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    JEE Main 2026 Advisory and Instructions for Session 1 Exam (Released) - Check New Updates

    JEE Main 2026 Advisory and Instructions for Session 1 Exam (Released) - Check New Updates

    K Guna SahitiUpdated on 20 Jan 2026, 02:16 PM IST

    JEE Main 2026 Advisory and Instructions for Session 1 Exam - NTA has released the JEE Main 2026 advisory for session 1 on January 20. All session aspirants are advised ot go through this page for the new JEE Mains advisory and instructions for the exam. It consists of the things to carry to the exam centre, JEE Main exam day guidelines, dress code and much more. As a new step, the authority will allow Sikh candidates to carry their ‘Kara’ and ‘Kirpan’ to the exam hall. JEE Main 2026 aspirants are advised to go through this page for the up-to-date information. As the JEE Main exam starts tomorrow, candidates must strictly follow the session 1 JEE Main advisory 2026.

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    1. JEE Main 2026 Advisory and Instructions for Session 1 Exam
    2. JEE Main 2026 Advisory and Instructions for Session 1 Exam- Required Documents
    3. JEE Main 2026 Advisory for Session 1 Exam
    4. Subject-wise JEE Main 2026 advisory for Session 1 Paper 1
    JEE Main 2026 Advisory and Instructions for Session 1 Exam (Released) - Check New Updates
    JEE Main 2026 Advisory and Instructions for Session 1 Exam

    JEE Main 2026 Advisory and Instructions for Session 1 Exam

    NTA has asked candidates to stick to the rules as mentioned in the JEE Main session 1 advisory and check the following details in the JEE Main 2026 admit card before reaching the venue-

    1. Exam date and shift time

    2. Test venue address

    3. Time closing the gate

    4. Reporting time for the JEE exam.

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    JEE Main 2026 Advisory and Instructions for Session 1 Exam- Required Documents

    Important Documents to be carried on the day of JEE Main exam-

    1. Admit card (with pasted photo and thumb impression)

    2. 2 passport-size photos (one for attendance)

    3. Photo id

    4. Attested certificate of JEE Main photo verification (non-Adhaar candidates)

    5. PwD certificate (f needed)

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    JEE Main 2026 Advisory for Session 1 Exam

    Note the following JEE Mains instructions for session 1 as given below.

    • As per the new JEE Main dress code, Sikh candidates will be allowed to carry their ‘Kara’ and ‘Kirpan’ to the exam hall.

      Visit the JEE Main 2026 exam centre a day before the exam to familiarize with the centre location.

    • Candidates who did not register with their Aadhaar must reach the test centre at least 1 hour before the time of gate closing. There will be an additional process for biometrics registration for such candidates.

    • Anyone who reaches later than the gate closing time will not be allowed to sit for the exam.

    • NTA will do biometric registration linked to the Aadhaar. Hence, the Aadhaar biometric authentication must not be locked.

    • PwD candidates must report early.

    • Diabetic candidates can carry sugar tablets or fruits like apple, orange or bananas and transparent water bottles.

    • Mandatory frisking and biometric attendance if any candidate takes a bio-break.

    • Candidates must write their name and roll number on the rough sheet provided at the test centre.

    • Exam takers must drop off the rough sheets and admit card while leaving the exam hall

    • Medium of exam- Candidates must contact the invigilator if the visible language of the JEE Main question paper is not the chosen one.
    • Every examinee must go through the subject-specific JEE Main advisory and instructions before attempting the exam.
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    If anyone has any further doubts, they can contact the NTA office at, 011-40759000 or email at jeemain@nta.ac.in.

    Subject-wise JEE Main 2026 advisory for Session 1 Paper 1

    Section A- Maths/Physics/Chemistry

    • Total questions- 20

    • Calculations should be done with the given constants

    • 4 options with one answer

    • 4 marks for correct answer

    • -1 mark for wrong answer

    • 0 marks for no attempt

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    Section B- Maths/Physics/Chemistry

    • Total questions- 5

    • Need to type numerical answer

    • Calculations should be done with the given constants

    • The answer needs to be rounded off to nearest integer

    • 4 marks for correct answer

    • -1 mark for wrong answer

    • 0 marks for no attempt

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Can Sikh candidates carry Kara and Kirpan for JEE Main 2026?
    A:

    Yes, NTA has announced that Sikh candidates can carry their Kara and Kirpan to the JEE Main 2026 exam hall. 

    Q: Is Aadhaar to be carried to the JEE Main 2026 exam?
    A:

    Is candidates have chosen Aadhaar in the application form, then they must carry it to the exam centre. Otherwise, candidates have to carry any other valid photo id along with the attested JEE Main photo verification form.

    Q: Can I wear jwellery to the JEE Main 2026 exam centre?
    A:

    No, candidates cannot wear jwellery while appearing for the exam. As per the new JEE Main 2026 advisory, only Sikh candidates have been offered concessions regarding their religious attire.

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