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JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip Session 1 Release Date LIVE Updates: Past 3 Years Trends

Candidates have to visit the official website of the JEE Main (jeemain.nta.nic.in) regularly to get all the updates regarding the release of the JEE Main 2026 Season 1 City Intimation Slip.

Candidates who have successfully applied to write the JEE Main 2026 Season 1 Exam can download the City Intimation Slip for this exam.

Candidates have to visit the official website of the National Testing Agency (NTA) to download the City Intimation Slip for this exam. The link to the website: jeemain.nta.nic.in.

The exam conducting authority (NTA) has not released any official date for the release of the City Intimation Slip for the JEE Main 2026 Season 1 Exam. However, it is expected to be released in the 1st week of January 2026.

No, the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 City Slip Link has not been activated as of now.

No, the city intimation slip will not be available offline for the students for the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exam. It can only be downloaded online.

Yes, candidates can access the city intimation slip for the Session 1 Exam under JEE Main 2026 using mobile phones as well.

After the city slip is released, the NTA will then proceed to release the official admit card for all the students appearing for the first session.

Yes, candidates must download and check the city intimation slip for the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exam to know their exam location.

Even if any candidate misses downloading the intimation slip on the day of its release, they can still download the slip anytime after it is released, before the official admit card is released.

International candidates appearing for the examination in international test centers will also receive city intimation details for overseas centers for the Session 1 Exam.

Yes, parents and guardians with the access to the login credentials will be able to download the city slip for the JEE Main Session 1 Examintion 2026.

The detailed exam day instructions and guidelines for the students who will be appearing for the JEE Main 2026 Examination will be mentioned on the official admission ticket.

Once the city slip is out, the official website may face issues due to heavy traffic. Therefore, candidates should wait for some time and try again.

Candidates should follow NTA’s dress code guidelines to avoid entry issues for the first session examination under JEE Main 2026.

Only essential items such as admission ticket and ID proof are allowed inside the examination center for the JEE Main Session 1 Examination 2026.

The Session 1 examination under JEE Main 2026 will be held in the month of January 2026.

The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Paper 1 (BTech) Examination will be conducted for a duration of 3 hours.

Yes, NTA usually releases the city intimation slip for the JEE Main Examination for all the registered candidates simultaneously.

Yes, the city slip for the Jee Main Examination usually mentions the allotted exam date along with the allotted exam city.

The exam will be conducted in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, and regional languages.

Although it is not mandatory to get a printout of the intimation slip, candidates are advised to keep a printed copy for reference.

In case of errors in the intimation slips for the first session examination under JEE Main 2026, candidates should contact NTA through the official helpline or email.

After downloading the intimation slip, candidates should verify their personal details and exam city immediately for the upcoming JEE Main Session 1 Exam.

Yes, basic candidate details such as the name and photograph of the candidate may appear on the slip of the JEE Main Session 1  Exam 2026.

The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Examination will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.

NTA may allot a city different from preferences based on availability and administrative reasons for the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exam.

No, the exact exam center name and address will be mentioned only on the admit card. Only the exam date and city will be mentioned on the intimation slip.

No, once the city is allotted for the JEE Main Examination 2026, candidates cannot request a change under any circumstances.

As per past years' trends, the city intimation slip for the JEE Main Session 1 Exam 2026 is expected to be released 10-15 days before the exam date.

No, the city intimation slip for the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exam is not the admit card. It only provides exam city details, while the admit card will include the exam centre address and timings.

The intimation slip for the JEE Main Session 1 Exam 2026 will help the candidate to plan travel and accommodation arrangements in advance.

No, NTA usually does not send city intimation slips via SMS or email for the release of the JEE Main Session 1 City Intimation Slip. Candidates must download it online once it is out.

Candidates can download the city intimation slip from the official website:

• jeemain.nta.ac.in.

Yes, the students must log in using their application number and date of birth or password to access the intimation slip for JEE Main Session 1 Exam 2026.

The city intimation slip for the JEE Main Session 1 2026 informs candidates about the city where their JEE Main Session 1 exam centre will be located. It is usually released before the admit card.

The JEE Main 2026 Admit Card will be released after January 18, 2025. 

No, candidates cannot change the allotted city after it has been allotted to the candidate.

The safe score to secure seats in the NIITs is generally 98+ percentile (approx 160-180+ marks).

Yes, candidates can give both session 1 and session 2 exams. 

Usually, 1.5 to 2 hours before the exam starts is the recommended reporting time for candidates.

Candidates are recommended to avoid light clothes with long sleeves, large buttons, and jewellery. 

No, candidates cannot carry rough paper to the examination hall. Six blank sheets are provided to the candidates for rough work.

• JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Hard Copies
• One passport-sized photo
• Valid original photo ID poof

Yes, candidates can switch/navigate between Physics, Chemistry, and Maths sections at any time.

• Shift 1: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• Shift 2 - 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM

The JEEMain 2026 Paper - 1 carries 300 marks.

Yes, there is a negative marking of -1 in section B (Numerical Value Questions) as well.

+4 is allotted for correct answers and -1 for incorrect answers, and 0 for unattempted.

A total of 75 questions (25 each subject) are asked in paper 1 ( B.E./B.Tech).

The JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip can be used to check the city in which the test will be held and the exam date. Using this, candidates can look for accommodation and travelling without any hassle.

JEE Main scores are accepted by NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs.

According to the official notification, the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exam is scheduled from January 21 to 30, 2026. 

The JEE Main Session 1 records the highest ever registration. Approximately 14.5 lakh candidates registered for session 1 this year. This is nearly 1.4 lakh candidates more compared to the 13,11,544 candidates who registered for Session 1 in 2025.

The JEE Main 2025 Session 1 Cutoff of SC Category was - 47.9

The JEE Main 2025 Session 1 Cutoff of SC Category was - 61.15

The JEE Main 2025 Session 1 Cutoff of OBC Category was -79.4.

The JEE Main 2025 Session 1 Cutoff of EWS Category was - 80.38.

The JEE Main 2025 Session 1 Cutoff of General Category was - 93.1

• Pay special attention to topics like ray diagrams, mirror and lens formulae, and optical instruments such as microscopes and telescopes.
• Keep revising sign conventions and numerical questions.
• Cristal clear the concept of basic principles of reflection, refraction, and lens combinations.

From Ray Optics and Optical Instruments topics 23 questions were asked in the January session and 19 were asked in the April session. 

• Focus on formulas related to lines, planes, and angles.
• Practice previous year questions (PYQs).
• Practice more of vector basics.
• Work on speed and accuracy.

In the January session 2025, around 18 questions were asked from three-dimensional geometry, and 17 questions were asked in the April session. 

In the previous year, 20 questions were asked from Organic chemistry in both January and April sessions.

• Build strong concepts of basics, such as inductive effect, resonance, hyperconjugation, and acidity–basicity.
• Practice PYQs regularly to know recurring patterns and commonly tested reactions.
• Focus on reaction mechanisms.
• Do continuous revision of the nomenclature, isomerism basics, and general organic chemistry (GOC).

To hit a 92+ percentile, aspirants need to have a raw score of 100+ out of 300. 

• 3- Dimensional
• Sequence Series
• Definite Integration
• Vectors
• Probability
• Binomial Theorem
• Straight Line
• Area Under The Curve
• Differential Equation
• P&C
• Function
• Matrices and Determinants

• Ray Optics
• Modern physics
• Electrostatics
• Thermodynamics
• Fluid mechanics
• Magnetic Effects of Current
• Rational Mechanics
• Unites & Dimensions
• Current Electricity
• Gravitation
• Semiconductor Electronics
• Electromagnetic Waves

• Coordinate Compound
• Mole Concept
• Hydrocarbons
• Chemical Bonding
• D & f block
• GOC
• Liquid Solution
• Chemical Kinetics
• Periodic Table
• Biomolecules
• Carboxylic Acid and its derivatives
• P-block

The highest weightage chapter in Physics for session 1 is Mechanics. Considering the previous trends, candidates can expect 5-6 questions across all shifts.

• Locomotor disabilities
• Hearing impairment
• Visual impairment
• Other benchmark disabilities

• Candidate’s annual family income must be less than ₹8 lakh.
• A valid EWS certificate for the current financial year is mandatory.
• Applicable across NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.

• Candidates must be listed under the central OBC-NCL reservation list.
• Follow the Government of India Format For Certificate
• Certificate Issue Date should be after April 1, 2026.
• Candidates with invalid or missing certificates will be shifted to the general category.

The JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip is expected to be released in the first or second week of January 2026. 

The authorities will allot a test centre city based on the candidate’s choices. 

• JEE Mains 2026 admit card
• Photo identity proof
• Sanitiser
• Ballpoint pen
• Masks and gloves
• Transparent water bottle
• Sugar table and fruits for diabetic students

• Electronic devices
• Pencil box/instrument/geometry box
• Stationary/Paper
• Eatables/water/tea/coffee/cold drink
• Purse/wallet
• Camera
• Recording gadgets
• Mobile phone, earphones, charger, pager
• Any metallic item

Candidates must note that the JEE Main City Slip 2026 is not the same as the hall ticket. Candidates must download the hall ticket even after checking the city slip.

The official website link to check the release of JEE Main 2026 City Slip is - jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Candidates can follow these instructions to download the City Intimation slip:

• Visit the official website -  jeemain.nta.nic.in.  
• Click the city intimation slip link.
• Enter the application number and password.
• Click the submit button.
• The candidate’s JEE MAIN 2026 City Slip will appear.
• Download the PDF.

No, the NTA will release the JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip download link online on the official website. Candidates will have to access their city intimation slip by visiting the official website.

By downloading the city intimation slip, candidates will be able to know about their test city and date before the release of the admit card and prepare for accommodation and travel. 

Candidates can expect the JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip to be released by the second week of January 2026. 

Yes, candidates can give both session 1 and session 2 exams. The best of the two scores will be considered.

A self-declaration form is submitted by the candidates to declare their health status. 

Candidates are advised to report to the examination centre 1.5 to 2 hours before the exam time.

Yes, candidates can switch between Physics, Chemistry, and Maths sections during the examination.

• Shift 1: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• Shift 2: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

The JEE Main 2026 exam will be conducted for 3 hours. However, for PwD candidates, it will be for 4 hours. 

The JEE Main Paper 1 carries a total of 300 marks. The paper will have 3 sections (Physics, Chemistry, Maths), each with 20 MCQs and 10 Numerical Value Questions.

Yes, the -1 penalty is applicable to numerical value questions.

No, there is no negative marking for unattempted questions. Candidates will be allotted 0 marks for unattempted questions.

Yes, there is a negative marking of -1 for incorrect answers.

For every correct answer, candidates will be allotted +4 marks.

A total of 75 questions will be in paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech).

Candidates must contact the authorities immediately through the NTA helpline - 011-40759000.

The JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam is scheduled from January 21 to 30, 2026.

Candidates can expect the JEE Main 2026 Admit Card to be released by 5:00 PM on the official website.

The following details will be mentioned on the JEE Main 2026 Admit Card:

• Candidate’s name
• Candidates’s father’s name
• Date of birth
• Category
• Allotted exam centre address
• Exam date and time
• JEE Main roll number
• JEE Mains Registration number
• Candidate’s signature and photograph

Candidates can expect the JEE Main 2026 Hall Ticket to be released by January 18, 2026.

The admit card will be released at least 3 days before the JEE Main Exam 2026.

The admit card will be released at least 3 days before the JEE Main Exam 2026.

After the JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip 2026 is released, candidates must take the following actions:

• Download and check the exam date and the test centre city.
• Check the distance and arrange for travel and accommodation well in advance.

The JEE Main exam centre will be the same for all three papers. Therefore, candidates should not worry about attending the exam at multiple centres.

Candidates who registered for the JEE Main 2026 test can download the JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip.

The following details will be mentioned on the JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip

• Candidate's name
• Father's name
• Mother's name
• Gender
• Date of birth
• Category
• The paper applied for by the candidates
• Allotted exam city
• Date of exam allotted
• Application number
• Medium of paper
• Important notes by NTA

Candidates can recover their application number using the “Forgot Application Number” link on the NTA login button.

• Visit the official website -  jeemain.nta.nic.in.  
• Click the city intimation slip link.
• Enter the application number and password.
• Click the submit button.
• The candidate’s JEE MAIN 2026 City Slip will appear.

• JEE Main 2026 Application Number
• Password

No, candidates cannot change the allotted city. The NTA does not entertain change requests after allotment.

No, only the JEE Main 2026 Admit Card is mandatory to carry to the examination centre for verification and entry.

No, the city intimation slip is different from the admit card. It does not include other details such as exam timing, roll number, exam centre address, etc.

With the release of the JEE Main 2026 city slip for session 1, candidates will be able to know their exam test city and date. This way, they will be able to plan their travel and accommodation without any hassle.

It is an advanced notification for candidates to show them their allotted exam city and date.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the city intimation slip for the JEE Main 2026 session 1 examination.

The JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip will be released on the official website - jeemain.nta.nic.in.