JEE Mains 2026 April 6 Live: Shift 1 from 9 AM; Reporting Time, Dress Code, Exam Day Guidelines
NTA JEE Mains session 2 Day 4 exam will be held today. Shift 1 will commence at 9 am, and later on, Shift 2 will begin at 3 pm. Candidates have to appear for the exam in the respective shift allotted to them via their admit card. After each shift, we will cover here the immediate student reactions, expert analysis of the paper, projected marks vs percentile analysis, and also the memory-based question paper solutions. Stay tuned for all updates of the JEE Mains 2026 April 6 exam here.
JEE Main 2026 April 6 LIVE: The National Testing Agency will hold the fourth day of the JEE Mains session 2 exam today. The shift 1 exam will be held from 9 am to 12 noon, and the shift 2 will start at 3 pm and end at 6 pm. For JEE Main 6th April shift 1 exam candidates have to report to the exam centre at 7 am, and the gates will close at 8:30 pm. After the gates close, no candidates are allowed inside the exam hall. Candidates must bring a printed copy of their admit card, ensuring the Self-Declaration section is fully completed.
The JEE Mains 2026 April 6 exam analysis and memory-based question paper with solutions will be covered here after each shift ends.
What to Carry at the Exam Centre for JEE Mains April 6 Exam
Check below the things to carry at the JEE Mains exam centres:
- Admit Card: Printed, with the Self-Declaration section filled out.
- Photo: Two passport-size photographs (same as the one on your application).
- ID Proof: Original photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, School ID, or Class 12 Admit Card).
- Pen: A simple, transparent ballpoint pen.
- Medical Certificate: Only if you are a PwD candidate requiring a scribe.
JEE Mains 6th April 2026 Shift Time and Reporting Timings
Check below the important timelines to follow at the JEE Mains exam centre:
Session |
Morning Shift |
Afternoon Shift |
|---|---|---|
| Reporting time |
7:00 AM |
1:00 PM |
| Entry to the examination centre/ Hall/ Room Frisking Biometric registration Record of manual attendance by the Invigilator Document verification Cross-checking of admit card, signature and photo match |
7.00 AM to 8.30 AM | 1:00 PM to 2.30 PM |
| Entry gate closing time | 8:30 AM sharp | 2:30 PM sharp |
| Instructions by the invigilator(s) | 8.30 AM to 8.50 AM | 2.30 PM to 2.50 PM |
| Candidates log in to read instructions | 8.50 AM | 2.50 PM |
| Test commences | 9.00 AM | 3.00 PM |
| Test ends | 12 Noon | 6 PM |
Qualifying Marks for JEE Mains 2026
Qualifying marks in JEE Mains mean the minimum marks needed to qualify for JEE Advanced for IIT admissions. Official qualifying marks for JEE Main 2026 will be released by NTA along with the Session 2 results, expected around April 20, 2026.
| Category | Expected Percentile Range |
Estimated Marks (Out of 300)
|
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 93.2 - 95.0 | 90 - 115 |
| Gen-EWS | 80.0 - 82.5 | 75 - 85 |
| OBC-NCL | 79.5 - 81.5 | 75 - 85 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 60.0 - 63.0 | 50 - 65 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 47.0 - 50.0 | 35 - 50 |
| UR-PwD | 0.001 - 1.0 | < 10 |
LIVE UPDATE
JEE Main 6th April 2026 LIVE Updates: Shift 1 From 9 AM, Reporting Time, What to Carry, Exam Guidelines
- 1:40 AM IST• 6 Apr 2026
JEE Main 6th April 2026 LIVE: List of Permitted Items for Candidates
During the JEE Mains April 6 examination, students are only allowed to carry a transparent ballpoint pen, a clear water bottle, their official admit card, an extra passport-size photograph, and an original photo identity proof into the hall.
- 1:23 AM IST• 6 Apr 2026
No Stationery Allowed Inside the JEE Mains April 6 Exam Hall
Students sitting for the JEE main 6th april exam should not carry any stationery items like pencil boxes, geometry sets, or blank papers. The National Testing Agency will provide pens and rough sheets directly at the test centre.
- 1:04 AM IST• 6 Apr 2026
JEE Mains 2026 April 6 Exam Guidelines: Strict Ban on Electronic Devices
Candidates are strictly prohibited from bringing electronic devices into the examination hall. Mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, and Bluetooth earphones will lead to immediate disqualification if found on a student.
- 12:54 AM IST• 6 Apr 2026
JEE Mains April 6 Exam Live: Dress Code Guidelines for Female Candidates
Following the JEE Mains April 6 dress code, female candidates are instructed to wear simple kurtis or tops made of lightweight fabrics. Clothes with large decorative buttons, heavy embroidery, or metallic zippers are strictly prohibited inside the hall.
- 12:38 AM IST• 6 Apr 2026
JEE Main 2026 April 6 LIVE: Mandatory Dress Code for Male Candidates
For the JEE Main 6th April test, male candidates must wear simple, lightweight clothing such as cotton shirts. Trousers and plain jeans without metallic studs are permitted to ensure a smooth frisking process at the exam centre.
- 12:20 AM IST• 6 Apr 2026
Entry Gate Closing Time for JEE mains April 6 Morning Shift
According to the official guidelines, the entry gates for the morning session of the JEE Mains April 6 exam will strictly close at 8:30 AM. No candidate will be allowed to enter the premises after this specified time.
- 12:13 AM IST• 6 Apr 2026
JEE Main April 6 Morning Shift Reporting Time
Candidates appearing for the morning session of the JEE Main 6th April examination must note that the reporting time at the test centres begins at 7:00 AM. Students are advised to arrive early for frisking and biometric verification.
- 12:07 AM IST• 6 Apr 2026
JEE Main 2026 April 6 Shift 1 Exam at 9 AM
The morning shift of the JEE Main April 6 begins at exactly 9:00 AM. Candidates will be taking the test for three hours, and the session will officially conclude at 12:00 PM across all exam centres.
- 12:01 AM IST• 6 Apr 2026
JEE Mains April 6 Exam Today; Check Important Instruction for Exam Today
Candidates have to paste their recent photo and put their left-hand thumb impression on the printed JEE Main hall ticket in the self-declaration section. Check details below:
- Paste photo - After candidates have downloaded the admit card and taken its print, they can see a space for pasting the photo. Before reaching the JEE Main exam centre, candidates have to paste their photo in the space. The photo should be the same as the one uploaded in the online JEE Main 2026 application form.
- Left-hand thumb impression - Candidates have to put their left-hand thumb impression on the space provided in the admit card before they reach the exam hall.
- Signature - The signature is to be done in the space provided on the admit card. However, this is to be done on the exam day in the presence of the invigilator. Therefore, keep this space blank.
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