Published: March 25, 2026
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 City Intimation Slip Live; April Exam Window Confirmed
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has activated the Advance City Intimation link for JEE (Main) 2026 Session 2 on the official portal https://jeemain.nta.nic.in, allowing registered candidates to check their allotted examination city and date for the April session as of March 21, 2026. According to leading exam portals that reference the NTA public notice, the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 (April) examination will be held in computer-based mode between April 2 and April 8, 2026, across centres in India and select international cities. The advance city intimation slip mentions key details such as the candidate’s name, application number, medium of paper, allotted exam city and exam date, but not the exact exam centre address or shift timings, which will be printed only on the admit card, making it a planning tool rather than an entry document.
NTA’s official notice, titled “Advance Intimation of Examination City for JEE (Main) – 2026 Session 2,” clarifies that candidates must log in using their JEE (Main) 2026 application number and date of birth or password to download the city slip and reiterates that this slip is not a substitute for the admit card. The JEE Main 2026 April session will cover Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) as well as Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Planning) over multiple days and two shifts per day, in line with the national engineering entrance schedule highlighted in official and media exam calendars. Candidates who have not yet accessed their city slip are advised to do so immediately, verify details such as category, gender, and exam medium, and then monitor https://jeemain.nta.nic.in and https://nta.ac.in for the separate admit card download link expected in the last week of March 2026.
What JEE Main aspirants should do now
Students should finalise their travel and accommodation plans based on the allotted exam city, especially where the centre is located outside their home town or state, and keep printed and soft copies of the city intimation slip for reference even though it is not mandatory to carry it to the exam hall. With the April 2 to April 8, 2026 window now confirmed, aspirants should align their final revision schedules to likely exam dates and avoid last-minute changes by regularly checking the “Latest News” and “Candidate Activity” sections on the official JEE (Main) website.
NEET UG 2026 Registration and Correction Window Closed; Exam on May 3, 2026
The National Testing Agency has released the official NEET (UG) 2026 Information Bulletin confirming that the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for undergraduate medical courses will be conducted on May 3, 2026 (Sunday), from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM in offline, pen-and-paper mode. As per the “Important Information and Dates at a Glance” section of the bulletin, the NEET UG 2026 online application form was available from February 8, 2026 to March 8, 2026 up to 9:00 PM, with the last date for successful fee payment also on March 8, 2026 until 11:50 PM via card, net banking or UPI. NTA opened a dedicated correction window from March 10 to March 12, 2026 to allow candidates to fix specific details in their forms, and this window has now closed, so no further edits will be entertained.
The bulletin confirms that NEET UG 2026 will have 180 multiple-choice questions in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Botany and Zoology), carrying a total of 720 marks, with +4 marks for each correct answer and −1 for each incorrect response, and that the official portals for all updates are https://neet.nta.nic.in and https://nta.ac.in. Secondary sources such as Shiksha and Testbook echo the same schedule, application dates and correction window while directing candidates to download the original bulletin from the NEET website. Separately, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a public notice dated December 22, 2025, stating that the updated NEET (UG) 2026 syllabus has been finalised and uploaded on its site, and advising all stakeholders to prepare and design study material strictly as per the revised syllabus.
Next steps for NEET UG aspirants
With both registration and the correction window closed, candidates should download and carefully read the NEET UG 2026 information bulletin, keep multiple copies of their confirmation page and fee receipt, and ensure their registered mobile number and email ID remain active for future NTA communications. Aspirants are encouraged to revise intensively from NCERT texts and align their preparation with the official NMC syllabus, while keeping a close watch on the NEET portal for the release of the advance city intimation slip and admit card, which will be announced closer to May 3, 2026.
CUET UG 2026: Exam Window From May 11 to May 31, 2026; Application Portal Reopened in February
For students targeting undergraduate admissions through the Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) 2026, NTA has announced that the exam will be conducted in computer-based mode between May 11 and May 31, 2026. The CUET (UG) 2026 public notice hosted on NTA’s server specifies that the test will be held in CBT mode across centres in India and select cities abroad, and directs candidates to the CUET UG page of the NTA exam portal for detailed updates. Based on the official exam calendar, Shiksha and Testbook report that CUET UG 2026 registration opened on January 3, 2026 and that the application portal was reopened from February 23 to February 26, 2026 to offer a final chance for candidates to apply or rectify errors before the exam.
Exam timelines shared by Shiksha indicate that the CUET UG 2026 detailed datesheet, with subject-wise exam dates and slots, is expected in mid-April 2026, while the city intimation slip and admit card will be issued in phases in early May 2026. Multiple portals note that CUET UG 2026 will be held in 13 languages and that candidates can choose from language tests, domain-specific subjects and a general test, depending on programme requirements at participating universities. Aspirants should rely on the official CUET UG page (for example, https://exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG/) and university websites for eligibility criteria, subject combinations and counselling processes for the 2026–27 academic year.
Immediate priorities for CUET UG candidates
Students who used the February 23–26 reopened window should log in to verify that their final application shows “successfully submitted,” with correct subject choices, category information and personal details reflected on the confirmation page. All candidates should now map their preferred university programmes to the required CUET subjects, build a revision plan for the May 11 to May 31, 2026 exam window, and watch for the April datesheet release and May city intimation slips to avoid clashes with other entrance tests and board exams.
CBSE Board Exams 2026: Revised Dates Implemented; Key Papers on March 25, 2026
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) issued an official circular on December 29, 2025 rescheduling certain Class 10 and Class 12 board papers originally set for March 3, 2026, citing administrative reasons. Under the revised CBSE 2026 date sheet, Class 10 examinations are being conducted from February 17, 2026 to March 11, 2026, while Class 12 examinations are running from February 17, 2026 to April 10, 2026, with all papers in a single morning shift from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. The Class 10 regional and foreign language papers and specified academic electives previously listed on March 3, 2026 have been moved to March 11, 2026, and the Class 12 Legal Studies paper has been rescheduled from March 3, 2026 to April 10, 2026.
Live coverage of the revised date sheet shows that on March 25, 2026, CBSE Class 12 students are appearing for Informatics Practices, Computer Science and Information Technology papers. NDTV and Shiksha note that CBSE has instructed schools to update their internal date sheets and clarified that the revised dates are reflected on students’ admit cards issued through official channels, with no change to other exam dates. CBSE has also published multiple examination circulars and guidelines on https://cbse.gov.in regarding permitted materials, reporting time and evaluation timelines for the 2026 board cycle.
What CBSE students must keep in mind
Class 10 and Class 12 students should cross-check their subject-wise exam dates and timings against the latest revised date sheet available on the CBSE portal or trusted education news platforms to avoid confusion with earlier schedules. With high-stakes Class 12 papers like Informatics Practices, Computer Science and IT scheduled in late March, candidates should manage their remaining revision days carefully and ensure timely arrival at centres with their admit card, school ID and allowed stationery in line with CBSE’s exam-day instructions.
UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026: Notification Released; Prelims on May 24, 2026
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 notification on its official website https://upsc.gov.in, initiating recruitment for approximately 933 vacancies across services including the IAS, IPS, IFS and other Group A and Group B posts. Summaries published by Testbook and major news outlets state that the online application window opened on February 4, 2026 and, after an extension, closed on February 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM on the UPSC online portal upsconline.nic.in. The official exam calendar confirms that the UPSC CSE 2026 Preliminary Examination will be held on May 24, 2026 (Sunday), while the Main Examination is scheduled to commence from August 21, 2026 onwards.
The notification sets the basic eligibility criteria as a graduate degree from a recognised university and an age limit of 21 to 32 years as on August 1, 2026 for general candidates, with relaxation and additional attempts for reserved categories, and notes that general category candidates are allowed six attempts, OBC candidates nine attempts, and SC/ST candidates can attempt until the upper age limit without a fixed attempt cap. UPSC reiterates that the CSE is conducted in three stages—Preliminary (objective screening test), Main (written descriptive examination) and Personality Test (interview)—with final merit based solely on Main and Interview scores. With applications closed by late February, aspirants must now focus on intensive preparation for the May 24 prelims, including GS Paper I and CSAT, and monitor the official website for admit card download and any updates about centres or exam-day instructions.
Key reminders for UPSC CSE 2026 candidates
Candidates should ensure that their application status on upsconline.nic.in shows a successfully submitted form and payment, download and store the application PDF, and base their preparation strictly on the latest UPSC syllabus and previous year papers. They should also use coaching analyses and social media discussions cautiously, always cross-checking important rules, dates and eligibility details directly against the official notification.
Ashoka University UG Admissions 2026: Round 3 Deadline on April 22, 2026
Ashoka University has opened Round 3 of its Undergraduate Programme admissions for the August 2026 intake, with the application form submission deadline fixed at April 22, 2026. The official Undergraduate Admissions Calendar on ashoka.edu.in shows that application forms for all four rounds opened on October 13, 2025, with Round 3 featuring an assessments date on May 3, 2026 and decision notifications scheduled for June 10, 2026. CollegeDunia’s update on Round 3 admissions confirms that shortlisted applicants will be required to take the Ashoka Aptitude Assessment and an on-the-spot essay, followed by a personal interview as part of the university’s holistic three-stage selection process.
According to the admissions timeline, the offer confirmation fee deadline for Round 3 is July 1, 2026, while the Semester 1 fee payment deadline is July 31, 2026, ahead of the commencement of classes in late August 2026. Eligibility criteria require candidates to have passed or be appearing for Class 12 or equivalent from a recognised board, with Mathematics in Classes 11 and 12 mandatory for majors like Economics, Physics and Mathematics, as highlighted in Ashoka’s official documentation and counselling summaries. Prospective students should apply through the official portal https://apply.ashoka.edu.in, completing all sections including academic records, essays and extracurricular details, and track the email address used for registration for updates about assessment slots and interview times.
How Ashoka’s timeline fits into the 2026 exam calendar
With JEE Main April session, CUET UG 2026 between May 11 and May 31, and NEET UG 2026 on May 3, Ashoka University’s Round 3 schedule—applications till April 22, assessment on May 3 and offers on June 10—overlaps significantly with national entrance exams. Aspirants interested in Ashoka’s liberal arts and sciences programmes should therefore plan their application essays and university-specific preparation early, to avoid clashes with board exams and high-stakes entrance tests and to maximise their chances in both scholarship and admission rounds for the 2026 intake.
Sources Section
- NTA / JEE (Main) – 2026 Session 2 Advance City Intimation Notice and Portal Banner – Release of city intimation slip and candidate login details for JEE Main 2026 Session 2: https://jeemain.nta.nic.in
- National Testing Agency – NEET (UG) 2026 Information Bulletin – Official exam schedule, application window, correction dates and pattern for NEET UG 2026: https://neet.nta.nic.in
- National Medical Commission – Public Notice on Updated NEET (UG) 2026 Syllabus (December 22, 2025) – Finalised syllabus for NEET UG 2026 and advisory to stakeholders: https://www.nmc.org.in
- National Testing Agency – CUET (UG) 2026 Public Notice – CBT exam window from May 11 to May 31, 2026 and official portal details: https://exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG/
- Careers360 Engineering – “JEE Main 2026 – City Intimation Slip Out, Admit Card, Exam Date” – News explainer on JEE Main 2026 Session 2 city slip and exam dates: https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/jee-main-2026
- Shiksha.com – “CUET UG 2026 Important Dates: Exam Schedule, Intimation Slip, Admit Card” – Timeline of CUET UG 2026 registration, reopened portal and exam schedule: https://www.shiksha.com/science/articles/cuet-ug-2026-important-dates-blogId-220946
- CBSE – “Rescheduling of Examinations for Class X and Class XII” Circular (December 29, 2025) – Official revision of CBSE Class 10 and 12 exam dates for 2026: https://www.cbse.gov.in/cbsenew/documents/Rescheduling_Class_X_XII_30122025.pdf
- Shiksha.com – “CBSE Exam Dates 2026 Revised Live Updates” – Revised date sheet and live coverage of CBSE Board Exams 2026: https://www.shiksha.com/news/boards-cbse-exam-dates-2026-revised-live-updates-download-cbse-class-10th-12th-new-date-sheet-pdf-2025129
- Union Public Service Commission – Civil Services Examination 2026 Notification and Examination Calendar – UPSC CSE 2026 dates, vacancies and application schedule: https://upsc.gov.in
- Ashoka University – “Undergraduate Admissions Process and Timeline – August 2026 Intake” and CollegeDunia – “Ashoka University Round 3 UG Admission 2026 Begins” – Official and secondary details of UG admissions rounds and dates: https://www.ashoka.edu.in/undergraduate-admissions-timelines/ and https://collegedunia.com/news/ashoka-university-round-3-ug-admission-2026-begins-apply-by-april-22-alertid-147105
- Shiksha.com and Testbook – NEET 2026 Notification and Information Bulletin Summaries – Confirmation of NEET UG 2026 dates, registration and correction window based on NTA documents: https://www.shiksha.com/medicine-health-sciences/neet-exam-notification and https://testbook.com/neet
- NDTV Education – “CBSE Class 10, 12 Exams 2026 On March 3 Postponed, Check Revised Schedule” – Media coverage of CBSE’s March 3 paper rescheduling and new dates: https://www.ndtv.com/education/cbse-board-exams-2026-class-10-12-exams-on-march-3-postponed-check-revised-schedule-10098896
