JEE Main 2026 April 8 Live: Exam from 3 PM; Exam Day Guidelines, Timings & NTA Answer Key Date
The National Testing Agency will hold the last day of the JEE Mains 2026 session 2 exam today, April 8. The exam is scheduled in one shift only in the afternoon from 3 pm to 6 pm. The reporting at the exam hall will start at 1 pm, and the gates will close at 2:30 PM. After the exam ends, the question paper analysis and memory-based answers and solutions will be made available here. Catch live updates on JEE Main 2026 April 8 exam with shiksha.com here.
JEE Mains 2026 April 8 Exam LIVE
JEE Mains 2026 April 8 Exam LIVE: NTA will hold the final shift of JEE Mains session 2 exam today for BE/BTech candidates, TODAY, April 8. There is no exam in shift 1. The exam today will be held in one shift only from 3 pm to 6 pm. Candidates should report to the exam hall before the gate closing time as mentioned on the admit card. Also, bring the printed JEE Mains admit card with a valid ID proof to the exam hall.
After the exam ends at 6 pm, the detailed exam analysis of the JEE Main 8th April 2026 exam will be covered here. The analysis will include the difficulty level of the exam, expected marks vs ranks, expected cutoff, topics asked and their weightage and more.
JEE Main 2026 April 8 Exam Day Guidelines - What to Carry and What to Avoid
At the JEE Mains exam hall, candidates should bring the following items:
- Admit Card: A clear, printed copy of JEE Main Session 2 Admit Card on A4-sized paper.
- Duly Filled Self-Declaration Form: This is usually part of the admit card and must be completed, including your left-hand thumb impression and photograph, before reaching the centre.
- Valid Photo ID (Original): A government-issued original ID, same as the one uploaded during registration.
- Passport-Size Photograph: At least two additional photographs (identical to the one uploaded in your application form) to be pasted on the attendance sheet.
- Transparent Ballpoint Pen: While some centres provide them, it is safer to carry your own completely transparent pen (blue or black ink).
- Personal Transparent Water Bottle: Must be clear and free of any labels or markings.
- PwD Certificate: Mandatory for candidates claiming relaxation under the PwD/PwBD category.
Students should avoid the following items at the JEE Mains centre:
- Electronic gadgets
- Stationery & study material
- Jewellery & metal accessories
- Clothing with large buttons
- Thick-soled footwear
JEE Mains April 8 Exam Shift Timing
Note that the JEE Mains 2026 exam today is being held for the BE/BTech students only and in one shift. Check the timings below:
Session |
Afternoon Shift |
|---|---|
| Reporting time |
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 |
1:00 PM to 2.30 PM |
| Entry gate closing time | 2:30 PM sharp |
| Instructions by the invigilator(s) | 2.30 PM to 2.50 PM |
| Candidates log in to read instructions | 2.50 PM |
| Test commences | 3.00 PM |
| Test ends | 6 PM |
NTA JEE Mains 2026 Answer Key & Response Sheets Release Date
The JEE Mains answer key is expected to be officially released by NTA on or before April 10, based on past timelines. With the JEE Mains answer keys, the response sheets carrying the answers marked by the students will be available. Both answer keys and response sheets will be available under the respective logins of the candidates at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Further, the JEE Mains result will be announced by April 20.
LIVE UPDATE
JEE Main 2026 8th April LIVE: Exam form 3 PM; Dress Code, Shift Timings, What to Carry, NTA Answer Key Date
- 1:30 AM IST• 8 Apr 2026
NTA JEE April 8 LIVE: Special Provisions for Diabetic Students
The JEE Mains April 8 guidelines allow diabetic candidates to carry specific eatables into the exam hall. Fruits like bananas and apples, along with sugar tablets, are permitted, but packaged items like chocolates and sandwiches are strictly banned.
- 1:19 AM IST• 8 Apr 2026
JEE Mains April 8 LIVE: Biometric Attendance Process at Exam Centres
All candidates appearing for the JEE Main 8th April session must complete a biometric attendance process before the test begins. This involves capturing a live photograph and submitting a clear left-hand thumb impression at the registration desk.
- 1:00 AM IST• 8 Apr 2026
JEE Mains April 8 LIVE: Valid Photo ID Proof is Mandatory
Candidates following the JEE Main April 8 live updates must remember to bring a valid, original photo ID, such as an Aadhaar card or PAN card. School ID cards or digital images on mobile phones will not be accepted.
- 12:49 AM IST• 8 Apr 2026
JEE Main 8th April 2026 LIVE: List of Permitted Items for Candidates
During the JEE Mains April 8 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.
- 12:35 AM IST• 8 Apr 2026
No Stationery Allowed Inside the JEE Mains April 8 Exam Hall
Students sitting for the JEE main 8th 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.
- 12:22 AM IST• 8 Apr 2026
JEE Mains 2026 April 8 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.
- 12:14 AM IST• 8 Apr 2026
JEE Mains April 8 Exam Live: Dress Code Guidelines for Female Candidates
Following the JEE Mains April 8 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.
- 12:06 AM IST• 8 Apr 2026
JEE Main 2026 April 8 LIVE: Mandatory Dress Code for Male Candidates
For the JEE Main 8th 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.
- 12:00 AM IST• 8 Apr 2026
JEE Mains April 8 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.
Commonly asked questions
A score of 70 marks in JEE Mains is considered average to below-average for General category students. This corresponds to a percentile around 88 to 91.
A good score in JEE Main 2026 will be the score that either qualifies you for JEE Advanced or for admission to NIT/IIIT/GFTI of your choice.
Scoring 120 marks in JEE Main 2026 generally corresponds to a percentile range of 95 to 97.5+ and an AIR of roughly 35,000 to 60,000. This is as per previous year trends and expert analysis.
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