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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 aiming for JEE Mains 2026 for admission to BTech programmes at various engineering colleges can check the syllabus for BTech paper 1 from the table given below.
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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
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Since the correction window is closed, you can't change the enrollment number online. You should immediately contact the JEE Main authority and email them with proof to see if they can help, as this is the only remaining option. Previous applicants' experience suggests it may be possible to resolve this issue by contacting the NTA directly.
I hope it will clear your query!!
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Yes, you can clear the exam in one and a half month if you study with the right strategy. Many students have prepared in a short time and still scored well by focusing only on the most important chapters and practicing questions daily. You need to revise high weightage topics from all three subjects and solve previous year papers regularly. Give mock tests every two or three days to understand your weak areas. Keep your schedule simple and consistent. If you avoid distractions and focus only on scoring chapters, it is possible to clear the exam in this time.
Hope this helps you.
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If you have only
December
to complete the JEE Mains syllabus, the best strategy is to focus on
high-weightage chapters
in each subject to maximize your score in a short time. According to Careers360 analysis and past years’ trends.
JEE Mains 2026 Chapter-Wise Weightage – Physics, Chemistry, Math
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Yes, JEE Main Previous Year Question Papers (PYQ) are available in Hindi medium.
Here you can access PYQ from mentioned link below:
https://engineering.careers360.com/hi/articles/jee-main-question-paper
Hope it helps.
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With around 30 marks in JEE Main, it will be difficult to get into NITs and IITs, but you may be able to get admission into some private colleges or state-level government colleges through state-quota seats. It's also recommended to check your state's engineering admission process.
I hope it will clear your query!!
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