NTA releases City Intimation Slip, here is how to download The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the City Intimation Slip for the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exam Candidates who have applied for JEE Main entrance test can now check and download their allotted exam city details from official website before the examination day.
The slip includes important details of the city where they will be appearing for the exam which allows them to plan their travel and other logistics early.
JEE Main is an eligibility test for the JEE Advanced, which is itself a prerequisite for enrolling in the Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) and some other State Engineering schools. As Session 1 is nearing, thousands of aspirants have been logging in this city slip to check their centre venue before exam day.
What is there in the City Intimation Slip
The City Intimation Slip is not an admit card, but a notification and contains the followings details:-
- Their assigned exam city
- Details Where to find roll number and date of birth.
- Guidelines on when and how to download the full admit card thereafter
Candidates will have to log on with the application number and password (or date of birth) to make these available by NTA.
How to download City Intimation Slip
To download the JEE Main 2026 City Slip, candidates can go through the following procedure:
- Go to the homepage for NTA JEE Main.
- Follow the link for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 City Intimation Slip.
- Put your application number and password/ date of birth.
- Enter the details to view the slip.
- You can download or print the slip for future reference.
NTA has directed candidates to download the slip and go through all their details carefully as it will be required at the time of admission into the exam centre and, subsequently, for counselling or verification.
Why the City Slip Matters
City Intimation Slip allow students to prepare better as they come to know the place where they will appear for the exam. Many students travel to a city that is not their home for taking the exam and advance notice helps them to plan in getting there, accommodation etc.
This also avoids confusion at the 11th hour on the day of examination, and candidates can make it to their respective centres.
What Happens Next
However, candidates should note that the complete admit card for JEE Main Session 1 will be released at a later date by NTA and it will carry information like the address of exam centre, date and shift. City Slip is a temporary document before admit card, but one needed to have both for this exam.
The centres of examination will be final and written on the admit card several weeks before the exam. Candidates are recommended to visit the official website and monitor the NTA portal for the release of admit card dates.
Important Guidelines and Tips
When using the City slip, candidates are recommended to:
- Check that the information on the slip corresponds to their application information
- Lodge discrepancies with NTA officially the very next day itself
- If you want to get a copy of any series, it must be through the right channel. Do not click on unauthorized links which might say early access or downloads for season 2.
JEE Main is held by NTA in several shifts to “prevent cheating”. NTA also mentions that all official communications and downloads are possible only through the official website of National Testing Agency (NTA).
Where JEE Main Fits In With Engineering Admission
JEE Main serves as the screening test for both lateral, including OBC and reserved category students, to National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIITs) and other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs).
The examination is taken for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics based on objective type questions; the test provides a gateway to various engineering institutions of India and it is required by other architecture and design courses.
Many students study months in advance, and the exam details such as city and centre information enable them to fine-tune their preparedness.
The release of the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 City Intimation Slip means candidates have one less thing to stress over as the exam approaches. Students who plan travel and follow the official schedule will be more prepared and less stressed on exam day.
Applicants must print their slips without delay and validate personal details to avoid discrepancies.
