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Is calculator allowed in JEE Mains 2026? : Candidates attempting the exam often wonder calculator is allowed in JEE Mains 2026? Calculators are not allowed in JEE Main examination based on the JEE bulletin 2026. According to the latest notification, neither a virtual nor an on-screen calculator will be provided for calculation purposes in the Joint Entrance Examination Main. The on-screen calculator in JEE Main 2026 will help candidates find square roots, percentages, etc., apart from basic mathematical operations. However, Candidates will be given a rough sheets for calculations, focusing on problem solving skills and all the necessary formula. The JEE Mains exam is considered to be lengthy and of a moderate difficulty level. The authority will conduct the JEE Main exam for three hours. JEE Main 2026 exam for session 1 is scheduled from January 21 to 30, while session 2 will be held from April 2 to 9, 2026. Furthermore, the authority is conducting the JEE Main 2026 registration from October 31 to November 27, 2025.
The NTA will administer the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 from April 2 to 9 in dual shifts. The JEE Mains 2026 forenoon shift will be conducted from 9 am to 12 noon, and the afternoon shift will take place from 3 to 6 pm.
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Candidates are not allowed to carry any type of calculator, either a scientific calculator or a simple calculator, to the exam hall. They can't even use the virtual calculator, which used to be provided in the previous JEE Mains examination on the computer screen. Candidates will be provided a scramble pad for the rough work.
The calculators are not allowed in the JEE Main exam to maintain the standard of the test and check the problem-solving skills of the students.
It will improve the time management skills of the students.
Students will find the best possible way of solving complex problems.
Additionally, candidates will focus more on concepts. As we have noticed in past year trends, maxim questions were concept and formula-based.
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Candidates will not be allowed to use the virtual calculator while taking the test. Candidates must solve the problems using problem-solving skills, formulae, and calculations on the rough sheets provided by the examiner. A virtual calculator will not be provided at any cost to the candidates.

While appearing for the JEE Main exam, candidates are allowed to carry a JEE admit card and a valid photo id. Below is the list of prohibited items in the JEE Main exam hall.
Calculator
Electronic Devices
Smart Watch
Geometry Box
Jewellery
Metal object
Books, study materials, written or blank pages.
Candidates appearing for the JEE Main exam must follow the guidelines mentioned in the NTA JEE Mains admit card. Below are a few important guidelines.
Report to the allotted test centre an hour before the exam
Follow the JEE Main dress code.
Carry a transparent water bottle, personal hand sanitiser, transparent ballpoint pen, and passport-size photo.
Carry JEE admit card and a valid photo ID.
Candidates will be provided with a scramble pad for rough work. Hand over the pad before leaving the exam hall.
Follow the instructions provided by the invigilator
Candidates will be allowed to leave the exam hall after the test is over.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
No, calculators are not allowed in the IIT exam.
No, any type of calculator is not allowed in the JEE Mains 2026 exam, not even virtual calculator which uses to be allowed in previous JEE Mains examination. but a virtual calculator will be displayed on the computer screen for calculation purposes.
Yes, candidates will be provided a scramble pad and rough sheets for calculating lengthy mathematical problems.
No, Candidates will not be allowed to use virtual calculators also during JEE Mains examination 2026.
On Question asked by student community
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The chances of getting NITs or IIITs are very low. Better to go for state-level counseling.
If you have a domicile of Delhi or studied 11th and 12th from Delhi, then yes, your kid has chances to get admission through JAC Delhi .
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There are tough chances to get into Government colleges through JOSAA. However, you can opt for Food Technology or Textile Technology at the
Indian Institute of Handloom Technology, Salem
National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management, Thanjavur.
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You have good chances to get
Indian Institute of Handloom Technology, Varanasi
Indian Institute of Carpet Technology, Bhadohi
While you may get some other colleges as well, however, the changes are fewer.
Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University, Raebareli.
National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Gorakhpur
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