NTA to Announce Exact JEE Main 2026 Exam Dates Soon for Session 1

December 30, 2025: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to announce the exact exam dates for JEE Main 2026 soon, with the city intimation slip for Session 1 anticipated to be released in the first week of January 2026 on the official portal jeemain.nta.nic.in. The city slip will provide registered candidates with their allotted exam city and date information ahead of the JEE Main entrance test. The JEE Main city intimation slip serves as an early notice to help candidates plan travel and logistics. It differs from the admit card, which is issued later and will contain full exam details including the exam centre address, shift timings, roll number and exam instructions required for entry on the test day.

Expected Release of JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip

The Session 1 city intimation slip for JEE Main 2026 is likely to be made available online in the first week of January 2026, typically 10–15 days before the exam schedule, allowing candidates to know their exam city and date in advance. Once released, candidates can download the city slip by logging in with their application number and password on the official jeemain.nta.nic.in portal. Knowing the exam city early enables aspirants to arrange their travel and stay, especially if the assigned city is different from their home location.

Difference Between City Intimation Slip and Admit Card

The city intimation slip is an advanced notification issued by NTA that provides:

• Allotted exam city where the candidate will appear for JEE Main
• Tentative exam date for their session

However, it does not include the precise centre address, shift timing or roll number these details are provided later on the JEE Main admit card, which is usually released a few days before the exam. Candidates should monitor the official JEE Main website (jeemain.nta.nic.in) for the activation of both the city intimation slip link and the admit card download link once released.

Tentative JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exam Schedule

Although the exact dates are yet to be officially confirmed, based on the pattern of earlier announcements, the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exam is expected to be held between January 21 and January 30, 2026. The city intimation slip release is part of the preparatory updates preceding the main exam event. Knowing the allotted exam city early through the city intimation slip helps candidates plan and prepare effectively as the exam approaches.