The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the JEE Main 2026 April Session starting Thursday, April 2. According to the schedule announced, the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) will take place over several days, with Paper 1 being held in two shifts each day. The morning session will start at 9 am and continue until noon, while the afternoon session is scheduled from 3 pm to 6 pm.
Paper 2, intended for candidates seeking admission into BArch and BPlanning programmes, will be held on the final day of the examination in a single shift from 9 am to 12:30 pm.
The examination authority has stated that candiates who do not carry their admit card to the examination centre will be denied entry.
Candidates must possess a printed version of the JEE admit card; images or digital versions on a mobile device will not be permitted. In addition to the admit card, it is essential for candidates to bring an original photo identification proof.
Acceptable identification documents
Aadhaar card, driving license, voter ID, passport, PAN card, or any photo ID issued by the government. Photocopies of identification are not acceptable.
A recent passport-sized photo must be attached to the admit card. Candidates are advised to bring at least two additional copies of the same photograph. One passport-sized photo, the same as that submitted with the April Session application, is required for the attendance sheet at the exam venue.
JEE Main 2026 April Session dress code
Jewellery or metal accessories, including rings, bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and bangles, are not permitted. Footwear with thick soles are also not allowed.
Scarves and stoles should not be worn to the venue. The attire should be basic and comfortable. Though there are no colour restrictions, anything with large prints, embedded items, or unusual fabrics may be scrutinised at the entrance
Candidates with centres in cooler regions may wear a light jacket or sweater, yet it will likely be inspected at entry.
List of prohibited items
The NTA has enforced a strict list of items that candidates are not allowed to carry into the examination venue. Those found with any of these items may be barred from taking the exam. The following items are not allowed:
Stationery items: Tools, geometry sets, pencil cases, calculators, slide rules, log tables, docupens
Communication devices: Mobile phones, earphones, microphones, pagers
Recording devices: Cameras, audio recorders
Personal belongings: Handbags, purses, wallets
Any printed or written material, textbooks, notes, or loose papers
Metal items and electronic devices of any kind
Candidates are advised to leave such items at home or in their vehicles, as the exam venue does not offer storage facilities.
JEE Main 2026 April Session: Specific provisions for Paper 2 (BArch/BPlanning)
Candidates taking Paper 2 must carry their own set of drawing tools for the drawing segment. This includes a geometry box, pencils, erasers, and coloured pencils or crayons. Using watercolours on the drawing sheet is not allowed.
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