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Is calculator allowed in JEE Mains 2026? : Candidates attempting the exam often wonder calculator is allowed in JEE Mains 2026? As per the JEE bulletin 2026, calculators are not allowed in the JEE Main examination. 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 must solve calculations on rough sheets, focusing on their problem-solving skills and all the necessary formulas. 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.
Candidates should upload scanned copies of all required documents in the specified formats and sizes. Ensure that all files are clearly legible to avoid rejection during verification. The following guidelines apply for each document:
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Candidates can not 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.
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
Hello,
If your family income is actually less than Rs. 1 lakh, then you
must correct it
during the
JEE correction window
.
If you keep the wrong income (up to Rs. 1 lakh), the college may
not
give you fee waiver or EWS-based tuition fee benefits. So correcting it is better.
About the correction fee:
Usually,
JEE does not charge extra
for changing basic details like income or category documents during the correction window. But if you change something that affects the application fee (like category), then a fee difference may apply.
For income detail change only,
you normally do not need to pay anything
.
So yes, correct it if your real income is below Rs. 1 lakh. It will help you during counselling and fee waiver.
Hope it helps !
Hello,
It should not cause a big problem , but you must correct it during JEE Main form correction window .
Here is the simple rule:
Your JEE application name must match your Aadhaar details as much as possible.
If you wrote only name + surname from your Class 10 marksheet, and your Aadhaar has name + father’s name + surname , then it is better to update it in the correction window .
What to do:
Wait for the form correction window to open.
Edit your name in the JEE form to match your Aadhaar card .
Save and submit.
If correction is allowed, everything will be fine.
If correction is not allowed, don’t worry too much. Carry your Class 10 certificate and Aadhaar card during exam, the NTA usually accepts it if your identity is clear.
Hope it helps !
Hello,
No, there is no correction window for changing your Aadhar photo after you have already submitted the JEE form, and it could be a big issue during the exam. You must visit an Aadhaar enrollment center to update your Aadhaar photo, which can't be done online.
I hope it will clear your query!!
Hello there,
Here is the link for the JEE Mains question paper of previous years in Hindi. You can find the answer keys. You can download the question papers with answer keys.
https://engineering.careers360.com/hi/articles/jee-main-question-paper
Hope it helps!!!
Hey there,
Your OBC-NCL certificate will not be valid for the JEE Mains 2026 application as it is from June 2024. You can apply for a new one as soon as possible. For the JEE Mains, the OBC-NCL certificate should be issued on or after 1 April 2025.
And as for your Aadhar, the mistakes in your name and Date of Birth will be an issue during the document verification process. The details should match your 10th-class certificate. So you will also need to update it as soon as possible.
Hope it helps!!!
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