JEE Main 2026 City Slip Session 1 Expected by First Week of January as the National Testing Agency (NTA) prepares to release the city intimation slip for the first session of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026. Candidates who have completed their registration for the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exam, scheduled for January 21–30, 2026, can expect the advance city slip link soon on the official portal jeemain.nta.nic.in. The city intimation slip helps aspirants identify the allotted exam city well in advance to plan travel and accommodation, reducing last-minute uncertainties ahead of the session’s commencement.
JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip Expected Release and Trends
Although the National Testing Agency has not formally announced the JEE Main 2026 city slip release date, examination analysts expect it in the first week of January 2026, drawing on the past three years’ release trends.
Past Session 1 City Slip Release Trends:
These trends indicate that the city slip typically becomes available around 10 to 12 days before the examination period, suggesting an early January 2026 release window for the current session.
What the JEE Main City Slip Contains?
The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 city intimation slip provides the exam city allotted to each candidate. Unlike the admit card, it does not include:
- Exact exam centre address
- Exam shift timing
- Roll number
Those details are provided later in the JEE Main 2026 admit card, expected to be issued 3–4 days before the exam date. Candidates should use their application number and date of birth/password to log in to the official portal when the city slip link is activated.
Importance of the City Intimation Slip
The release of the JEE Main city slip 2026 is an essential pre-exam milestone. By confirming the allotted exam city and date, aspirants can:
- Plan travel and accommodation arrangements ahead of time
- Avoid last-minute confusion related to logistics
- Prepare mentally for the test schedule
The city slip is an important reference even though it is not mandatory for exam entry — that role is fulfilled by the admit card issued later.
What Happens Next: Admit Card and Exam Preparation?
Following the city slip release, the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 admit card is expected to be issued three to four days before each candidate’s scheduled exam date. Candidates must download the admit card and verify details such as exam centre address, shift timing, and reporting time before exam day. Preparation momentum should continue alongside monitoring official announcements on jeemain.nta.nic.in to stay updated on the city slip and subsequent admit card release timeline.
