JEE Main 2026 Exam Day Guidelines - Items to Carry, Banned Items

JEE Main 2026 exam day guidelines and instructions 2026 has been released as a PDF on the officil website. It mentions that candidates will be required to carry a passport-size photograph, photo ID proof and JEE Main admit card 2026.

Candidates who did not register through Digi Locker/ ABC ID need to report to their exam centres at least an hour early. Candidates who are appearing for JEE Main Exam must abide by the rules set by the NTA throughout the exam.

JEE Main 2026 Exam Day Guidelines and Instructions

NTA will released JEE Main 2026 advisory and guidelines PDF for the session 1 exam. Students may refer to the direct link below to download the PDF:

Listed below are the JEE Main 2026 exam day guidelines and instructions. In addition, students are recommended to reach the examination centre on time with all the necessary documents. 

1. All candidates must ensure to follow the JEE Main dress code 2026 on the day of the JEE Main 2026 exam. It is not allowed to wear shoes that have thick soles and garments with big buttons.
2. Candidates need to maintain social distancing, and the conducting authority will carry out the exam in a contactless manner. 
3. Candidates cannot leave the examination hall before the end time.  
4. All candidates are advised to download the admit card carefully and read the instructions properly before appearing for the examination.
5. Candidates must check the exam venue before to be sure and avoid any confusion. If the examination centre was away from their residence, candidates were suggested to reach there a day before the exam.
6. Candidates are allowed in the examination hall only with admit card and valid ID proof. The admit card and self-declaration (undertaking) downloaded from the NTA website printed out on an A4 size paper were to be carried to the exam centre.
7. Candidates will have to carry an additional photograph to paste into the attendance sheet. Anyone failing to produce those, as mentioned earlier, was not fit to attend the examination.
8. Extra or unnecessary baggage is not permitted inside the exam hall.

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JEE Main 2026 Guidelines for PwD Candidates

PwD candidates are expected to bring their disability certificates in a prescribed format. The candidate must present a valid certificate to the frisking staff for allowing the use of a scribe. Following are the JEE Main 2026 exam day guidelines and instructions for 2026 in case of availing a scribe:

• Candidates appearing from the PwD category have to mention their category, the type of disability they are facing, and the percentage of disability. They should carry proof of disability that is filled while filling up the JEE Main examination.
  Failure to produce the necessary documents may result in disqualification.
• Candidates with 40% or above will be entitled to have the service of a scribe. 
• Along with the scribe, they have to carry their Self Declaration (undertaking) regarding educational qualifications etc., passport-size photograph, valid government identity, and self-declaration (Undertaking).
• PwD candidates have the freedom to choose their scribe/ reader.
• PwD candidates are given 60 minutes extra as compensatory time. Candidates with 40% or above can avail of this facility, whether with a scribe or not.

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JEE Main Exam Banned Items 2026

A few items are prohibited from the JEE Main examination hall. However, candidates found with the following items will not be approved to appear in the examination. 

• Gadgets: Any candidate found carrying electronic devices like a calculator, electronic watch/ smartwatch, the mobile phone will be prevented from entering the examination hall.
• Stationery: If candidates are found bringing any stationery like paper, geometry box, or pencil box, they will be banned from the exam. There is an exception for students appearing for B.Arch.
• Personal belongings like purses, handbags, earphones, and microphones are prohibited inside the examination hall.
• Cameras, tape recorders, and metallic items like metal bands and kara are strictly prohibited.
• Any snackable items, like tea, coffee, chips, etc., are prohibited in the examination hall. There is an exception for diabetes candidates. 

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JEE Main Guidelines for Diabetic Candidates

An exception is made in the case of candidates who had diabetes. The following items are allowed to be carried by the diabetic candidates: 

• Fruits/ snacks if they need them.
• Medicine for people with diabetes.
• A clear/ transparent water bottle. 
• Packed food like potato chips, chocolate, sandwiches, etc., are not allowed for them also.

NTA Guidelines for JEE Main 2026 Examination

There are specific restrictions and regulations laid out by NTA that are to be followed by the candidates concerning COVID-19. In addition, there are a certain set of JEE Main 2026 exam day guidelines and instructions 2026 for the examination centres as well. 

JEE Main Examination Instructions

• All the examination centres implement proper safety measures.
• Before & after each shift, the centre must be disinfected the keyboards, chairs, and tables, including doors and windows.
• Gaps between the two seats are maintained as per Government of India guidelines.
• Each examination room has its own hand sanitiser for students and employees.
• Each admit card had a barcode. After reaching the examination centre, candidates will be able to find the barcode reader. Candidates will have to scan their barcodes and then will direct them to their respective labs.
• Rough sheets will be provided to the candidates from the examination centre; those will be kept on the desk by the teachers/ invigilator before starting the exam to ensure hygiene. 
• Candidates are advised to reach the examination centre before the mentioned time to avoid crowding. Maintaining social distancing is very important.
• All centres will ensure proper social norms.

JEE Main Hall Instructions

• Candidates are advised to fill up the admit card properly only after reading the necessary instructions.
• Each candidate should report to the examination hall before the time allotted for the examination to avoid confusion.
• Candidates with physical disabilities bringing their scribe should bring all necessary documents mentioned by NTA.
• Each candidate should carry 50ml of hand sanitiser.
• During the time of entry, candidates should keep in mind to maintain at least six feet of distance between each other. 
• Candidates should sanitise their hands with the sanitiser provided in the examination hall. 
• Candidates will be requested to remove their masks and use the mask provided at the centre. The centre will supply each candidate with a fresh mask before entering the examination hall. 
• Candidates are advised not to bring any banned items to the examination hall.

JEE Main Exam Day Instructions

• In case of any rough work, the centre will provide the candidate with four A4 sizes of the rough sheet. Invigilators will keep it on their desks before the examination starts. If any candidate requires an extra sheet, they will have to ask for a paper, and the invigilator will provide it. 
• Each seating area and examination hall will be thoroughly sanitised before the examination starts. 
• Before pasting the photograph on the attendance sheet, candidates have to sanitise their hands properly and only then proceed.

JEE Main 2026 Exam Schedule

Candidates must fill out the application form carefully. The tentative JEE Main Exam Dates 2026 are mentioned below:

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JEE Main 2026 Exam Timings

The JEE Main exam will be conducted shift-wise. Candidates are assigned particular shifts that are mentioned on the admit card. 

Do’s and Don’ts for the JEE Main Exam 2026

NTA laid down some rules and regulations for candidates appearing for the JEE Main exam 2026. We have discussed the do’s and don’ts in the table below: