JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip Live updates: NTA to release pre admit card soon at jeemain.nta.nic.in; here is how to download

JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip Live Updates: The National Testing Agency is likely to release the JEE Main 2026 city intimation slip soon on its official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates who have registered for the January session are waiting for this update, which will inform them about the city allotted for their examination centre. The January session of JEE Main 2026 is set to commence on January 21, 2026, and will include Paper 1 for BE and BTech, Paper 2A for BArch, and Paper 2B for BPlanning.The city intimation slip is an advance information document and should not be confused with the admit card. It does not grant entry to the examination hall. Instead, it provides candidates with clarity regarding the exam city so they can plan travel, accommodation, and other logistics well in advance. The National Testing Agency follows a practice of releasing the JEE Main admit card three to four days before the examination. The admit card will carry complete details such as the exact centre address, exam date, shift timing, and reporting instructions.Role of the city intimation slip in the examination processThe city intimation slip plays a crucial role in helping candidates prepare logistically for the examination. Many candidates are allotted centres outside their home cities, making early planning essential. However, candidates must note that the city intimation slip alone will not be accepted at the exam centre, and entry will be permitted only with a valid admit card.The January session of JEE Main 2026 will conclude before the declaration of results on February 12, 2026. The results will be used for admission to undergraduate engineering and architecture programmes and will also serve as a basis for eligibility for JEE Advanced 2026. Candidates appearing in more than one session will have their best score considered for merit ranking.Advisory for candidates awaiting the releaseCandidates are advised to regularly monitor the official websites, nta.ac.in and jeemain.nta.nic.in, for updates related to the city intimation slip and other examination announcements. The National Testing Agency has cautioned candidates against relying on unofficial websites or social media posts, which may circulate unverified information. Travel planning should be undertaken only after the official confirmation of the examination city through the city intimation slip issued by the agency.