JEE Main 2026 LIVE: NTA to issue session 1 city slip soon; complete photo verification by January 15
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JEE Main 2026 LIVE: NTA to issue session 1 city slip soon; complete photo verification by January 15
JEE Main 2026 session 1 city intimation slip will be released soon on jeemain.nta.nic.in. Complete photo verification by January 15, 2026 for non-Aadhaar candidates. Check exam dates, shift details and admit card updates here.
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JEE Main 2026 – Complete Overview
National Testing Agency (NTA) is conducting JEE Main 2026 in two sessions for admission to B.E./B.Tech, B.Arch and B.Planning programmes in NITs, IIITs, other centrally funded technical institutions and participating colleges.
Session 1 of JEE Main 2026 will be conducted in January 2026, with city intimation slip and admit card released before the exam dates.
JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip Release
NTA will release the city intimation slip for JEE Main 2026 session 1 in the first week of January 2026 on the official portal jeemain.nta.nic.in.
The city slip will inform candidates of their allotted exam city for session 1. Exact exam centre and shift details will be mentioned on the admit card, which will be released after the city slip.
Photo Verification Deadline Extended
NTA has extended the photo verification deadline for non-Aadhaar candidates to January 15, 2026. Candidates whose uploaded photos do not match their identity documents must complete verification by submitting an attested certificate as per instructions sent by NTA via email.
Photo verification is mandatory for all candidates to avoid any last-minute issues with admit card and exam centre allotment.
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exam Dates & Shifts
| Paper | Exam Mode | Exam Dates | Shifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) | Computer Based Test (CBT) | January 21–30, 2026 | 9 AM–12 PM, 3 PM–6 PM |
| Paper 2A (B.Arch) | Online (Maths/Aptitude) + Offline (Drawing) | January 21–30, 2026 | 9 AM–12 PM, 3 PM–6 PM |
| Paper 2B (B.Planning) | Computer Based Test (CBT) | January 21–30, 2026 | 9 AM–12 PM, 3 PM–6 PM |
Candidates will appear for their exam on the date and shift allotted by NTA. The exact date and shift will be mentioned on the admit card.
Admit Card & Exam Centre Details
The JEE Main 2026 session 1 admit card will be released after the city intimation slip. It will contain the candidate’s photo, exam date, shift, exam centre address and instructions for the exam day.
- Admit card must be downloaded from jeemain.nta.nic.in using application number and date of birth.
- Carry the admit card and a valid photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, etc.) to the exam centre.
- Follow all exam day instructions mentioned on the admit card.
JEE Main 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions
1. When will the JEE Main 2026 city intimation slip be released?
The city intimation slip will be released in the first week of January 2026 on jeemain.nta.nic.in.
2. What is the deadline for photo verification?
The deadline for photo verification is January 15, 2026 for candidates whose uploaded photos do not match their identity documents.
3. When will the JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam be conducted?
JEE Main 2026 session 1 will be conducted from January 21 to 30, 2026.
4. How can I download my admit card?
Admit card can be downloaded from jeemain.nta.nic.in by logging in with your application number and date of birth.
