NTA Releases JEE Main 2026 April Attempt Exam Day Advisory; Biometric & Frisking Guidelines Issued

The National Testing Agency has released a crucial advisory concerning the JEE Main 2026 exam, which begins tomorrow. This advisory outlines several new important guidelines that candidates must adhere to on the day of the exam. One key point is that candidates need to ensure their Aadhaar biometric authentication is UNLOCKED on the day of the examination to enable a smooth biometric verification process. It is recommended that candidates confirm their Aadhaar biometric authentication remains unlocked to ensure a seamless Aadhaar-based biometric verification at the specified examination centres.

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Apart from the biometric attendance and frisking at entry, if a candidate goes bio-break/toilet, they should undergo the mandatory frisking and biometrics again.

Reporting time for Non-Aadhaar Candidates

Candidates were given the choice to register using Aadhaar. Those individuals who opted not to register with Aadhaar (or selected non-Aadhaar authentication methods) must arrive early on the exam day (at least one hour before the gates close) to have their biometrics captured at the examination center.

Carry Photo Verification Certificate for Candidates with Live Photographs Mismatch Issue

NTA has communicated via email to several candidates about a discrepancy between the Live photo and the images available on their Aadhaar during the application form submission. These candidates are required to upload a photo verification certificate by January 15. They must bring the original certificate, properly signed or attested by the Principal/Head Master or any Class-I Gazetted Officer, such as Tehsildar, Revenue Officer, SDM, DM/Class-I Gazetted Officer of the Indian Embassy (for NRI candidates), following the format provided in their registered email ID.

Carry Atleast Two Photographs on the Exam Day

Candidates are required to bring a minimum of two passport-sized photographs. One of the passport-sized photos, identical to the one submitted with the Online Application Form, should be affixed to the Attendance Sheet at the examination center.

Important NTA JEE Main 2026 Advisory - These Things Have to Be Carried At Exam Centre

Candidates have been asked to carry the following on the JEE Main 2026 exam day apart from :

• Admit Card downloaded from the NTA Website (a clear, preferably colour printout on A4 size paper)
• Valid Photo ID Proof as uploaded in online application form in ORIGINAL. Photocopies or images stored on mobile phones etc. will NOT be accepted. (Note: No Candidate will be allowed to enter the Examination Centre, without identity verification).
• PwD/PwBD certificate (If applicable).
• For the Drawing Test-Part III of B. Arch., the candidate must bring their own Geometry Box Set, Pencils, Erasers, and Colour Pencils or Crayons. The candidates are not allowed to use watercolours on drawing sheet.
• Diabetic students will be allowed to carry eatables like sugar tablets/fruits (like bananas/apples/oranges) and transparent water bottles to the Examination Hall/Room. However, they will not be allowed to carry packed foods like chocolates/candy/sandwiches, etc.

Dress Code Related Instructions

NTA has already mentioned on the admit card of JEE Mains that shoes with thich sole and garments with large buttons are not allowed.

Apart from that, NTA has allowed Sikh candidates to wear religious articles, ie "KARA" and "KIRPAN".

NTA has also instructed that candidates reporting beyond the gate closing time of the centre will not be allowed to enter the test venue.