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    NTA Exam City Rule Changed for 2026: Check New Guidelines for JEE Main

    NTA Exam City Rule Changed for 2026: Check New Guidelines for JEE Main

    Team Careers360Updated on 28 Nov 2025, 05:08 PM IST

    NTA Exam City Rule Changed 2026: NTA has announced that there are no changes in the NTA exam city rule 2026. The recent JEE Main 2026 advisory on Aadhaar card and other documents updation is not related to the change in the NTA exam city rule. Candidates can freely select the exam centres while filling out the JEE Main 2026 application, as per their address. The city choice will not be tied to their Aadhaar card address at all. Important updates about the NTA exam city rule change with reference to JEE Main are provided in this article. The authority will conduct the JEE Main 2026 exam for session 1 from January 21 to 30, 2026, while session 2 is scheduled for April 2 to 9, 2026. The JEE Main 2026 session 1 registration has concluded. And the JEE Main 2026 application form correction will start from December 1 to 2, 2026.
    Also check: JEE Main 2026 exam date

    This Story also Contains

    1. NTA Exam City Rule Changed 2026
    2. JEE Main 2026 Notifications
    3. JEE Main 2026 Exam dates for Sessions 1 and 2
    4. JEE Main 2026: Application Process
    NTA Exam City Rule Changed for 2026: Check New Guidelines for JEE Main
    NTA Exam City Rule Changed for 2026

    The JEE Main city Intimation slip will mention the allotted city. Aspirants must be prepared with the required updated documents, including an Aadhaar card, a valid UDID card (for disabled candidates), and category certification to avoid discrepancies. Read more about the NTA exam city rule change 2026 below.

    NTA Exam City Rule Changed 2026

    The NTA exam city rule 2026 has not changed. Students need not worry about the NTA exam city rule change 2026. The authority has clarified that the JEE Mains 2026 exam city will not be linked to the applicant's address in their Aadhaar card. The JEE Main exam centre 2026 will be allotted as per the candidate's preference and centre availability.

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    JEE Main 2026 Notifications

    The JEE Main 2026 registration is being held from October 31 to November 27, 2025. Candidates can choose upto 4 exam cities while filling of the NTA JEE Mains form. NTA had issued JEE Main notification advising candidates to get their Aadhaar, UDID, and category certificates (if any) updated before the JEE Main 2026 application form is released. Moreover, the JEE Main 2026 exam dates have also been announced.

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    JEE Main 2026 Exam dates for Sessions 1 and 2

    The JEE Main 2026 dates have been released. As per the latest notification released by NTA, the JEE Main 2026 information bulletin was released on October 2025. And the registration is to be conducted from October 2025, as well. Candidates can check the information below for more details on dates.

    Events

    Session 1 Dates

    Session 2 Dates

    First JEE Main Notification 2026

    September 29, 2025

    September 29, 2025

    JEE Main 2026 Information Bulletin

    October 31, 2025

    October 31, 2025

    JEE Main 2026 registration start date

    October 31, 2025

    Last Week of January 2026

    Last Date to apply for JEE Mains 2026

    November 27, 2025

    February 2026

    Application Form Correction Dates

    December 1 to 2, 2025

    February 2026

    JEE Main 2026 exam city intimation slip

    January 2026

    March 2026

    Release of Admit Card

    January 2026

    March 2026

    JEE Main 2026 Exam Date

    January 21 to 30, 2026

    April 2 to 9, 2026

    JEE Main Answer Key

    February 2026

    April 2026

    Result Date

    By February 12, 2026

    By April 20, 2026

    JEE Main 2026: Application Process

    Candidates with a valid qualification can fill out the JEE Main application form in an online mode. NTA released the application form for JEE Main on their official website. Find below the steps to complete the JEE Main 2026 application process.

    • Candidates are first required to visit the official website of NTA, jeemain.nta.nic.In.

    • Click on the registration link available on the website.

    • Now, create a password and choose a security question to generate an application number.

    • Candidates can now log in with the system-generated application number and pre-created password to fill out the application form with all the required information.

    • Now upload all the necessary documents and photos.

    • To complete the application, candidates must pay the requisite examination fees.

    • After successful completion of the above steps, candidates will be able to print the confirmation page.

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: When will the JEE Main 2026 registration begin?
    A:

    The JEE Main 2026 registration began on October 31, 2025.

    Q: What are the exam dates for the JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam?
    A:

    The JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam dates are from January 21 to 30, 2026.

    Q: Can NTA change the exam centre for JEE Main 2026?
    A:

    Candidates are allowed to choose the city they want in the city slip option in the JEE Main 2026 application form. 

    Q: Can I choose the exam city centre in the JEE Main 2026 application form?
    A:

    Yes, applicants can choose their preferred exam city while filling in the JEE Main 2026 application form. 

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