JEE Main Exam Hall Instructions 2026 - Check Must Know Points

JEE Main Exam Hall Instructions 2026 - Check Must Know Points

Team Careers360Updated on 04 Nov 2025, 12:03 PM IST

JEE Main Exam Hall Instructions 2026 - NTA has released the JEE Main 2026 exam hall on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates must be aware of the detailed JEE Main 2026 exam hall instructions while attempting the exam. Complete instructions will be provided on the JEE Main admit card 2026, which is available for download on the official website. These typically include the JEE Main 2026 dress code, as well as the list of allowed and prohibited items on the day of JEE exam etc. The authority has released the JEE Main 2026 exam dates. JEE Main session 1 will be conducted from January 21 to 30, and Session 2 will be held from April 1 to 10, 2026. Check this article for the complete information on the exam hall instructions of JEE Main 2026.

This Story also Contains

  1. JEE Main Exam Hall Instructions 2026 - Timing
  2. JEE Main 2026 Exam Hall Instructions - Rules to be Followed
  3. JEE Main Exam Hall Instructions 2026 - Documents to Carry
  4. JEE Main 2026 Exam Hall Instructions - Prohibited Items
  5. JEE Main Exam Hall Instructions 2026 - Dress Code For Female
  6. JEE Main 2026 Exam Hall Instructions - Dress Code For Male
JEE Main Exam Hall Instructions 2026 - Check Must Know Points
JEE Main Exam Hall Instructions 2026

JEE Main Exam Hall Instructions 2026 - Timing

The detailed JEE Main exam hall instructions 2026 pdf will be released along with the hall ticket. However, the authority will also mentioned the JEE Main exam timing 2026 in with the information brochure. Check the table below for the previous year's timing of the JEE Main exam.

Exam Timing for JEE Main

Particular

First Shift

Second Shift

JEE Main 2026 exam time

9 AM to 12 PM

3 to 6 PM

Entry into the examination centre

7:30 to 8:30 AM

2 to 2:30 PM

JEE Main 2026 instructions that will be given by the invigilator

8:30 to 8:50 AM

2:30 to 2:50 PM

Candidate login time

8:50 AM

2:50 PM

JEE Main 2026 exam starts

9 AM

3 PM

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JEE Main 2026 Exam Hall Instructions - Rules to be Followed

Every examinee must follow the JEE Main rules and regulations 2026. In case, anyone fails to comply with the JEE Main exam day guidelines, they will be booked under the UFM case and debarred for 3 years from the exam. Find below the rules.

  • Carrying prohibited items to the exam hall.

  • Impersonation or preparing material for copying

  • Assisting other candidates in copying or other malpractices

  • Communicating with outsiders or any one other than the examination staff.

  • Threatening any of the exam officials or any of the candidates;

  • Manipulation and fabrication of online documents like the admit card, self- declaration etc.

  • Trying to enter the exam hall forcefully or leaving without permission.

  • Use or attempted use of any electronic device after entering the test hall.

  • Creating obstacles in the smooth and fair conduct of the examination.

  • Not attempting the question paper for long time intervals or fidgeting and looking here and there.

  • Any candidate with more than one Application Number and scorecard.

Other than the above-mentioned exam hall instructions, aspirants must follow certain rules about the necessary documents and JEE Main dress code 2026.

JEE Main Exam Hall Instructions 2026 - Documents to Carry

Check the following list to learn about the documents required at the JEE Main exam centre 2026.

  • JEE Main 2026 Admit Card

  • Self Declaration

  • One passport-size photograph (as provided during the application process)

  • PwD certificate (if applicable)

  • Valid photo identity proof

  • Ballpoint pen (simple and transparent)

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JEE Main 2026 Exam Hall Instructions - Prohibited Items

The admit card consists of JEE Main instructions 2026 that must be followed on the day of the test, including the types of items prohibited at the exam centre.

  • Stationary items other than a ballpoint pen

  • Written material, bits of paper etc

  • Electronic devices

  • Accessories

  • Eatable items (sugar tablets/fruits (like bananas/apples/oranges) are allowed for diabetic candidates)

  • Ornaments

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JEE Main Exam Hall Instructions 2026 - Dress Code For Female

JEE Main dress code for female 2026 is given below.

  • Female candidates are advised to wear simple and sober clothes to the exam centre.

  • There will be a frisking process as part of the security check, so avoid wearing bulky clothes or those with multiple pockets.

  • Avoid jewellery, accessories etc.

  • Hairdo must be kept simple.

  • Simple footwear like sandals and chappals must be preferred. Avoid heels, shoes and boots.

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JEE Main 2026 Exam Hall Instructions - Dress Code For Male

JEE Main dress code for male 2026 is as follows.

  • Male candidates must wear simple and comfortable clothing like shirts, t-shirts, kurtas, jeans and trousers.

  • No electronic wearables and jewellery will be allowed inside the exam hall. Avoid carrying accessories as well.

  • Footwear should be as simple as possible, like chappal, sandals etc. Avoid shoes and boots.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Is the JEE Main admit card for session 2 released?
A:

No, the authority hasn't released the JEE Main 2026 session 2 admit card. 

Q: Who will prepare for the JEE Mains paper in 2026?
A:

NTA is the overseeing authority for the JEE Main 2026 exam. A team of subject experts in the engineering field prepare the JEE Mains paper.

Q: Are jeans allowed in JEE Mains 2026?
A:

Yes, candidates can wear jeans for JEE Main 2026. 

Q: Is the Aadhaar card mandatory for JEE Mains 2026?
A:

No. Candidates can carry one of the valid photo ID proofs other than Adhaar card, namely, School Identity Card/ PAN card/ Driving License/ Voter ID/ Passport/ Ration Card with photograph/ Class 12th Board Admit Card with photograph/ Bank Passbook with Photograph.

Q: What documents are required for JEE 2026?
A:

Candidates can check the above article for the documents are required for JEE 2026.

Q: Are calculators allowed in JEE 2026?
A:

No, calculators will not be allowed in JEE 2026.

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Questions related to JEE Main

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Have a question related to JEE Main ?

Hello Suhana

If you want to prepare for the JEE Mains exam 2026, then you need to manage your study time and try to give very much attention to your studies. JEE Mains is an entrance exam which is conducted by NTA(National Test Agency), and only science stream students give this exam to get admission in top engineering colleges to get admission in B.Tech or B.E courses.

Students give this exam after completing or appearing in the 12th class. This entrance exam is conducted at the undergraduate level. After clearing the JEE Mains exam, you become eligible to give the JEE Advanced, which helps to get admission in top IIT & NIT colleges of our country.

Here are some tips which help you at the time of your preparation-

  1. Cover the whole syllabus of JEE Mains
  2. Try to manage the study time
  3. Use the NCERT book for better preparation
  4. Give more mock papers and solve the previous question paper
  5. Manage the time & give some time for revision

I hope this information he;lps you. You also do your preparation on our official website, careers360.

All the best for your exam.


Hello,

Yes, you are eligible to attempt JEE Main 2026, as eligibility is based on appearing for or passing the class 12 exam in 2024, 2025, or 2026. Since you passed Class 12 in 2024, you are within the eligibility window to appear in 2026. Here in this article you will find more about the JEE Main eligibility criteria.

I hope it will clear your query!!

Hello,

If you have already passed Class 12 earlier and you are only taking the improvement exam in 2026, then you must choose “Passed” in the JEE Main 2026 form .

JEE Main always considers the first year in which you passed Class 12 as your official passing year. Improvement does not change that. So your status is not “appeared” and not “appearing.” It stays “Passed.”

You should enter:

  • Pass Status: Passed

  • Year of Passing: Your original Class 12 pass year

  • Marks: Your original marks (you can update later only if NTA allows it)

If you are giving Class 12 for the first time in 2026, then you must choose “Appearing.”

This is the correct and safe option for your JEE Main 2026 registration .

Hope it helps !

Hi Hriday

If your father's name is different on your Aadhar card and 10th marksheet, you need to change your father's name in the Aadhar card and match it with the spelling of the 10th marksheet, because when you take admission in college through JEE Mains score. They match your name, your father's name, and your mother's name with your 10th class marksheet, which serves as a real identity for document verification.

What college typically accepts-

  • National Testing Agency(NTA), JEE Mains- NTA requires applicants to match their application name to official identity documents. These official identity documents are the PAN card, Aadhar Card, Driving License, Passport, Voter ID card and School ID card.
  • Colleges Admission Authority- At the time of admission, the admission authority requires to match the application details be matched with the 10th and 12th marksheet as well as official identity documents.

I hope you will understand my point. These are some major issues which many students face during the time of admission in college.

Thank you.


Hello,

Yes, you can apply for JEE Main even if you do not have a caste certificate right now.

You only need the caste certificate if you want to claim a reserved category (SC/ST/OBC/EWS).
If you do not have it at the time of filling the form, you can apply as General or General-EWS/OBC-NCL without certificate , and later you can upload the valid certificate during counselling or document verification.

So yes, you can fill the JEE Main form without a caste certificate.

Hope it helps !