Every student, after submitting the JEE Main 2027 application form, asks the same question: “Sir, which city will my JEE Main exam be in?” You can find this out from the JEE Main 2027 City Intimation Slip. For Session 1 (January), NTA will release it on 30 December 2026, as per the JEE Main 2027 Information Bulletin. This blog gives you the dates for both sessions, the download steps, the exam cities in Rajasthan and a simple travel plan if you study in Sikar.
The slip comes out before the admit card, so it gives you time to plan your travel. Your exact centre address comes later, on the admit card.
JEE Main 2027 City Intimation Slip Release Date
The Session 1 slip comes out on 30 December 2026, and the Session 2 (April) slip comes out on 12 March 2027. Session 1 registration closes on 22 November 2026, and the late fee window runs from 23 to 26 November 2026.
All dates below come from the official JEE Main 2027 Information Bulletin. NTA can change a date through a public notice, so check jeemain.nta.nic.in before you book tickets.
| Event | Session 1 (January 2027) | Session 2 (April 2027) |
|---|---|---|
| Online application form | 24 October 2026 to 22 November 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) | 5 January 2027 to 3 February 2027 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Last date for fee payment | 22 November 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) | 3 February 2027 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Application with late fee (extra ₹500) | 23 November 2026 to 26 November 2026 | 4 February 2027 to 7 February 2027 |
| Correction window | 27 November 2026 to 29 November 2026 | 8 February 2027 to 10 February 2027 |
| City Intimation Slip | 30 December 2026 | 12 March 2027 |
| Admit card download | 13 January 2027 | 25 March 2027 |
| Exam dates | 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027 | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 April 2027 |
| Question paper and answer keys | Will be displayed on the NTA website | Will be displayed on the NTA website |
How to Download the JEE Main 2027 City Intimation Slip
You can download the slip only from the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. NTA will activate the Session 1 link there on 30 December 2026. Follow these steps:
- Go to jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- Check the Latest News and Candidate Activity sections on the home page for the City Intimation Slip link for your session.
- Click the link to open the candidate login page.
- Enter your application number and password.
- Enter the security code, if shown.
- Click Login or Submit.
- Check your name, application number and allotted exam city.
- Download the slip as a PDF, then keep a printout or a saved copy on your phone.
If a WhatsApp forward or any other website offers your city slip before the release date, ignore it. You get your slip only by logging in to the NTA website yourself.
What If You Forget Your Password?
You need your application number and password to log in, so keep both written down somewhere safe. If you forget the password, the bulletin gives two ways to reset it: a verification code sent by SMS to your registered mobile number, or a reset link sent to your registered email address. So keep that phone number and email working until your exam is over.
How NTA Allots Your Exam City for JEE Main 2027
While filling the application form, you chose up to four exam cities in order of preference. These cities come from the state of your permanent or present address. If that state has fewer than four exam cities, you may also get options from other states.
NTA tries to give you a city from your list, in the order you chose. But the bulletin says it can allot a different city for administrative or logistic reasons, and its decision is final. So wait for your slip before you book anything.
JEE Main 2027 Exam Cities in Rajasthan
As per the bulletin, NTA will hold the exam in these 13 cities in Rajasthan:
| City | City Code |
|---|---|
| Ajmer | RJ01 |
| Alwar | RJ02 |
| Bharatpur | RJ16 |
| Bhilwara | RJ12 |
| Bikaner | RJ05 |
| Dausa | RJ17 |
| Hanumangarh | RJ23 |
| Jaipur | RJ06 |
| Jodhpur | RJ07 |
| Kota | RJ08 |
| Sikar | RJ09 |
| Sriganganagar | RJ10 |
| Udaipur | RJ11 |
If you study in Sikar, you can choose Sikar (RJ09) as an exam city because it is on this list. Even then, choosing Sikar does not guarantee you will get it. You may be allotted another city from your list, such as Jaipur.
Planning Your Travel from Sikar
Your city and your centre address come on two different dates, so plan your travel in two steps.
Step 1 is the day the slip comes out (30 December 2026 for Session 1). Note your allotted city. If it is Sikar, you only need to plan local travel to the centre later. If it is another city, book your train or bus ticket to that city early, because many students travel on the same dates.
Step 2 is the day the admit card comes out (13 January 2027 for Session 1). Check the exact centre address and your shift, and only then book your stay close to the centre. For a 9:00 AM shift, reach the city a day before, because you have to report at the centre by 7:00 AM, 2 hours before the exam starts.
If a parent is travelling with you, tell them both dates early so they can plan leave and tickets with you.
What the City Slip Shows
The main job of the slip is to tell you your allotted exam city. The bulletin does not list every field printed on it, so read your slip carefully once it is out. It carries your basic details, such as:
- Candidate name
- Application number
- Exam session
- Allotted exam city
Your exact centre address, shift and reporting time come only on the admit card. If anything on the slip is wrong, contact the NTA helpdesk (details below).
JEE Main 2027: City Slip vs Admit Card
Many students mix up these two documents. Both come out before the exam, but each one has its own job. NTA will release the admit card on 13 January 2027 for Session 1 and on 25 March 2027 for Session 2. You can download it with the same application number and password.
| Basis | City Intimation Slip | Admit Card |
|---|---|---|
| Main purpose | Tells you your allotted exam city | Gives the details you need to sit the exam |
| Release date (Session 1) | 30 December 2026 | 13 January 2027 |
| Exam city | Yes | Yes |
| Exact centre address | Not given | Given |
| Shift and reporting time | Not given | Given |
| Entry to exam hall | Not valid | Required for entry |
| Use | Planning travel to the city | Entry, verification and exam-day rules |
NTA asks you to print at least four copies of the admit card. Download it on its release day and follow every instruction printed on it.
What If the City Slip Is Not Showing?
- First, check the date. The Session 1 slip comes out on 30 December 2026.
- Check that your application form is complete and your fee payment went through. If the confirmation page did not appear after payment, contact your bank or the payment gateway.
- Check your application number and password. If you forgot the password, reset it as explained above.
- Try again after some time, because the website can be slow on release day.
- If it still does not work, contact the NTA helpdesk.
NTA JEE Main helpdesk
If you find any errors in your personal details or run into issues downloading the slip, contact the NTA helpdesk immediately via the phone number or email listed below.
- Phone: 011-40759000 / 011-69227700 (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
- Email: jeemain@nta.ac.in
Exam-Day Timings and Reporting Rules
Your admit card tells you your shift. The bulletin sets these timings for each session:
| Paper | First shift | Second shift |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.), or Paper 2A or 2B alone (3 hours) | 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| B.Arch and B.Planning together (3 hours 30 minutes) | 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM | 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
- Reach the centre 2 hours before the exam starts.
- The gate closes 30 minutes before the start, and late students are not allowed in.
- Carry your printed admit card with the self-declaration filled in, two passport-size photos (the same as in your form) and a valid photo ID. Without a valid admit card and photo ID, you will not be allowed to take the exam.
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What to Do Next
Write your application number and password somewhere safe today, and check that your registered mobile number and email are working. When your slip comes out, download it, check your city and book your travel the same day if the city is far from home. After that, put your time back into revision, mock tests, previous years’ papers and your weak topics until the admit card arrives.
All the best.
Frequently Asked Questions
For Session 1, NTA will release it on 30 December 2026. For Session 2, it will be out on 12 March 2027.
Only from the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in, through your own login.
You need your application number and password. If you forget the password, you can reset it through an SMS code to your registered mobile number or a link sent to your registered email.
NTA will release the Session 1 slip on 30 December 2026. If that date has passed, look for the link on jeemain.nta.nic.in.
No. You must carry your printed admit card and the documents NTA asks for.
No. It shows only the allotted city. Your admit card shows the exact centre address.
Yes. The Session 2 city slip will be out on 12 March 2027. Download the one for your session.
Do not expect a change. NTA’s decision on the city and centre is final, and the centre and shift on your admit card cannot be changed. If you have a serious problem, contact the helpdesk.
Yes. Sikar (city code RJ09) is on NTA’s list of exam cities for JEE Main 2027. But choosing it does not guarantee you will be allotted Sikar.
