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Updated on 8 Oct 2025, 14:05 IST
For 2026, NTA has issued an Aadhaar update advisory ahead of registration and activated a demo registration link—and multiple reports indicate that the city-preference step may be removed, with exam cities auto-allotted using the address on your Aadhaar/present address. Final confirmation will appear in the official JEE Main 2026 Information Bulletin.
This update has naturally raised doubts—How will my center be decided? What if it’s far from home? What should I do now?
In the sections below, we explain how exam-city allotment is expected to work if the new rule is adopted, what it means for travel and planning, and the single most important step students should take right now: ensure your Aadhaar/present address (including PIN code) is accurate before registration opens.
Get the latest JEE Main 2026 notification updates from NTA. Know about registration dates, exam city allotment process, new address-based rule, exam pattern, syllabus, and important updates for JEE aspirants.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the JEE 2026 Notification in October 2025 on its official website, jeemain.nta.ac.in. The information bulletin will include:
Once the official NTA JEE Main 2026 Notification PDF is released, students will be able to download it directly from the website.
The JEE Main 2026 registration is likely to begin in October 2025, immediately after the official notification is out. The registration link will be available on the NTA JEE Main official website.
The last date to apply is expected to be around mid-December 2025. Students are advised not to wait till the final day because the server often experiences heavy traffic close to the deadline.
The fee will be mentioned in the NTA bulletin, but based on the previous year:
Make sure you keep these ready before filling the form:
JEE
NEET
Foundation JEE
Foundation NEET
CBSE
The NTA JEE Main 2026 exam city allotment system has changed. Students will not get the option to select preferred cities while filling your form. Now, the exam city will be automatically allotted based on the permanent or present address you enter during registration.
| Criteria | Details |
| Basis of Allotment | Permanent or present address entered in the form |
| City Choice Option | Removed (no manual selection) |
| System Type | Fully automated, data-based |
| Possible Centers | Within your home state or the state where you currently live |
| City Slip Release | Expected in January 2026, a few weeks before the exam |
Also Check: JEE Advanced 2026: Exam Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus & Exam Pattern for IIT Admissions
According to the usual NTA schedule, JEE Main 2026 will be held in two sessions:
| Session | Tentative Month | Purpose |
| Session 1 | January 2026 | Early attempt, before Board exams |
| Session 2 | April 2026 | Second attempt for score improvement |
The exact JEE Main 2026 exam dates will be confirmed in the official notification.
The JEE Main 2026 admit card will be released 3–5 days before the exam date.
Most likely, the JEE Main 2026 syllabus will remain the same as 2025.
The exam will have two sections (A and B) per subject — Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
| Subject | Section A (MCQs) | Section B (Numerical) |
| Physics | 20 | 10 (any 5 to attempt) |
| Chemistry | 20 | 10 (any 5 to attempt) |
| Mathematics | 20 | 10 (any 5 to attempt) |
Students can download the JEE Main 2026 syllabus PDF once NTA updates it on the official website.
The JEE Main 2026 notification and registration dates are around the corner. Since NTA will allot exam cities automatically, ensure your address, district, and PIN code are accurate in the registration form. Stay updated with:
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No. NTA has removed the city-preference option from the application form. Your exam city will be allotted automatically using the permanent and/or present address you enter in the form. NTA generally tries to assign the nearest available center within the same state, but the final city depends on seat availability and logistics.
The exam city intimation slip for Session 1 is expected in January 2026 on the official website jeemain.nta.ac.in. You’ll need your application number and date of birth to log in and download it. Remember: the city slip only tells you the city of your center; the admit card (with exact venue, date, and shift) is released a few days before the exam.
If your address or PIN code is incorrect, your exam city could be allotted in the wrong area.
If NTA opens an application correction window, log in and update the address fields immediately (fields allowed are at NTA’s discretion).
If the correction window is closed, the city will likely be allotted based on the data already submitted. In that case, plan travel accordingly and keep a valid photo ID that matches your application details. For urgent help, you can contact the NTA helpline listed in the information bulletin.
Generally, no. Since city preference isn’t taken, there’s nothing to edit later for city choice. Even during the correction window, NTA typically does not permit changing the allotted city; at most, they may allow address edits before allotment. After the city slip/admit card is issued, changes are not allowed, except in rare, documented cases at NTA’s sole discretion.
No official changes have been announced yet. The pattern is expected to remain similar to 2025: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics each with Section A (MCQs ~20) and Section B (Numerical ~10, attempt any 5), for a total of 300 marks. Recent years included negative marking in both sections. Wait for the official 2026 information bulletin for final confirmation.
