JEE Main 2026 City Slip & Admit Card: When Will NTA Release? Check Past 5 Years Dates

JEE Main 2026 City Slip: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will soon release the city intimation slips for JEE Main 2026 Session 1. The examination is scheduled to begin on January 21, 2026. Based on the pattern of previous years, the city slips are expected to be released in the first week of January.

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Candidates who have registered for JEE Main 2026 are eagerly awaiting the city slips. Once the city slips are released, students will get information about their examination city, date, and shift. The admit card, along with the complete examination center address, will be released later.

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JEE Main City Slip: What is NTA's release pattern?

Looking at the past three years, the NTA has followed a specific pattern in releasing the city intimation slips. Let's look at the trend from previous years:

In 2025: The city slip was released on January 6th, approximately 16 days before the start of the exam. The exam began on January 22nd.

In 2024: The city slip was released on January 12th, approximately 12 days before the exam date of January 24th.

In 2023: The NTA released the city slip on January 18th, just 6 days before the start of the exam. The exam began on January 24th.

This pattern suggests that the NTA usually releases the city slip one to two weeks before the start of the exam. If this trend continues in 2026, candidates can expect to receive their city slips before mid-January.

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JEE Main City Slip Release Dates: Last 5 Years Comparison

Here's a detailed look at JEE Main city slip release dates over the past five years:

Note: In 2021 and 2022, multiple postponements happened due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Board exam overlaps also affected the exam dates and city slip timelines during those years.

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JEE Main 2026 City Slip: Expected Release Date

Based on NTA's past pattern, here's when you can expect the JEE Main 2026 city slip:

If NTA follows the same trend, the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 city slip could be released between January 6-10, 2026.

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JEE Main 2026 City Slip: What Information Does It Contain?

The JEE Main city intimation slip contains the following details:

• Candidate's Name
• Application Number
• Allotted Exam City
• Exam Date
• Exam Shift (Morning/Afternoon)

Note: The city slip doesn't contain the complete exam center address. The exact center details will be mentioned in the admit card, which is released later.

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How to Download JEE Main 2026 City Slip?

Once NTA releases the city slip, candidates can download it by following these steps:

• Step 1: Visit the official website – jeemain.nta.nic.in
• Step 2: Click on "JEE Main 2026 City Slip Download" link
• Step 3: Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth
• Step 4: Click on "Submit" button
• Step 5: Your city intimation slip will appear on the screen
• Step 6: Download and take a printout for reference

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JEE Main 2026 Admit Card: When Will It Be Released?

After the city slip, NTA releases the admit card a few days before the exam. The admit card contains:

• Complete Exam Center Address
• Reporting Time
• Exam Day Instructions
• Candidate's Photo and Signature
• QR Code for Verification

Based on previous years, the JEE Main 2026 admit card is expected to be released around January 15-18, 2026.

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