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JEE Main 2026 Exam City Slip Out: Where and How to download at jeemain.nta.ac.in (Screengrab from official website)NTA JEE Mains 2026 April Exam City Intimation Slip Highlights: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued the exam-city intimation slip for JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam. Candidates registered to appear for the session 2 exams can download their city intimation slip from the official website of JEE Main 2026 at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
The NTA is scheduled to begin the Joint Entrance Examination Main (JEE Main) 2026 session 2 exam for paper 1 (BE/ BTech) and paper 2A and 2B (BArch and BPlanning papers) from April 2, and will continue till April 8.
The exam city intimation slip is released before the admit card and informs candidates of the exam location by specifying the city and state, enabling them to plan and arrange their travel in advance. Exact centre and shift details for the exam will be mentioned in the hall tickets. The JEE Main admit cards will be released three to four days before the start of the exams.
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During the JEE Main 2026 application process, candidates could choose up to four preferred exam cities based on the options available within their current and permanent address states. The NTA stated that it would try to assign candidates to their preferred cities in the order selected in the application form. However, due to administrative or logistical constraints, candidates might be allotted a different city.
As per the revised schedule, the JEE Main 2026 Paper 1 (BE/BTech) exams will be held on April 2, 4, 5, 6, and 8. Meanwhile, Paper 2A (BArch) and Paper 2B (BPlanning) are scheduled for April 7. The exams will be conducted in two shifts each day.
The National Testing Agency has revised the JEE Main 2026 session 2 exam schedule. The examinations will now be conducted from April 2 to April 8, instead of the earlier schedule extending till April 9. The updated timeline has been issued along with the release of the city intimation slip.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the JEE Main 2026 session 2 city intimation slip on its official website. Candidates who have registered for the April session can now check the exam city allotted to them. The slip helps candidates make necessary travel and accommodation arrangements ahead of the examination.
Candidates should note that the All India Rank (AIR) for JEE Main 2026 will be determined only after Session 2 results are declared. NTA considers the best of the two attempts while preparing the final merit list, making the April session crucial even for those who performed well in January.
Delhi’s Shreyas Mishra emerged as one of the top scorers in JEE Main 2026 Session 1 with a perfect 100 NTA score. Along with him, candidates from states such as Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Bihar also secured full percentile, indicating a wide geographical spread of top-performing candidates.
In the January session of JEE Main 2026, a total of 12 candidates achieved a perfect 100 percentile score. This limited number of top scorers reflects the high difficulty level and competitive nature of the exam, where even minor mistakes can significantly impact overall ranking.
Candidates appearing for the JEE Main 2026 exam must carry their admit card to the examination centre for verification. Along with the hall ticket, students are also required to follow all exam day guidelines issued by NTA to ensure a smooth examination process.
Candidates should note that the city intimation slip is only meant for informational purposes and cannot be used for entry to the examination hall. Entry will be permitted only with the official admit card issued by the National Testing Agency.
To download the JEE Main 2026 city slip, candidates must use their application number and password. These login credentials are essential not only for accessing the city slip but also for downloading the admit card once it is released.
The JEE Main 2026 session 2 examination will be conducted across multiple cities in India as well as in 15 cities outside the country. The large-scale exam arrangement reflects the wide participation of candidates aspiring for engineering and architecture courses.
Following the release of the city intimation slip, the JEE Main 2026 session 2 admit card is expected to be issued shortly. The hall ticket will include crucial details such as exam date, shift timing, exam centre address, and important instructions for the examination day.
The JEE Main city intimation slip provides advance information about the exam city allotted to candidates. While it does not specify the exact exam centre, it allows students to plan their travel and accommodation in advance, especially those appearing in cities away from their place of residence.
As per the revised schedule, the JEE Main 2026 Paper 1 (BE/BTech) exams will be held on April 2, 4, 5, 6, and 8. Meanwhile, Paper 2A (BArch) and Paper 2B (BPlanning) are scheduled for April 7. The exams will be conducted in two shifts each day.
The National Testing Agency has revised the JEE Main 2026 session 2 exam schedule. The examinations will now be conducted from April 2 to April 8, instead of the earlier schedule extending till April 9. The updated timeline has been issued along with the release of the city intimation slip.
Candidates can download the JEE Main 2026 session 2 city slip by visiting the official website — jeemain.nta.nic.in. To access the document, students must log in using their application number and password. Once logged in, the city allotment details will be displayed for download and reference.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the JEE Main 2026 session 2 city intimation slip on its official website. Candidates who have registered for the April session can now check the exam city allotted to them. The slip helps candidates make necessary travel and accommodation arrangements ahead of the examination.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted JEE Main 2026 Session 1 with massive participation, as over 13 lakh candidates appeared for Paper 1 (BE/BTech). Out of more than 13.5 lakh registered candidates, attendance remained above 96 per cent, highlighting the intense competition ahead of Session 2.
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A candidate need not appear in both Sessions, if he/she so desires. However, a candidate appears in more than one Session then his/her best of the JEE Main 2026 NTA scores will be considered for preparation of the merit list and ranking.
- To benefit the candidates by giving them two opportunities to improve their scores in the examination if they are not able to give their best in the first attempt.
- In the first attempt, the candidates will get a first-hand experience of taking an examination and will know their mistakes which they can improve while attempting for the second time. This will reduce the chances of dropping a year and the candidates would not have to waste an entire year.
- If anyone misses the examination due to reasons beyond control (such as the Board Examination), then candidate will not have to wait for one entire year.
- A candidate need not appear in both Sessions, if he/she so desires. However, a candidate appears in more than one Session then his/her best of the JEE (Main) - 2026 NTA Scores will be considered for preparation of the Merit List/ Ranking
The merit list, scores, result of JEE Main 2026 can also be utilised by other entities of central, state governments with their eligibility criteria, norms, applicable regulations or guidelines and rules.
The JEE Main 2026 result will be announced on April 20. The JEE Main result in April will be determined after compiling session 1 and session 2 results. The best of the two NTA scores in total (and not in individual subject) will be considered for further processing for those candidates who appeared in both sessions.
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Yes, JEE Advanced 2026 will be held in May. As per the JEE Advanced 2026 dates, the entrance exam for admission to IITs will be held on May 17.
Once NTA allots the JEE Main 2026 exam city and exam centres, they cannot be changed in any circumstances. NTA had earlier said it would strive to make sure the comfort and convenience of all candidates, including those with disabilities (PwD/PwBD), when assigning exam centres for the JEE Main 2026 session 2.
The JEE Main 2026 April session date, shift and slot of the examination will be allotted randomly by the computer. Candidates taking the test will be able to know the date of exam and the test centre city from the JEE Main 2026 city slip.
The WBJEE 2026 application window will remain open till April 5. WBJEE 2026 is scheduled to be conducted on May 24, 2026.
Read More | WBJEE 2026 online registration underway at wbjeeb.nic.in
The information brochure for JEE Main 2026 had indicated that the exam city intimation slips would be released tentatively in the second week of March. However, with the third week of March now in progress, candidates are still waiting for an official update.
- Paper 1 or the BE/ BTech paper
- Paper 2A and 2B or the BArch and BPlanning papers
The JEE Main 2026 session 2 exam will be held in April. The NTA, which conducts the JEE Main exams, will be golding the JEE Main session 2 exam 2026 from April 2 to April 9.
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Under the new arrangement, only one vegetarian dish will be served per meal, and no additional non-vegetarian items will be provided. Fried and boiled items have been removed from the menu. Desserts at dinner will be replaced with milkshakes or ice cream, while milk will be served either at room temperature or chilled. Fruits will now be included in both lunch and dinner. Read more
The JEE Main 2026 result will be declared on April 20.
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During the JEE Main 2026 application process, candidates were allowed to select up to four preferred examination cities, based on options available within their current and permanent address states. The National Testing Agency (NTA) stated that it would attempt to allot candidates to their chosen cities in the order indicated in the application form. However, due to administrative or logistical reasons, some candidates may be assigned to a different city.
The JEE Main 2026 official website – jeemain.nta.nic.in — will make the city intimation slip links active. The JEE Main 2026 session 2 exam will continue till April 9.
Ashoka University will waive full tuition fee for 50 top performers in JEE Main 2026. The offer is part of its Special Merit Scholarships under the Undergraduate Admissions 2026 cycle.
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The Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER) started the registration process for its Aptitude Test (IAT) 2026. The entrance exam is the sole criterion for admission to undergraduate programmes across the seven IISER campuses for the academic year 2026–27. Admission will not be based on JEE scores. The online application window opened on March 5, 2026, and will close on April 13, 2026. The examination will be conducted on June 7, 2026, from 9 am to 12 pm.
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Candidates are advised to report at the JEE Main exam center well on time i.e. two hours before the commencement of the exam.
On days of the board examinations, students should spend the majority of their time on the subject of the next board examination. This includes thoroughly reviewing NCERT and practicing past board pattern questions, and making sure they understand all concepts well.
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The JEE Main 2026 application for the April session exam started on February 1 and continued till February 25. NTA reopened the JEE Main application 2026 session 2 window again on March 12. The window remained open till March 13.
You do not need a miracle to be able to achieve a better result in JEE Main session 2. What you do need is discipline, a honest self-evaluation, and the ability to continually revise the areas where you need to improve.
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During the JEE Main 2026 application process, candidates could choose up to four preferred exam cities based on the options available within their current and permanent address states. The NTA stated that it would try to assign candidates to their preferred cities in the order selected in the application form. However, due to administrative or logistical constraints, candidates might be allotted a different city.
The JEE Main 2026 websites are jeemain.nta.nic.in and nta.ac.in.
The JEE Main 2026 April session exam will be held from April 2 to April 9. JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam will be conducted for two papers - paper 1 (BE/ BTech) and paper 2A and 2B (BArch and BPlanning papers).
The NTA also clarified that if the number of applicants in a particular city is very low, it may combine that city with one or more others. The agency’s decision regarding the allocation of exam cities or centres will be final, and no requests for changes will be accepted in such situations. For international candidates, city preferences will similarly be determined based on their present and permanent addresses.
