JEE Main 2026: Your Comprehensive Guide to Dates, Registration & City Intimation!
The Joint Entrance Examination (Main) 2026 is officially underway, with crucial dates announced and the Session 1 city intimation slip now released! Aspiring engineers, get ready to dive into all the essential details you need to navigate this important examination. Conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), JEE Main is your gateway to top engineering institutions across India.
✅ JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exams: Scheduled from January 21 to January 30, 2026.
✅ City Intimation Slip Released: The Session 1 City Intimation Slip has been released on January 8, 2026.
✅ Session 1 Registration Closed: The application window for Session 1 was from October 31 to November 27, 2025.
✅ Session 2 Registration Approaching: Registration for Session 2 is expected to commence on January 31, 2026.
✅ New Security Feature: Facial Biometric Authentication will be introduced from the January session of JEE Main 2026.
With the exam dates and city intimation details now available, candidates must stay vigilant and prepare meticulously for both sessions of JEE Main 2026. Ensure you regularly check the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in, for all authentic updates.
Here’s a crucial timeline to keep you on track for JEE Main 2026:
| Event | Session 1 (January 2026) | Session 2 (April 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Online Application Form Submission | October 31 – November 27, 2025 | January 31, 2026 – March 2026 (Expected) |
| Application Correction Window | December 1 – December 2, 2025 | First-Second Week of March 2026 (Expected) |
| City Intimation Slip Release | January 8, 2026 | Second Week of March 2026 (Tentative) |
| Admit Card Release | Mid-January 2026 (approx. Jan 17-18) | Last week of March 2026 (Tentative) |
| Dates of Examination | January 21 – January 30, 2026 | April 1 – April 10, 2026 |
| Result Declaration | February 12, 2026 (Anticipated) | April 20, 2026 (Anticipated) |
- Your application number
- Candidate's Name
- Father's Name
- Gender
- Date of Birth
- Category
- Paper (e.g., Paper 1 for B.E./B.Tech, Paper 2A for B.Arch, Paper 2B for B.Planning)
- Allotted Examination City
- Date of Examination
- Visit the official NTA JEE Main website: jeemain.nta.nic.in
- Look for the link titled "Advance City Intimation for JEE(Main)-2026 [Session-I]" or similar.
- Click on the link to open the login window.
- Enter your JEE Main 2026 Application Number and Password.
- Submit the details (and security pin if prompted).
- Your JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip showing the allotted city and exam date will appear on your screen.
- Download and save the slip for your records. It's advisable to take a printout.
For those who successfully qualify in JEE Main 2026, the next step is JEE Advanced 2026. Registration for JEE Advanced is scheduled to begin on April 23, 2026, with the exam to be conducted by IIT Roorkee on May 17, 2026, in computer-based mode.
Stay focused, prepare diligently, and keep an eye on the official NTA website for all further announcements. Best of luck to all JEE Main 2026 aspirants!
