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JEE Mains 2026 session 2 city slip out; NTA will conduct the engineering entrance test from April 2 to 8 in dual shifts. Updates on allotment slip, admit card, shift timings, pattern, cut-offs, marking scheme, and other details
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) - Main 2026 session 2 exam dates. NTA has also issued the JEE Main city allotment 2026 slip for the session 2 exams on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. NTA will conduct JEE Main 2026 session 2 exams from April 2 to 8.
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Students can download the April session JEE Main city slip 2026 using their login credentials.
The JEE Main exam will be held in computer-based mode in two shifts each day. The morning session will be held from 9 am to 12 noon, and the afternoon session will be conducted from 3 pm to 6 pm across the country.
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The steps to download the JEE Main 2026 session 2 city slip are as follows.
JEE Mains 2026 session 2 city intimation slip is not an admit card, and only entails the information regarding the examination city. The JEE Mains 2026 session 2 admit card, on the other hand, will include details such as the exam date, time, candidate name, date of birth, other personal details, centre address, and other information.
The JEE Mains 2026 session 2 admit card download link will be activated three to four days before the scheduled examination date. Candidates will be able to access the JEE Mains admit card download link using their application ID and password or date of birth.
NTA has revised the JEE Main 2026 session 2 exam dates. Earlier, the JEE Main 2026 session 2 exams were scheduled from April 2 to 9. NTA will conduct the test in computer-based mode, with two shifts scheduled each day. Candidates must carry the JEE Main 2026 hall ticket to the allotted exam on the exam day for verification purposes.
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JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 LIVE: NTA has issued the city intimation slip at jeemain.nta.nic.in; check exam dates. Updates on admit card, exam-day guidelines, pattern, marking scheme, syllabus, BTech courses, cut-offs, IIT admission process and more
March 22, 2026 | 11:36 AM IST
Candidates appearing for the JEE Main 2026 exam should carry the following items to the exam centre:
How will JEE Mains 2026 be conducted? Things to carry, exam day guidelines
March 22, 2026 | 11:05 AM IST
Only the top 2.5 lakh JEE Main qualifiers will be eligible for the JEE Advanced 2026 exam. NTA will conduct JEE Advanced 2026 on May 17.
March 22, 2026 | 10:30 AM IST
As per the experts, a JEE Main 2026 score of 250 or higher is generally considered a good score. JEE Main 2026 session 2 expected marks vs percentile, as per the previous years' trend, are as follows.
JEE Main Marks | JEE Main Percentile |
300-291 | 100-99.999 |
292-280 | 99.99890732 - 99.99617561 |
279-271 | 99.99417236 - 99.99153171 |
268-259 | 99.99034797 - 99.97687156 |
258-250 | 99.97413985 - 99.95228621 |
249-240 | 99.95028296 - 99.91549924 |
239-230 | 99.91395128 - 99.87060821 |
229-220 | 99.86150253 - 99.78191884 |
219-210 | 99.77499852 - 99.69159044 |
209- 200 | 99.68494329 - 99.57503767 |
199-190 | 99.56019541 - 99.40858575 |
189- 180 | 99.39319714 - 99.17311273 |
179-170 | 99.1567225 - 98.87981861 |
169-160 | 98.85149993 - 98.52824811 |
159-150 | 98.49801724 -98.09290531 |
149-140 | 98.07460288 - 97.54301298 |
139-130 | 97.4927496 - 96.87838902 |
129-120 | 96.80927687 - 96.0687115 |
119-110 | 95.983027 - 95.05625037 |
109-100 | 94.96737888 - 93.8020333 |
99-90 | 93.67910655 - 92.21882783 |
89-80 | 92.05811248 - 90.27631202 |
79-70 | 90.0448455 - 87.51810893 |
69-60 | 87.33654157 - 83.89085926 |
59-50 | 83.5119717 - 78.35114254 |
49-40 | 77.81927947 - 69.5797271 |
39-30 | 68.80219265 - 56.09102043 |
29-20 | 54.01037138 - 36.58463962 |
19-10 | 35.2885364 - 18.16647924 |
9-0 | 17.14582299 -5.7147279 |
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March 22, 2026 | 10:10 AM IST
Candidates who encounter any issues while downloading the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 city intimation slip can reach out to the exam authorities at 011-40759000 or via email at jeemain@nta.ac.in
March 22, 2026 | 09:45 AM IST
The JEE Main 2026 city intimation slip will inform candidates of the city allotted to them for their exam centre, enabling them to make necessary travel and accommodation arrangements in advance.
March 22, 2026 | 09:24 AM IST
NTA will conduct the JEE Main 2026 session 2 exam in various cities across the country and 15 cities outside India in two shifts. The JEE Main 2026 hall ticket will also be issued soon. The admit card will include details such as exam date and time, candidate’s name, date of birth, other personal details, centre address, and exam day guidelines.
March 22, 2026 | 08:57 AM IST
As per the revised schedule, the NTA will conduct the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exams for BE and BTech paper 1 on April 2, 4, 5, 6, and 8. Meanwhile, the BArch and BPlanning exams for Paper 2A and 2B are scheduled for April 7.
NTA revises JEE Main 2026 session 2 exam dates; city slip out for April 2 to 8 exams
March 22, 2026 | 08:01 AM IST
Students can download the JEE Main 2026 session 2 city slip on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in, using login details.
March 22, 2026 | 07:33 AM IST
NTA has revised the JEE Main 2026 session 2 exam dates. The testing agency will conduct JEE Mains session 2 exams 2026 from April 2 to 8.
March 22, 2026 | 07:00 AM IST
The city intimation slip is released before the admit card and informs candidates about their allotted exam city. It is not a valid document for entry into the exam hall. The admit card, released later, will contain full details of the exam centre and important instructions.
March 22, 2026 | 06:30 AM IST
The number of exam cities for JEE Main 2026 has been increased to 323. Candidates can check the complete list on the official website.
March 22, 2026 | 05:30 AM IST
The exam will be conducted between April 2 and April 9 in multiple shifts to ensure smooth conduct across centres nationwide.
March 22, 2026 | 04:30 AM IST
Candidates can follow these steps to download the city slip:
March 22, 2026 | 03:30 AM IST
A score between 140 and 180 marks is generally considered safe for admission to mid-tier NITs. However, cut-offs may vary depending on exam difficulty and competition.
March 22, 2026 | 02:30 AM IST
The city intimation slip will carry important details such as:
March 22, 2026 | 01:30 AM IST
The computer-based test will include questions from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
March 22, 2026 | 01:05 AM IST
NTA has activated the JEE Main 2026 session 2 city intimation slip download link at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
March 22, 2026 | 12:30 AM IST
The National Testing Agency will conduct JEE Main 2026 Session 2 from April 2 to April 9 in multiple shifts.
March 21, 2026 | 11:30 PM IST
Candidates preparing for Session 2 can download previous years’ JEE Main question papers from the official website of the National Testing Agency.
March 21, 2026 | 11:00 PM IST
The JEE Main 2026 exam will be conducted for three hours. Candidates will be awarded 4 marks for each correct answer, while 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect response.
March 21, 2026 | 10:30 PM IST
The National Testing Agency has not yet announced the official date and time for the release of the JEE Main 2026 city intimation slip. The slip for Session 2 is expected to be released soon on the official website — jeemain.nta.nic.in.
March 21, 2026 | 10:05 PM IST
The NTA does not share JEE Mains 2026 city intimation slip via email or SMS. Candidates are required to log in to the official website to download the city slip.
March 21, 2026 | 09:30 PM IST
The National Testing Agency will conduct the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam in two shifts. The morning shift will be held from 9 am to 12 noon, while the afternoon shift is scheduled from 3 pm to 6 pm.
March 21, 2026 | 09:10 PM IST
No, the JEE Mains 2026 admit card release date for session 2 is not out yet. The National Testing Agency will publish the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 admit card three to four days before the examination begins.
March 21, 2026 | 08:15 PM IST
Candidates can download their JEE Main city intimation slip 2026 from the official NTA website, jeemain.nta.nic.in by using their application number and password.
March 21, 2026 | 07:20 PM IST
No. The JEE Main 2026 city intimation slip only includes the exam city, whereas the JEE Main admit card 2026 includes full information like exam centre address and timing.
March 21, 2026 | 06:25 PM IST
Candidates can check their exam city and plan their travel accordingly. Candidates are advised to keep checking the website for the latest updates on JEE Main 2026 admit card release.
March 21, 2026 | 05:29 PM IST
The JEE Main 2026 city intimation slip is a document issued by NTA that tells students their exam city and exam date so they can plan their travel. The city slip is published before the admit card and cannot be used to enter the exam hall.
March 21, 2026 | 04:50 PM IST
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has not made any official announcement regarding the JEE Mains 2026 city slip release date and time. The authority will soon release the city intimation slip for the JEE Main 2026 session 2 examination on the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
March 21, 2026 | 04:15 PM IST
As per the JEE Mains 2026, marking scheme, candidates will be given four marks for each correct answer, and one mark will be deducted for each wrong response.
March 21, 2026 | 03:45 PM IST
Students who are appearing for the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 can check the previous years' question papers on the NTA's official website.
March 21, 2026 | 03:10 PM IST
The authority will soon release the JEE Main 2026 city intimation slip for session 2 on the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in. Students will be able to find their JEE Main 2026 exam centre for session 2 on the city slip.
March 21, 2026 | 02:45 PM IST
Candida with a diabetic problem can carry eatables or certain drinks, considering their health conditions. NTA allows diabetic students to carry the following items inside the examination hall - Fruits, Sugar tablets, and a transparent water bottle with juice.
March 21, 2026 | 02:10 PM IST
The NTA JEE Main 2026 exam cities have been increased to 323. Candidates will be able to find the complete list of examination cities on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
March 21, 2026 | 01:48 PM IST
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to issue the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 (April session) advance city intimation slip soon.
March 21, 2026 | 01:33 PM IST
Candidates will need to log in using their application number along with their date of birth or password to download their JEE Mains 2026 city slip login for session 2.
March 21, 2026 | 01:00 PM IST
The NTA is likely to release the JEE Main 2026 session 2 city intimation slip soon. The authority has not issued any official notification regarding the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 city slip release date and time.
March 21, 2026 | 12:40 PM IST
The National Testing Agency will administer the JEE Mains 2026 examinations for session 2 in dual shifts. The morning shift will take place from 9 am to 12 noon, while the afternoon session is scheduled from 3 pm to 6 pm.
March 21, 2026 | 12:20 PM IST
The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam is scheduled to be held from April 2 to April 9, with the test held in two shifts each day.
March 21, 2026 | 12:00 PM IST
The NTA will soon activate the session 2 city intimation slip link for the JEE Mains exam. Once the link is activated, candidates will be able to check their JEE Mains 2026 city slip.
March 21, 2026 | 11:00 AM IST
The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam will be held from April 2 to April 9 in two shifts. The morning shift is from 9 am to 12 pm, and the afternoon shift is from 3 pm to 6 pm. Candidates should reach the exam centre by 7:30 am for the morning shift and 1 pm for the afternoon shift for security checks.
March 21, 2026 | 10:45 AM IST
The city intimation slip for the JEE Main examination is released prior to the Admit Card; it informs students of the specific city where they are scheduled to take the exam. This is not the Admit Card; therefore, it cannot be used to gain entry into the examination hall. While the JEE Main admit card—to be released subsequently—will contain complete details regarding the examination centre as well as instructions, this JEE Main city intimation slip serves to assist students in planning their travel arrangements in advance.
March 21, 2026 | 10:30 AM IST
The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 city intimation slip is expected to be released in March 2026, most likely today, March 21, based on recent updates and trends.
March 21, 2026 | 10:15 AM IST
The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 admit card is expected to be released in the last week of March, likely between March 28 and 30. Usually, the NTA releases the admit card 3–4 days before the exam, and the exams will be held from April 2 to April 9, 2026.
March 21, 2026 | 10:04 AM IST
The NTA will issue the JEE Main city slip 2026 soon on its official website.
March 21, 2026 | 09:45 AM IST
The NTA is expected to release the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 city intimation slip soon on the official website.
March 21, 2026 | 09:30 AM IST
Candidates should check the exam city allotted to them for the JEE Main exam and plan their travel in advance to avoid last-minute issues.
March 21, 2026 | 09:15 AM IST
Candidates need their application number and login credentials to access the JEE Main 2026 city intimation slip.
March 21, 2026 | 09:00 AM IST
The JEE Main admit card is expected to be released a few days after the city slip, before the exam begins.
March 21, 2026 | 08:45 AM IST
No, the JEE Main city slip only informs about the exam city and date, while the JEE Main admit card will contain full exam centre details and entry guidelines.
March 21, 2026 | 08:30 AM IST
The JEE Main 2026 city slip will mention the exam city, exam date, and shift timing allotted to the candidate.
March 21, 2026 | 08:15 AM IST
Candidates can download the JEE Main city intimation slip from jeemain.nta.nic.in using their application number and password or date of birth.
March 21, 2026 | 07:34 AM IST
The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 (April session) city intimation slip is expected to be released soon by the NTA, likely today, March 21.
March 21, 2026 | 06:00 AM IST
No, the city slip and the admit card are not the same. The JEE Main 2026 city slip only shows the exam city, and the JEE Main admit card includes full information like exam centre address and timing.
March 21, 2026 | 05:00 AM IST
Candidates can check their exam city and plan their travel accordingly after downloading the JEE Main 2026 city slip. The authority will soon issue the JEE Mains 2026 city slip.
March 21, 2026 | 04:00 AM IST
The National Testing Agency will administer the JEE Main 2026 session 2 (April session) examination from April 2 to 9, 2026.
March 21, 2026 | 03:00 AM IST
The National Testing Agency will soon publish the city intimation slip for the JEE Main 2026 session 2 examination on the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
March 21, 2026 | 02:00 AM IST
The JEE Mains 2026 examination will be held for a duration of three hours. Candidates will be provided four marks for each correct answer, and one mark will be deducted for each wrong response.
March 21, 2026 | 01:00 AM IST
The question paper for the JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 will be categorised into three sections - Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, totalling 90 questions.
March 21, 2026 | 12:00 AM IST
Candidates appearing for the Session 2 examination can access the JEE Mains 2026 previous years' question papers on the NTA's official website.
March 20, 2026 | 11:00 PM IST
Candidates will be able to check their NTA JEE Main city slip session 2 on the official website - jeemain.nta.nic.in.
March 20, 2026 | 10:00 PM IST
The NTA has increased the JEE Main 2026 exam cities to 323. The complete list of examination cities can be found on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
March 20, 2026 | 09:05 PM IST
To check the JEE Mains 2026 exam city intimation slip, candidates need to log in using their application number along with their date of birth or password.
March 20, 2026 | 08:05 PM IST
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 Session 2 from April 2 to April 9 in two shifts.
March 20, 2026 | 07:10 PM IST
The NTA JEE Mains 2026 session 2 examination will be administered for admission to BTech, BArch, and BPlanning courses.
March 20, 2026 | 06:15 PM IST
Candidates can expect the NTA JEE Mains 2026 session 2 city intimation slip to be published anytime soon at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
March 20, 2026 | 05:20 PM IST
The computer-based JEE Mains 2026 session 2 question paper will include questions based on Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics subjects.
March 20, 2026 | 04:25 PM IST
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will administer the JEE Mains 2026 exams for session 2 in dual shifts. The morning shift will take place from 9 am to 12 noon, while the afternoon session will be conducted from 3 pm to 6 pm.
March 20, 2026 | 03:32 PM IST
The JEE Main 2026 city intimation slip will include key information related to the candidate and exam allotment. The details mentioned are as follows:
Application number
Candidate’s name
Father’s name
Gender
Date of birth
Category
PwD status (if applicable)
Medium of the question paper
Exam date
Allotted exam city
March 20, 2026 | 02:49 PM IST
For admission into mid-tier NITs, a score in the range of 140–180 marks is often considered safe. However, the exact cut-off varies each year based on competition and exam difficulty.
March 20, 2026 | 02:00 PM IST
The expected JEE Main 2026 marks vs percentile, based on trends from previous years, is presented in the table below.
JEE Main Marks | JEE Main Percentile |
300-291 | 100-99.999 |
292-280 | 99.99890732 - 99.99617561 |
279-271 | 99.99417236 - 99.99153171 |
268-259 | 99.99034797 - 99.97687156 |
258-250 | 99.97413985 - 99.95228621 |
249-240 | 99.95028296 - 99.91549924 |
239-230 | 99.91395128 - 99.87060821 |
229-220 | 99.86150253 - 99.78191884 |
219-210 | 99.77499852 - 99.69159044 |
209- 200 | 99.68494329 - 99.57503767 |
199-190 | 99.56019541 - 99.40858575 |
189- 180 | 99.39319714 - 99.17311273 |
179-170 | 99.1567225 - 98.87981861 |
169-160 | 98.85149993 - 98.52824811 |
159-150 | 98.49801724 -98.09290531 |
149-140 | 98.07460288 - 97.54301298 |
139-130 | 97.4927496 - 96.87838902 |
129-120 | 96.80927687 - 96.0687115 |
119-110 | 95.983027 - 95.05625037 |
109-100 | 94.96737888 - 93.8020333 |
99-90 | 93.67910655 - 92.21882783 |
89-80 | 92.05811248 - 90.27631202 |
79-70 | 90.0448455 - 87.51810893 |
69-60 | 87.33654157 - 83.89085926 |
59-50 | 83.5119717 - 78.35114254 |
49-40 | 77.81927947 - 69.5797271 |
39-30 | 68.80219265 - 56.09102043 |
29-20 | 54.01037138 - 36.58463962 |
19-10 | 35.2885364 - 18.16647924 |
9-0 | 17.14582299 -5.71472799 |
March 20, 2026 | 01:15 PM IST
Candidates can use the following steps to check and download their JEE Main 2026 city intimation slip:
Visit the official website: Open the JEE Main portal at jeemain.nta.nic.in
Locate the city slip link: Click on the link for “JEE Main 2026 Advance City Intimation” under the candidate activity section
Login to your account: Enter your application number along with your date of birth or password
Enter security details: Fill in the captcha/security code shown on the screen and proceed
View exam details: After logging in, your assigned exam city and date will appear on the dashboard
Download and save: Download the slip in PDF format and keep a printout for future reference and travel arrangements
March 20, 2026 | 12:30 PM IST
The JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 exam date is scheduled between April 2 and April 9. The exam will be conducted in multiple shifts, ensuring smooth participation for candidates across the country.
March 20, 2026 | 11:45 AM IST
The JEE Main Session 2 admit card 2026 will likely be issued a few days before the exam. Candidates will be able to download it from jeemain nta nic in using their login credentials once it is released.
March 20, 2026 | 11:15 AM IST
The JEE Main Session 2 city intimation slip 2026 is expected to be released soon on the official website. While no exact date has been confirmed, candidates should keep checking regularly to download their exam city details as soon as it is released.
March 20, 2026 | 10:39 AM IST
A score above 180–220 is generally considered safe for securing admission in decent NITs, though it varies by category and branch. Higher scores significantly improve chances of getting top branches in premier institutes.
March 20, 2026 | 10:11 AM IST
In the last few weeks, students should focus on revising formulas, practising mock tests, and analysing mistakes. Instead of covering new topics, strengthening previously studied concepts can lead to better accuracy and performance.
March 20, 2026 | 09:45 AM IST
For admission to leading IIITs, candidates typically need a percentile above 97–99 depending on the branch. High-demand courses like IT and Computer Science often close at very high ranks, making competition intense.
March 20, 2026 | 09:15 AM IST
Institutes like NIT Trichy, NIT Surathkal, and NIT Warangal continue to be top choices among aspirants. Branches such as Computer Science, Electronics, and Artificial Intelligence remain highly competitive due to strong placement records.
March 20, 2026 | 08:45 AM IST
After downloading the city slip, candidates should keep both digital and printed copies for reference. They should also note their exam date and begin final revision accordingly, focusing on important topics and mock practice.
March 20, 2026 | 08:15 AM IST
The most important details on the city slip include exam date, exam city, and candidate information. These details help candidates plan their travel and prepare mentally for the exam day schedule.
March 20, 2026 | 07:44 AM IST
During the release, heavy website traffic may cause login issues or slow loading. Candidates should remain patient and try accessing the site during off-peak hours or use alternative browsers to download the slip.
March 20, 2026 | 07:40 AM IST
Once the city intimation slip is released, candidates should immediately verify key details such as their name, exam date, and allotted city. Any discrepancy should be reported to NTA without delay. Early verification helps avoid confusion closer to the exam date.
March 20, 2026 | 07:40 AM IST
While the city slip provides information about the exam city and date, it does not include the exact centre address. The admit card, released later, will carry complete details required for entry into the examination hall.
March 20, 2026 | 07:40 AM IST
The city intimation slip is issued in advance to give candidates enough time to plan their travel. Since lakhs of students appear for the exam, this step ensures smoother logistics and reduces last-minute rush at exam centres across the country.