be considered while assigning exam cities from the approved list.

NTA has asked students to choose their city or neighbouring cities to avoid travel issues. The agency emphasised that the entire centre allotment process will be automated and free from human intervention, ensuring transparency. NTA has also assured that the comfort of candidates, including PwD and PwBD applicants, will be given priority during the allotment process.