JEE Main 2026 Exam Day Guidelines - Check JEE Mains Instructions

JEE Main Exam Instructions 2026 Check IIT JEE Main Exam Timings

Candidates can learn about the exam timings for different shifts here. Aspirants can know more about this through the JEE Main 2026 exam day guidelines pdf at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Exam Timings for JEE Main 2026

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JEE Main 2026 Exam Day Guidelines

Mentioned below are the JEE Main rules and regulations 2026 for D-Day which every candidate must follow.

• Candidates must arrive at the JEE Main 2026 exam centre at least one hour before the exam and must not leave the hall before the exam ends.

• Sikh candidates are permitted to wear their religious articles i.e. "KARA" and "KIRPAN"

• No student can enter the venue after gate closing time and cannot leave the exam centre premises before the JEE Mains paper concludes.

• Examinees wearing any special attire due to religious reasons are advised to reach the exam centres earlier to undergo thorough checking and mandatory frisking.

• Sikh candidates are now allowed to wear their religious article such as "KARA" and "KIRPAN".

• Candidates who have not registered using Aadhar Card have to reach the examination center at least one hour before.

• The candidate must carry the admit card of JEE Main 2026, address proof for JEE Mains along with all the other documents to carry for JEE Mains 2026. A candidate who does not possess the NTA JEE Mains hall ticket 2026 will not be permitted for the examination under any circumstances by the Centre Superintendent.

• Applicants are advised to duly fill out the self-declaration form, paste their passport-sized photograph, and put the left-hand thumb impression in the space provided, even before reaching the JEE Main exam centre.

• Students must follow the jee main rules and regulations 2026 strictly as instructed by the centre superintendent/invigilators.

• Social distancing must be maintained by the candidates as prescribed in jee mains guidelines.

• Candidates should take their seats immediately after the opening of the examination hall. They can log in and read the instructions for JEE Main 2026, before the commencement of the exam.

• A pen/pencil and blank paper for rough work will be provided in the examination hall. Candidates must write their name and roll number at the top of their sheet. This sheet needs to be returned to the invigilator before leaving the examination hall.

• Students need to enter the required details in the attendance sheet, put signatures, and paste photographs at the designated place.

• The left thumb impression should be clear and must not smudge on the attendance sheet.

• Candidates claiming PwD reservations must carry a PwD certificate and ID proof for JEE main exam issued by the competent authority to the exam centre.

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Things to Carry on JEE Main 2026 Exam Day (Do's)

• An originated copy of the admit card is mandatory. Make sure that the print is readable and that everything is clear. It also has essential guidelines on the exam day which needs to be adhered to.
• Applicants must carry a verified government approved ID. The accepted identities are Aadhaar Card, Passport, Voter ID, PAN Card or driving licence.
• Carry at least two recent passport size photographs preferably the same photographs as those uploaded in the application process.
• Candidates who have an email with NTA on photo verification will only be required to carry this certificate.

JEE Main Exam Guidelines 2026: What is the dress code for JEE Mains?

According to the notification, candidates with thick-soled shoes and clothes with large buttons will not be allowed to enter the examination centre. Jewellery and metal items will also not be allowed inside. For more information read what is the dress code for JEE Main 2026.

JEE Main 2026 Exam Day Guidelines - Diabetic Candidates

Authorities have allowed the carrying of eatables like sugar tablets/fruits (like bananas/apples/oranges) and transparent water bottles for diabetic candidates. However, they are not allowed to carry packed foods like chocolate/candy/sandwiches into the examination hall.

Which items are prohibited at JEE Main exam centres?

As per the JEE Main exam day guidelines, candidates are not allowed to carry any electronic devices such as mobile phones, calculators, slide rules, log tables, printed or written material, bits of paper, pager, or any other device. If any candidate has any of the above items, his/her candidature will be treated as an unfair means and his/her current examination will be canceled & he/she will also be debarred for future examination(s) & the equipment will be seized.

Code of Conduct for Candidates During JEE Main 2026

Examinees must remain silent during the exam. Any conversation, gesture or disturbance in the examination hall will be deemed as misbehavior. If a candidate is found using unfair means or impersonating his/her candidature shall be cancelled and he/she will be liable to be debarred for taking an examination either permanently or for a specified period according to the nature of the offence.

JEE Main 2026 Guidelines on Admit Card

1. Candidates must check their JEE Main 2026 admit card for all the det0ails mentioned therein. If there is any discrepancy in the name, paper, date of birth, gender, test centre name, city, state code of eligibility and category, aspirants should immediately communicate to JEE Main conducting authority.

2. In case applicants are unable to download the admit card they need to contact JEE Main authorities at 0120-6895200 or mail at jeemain@nta.ac.in.

3. JEE Main admit card 2026 will be issued provisionally to the candidate subject to his/her satisfying the eligibility conditions.

4. Along with the JEE Main admit card, candidates will have to carry the following documents required at Jee Main Exam Centre 2026 keeping regard to the COVID-19 pandemic:

   • One original valid photo identity proof issued by the government (PAN card, Driving License, Voter ID, Passport, Aadhaar card with photograph, E-Aadhar, Ration Card, Aadhaar enrollment number with photo).

   • One passport-size photograph (same as uploaded with the online application form of JEE Main 2026). This photograph will be required to be pasted on the attendance sheet at the centre.

   • Duly filled in self-declaration form (Undertaking) downloaded from the NTA Website.

   • A transparent Ball ballpoint pen.

   • Personal hand sanitiser (50 ml).

   • Personal transparent water bottle.

   • Mask and gloves

   • Sugar tablets/ whole fruits for candidates who are diabetic

5. As per the JEE Main 2026 exam day guidelines for paper 2 drawing test (B.Arch paper part 3) things to carry include the candidate's geometry box, pencils, erasers, color pencils/ crayons.