1. Introduction

If you are preparing for JEE Main, this phase often brings mixed emotions-relief that something has finally moved forward, and anxiety about what comes next. The release of the exam city information slip is one such milestone.

While this is not the admit card yet, it is an important signal that the examination process has entered its final stretch. Understanding what this slip means-and what it does not mean-can save you unnecessary stress in the coming days.

As someone who has seen this exam cycle year after year, I can assure you: calm clarity at this stage matters more than panic-driven preparation.

2. Admit Card Release Overview (What Has Actually Been Released)

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the JEE Main Session-I 2026 Exam City Details Slip for candidates appearing in the upcoming examination.

Key clarity upfront:

  • ✅ Exam city details slip is released
  • ❌ Admit card is NOT released yet
  • 📌 Admit card will be issued 3 days before the exam date (as per official information)

This city slip is meant to inform you which city your exam centre will be in-not the exact centre address or reporting time.

3. Important Dates & Details (Officially Confirmed)

EventDate
Application Start31-10-2025
Last Date to Apply27-11-2025
Exam Date (Session-I)21-30 January 2026
Exam City Slip Released08-01-2026
Admit Card Release3 days before exam
Answer KeyNot mentioned in the official notice
ResultNot mentioned in the official notice

4. How to Download the Exam City Slip (Step-by-Step Guidance)

To check your exam city details:

  1. Visit the official JEE Main examination portal.

  2. Log in using:

    • Application Number
    • Password or Date of Birth

  3. Download the Exam City Intimation Slip.

  4. Save a digital copy and keep one printed copy for reference.

Common Technical Issues (And How to Avoid Them)

  • Website slow or not loading: Try early morning or late-night hours.
  • Login error: Double-check application number format-do not add extra spaces.
  • Blank page after login: Refresh once or try a different browser.

5. What to Check on the Slip (Very Important)

Once downloaded, carefully verify:

  • Your name and application number
  • Exam city allotted
  • Paper applied for (BE/BTech or BArch)

👉 If you notice any discrepancy:

  • The official notice does not mention a correction window for exam city slips.
  • Still, you should immediately contact NTA through the official helpdesk mentioned on their website.

Do not assume errors will “automatically get fixed.”

6. Documents to Carry on Exam Day (Clarity Matters)

For exam day (based on past NTA practice and official instructions):

  • Printed Admit Card (mandatory - city slip is not enough)
  • Valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar / PAN / Voter ID, etc.)
  • Passport-size photograph (same as application, if mentioned on admit card)

📌 Exact document requirements will be clearly stated on the admit card, not on the city slip.

7. Exam Day Instructions - Explained Simply

Since the admit card is not yet released:

  • Reporting time
  • Dress code
  • Permitted items are not mentioned in the official notice yet.

Once the admit card is released, read every instruction line by line. Many disqualifications happen not due to lack of preparation, but due to ignored instructions.

8. Common Mistakes Candidates Make at This Stage

  • ❌ Confusing exam city slip with the admit card
  • ❌ Waiting till the last day to download the admit card
  • ❌ Not planning travel after seeing the exam city
  • ❌ Panicking over centre distance without checking transport options calmly

Remember: thousands of students travel to a different city every year and manage it smoothly.

9. What You Should Do Next (Preparation + Mindset)

Now is the right time to:

  • Plan travel and accommodation if your exam city is far
  • Shift focus to revision and mock analysis, not new topics
  • Align your sleep cycle closer to exam-day timing
  • Reduce information overload-stick to official updates only

This is not the time to doubt your preparation. It is the time to stabilise it.

10. Conclusion

The release of the JEE Main Session-I exam city slip confirms that the exam process is firmly on track. Treat this as a logistical checkpoint, not a pressure point.

Your real responsibility now is simple:

Stay informed, stay prepared, and stay calm.

The admit card will come soon. Until then, preparation-not panic-should be your priority.

11. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. My exam city slip is not downloading. What should I do?

Try a different browser or time. If the issue persists for more than 24 hours, contact NTA through the official website.

Q2. I forgot my application number.

Use the “Forgot Application Number” option on the official portal. Do not create a new registration.

Q3. My name or details seem incorrect.

Immediately contact NTA helpdesk. The official notice does not specify a correction window.

Q4. My exam city is far from my home. Can it be changed?

No change facility is mentioned in the official notice. Plan travel early to avoid last-minute stress.