NTA is conducting the JEE Main 2026 session 2 exam on April 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. Candidates are now gearing up for the JEE Main April attempt, which means this is the right time to know the dos and don'ts for JEE Mains. Following these instructions will ensure candidates have a smooth exam day experience that will help them stay motivated throughout the test.
Do's & Don'ts for JEE Mains 2026: What to Carry, What to Avoid and Other Instructions
Dos and Don'ts for JEE Mains 2026: NTA has laid down certain dos and don'ts for JEE Main 2026. These guidelines will help students know what to carry, what to avoid, what the reporting timings are and more. Students can also find the JEE Main 2026 dos and don'ts inside the exam hall. Any student who does not follow the guidelines will be disqualified from the exam. The JEE Mains dos and don'ts 2026 help students prepare for the D-Day, as the real test does not start inside the hall but in the journey of making it to the hall.
NTA conducted JEE Main 2026 for Paper 1 on April 2, 4, 5, 6, and 8, and for Paper 2 on April 7. The exam was held in two shifts. Candidates must check the dos and don'ts for JEE Mains to ensure a smooth entry process.
- Things to Carry on JEE Main 2026 Exam Day (Do’s)
- What Not to Carry to the JEE Main 2026 Exam Centre (Don’ts)
- JEE Main Exam Timing: Shift-wise
- JEE Main 2026 Dos Inside the Exam Hall
- Mistakes to Avoid on JEE Main 2026 Exam Day (Don’ts)
Things to Carry on JEE Main 2026 Exam Day (Do’s)
Before leaving for the exam, candidates must ensure that they carry all mandatory items as prescribed by NTA. Failing to carry the mandatory documents may lead to denial of entry. The list of documents is provided below.
- JEE Main 2026 Admit Card - Carry a clear printout of the admit card of JEE Main 2026. Students must ensure that all the details are visible. The admit card also mentions important instructions that must be followed strictly.
- Valid Photo Identity Proof - A government-approved photo ID, such as Aadhaar Card, Passport, Voter ID, PAN Card or Driving Licence, has to be carried for verification.
- Passport-size Photograph - Students must carry at least two passport-size photographs, preferably the ones uploaded in the application form.
- Photo verification certificate - Only for those candidates who have received an email from NTA.
Commonly asked questions
National Testing Agency generally conducts the JEE Main exam two times in a year. The first attempt is conducted in January and the second attempt in April. JEE Main 2026 exam dates have been announced by the NTA for both sessions. The first attempt of JEE Main 2026 will be conducted from January 21 to 30 while the second attempt will be conducted from April 2 to 9. Only in the year 2022, NTA conducted JEE Mains in four sessions due to COVID-19. The number of sessions and date for any year is announced by the NTA at the time of release of application form.
National Testing Agency conducts JEE Main exam in a total of 13 languages. The languages in which paper is conducted are Assamese, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu in addition to Hindi English and Gujarati. Students can select the language of their choice from the available options while filling the application form. The language of JEE Main question paper during the exam will be available in 3 languages- English Hindi and the language selected by the candidates. The language of paper can be switched among these 3 languages during the exam.
JEE Main exam is conducted in online mode as a computer based test. This is conducted in 3 different courses. The exam for B.Tech and B. Plan is completely online while the exam for B.Arch is partially online and drawing part is conducted offline.
What Not to Carry to the JEE Main 2026 Exam Centre (Don’ts)
Only a limited number of items are allowed inside the exam hall. Carrying restricted items can lead to disqualification or cancellation of candidature. Students can check the list of items not be carried inside the exam hall below.
- Electronic Devices - Mobile phones, smart watches, calculators, Bluetooth devices, earphones, or any electronic gadgets.
- Study Material or Written Notes - Any form of paper, notes, etc is not allowed.
- Accessories and Jewellery - Candidates should avoid wearing rings, bracelets, chains, underwired bras, or metal accessories, as they will create issues during security checks.
JEE Main Exam Timing: Shift-wise
NTA will conduct the JEE Main 2026 exam in two sessions. Candidates will be allotted a specific date, time and exam centre which can be checked from their JEE Main admit card. The following table provides the shift-wise JEE Mains exam timings to be followed while appearing for the exam.
| Event |
Shift 1 (Morning) |
Shift 2 (Afternoon) |
|---|---|---|
| Reporting & Entry |
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM |
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM |
| Last Entry Allowed |
8:30 AM |
2:30 PM |
| Instructions by Invigilator |
8:30 AM - 8:50 AM |
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM |
| Log in to Read Instructions |
8:50 AM |
2:50 PM |
| Test Commences |
9:00 AM |
3:00 PM |
| Test Concludes |
12:00 PM |
6:00 PM |
Commonly asked questions
JEE Main exam is in two shifts each day. First shift is from 9 am to 12 noon and second shift is from 3 pm to 5 pm. Exam is conducted over a period of 5-6 days. In total JEE Main has 10-12 shifts per session. Each session has different question paper set. The exam is for 3 hours.
Yes, you must carry your original PwD certificate (or UDID card) to the JEE Main exam centre to avail of relaxation or scribe services.
NTA conducted the JEE Main 2026 session 2 exam between April 2 and 8.
Candidates can check the allotted JEE Mains 2027 exam date on their JEE admit card and also on the city intimation slip.
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JEE Main 2026 Dos Inside the Exam Hall
- Pay attention to key instructions about logging in, responding to questions and more.
- Use rough sheets properly. Write your roll number on the sheets and keep them in place during the exam.
- Manage your time. Allocate time for each subject depending on your strengths and weaknesses, and do not spend time on difficult or long questions.
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Mistakes to Avoid on JEE Main 2026 Exam Day (Don’ts)
- Do not reach the exam centre late.
- Do not visit any other centre than the one allotted to you.
- Do not carry any prohibited items to the JEE Main exam centre.
- Do not disrupt the decorum of the exam hall.
- Do not leave your seats while taking the test without the permission of the invigilator.
- Do not forget to carry the mandatory documents specified by NTA.
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Yes, JECRC University grants scholarship to BTech students based on JEE Main scores. Check below score-wise scholarship:
- Candidates with JEE Main percentile score of 85 to 89.99 (General Category), shall get 15% scholarship on Tuition Fee.
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No. While there is an overlap, the GUJCET syllabus is more aligned with state-level board books and is less advanced than JEE Main.
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Adamas University cutoff 2026 is out for Round 3 admission to the BTech courses. The cutoff is based on JEE Main entrance exam scores, followed by WBJEE counselling.
In the General AI category, the third-round cutoff ranks ranged between 395391 and 1180505 for BTech admission. With the lowest closing
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GL Bajaj Institute of Technology and Management considers JEE Main score for admission in BTech course. The seats are allotted via UPTAC Counselling. Students can also get admission in BTech based on their Class 12 scores. However, preference is given to candidates with JEE Main score. They need to
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BTech admission at GGU is based on JEE Main scores. After seat acceptance at reporting centre student must have to report physically to the institute for final admission as per the timeline given by JoSAA/ CSAB/ Spot counselling.
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According to the Lucknow University Cutoff 2026, the rank needed for getting admission in this university is 629691 for the category of General AI. Therefore, this category of students should obtain the rank of 629691 or less than this rank for being eligible for admission in this university.
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Lucknow University CSE cutoff 2026 for the General AI category was 131278 in the last round, and for the BTech CSE (AI) course, the cutoff was 149797 in the same round. To know the last round BTech CSE cutoff for other categories, see the table below.
| Category | BTech CSE | BTech CSE (AI) |
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| General | 131278 | 149797 |
| OBC | 152450 | 168280 |
| SC | 330025 | 365271 |
| ST | 1020632 | 759618 |
| EWS | 145455 | 157942 |
| PWD | 1264633 | 1150097 |
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No, JEE Main is not mandatory for admission in BTech programme of SOA University. It is optional. Aspirants can also appear for SAAT conducted by deemed-to-be university for admission in BTech.
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Apeejay Stya University cutoff 2026 has been released for the General AI category. The closing rank for all the listed programmes stood at 5,99,000 indicating that there was no variation in the Round 1 cutoff across the mentioned B.Tech programmes. These programmes include B.Tech. in Computer Scienc
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At Apeejay Stya University the JEE Main cutoff 2026 Round 1 closing rank for the General-All India category was 5,99,000 across all the B.Tech programmes mentioned.
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