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    JEE Main 2027 City Selection: How to Choose Exam Cities & Preferences

    JEE Main 2027 City Selection: How to Choose Exam Cities & Preferences

    Jalla VenkateshUpdated on 14 Nov 2026, 11:36 AM IST
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    JEE Main 2027 City Selection: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued the NTA JEE Main 2027 brochure. Candidates are advised to choose the city of their preference when filling the JEE Main 2027 application form. The candidate shall be able to indicate up to four choice examination cities subject to the conditions and instructions given in the official information bulletin. If candidates wish to modify their selected examination city preferences, they can use the application form correction facility. The Session 1 JEE Main 2027 application form correction window will be open from November 27 to 29, 2026. Read this article to know the details about JEE Main 2027 city selection, how to choose JEE Main examination cities, the rules for corrections, city intimation slips and much more.

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    1. JEE Main 2027 City Selection Important Dates
    2. When will JEE Main 2027 City Selection Begin?
    3. Rules for Selecting JEE Main 2027 Examination Cities
    4. How to Choice of Examination Cities for JEE Main 2027
    5. Can Candidates Change Their Exam City After Submitting the Application Form?
    6. JEE Main 2027 City Intimation Slip Vs Admit Card
    7. What to Do If NTA Allots a Different Examination City?
    JEE Main 2027 City Selection: How to Choose Exam Cities & Preferences
    JEE Main 2027 City Selection: How to Choose Exam Cities & Preferences

    JEE Main 2027 City Selection Important Dates

    Events

    Dates

    JEE Main registration date

    October 24, 2026

    JEE Main registration last date

    November 22, 2026

    JEE Main form correction dates

    November 27 to 29, 2026.

    When will JEE Main 2027 City Selection Begin?

    Candidates can choose their testing cities when filling out the JEE Main 2027 online application form. The application process for Session 1 has begun online. The candidates are required to fill an application form and specify the city of the exam before the relevant registration date.

    Rules for Selecting JEE Main 2027 Examination Cities

    Candidates can follow the steps below to select their preferred examination cities while filling the application form.

    • Visit the official website.

    • Click on the application form link

    • Complete the registration form

    • Login in to the application portal using the application form and password.

    • Fill out the application form

    • Select Preferred examination centre

    • Review your city preferences

    • Submit the application form

    How to Choice of Examination Cities for JEE Main 2027

    It is important for the candidates appearing in the JEE Main 2027 exam to make sure to choose the correct city while filling the online application form. The National Testing Agency (NTA) gives candidates the flexibility of choosing a maximum of four convenient cities, depending on the eligibility and address related conditions mentioned in the information bulletin.

    • Selection of four preferred examination cities

    • Examination city selection based on address

    • Allotment of examination city by NTA

    • Can NTA change the selected examination city

    • Examination city selection for Foreign candidates

    • Selection of own city or neighbouring cities

    • Examination city changes due to regional language requirements

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    Can Candidates Change Their Exam City After Submitting the Application Form?

    The examination city preferences can be changed during the JEE Main 2027 correction window depending on the official notification.

    • Not every application detail may be editable.

    • The correction facility may be available only for a limited period.

    • Additional fees may apply for certain corrections.

    • Changes may be subject to NTA rules.

    • After the correction window is closed, more corrections may not be possible.

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    JEE Main 2027 City Intimation Slip Vs Admit Card

    City Intimation Slip

    Admit Card

    Provides advance information about the city where the examination centre is located.


    Provides the final details of the examination centre allotted to the candidate.

    Assists candidates to make advance travel arrangements.

     

    It is mandatory for entry into the examination hall.

    Released the before the admit card

    Generally released a few days before the examination.

    What to Do If NTA Allots a Different Examination City?

    • Carefully read the intimation letter from the city.

    • Check the city and other information about the exam.

    • Make travel and accommodation arrangements before travelling.

    • Get an Admit Card as soon as it is released.

    • If they see an error, or they need clarification, please contact the NTA helpdesk.

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Is it possible to opt for home city as the examination city for JEE Main?
    A:

    Yes, the candidates can give their preference for the city where they are residing if the same is available in the official application form. The final allocation of an allotment will be determined by NTA's allocation process, however.

    Q: What to do if I get an out-of-town JEE Main examination site?
    A:

    Please ensure that you have allotted centre information, make your travel arrangements well in advance and follow the official NTA instructions.

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    JEE Main 2027 will be conducted in two sessions by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The January session is scheduled for January 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28, 2027, while the April session will be held from April 2 to 7, 2027.

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