JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exam Date-NTA Allotment of Shift & Centre

The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 exam is scheduled to be conducted from January 21 to January 30, 2026. Ahead of the examination, the National Testing Agency (NTA) will allot candidates their exam date and exam city through the JEE Main city intimation slip. The exam shift and complete centre address will later be announced through the JEE Main 2026 admit card.

JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exam Date: Official Schedule

NTA will first announce the exact exam dates for Session 1 within the January 21–30 window. After this, the city intimation slip will be released, informing candidates of their allotted exam date and city.

The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam is expected to be held from April 2 to April 9, 2026, with registrations likely to begin in the last week of January 2026.

JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip: Date, Download & Details

The JEE Main 2026 city intimation slip is expected to be released in the first week of January 2026. Through this slip, candidates can check:

• Allotted exam date

• Exam city

Candidates must log in using their application number and password/date of birth to download the city slip from the official website.

Note: The city intimation slip does not contain exam shift timing or complete centre address.

JEE Main 2026 Admit Card: Shift & Centre Information

The JEE Main 2026 admit card will be issued 3–4 days before the scheduled exam date. Only registered candidates will be able to download it online.

The admit card will include the following details:

• Exam shift and timing

• Complete exam centre address

• Candidate’s name and roll number

• Registration number

• Photograph and signature

• Exam day instructions

Candidates must carry a printed copy of the admit card to the exam centre.

JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exam Shifts & Timings

JEE Main is conducted in two shifts each day. Based on previous years’ trends, the expected timings are:

The exact shift will be mentioned on the admit card, not on the city slip.

Can Candidates Change JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exam Date or Shift?

No. Once NTA allots the exam date, shift, and centre, it is final. Requests for changes— including those due to board exam clashes—are generally not accepted.

Candidates must appear for the exam strictly as per the details mentioned on their admit card.

Important JEE Main 2026 Updates to Track

• JEE Main 2026 exam dates

• JEE Main 2026 city intimation slip

• JEE Main 2026 admit card

Candidates should regularly visit jeemain.nta.nic.in for official announcements.

JEE Main 2026 FAQs

When will NTA release the JEE Main 2026 exam city slip?

The city intimation slip for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 is expected to be released in the first week of January 2026.

Will NTA change JEE Main exam dates if they clash with other exams?

Generally, NTA does not change exam dates or shifts due to clashes with other examinations.

Are virtual calculators allowed in JEE Main?

No, virtual or physical calculators are not allowed in the JEE Main examination. Candidates must follow the instructions mentioned on the admit card.