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JEE Main 2026 Session 1 City Intimation Slip DateJEE Main 2026 Session 1 City Intimation Slip Date: As you prepare for JEE Main 2026 Session 1, one important update you should watch out for early is the City Intimation Slip. It simply tells you the exam city and tentative exam date, helping you plan ahead without last-minute stress. The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 City Intimation Slip in the First or Second week of January 2026, i.e., between January 6 and January 9, 2026 . This follows the usual schedule followed in previous years. Since the B.Tech exams will be held from January 21 to 29, 2026, and B.Plan on January 30, the early release gives you enough time to arrange travel and accommodation if your exam city is different.
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 City Intimation Slip Expected Release Date
Find the important details related to city intimation slip of JEE Main 2026 Session 1 in the table below.
Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
City Intimation Slip Expected Release Date | Between January 6- 9, 2026 |
Login Credentials Required | Application Number and Password / Date of Birth |
Admit Card Release Timeline | 3 days before your exam date |
Information NOT Included in City Slip | Exact exam centre address, exam time |
Next Step After City Slip | Download admit card once released |
Official Website to Download | jeemain.nta.nic.in |
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: City Intimation Slip vs Admit Card
Check the key differences between exam city intimation slip and admit cards in the table below.
Aspect | City Intimation Slip | Admit Card |
|---|---|---|
Purpose | Helps you know your allotted exam city in advance | Acts as the official entry pass for the exam |
Details Mentioned | Exam city and exam date | Exact exam centre address, exam date & time, shift, roll number |
Mandatory on Exam Day | No | Yes |
Travel Planning Use | Very helpful | Limited (released late) |
Verification at Centre | Not accepted | Mandatory for entry |
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Live Updates
12 00 PM IST - 30 Dec'25
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Important Topics of Trigonometry
- Trigonometric Functions
- Inverse Trigonometric Functions
11 00 AM IST - 30 Dec'25
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Important Topics of Statistics and Probability
- Mean, Median and Mode
- Variance and Standard Deviation
- Probability Distribution
- Bayes Theorem
10 00 AM IST - 30 Dec'25
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Important Topics of Vector Algebra
- Vector and Scalars
- Vector and Scalar Products
09 00 AM IST - 30 Dec'25
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Important Topics of 3D Geometry
- Skew Lines
- Equations of a Line
- Angle Between Two Intersecting Lines
08 00 AM IST - 30 Dec'25
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Important Topics of Coordinate Geometry
- Intercepts of a Line on a Coordinate Axis
- Angles Between Two Lines
- Intersection of Lines
- Radius of a Circle
- Equation of a Circle
- Equations of a Conic Sections
07 00 AM IST - 30 Dec'25
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Marking Scheme
- Each correct answer carries +4 marks.
- Each wrong MCQ answer has –1 negative marking.
- Numerical value questions have no negative marking.
06 00 AM IST - 30 Dec'25
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Important Topics of Integral Calculus
- By Parts Functions
- By Partial Functions
- Integration Using Trigonometric Identities
05 00 AM IST - 30 Dec'25
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Important Topics of Limits, Continuity and Differentiability
- Maxima and Minima
- Application of Derivatives
- Graphs of Simple Function
- Trigonometric Functions
- Differentiation of Trigonometric, Inverse Trigonometric and Logarithmic Function
04 00 AM IST - 30 Dec'25
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Important Topics of Sequence and Series
- Arithmetic Mean
- Geometric Mean
03 00 AM IST - 30 Dec'25
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Important Topics of Permutation and Combinations and Binomial Theorem and its Simple Applications
- Application Based
- General Term and Middle Term
02 00 AM IST - 30 Dec'25
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Important Topics of Matrices and Determinants
- Adjoint
- Rank of a Matrix
- Test of Consistency
- Area of Triangles using Determinants
01 00 AM IST - 30 Dec'25
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Important Topics of Complex Number and Quadratic Equations
- Argand Diagram
- Square Roots
- Quadratic Equations
12 00 AM IST - 30 Dec'25
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Important Topics of Sets, Relations and Functions
- Relation
- Union and Intersection
- Function
11 00 PM IST - 29 Dec'25
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Important Topics of Biomolecules
- Carbohydrates
- Proteins
- Vitamins
10 00 PM IST - 29 Dec'25
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Important Topics of Organic Compounds Containing Halogens & Oxygen
- Nature of C-X Bond
- Alcohols
- Ethers
- Aldehyde and Ketones
09 00 PM IST - 29 Dec'25
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Important Topics of Some Basic Principles Of Organic Chemistry
- Isomerism - Structural And Stereoisomerism
- Homolytic And Heterolytic
- Electronic Displacement In A Covalent Bond
08 00 PM IST - 29 Dec'25
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Important Topics of Purification And Characterisation Of Organic Compounds
- Crystallisation
- Detection Of Nitrogen, Sulphur, Phosphorus, And Halogens
- Estimation Of Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Halogens, Sulphur, And Phosphorus
07 00 PM IST - 29 Dec'25
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Important Topics of Coordination Compounds
- IUPAC Nomenclature Of Mononuclear Coordination Compounds
- Bonding-Valence Bond Approach And Basic Ideas Of Crystal Field Theory
06 00 PM IST - 29 Dec'25
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Important Topics of Classification Of Elements And Periodicity In Properties
- Modern Periodic Law And Present Form Of The Periodic Table
- P- Block Elements
- d - and f- Block Elements
- Transition Elements
- Lanthanoids
05 00 PM IST - 29 Dec'25
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Important Topics of Chemical Kinetics
- Differential And Integral Forms Of Zero And First-Order Reactions
- Collision Theory Of Bimolecular Gaseous Reactions
04 00 PM IST - 29 Dec'25
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Important Topics of Redox Reactions And Electrochemistry
- Electrolytic And Metallic Conduction
- Kohlrausch’s Law And Its Applications
- Electrolytic And Galvanic Cells
- Dry Cell And Lead Accumulator
02 00 PM IST - 29 Dec'25
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Important Topics of Equilibrium
- Henry's Law
- Le Chatelier’s Principle
- Ionic Equilibrium
01 00 PM IST - 29 Dec'25
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Important Topics of Solutions
- Raoult's Law
- Abnormal Value Of Molar Mass
- Elevation Of Boiling Point And Osmotic Pressure
- Van’t Hoff Factor And Its Significance
12 00 PM IST - 29 Dec'25
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Important Topics of Chemical Thermodynamics
- Hess’s Law Of Constant Heat Summation
- Standard Gibbs Energy Change
11 00 AM IST - 29 Dec'25
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Important Topics of Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure
- Kossel-Lewis Approach To Chemical Bond Formation
- Ionic And Covalent Bonds
- Concept Of Electronegativity
- Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion
- Valence Bond Theory
- LCAOs
- Hydrogen Bonding And Its Applications
10 00 AM IST - 29 Dec'25
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Important Topics of Atomic Structure
- Bohr's Model
- Concept Of Atomic Orbitals As One-Electron Wave Functions
- Aufbau Principle
09 00 AM IST - 29 Dec'25
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Important Topics of Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry
- Dalton’s Atomic Theory
- Chemical Equations and Stoichiometry
08 00 AM IST - 29 Dec'25
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Topics Omitted from Chemistry Syllabus
- Trends in chemical & physical properties, Anomalous behavior from p-Block Elements.
- Thompson and Rutherford's atomic models and their limitations from Atomic Structure.
- Precision and accuracy, Dimensional Analysis, Significant Figures SI Units from Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry.
- Chemical Thermodynamics from the Third law of thermodynamics.
07 00 AM IST - 29 Dec'25
Smart Preparation Tips for JEE Main 2026 Session 1
- Topics with repeated questions across sessions should be revised first.
- Numerical-based questions without negative marking are low-risk, high-reward.
- Session 1 papers favor conceptual clarity over trick questions.
- Most top scorers focused on NCERT + PYQs (2019–2025).
06 00 AM IST - 29 Dec'25
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Previous Year's Exam Analysis
- Physics was rated easy to moderate in most 2025 shifts.
- Chemistry was the highest-scoring subject overall.
- Mathematics remained time-consuming, impacting overall attempts.
- Average good attempts (2025):
- Physics: 20–22
- Chemistry: 22–24
- Mathematics: 15–17
05 00 AM IST - 29 Dec'25
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Important Topics of Electronic Devices
- Logic Gates
- I-V Characteristics of LED
- Zener Diode
04 00 AM IST - 29 Dec'25
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Important Topics of Experimental Skills
- LED Resistor
- Screw Gauge
03 00 AM IST - 29 Dec'25
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Important Topics of Atoms and Nuclei
- Rutherford’s Model of Atom
- Bohr Model
- Mass Energy Relation
- Nuclear Fission and Fusion
02 00 AM IST - 29 Dec'25
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Important Topics of Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation
- Photoelectric Effect
- Einstein’s Photoelectric Equation
- Hertz and Lenard’s Observation
01 00 AM IST - 29 Dec'25
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Important Topics of Optics
- Power of Lens
- Microscope and Astronomical Telescope
- Huygens Principle
- Polarisation
- Diffraction Due to a Single Slit
12 00 AM IST - 29 Dec'25
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Important Topics of Electromagnetic Waves
- Electromagnetic Waves and its Features
- Applications of EM Waves
11 00 PM IST - 28 Dec'25
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Important Topics of Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents
- Faraday’s Law
- Lenz’s Law
- Eddy Currents
- LCR Series Circuit
- Power in AC Circuit
- AC Generator and Transformer
10 00 PM IST - 28 Dec'25
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Important Topics of Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism
- Savart Law
- Ampere’s Law
- Effect of Temperature on Magnetic Properties
- Moving Coil Galvanometer
09 00 PM IST - 28 Dec'25
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Important Topics of Curre
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Important Topics of Current Electricity
- Drift Velocity
- Ohm’s Law
- Metre Bridge
- Wheatstone Bridge
- Series and Parallel Combination of Resistors
- EMF of a Cell
08 00 PM IST - 28 Dec'25
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Important Topics of Electrostatics
- Coulomb's Law
- Electric Dipole
- Gauss’s Law
- Equipotential Surfaces
- Conductors and Insulators
- Energy Stored in a Capacitor
07 00 PM IST - 28 Dec'25
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Important Topics of Oscillation and Waves
- Simple Harmonic Motion
- Wave Motion
- Kinetic and Potential Energies
06 00 PM IST - 28 Dec'25
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Important Topics of Kinetic Theory of Gases
- RMS Speed of Gas Molecules
- Pressure
- Avogadro’s Number
05 00 PM IST - 28 Dec'25
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Important Topics of Thermodynamics
- Second Law of Thermodynamics
- Isothermal and Adiabatic Processes
- Heat, Work and Internal Energy
04 00 PM IST - 28 Dec'25
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Important Topics of Properties of Solids and Liquids
- Hooke’s Law
- Young Modulus
- Pascal’s Law
- Viscosity
- Stoke’s Law
- Surface Tension
- Heat, Temperature and Thermal Expansion
- Heat Transfer
03 00 PM IST - 28 Dec'25
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Important Topics of Gravitation
- Kepler’s Law of Planetary Motion
- Motion of a Satellite
- Orbital Velocity
02 00 PM IST - 28 Dec'25
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Important Topics of Rotational Motion
- Inertia
- Centre of Mass
- Radius of Gyration
- Parallel and Perpendicular Axes Theorem
01 00 PM IST - 28 Dec'25
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Important Topics of Work, Energy and Power
- Kinetic and Potential Energy
- Work-Energy Theorem
- Motion in a Vertical Circle
- Elastic and Inelastic Collisions in One and Two Dimensions
12 00 PM IST - 28 Dec'25
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Important Topics of Laws of Motion
- Newton’s Law of Motion
- Momentum
- Static and Kinetic Friction
- Centripetal Force
11 00 AM IST - 28 Dec'25
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Important Topics of Kinematics
- Speed and Velocity
- Scalars and Vectors
- Motion in a Plane
- Projectile Motion
- Motion and Non-Uniform Motion
10 00 AM IST - 28 Dec'25
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Important Topics of Physics and Measurement
- SI Units
- Dimensions of Physics Quantities
- Dimensional Analysis
09 30 AM IST - 28 Dec'25
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Expected Number of Questions and Marks for Mathematics
Name of the Topic
Expected Number of Questions
Expected Marks
Trigonometry
02
08
Matrix and Determinants
02
08
Probability
02
08
Matrix and Determinants
02
08
Co-Ordinate Geometry
02
08
Integral Calculus
04
16
Differential Calculus
07
28
09 00 AM IST - 28 Dec'25
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Mathematics Expected Chapter-Wise Weightage
Mathematics Chapters Question Weightage Integral Calculus 4-5 Quadratic Equations 1-2 Straight Lines
2
3-D Geometry
2-3
Matrices and Determinants
3-4
Permutations & Combinations
2-3
Sets, Relations and Functions
2-3
Binominal Theorem
1
Limits, Continuity and Differentiability
3-4
Parabola
1
Ellipse
1
Complex Numbers
1-2
Differential Equations
2-3
Vectors
1-2
Tangents and Normals
1
Differentiability
1
Height & Distance
1
Trigonometric Equations
2-3
The Area under the Curve
1
Maxima and Minima
1
Statistics and Probability
2-3
Hyperbola
1
08 30 AM IST - 28 Dec'25
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Expected Number of Questions to be asked in Chemistry
Chemistry Chapters
Expected Number of Questions
Periodic Table, d-Block and f-Block Elements
3-4
Transition Elements & Coordination Compounds
2-3
Redox Reactions
1-2
Biomolecules 3-4 P Block Elements 1-2 General Organic Chemistry
1
Chemical Kinetics
1-2
Electrochemistry
4-5
Mole Concept
1
Stereochemistry
1
Solution & Colligative Properties
1
Alkyl Halides
1
Hydrocarbon
1
Atomic Structure
2
Carboxylic Acids & their Derivatives
1
Aromatic Compounds
1
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
1-2
Carbohydrates, Amino-Acids, and Polymers
1
Chemical And Ionic Equilibrium
2
Nuclear & Environmental Chemistry
2
Thermodynamics & the Gaseous State
2
08 00 AM IST - 28 Dec'25
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Expected Chapter-Wise Weightage of Chemistry
Chemistry Chapters
Chapter Wise Weightage
Periodic table, d-Block and f-Block Elements
8-9%
Transition Elements & Coordination Compounds
6-7%
Redox Reactions
3-4%
Biomolecules 8-9% P Block Elements 3-4% General Organic Chemistry
3.3%
Chemical Kinetics
3-4%
Electrochemistry
10-11%
Mole Concept
3.3%
Stereochemistry
3.3%
Solution & Colligative Properties
3.3%
Alkyl Halides
3.3%
Hydrocarbon
3.3%
Atomic Structure
6.6%
Carboxylic Acids & their Derivatives
3.3%
Aromatic Compounds
3.3%
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
3-4%
Carbohydrates, Amino-Acids, and Polymers
3.3%
Chemical And Ionic Equilibrium
6.6%
Nuclear & Environmental Chemistry
6.6%
Thermodynamics & the Gaseous State
6.6%
07 30 AM IST - 28 Dec'25
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Physics Chapter-wise Expected No. of Questions
Chapter
Expected Number of Questions
Optics
2-3
Modern Physics
2-3
Electrostatics
1-2
Heat and Thermodynamics
4-5
Atoms and Nuclei
2-3
Magnetism
2-3
Current Electricity
3-4
Units, Dimensions & Vectors
0-1
Kinematics
3-4
Laws of Motion
1-2
Work, Energy and Power
0-1
Gravitation
0-1
Solids and Fluids
0-1
Centre of Mass, Momentum, Impulse
1-2
Simple Harmonic Motion
0-1
EMI – AC
1-2
07 00 AM IST - 28 Dec'25
JEE Main 2026 Session 1: Physics Chapter-wise Expected Weightage
Chapter
Approximate Weightage (%)
Optics
6-7
Modern Physics
8-9
Electrostatics
3-4
Heat and Thermodynamics
10-11
Atoms and Nuclei
8-9
Magnetism
6-7
Current Electricity
8-9
Units, Dimensions & Vectors
1-2
Kinematics
8-9
Laws of Motion
3-4
Work, Energy and Power
1-2
Gravitation
3-4
Solids and Fluids
1-2
Centre of Mass, Momentum, Impulse
3-4
Simple Harmonic Motion
1-2
EMI – AC
1-2
06 30 AM IST - 28 Dec'25
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 City Intimation Slip: Plan Travel, Stay & Study Calmly Before Admit Card
The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 City slip will be released before the admit card, allowing you to plan your travel, accommodation, and revision strategy calmly.
06 00 AM IST - 28 Dec'25
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exam Dates
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 B.Tech exams will be conducted from January 21 to January 29, 2026.
The B.Plan examination is scheduled for January 30, 2026.
05 30 AM IST - 28 Dec'25
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 City Intimation Slip: Key Things to Remember
- The city slip only mentions city name, not the exact centre.
- Exact exam centre details will be given in the admit card.
- If your exam city is far, book travel immediately after slip release.
- Keep a soft and printed copy of the city slip.
- Any mismatch in details should be reported to NTA immediately.
05 00 AM IST - 28 Dec'25
When can JEE Main 2026 Session 1 City Intimation Slip can be expected?
NTA is expected to publish JEE Main 2026 Session 1 City Intimation Slip in the first or second week of January 2026 (approx January 5 to 14, 2026). It will show your allotted exam city and tentative date, letting you plan travel and accommodation early.
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