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    JEE Main 2026 Exam Centres in Tamil Nadu: City-Wise Centre List

    JEE Main 2026 Exam Centres in Tamil Nadu: City-Wise Centre List

    RanjeetaUpdated on 19 Jan 2026, 06:12 PM IST

    JEE Main 2026 exam centres in Tamil Nadu: NTA has released the list of exam centres for JEE Main 2026 exams in Tamil Nadu. The Tamil Nadu exam centres list is available on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. The authority will set up exam centres across 29 major cities of Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, Salem, Tirunelveli, and Vellore, for the JEE Main 2026 exam. The JEE Mains exam centre list 2026 is released in a PDF format online. The JEE Main 2026 admit card will contain complete information regarding the JEE Main 2026 exam centre. The JEE Main 2026 admit card was issued on January 17, 2026. The authority will conduct the JEE Main 2026 exam on January 21, 22, 23, 23, 28 & 29, 2026. Read the article below for more information on JEE Main 2026 exam centres in Tamil Nadu.

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    1. JEE Main Exam Centres in Tamil Nadu 2026
    2. How to select JEE Main Exam Centres 2026 in Tamil Nadu?
    3. Can I change JEE Main Exam Centres 2026?
    JEE Main 2026 Exam Centres in Tamil Nadu: City-Wise Centre List
    JEE Main 2026 Exam Centres in Tamil Nadu: City-Wise Centre List

    JEE Main Exam Centres in Tamil Nadu 2026

    The exam centres for the JEE Main exam 2026 are released in the official brochure. The authority will conduct exams across 29 cities in the state so that students from all regions can appear for the exam easily. The major cities in Tamil Nadu where the JEE Main exams are conducted are Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, Salem, Tirunelveli, and Vellore. As per the previous year’s exam centre lists, Tamil hosted the JEE Main exam in 27 states. Check the exam centres in Tamil Nadu as per the JEE Mains exam centre list 206 PDF.

    JEE Main Exam Centres in Tamil Nadu 2026

    STATE

    CITY

    CITY CODE

    Tamil Nadu

    Chennai

    TN01

    Tamil Nadu

    Coimbatore

    TN02

    Tamil Nadu

    Cuddalore

    TN03

    Tamil Nadu

    Kanchipuram

    TN05

    Tamil Nadu

    Kanyakumari/Nagercoil

    TN06

    Tamil Nadu

    Madurai

    TN08

    Tamil Nadu

    Namakkal

    TN10

    Tamil Nadu

    Salem

    TN11

    Tamil Nadu

    Thanjavur

    TN12

    Tamil Nadu

    Thoothukudi

    TN13

    Tamil Nadu

    Tirunelveli

    TN14

    Tamil Nadu

    Vellore

    TN15

    Tamil Nadu

    Virudhunagar

    TN16

    Tamil Nadu

    Krishnagiri

    TN17

    Tamil Nadu

    Tiruppur

    TN18

    Tamil Nadu

    Villupuram

    TN23

    Tamil Nadu

    Dhamapuri

    TN24

    Tamil Nadu

    Dindigul

    TN27

    Tamil Nadu

    Erode

    TN28

    Tamil Nadu

    Karur

    TN29

    Tamil Nadu

    Pudukottai

    TN30

    Tamil Nadu

    Ramanathapuram

    TN31

    Tamil Nadu

    Nilgiris

    TN32

    Tamil Nadu

    Thiruvannamalai

    TN35

    Tamil Nadu

    Thiruvaluvar

    TN 34

    Tamil Nadu

    Kallakurichi

    TN39

    Tamil Nadu

    Nagapattinam

    TN30

    Tamil Nadu

    Theni

    TN40

    Tamil Nadu

    Tirupattur

    TN 41

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    How to select JEE Main Exam Centres 2026 in Tamil Nadu?

    While filling out the online JEE Main 2026 application form, applicants will come across the option to choose the exam centres of their choice. The authority released the complete JEE Mains exam centre list 2026 in the brochure. While filling the ‘Exam and Centres Details’ section, applicants must select any four cities of their choice. Follow the instructions for the city centres selection during the application process.

    • Visit the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in 2026,

    • Now, click on the E Main 2026 registration link.

    • Applicants will be directed to the JEE login page.

    • Here, candidates must complete the registration by verifying the registered mobile number and email ID.

    • After that, applicants must begin filling out the detailed application form.

    • Fill in the details chronologically until the ‘Exam and Centres Details’ section arrives.

    • Carefully select four exam cities from the list that appears in the box.

    • Finally, click on all of the particulars and 'I agree' to complete the section.

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    Can I change JEE Main Exam Centres 2026?

    No, NTA doesn't allow candidates to change their selected JEE Main exam centres during the JEE Main 2026 application form correction on the official website. Once the JEE Main 2026 application form is submitted and the correction period is over, the selected cities cannot be changed under any circumstances.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: How do I check my JEE Main 2026 exam centre in Tamil Nadu?
    A:

    Candidates can check the JEE Main 2026 exam centres in Tamil on the admit card that will be released on the official website. 

    Q: Will I be able to change the JEE Main city centre once the application is submitted?
    A:

    Yes, one can change the JEE Main city centre once the application is submitted during the application form correction window is open.

    Q: What are the major JEE Main exam centres in Tamil Nadu?
    A:

    The major JEE exam centres in Tamil Nadu are Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, Salem, Tirunelveli, and Vellore. 

    Q: What are the JEE Main 2026 exam dates?
    A:

    JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam will be held from January 21 to 29, and session 2 will be from April 2 to 09, 2026.

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