JEE Main 2026 Added 33 New Cities for Exam Centres; Check New Update

Somdatta Roy

Senior Content Writer | Updated on - Nov 2, 2025

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has significantly expanded the accessibility of the JEE Main 2026 exam by increasing the total number of test centers to 323, up from 299 last year. Details are below.

This expansion done by NTA includes the addition of 33 new Indian cities, particularly in states like Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu, with single additions across Bihar, Gujarat, Haryana, and Jammu and Kashmir among others.

The new city list is detailed in the official Information Brochure and is aimed at accommodating the rising number of students, especially those in remote areas. The list of foreign exam centers remains unchanged. A total of seven examination centers either removed or merged from the previous year's list for the JEE Main 2026.

New Indian JEE Main 2026 Examination Cities

The following table lists the new cities added to the JEE Main 2026 exam centers to improve accessibility for candidates nationwide. Check the city code also:

JEE Main 2026 Removed/Merged Exam Centres

The following table lists the examination cities that were either removed from the list or merged with nearby centers for the JEE Main 2026 examination:

More Important News:

• JEE Main 2026 Registration is Online till Nov 27: Direct Application Form Link Here
• NTA’s Essential Document Advisory and Paper Details for JEE Main 2026
• NTA Rolls Out Virtual Calculator; Is that a Game Changer for JEE Main 2026?

UP NEET PG 2025 counselling will be conducted in four rounds, allocating 85% state quota seats based on choices, NEET scores, and reservations. The remaining 15% All India Quota seats will be managed by MCC.

UP NEET PG 2025 counselling dates have been officially released on the state’s exam portal, upneet.gov.in. You can begin round 1 registration process from November 06, 2025. To participate in the seat allocation, you must register online and submit your preferred choices of colleges and courses. The deadline for application submission is October 10, 2025. If you have qualified NEET PG 2025 exam and meet the minimum cutoff criteria, you are eligible to take part in Uttar Pradesh NEET PG counselling process.

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