NTA will conduct JEE Main 2027 exam in two sessions. Candidates appearing in the exam must follow JEE Main 2027 Exam Day Guidelines to appear for the examination. Also read last-minute tips to score high and do's and don'ts related to the exam days ahead.
JEE Main Exam Day Guidelines 2027: The NTA will release an advisory and exam day guidelines for the JEE Mains 2027 exam. Candidates appearing in the exam can check important exam day instructions on this page as per the previous year's advisory. Once the advisoty is released for JEE Mains 2027 exam, the same will be updated on this page.
Important guidelines to be followed by students on exam day will also be mentioned in the JEE Main 2027 admit card. Candidates must check JEE Main reporting time, exam timing, and items allowed & prohibited inside exam centre mentioned in the admit card.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the JEE Mains 2027 exam in January and April. The exam will be held in two shifts on each exam date. JEE Main shift timings will be announced with the details of 2027 session.
Also Check: JEE Mains Dress code for male and female
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- Things To Remember On JEE Main 2027 Exam Day
- Important Instructions for Candidates Before Appearing in Exam
- What To Carry To JEE Main 2027 Exam Centre
- What Not To Carry JEE Main 2027 Exam Centre
Things To Remember On JEE Main 2027 Exam Day
- Visit your JEE Main exam centre a day before the exam to familiarise yourself with the location and assess factors like time and distance.
- Ensure you reach the test centre at least an hour before the reporting time mentioned in your JEE Main 2027 Admit Card. Candidates, reporting after the gate closes, will not be allowed to enter the test venue. Candidates will be undergoing various mandatory processes, thus reaching on time is important.
- Candidates must write their name and roll number at the top of the rough sheets and must return them along with the admit card to the Invigilator, before leaving the exam hall.
- Enter your required details in the attendance sheet in legible handwriting, put your signature, Left Hand Thumb Impression and paste the Photograph at the appropriate place. The Left-Hand Thumb Impression is clear and not smudged.
- JEE Main 2027 aspirants will be required to enter the required details in an attendance sheet provided by the invigilator. Candidates are also required to paste their coloured passport-sized photograph which should be the same as that in the application form.
Commonly asked questions
JEE Main is conducted twice a year: in January and April.
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.
Important Instructions for Candidates Before Appearing in Exam
- To attempt the paper with a relaxed mind candidates need to take adequate rest and enough sleep before the final day of the exam to avoid strain and anxiety.
- Have faith in yourself and before going off to sleep create your virtual picture of completing the exam. This practice helps reduce your stress levels and infuse confidence.
- Take a shower and go fresh to the examination centre.
- It is extremely important to keep your body and mind in balance on the day of the exam. Therefore, taking a light breakfast on an empty stomach might also stimulate anxiety.
- Just before appearing for the exam, you may go through your notes once. But, do not refer to any new question or topic. This is highly prohibited as it’ll increase your stress level which can harm your performance. But you can check out some of your flashcards or revision notes.
What To Carry To JEE Main 2027 Exam Centre
Remember to check all the necessary items before leaving for the examination centre including:
- JEE Main admit card 2027 along with Self Declaration (Undertaking) downloaded from the NTA Website (a clear printout on A4 size paper) duly filled in.
- A simple transparent Ball ballpoint pen.
- Additional photograph, to be pasted on the attendance sheet
- Personal hand sanitiser (50 ml)
- Personal transparent water bottle
- Photo verification certificate - Only for those candidates whjo have received an email from NTA.
- Special privilege: Diabetic students will be allowed to carry eatables like sugar tablets/fruits (like banana/apple/ orange) and transparent water bottles to the test centre. However, they will not be allowed to carry packed foods like chocolates/candy/sandwiches etc.
Important note: Candidates will not be allowed to enter their JEE Main 2027 exam centre without identity verification.
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Commonly asked questions
Candidates can check the JEE Main exam date for session 2 on their city slip and also on their JEE Main admit card.
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.
No. Any kind of calculator - virtual or physical - is not allowed at the JEE Main exam centres.
Yes, you must carry your original PwD certificate (or UDID card) to the JEE Main exam centre to avail of relaxation or scribe services.
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What Not To Carry JEE Main 2027 Exam Centre
Stationary: Do not carry any stationery including pen, paper, pencil, textual material (printed or written material)pencil box, geometry box etc. Pen/ Pencil and blank paper sheets for rough work will be provided in the examination room.
ID Cards: ID cards issued by schools/ colleges/ universities/coaching centres will not be considered as valid ID. Even photocopies or images stored in mobile phones will not be accepted. Thus, do not carry any of these.
Eatables: Do not carry eatables (loose or packed) and water inside the exam hall. These will not be allowed.
Electronics/Gadgets: Any metallic item or electronic gadgets/ devices will not be allowed in the exam hall. This includes Mobile Phone, Ear Phone, Microphone, Pager, Calculator, DocuPen, Slide Rules, Log Tables, Camera, Tape Recorder etc. Aspirants will also not be allowed to wear/carry any type of watch including Electronic Watches with facilities of calculator, any metallic item or electronic gadgets/ devices in the Examination Hall/Room.
Handbags: Candidates will not be allowed to carry any kind of handbag or purse.
Note: There may not be any provision for the safekeeping of valuables at JEE Main 2027 exam centre.
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