JEE Mains 2026 Session 2 Begins Today: Check Shift Timings and Dress Code
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam starts today. The authority is conducting the JEE Mains exam for about 11.23 lakh aspirants competing for admission to NITs, IIITs and GFTIs. The top 2.50,000 students who qualify the JEE Mains exam become eligible to appear in the JEE Advanced exam for admission to IITs. Check JEE Main exam shift timings and dress code to be better prepared for the exam.
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Begins Today: Shift Timings and Dress Code
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is conducting the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam starting today, April 2, with lakhs of students appearing across the country. The exam will continue till April 8 to facilitate a large number of students. The exam is being held at 566 examination centres across 304 cities in India and 14 cities outside the country. While appearing at the test centres, candidates must follow the exam-day rules to gain entry inside the hall.
LIVE: JEE Main 2026 April 2 Exam
Any student who does not adhere to the JEE Main exam day guidelines and and reporting timings will not be allowed to sit for the exam, thus missing out on this opportunity. Check the reporting time, dress code, and allowed items below.
JEE Main 2026 Shift Timings
The exam is being held in two shifts each day. The reporting timings shift-wise is given below. Candidates must follow the timings as late entry is not allowed under any condition
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 |
JEE Main 2026 Dress Code
Following the JEE Mains dress code guidelines ensures students avoid delays during security checks.
- What to Wear: Light and comfortable clothes, slippers or sandals with low heels
- What to Avoid: Clothes with metal parts or large buttons, heavy outfits, jackets, or hoodies, shoes with thick soles, accessories
Important Exam Day Guidelines
- Carry your JEE Mains session 2 admit card, valid ID proof, and photograph
- Do not bring electronic devices like mobile phones or smartwatches
- Follow all instructions given at the exam centre
- Maintain discipline inside the exam hall
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