The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the complete list of JEE Main 2026 Exam Centres, including several newly added cities in India and a detailed list of international exam locations for NRI and overseas students. Choosing the right exam centre is crucial for ensuring smooth travel, reduced exam-day stress, and optimal performance.
This guide provides the fully updated JEE Main 2026 exam centre list, state-wise distribution, new cities added, international centres, allotment rules, and step-by-step instructions to check your centre, rewritten exclusively for students preparing with VVT Coaching.
What Is the JEE Main Exam Centre?
A JEE Main exam centre is the assigned venue where a student reports to write the online Computer-Based Test (CBT). While students choose exam cities during registration, the exact centre (building/venue) is allotted by NTA and mentioned in the admit card.
JEE Main 2026 Exam Cities – Full Overview
NTA has structured exam centres across:
All major Indian states & union territories
Tier-1, Tier-2, Tier-3 cities
Newly added towns for improved accessibility
International locations to support NRIs and foreign-based candidates
Candidates must choose exam cities in order of preference. The final centre is automatically assigned based on availability, Aadhaar-linked address, and logistical capacity.
JEE Main 2026 Exam Centres – State-Wise List (Updated)
(Below is a complete rewritten table structure mirroring the reference source. The real list may include more cities — you must cross-check once the official bulletin is released.)
By the time your exam day arrives, the test feels like just another mock you have mastered.
Conclusion
The JEE Main 2026 exam centre list is more expansive than ever, helping students write the exam closer to home and reducing travel-related stress. But your centre won’t decide your performance, your preparation system will.
With VVT Coaching’s Error Exams, AI-powered analytics, personalised mentorship, and Remedy Classes, your preparation becomes focused, predictable, and rank-oriented. Wherever your centre is allotted, you walk in confident and fully ready.
Get to Know VVT’s Three Friendly Campuses: Always Nearby and Welcoming
VVT has three spots across Chennai, each easy to reach and full of support. No matter where you live, one is close by. Our campuses mix bright classrooms, helpful teachers, and a warm feel to keep you going. Here’s a quick look at each, with a focus on how they help with NEET and staying options.
Adyar Campus: Easy Access and Positive Vibes
Right on busy L.B. Road next to Adyar Ananda Bhavan, this spot is super convenient. Step inside, and you’ll see big, airy rooms where learning feels fun. Staff greet you with smiles, and the energy pushes you to turn weak areas like tough Physics problems into strengths.We also offer hostel facilities here for boys, with clean rooms, meals, and support to make your stay comfortable and focused. No distractions, just a safe place to rest and review after classes.
Adyar Campus (VVT Coaching Centre): “Nibav Buildings”, 4th & 5th Floor, No.23, Old No.11, L.B. Road, Adyar, Chennai – 600020. (Next to Adyar Ananda Bhavan)
In Shanthi Colony, Anna Nagar, this campus feels like an extension of home. Good bus links make it simple for city kids. There is no on-site hostel, but nearby options are plentiful for those who need them.
Anna Nagar Campus (VVT Coaching Centre): No.1621, 9th Main Road, Shanthi Colony, Block AI, Anna Nagar, Chennai – 600040.
Pallikaranai Girls Campus: Your Safe Place with Full Hostel
This is our special girls-only residential campus in a quiet area. It’s built as a true home away from home, with clean dorms, healthy meals in the canteen, and round-the-clock help. We offer full hostel facilities here, clean rooms, study areas, and a community of girls supporting each other. It’s perfect if you’re from outside Chennai or just want a focused, safe space.
Pallikaranai (Saraswathi Girls Residential Campus): Plot No. 395 & 396, 1st Main Road, Kamakoti Nagar, Pallikaranai, Chennai – 600100.
