JEE Main 2026 Session 2: City Slips Released for Candidates

The National Testing Agency has released the city slips for the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 examination. Candidates can download their slips from the official website using their login credentials. The exam is set to take place in April 2026, with a record number of over 1.6 million applications received this year. This article provides detailed instructions on how to download the city slip and information about the number of engineering seats available in top government colleges.

By Sourabh Singh Mar 23, 2026, 10:11 IST

City Slips for JEE Main 2026 Released

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the availability of city slips for the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 examination. Candidates who are set to take the Joint Entrance Examination (Session 2) can access their city slips via the official JEE Main website. To retrieve their slips, candidates must log in using their credentials.

The examination for Paper 1 is scheduled for April 2, 4, 5, 6, and 8, 2026, while Paper 2 will be conducted on April 7.

The exam will occur in two shifts: the first from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and the second from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Various centers across India and 15 international cities will host the examination.

Steps to Download the City Slip

How to Download the City Slip?

1. Visit the official JEE Main website: jeemain.nta.nic.in.

2. Click on the link for "JEE Main Exam 2026 Session 2 exam city slip" on the homepage.

3. A new page will open where candidates need to enter their login information.

4. Click on "Submit" to view your exam city slip.

5. Check the details on your city slip and download it.

6. Keep a printed copy for future reference.

Support for Candidates

If candidates face any issues while downloading their JEE Main Session 2 exam city slip, they can reach out at 011-40759000 or email jeemain@nta.ac.in. Additional information is available on the official JEE Main website.

Record Number of Applications

Over 1.6 Million Applications Received

JEE Main is recognized as the largest engineering entrance exam in India, and this year has seen a record number of applicants. Reports indicate that over 1.6 million students have registered, with more than 1.4 million applying for the January session and over 200,000 for the April session.

Engineering Seats in Top Colleges

How many engineering seats are available in top government colleges?

The leading government institutions, including IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs, offer a total of 63,000 engineering seats. This includes approximately 18,000 seats in IITs, around 24,500 in NITs, nearly 10,000 in IIITs, and over 10,000 in Government-Funded Technical Institutes.