JEE Main 2026: NTA to Increase Exam Cities

JEE Main 2026: NTA to Increase Exam Cities

Maniprabha SinghUpdated on 28 Nov 2025, 12:10 PM IST

JEE Main 2026: NTA to Increase Exam Cities: National Testing Agency has increased the number of exam cities in 2026 to facilitate the aspirants from remote areas and PwD candidates to attempt the exam, as per the JEE Main information brochure. For the JEE Main 2026 exam, a total of 323 exam cities have been listed. This decision is expected to lead to an increase in the registration numbers for the JEE Mains 2026. The National Testing Agency has announced the JEE Main 2026 exam date on October 19 at jeemain.nta.nic.in. According to the provided notice, the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 will be conducted in two sessions. The JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam will be conducted from January 21 to 30, 2026. The dates for NTA JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 are between April 2 and 9, 2026. The JEE Main application form for the January session was held from October 31 to November 27, 2025. The online registration link was updated at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

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The JEE Main 2026 city intimation slip will be issued before the release of the JEE Main admit card, which will contain the full exam centre address. NTA ensures that the city is allotted based on the preferences provided in the JEE Main application form 2026.

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JEE Main 2026: NTA to Increase Exam Cities
JEE Main 2026: NTA to Increase Exam Cities

NTA JEE Mains 2026 Exam Cities

In the notice, NTA has informed that the authority has increased the number of exam cities across India so that more JEE Main aspirants can take the exam. This move will help students residing in remote areas. Besides, special attention is being given to PwD and PwBD candidates to offer equal opportunity. Last year, JEE Main exam was held in 284 exam cities in India and 15 cities outside. This year, NTA will allot the nearest JEE Main exam city after evaluating the address mentioned on the Aadhaar Card of the candidates. Hence, It is necessary that Aadhaar card has the updated and correct details, if you want to attend a nearby exam centre. Besides, the exam centres will be alloted on a first-come-first-serve-basis.

When to Expect JEE Main Application Form 2026?

The JEE Mains 2026 registration date has been announced as October 31, 2025, by NTA. JEE Mains 2026 registration last date has been announced as November 27, 2025. Candidates will have 27 days to submit their JEE Mains form 2026. Before the opening of JEE Main application portal, candidates are advised to keep the below mentioned documents handy to apply for the exam without any delay and with the correct details.

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  • Aadhaar Card

  • UDID Card (for Persons with Disabilities)

  • Category Certificate

JEE Main 2026: Preparation Tips & Study Plan
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The complete details related to exam centres and process to apply will be intimated along with the official notification tentatively by October 25. This time, to make the process easy, all the basic details will be fetched through the candidate's Aadhar card. Hence, make sure each applicant must have a valid and active Aadhaar Card.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Is JEE Mains registration started for 2026?
A:

JEE Main registration for 2026 session 2 will commence in January 2026.

Q: What is JEE Mains 2026 session 1 date?
A:

Session 1 exam will be held from January 21 to 30, 2026.

Q: Is Aadhar card mandatory for JEE registration?
A:

Yes, Aadhar card is mandatory for JEE Mains registration 

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Hello,
Yes, you can clear the exam in one and a half month if you study with the right strategy. Many students have prepared in a short time and still scored well by focusing only on the most important chapters and practicing questions daily. You need to revise high weightage topics from all three subjects and solve previous year papers regularly. Give mock tests every two or three days to understand your weak areas. Keep your schedule simple and consistent. If you avoid distractions and focus only on scoring chapters, it is possible to clear the exam in this time.
Hope this helps you.

Hello,

Yes, JEE Main Previous Year Question Papers (PYQ) are available in Hindi medium.

Here you can access PYQ from mentioned link below:

https://engineering.careers360.com/hi/articles/jee-main-question-paper

Hope it helps.

Hello,

With around 30 marks in JEE Main, it will be difficult to get into NITs and IITs, but you may be able to get admission into some private colleges or state-level government colleges through state-quota seats. It's also recommended to check your state's engineering admission process.

I hope it will clear your query!!

Hello,
It is possible to prepare for the JEE session in a short time, but you will need a focused and realistic approach. Instead of trying to cover everything, concentrate on the important chapters and strengthen the topics you already know. Solve previous questions and take practice tests to improve speed and accuracy. Manage your time well and revise regularly. With consistent effort and smart preparation, you can still aim for a good performance even with limited time.
Hope this helps you.

Hello there,

Studying important topics is very essential. It will give you an advantage in examination specially in exams like JEE mains.

Here is the link attached from the official website of Careers360 which will give you the list of all the important topics from all the subjects of JEE mains that is Physics, Chemistry and math. Hope it helps!

https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/most-important-chapters-of-jee-main

thank you!