JEE Main 2026: Deposit your admit card in the drop box after the exam; otherwise, your result could be cancelled..

JEE Main 2026 April Session: The NTA JEE Main 2026 April session examination has commenced today, April 2, 2026. Over 1.1 million meritorious candidates from every corner of India are gathering at examination centers to realize the fruits of their hard work and dreams. This examination—the second and final session of the year—represents the last opportunity for candidates to improve their percentile scores and secure a spot in the race for IIT-JEE Advanced.

To ensure the successful conduct of JEE Main 2026, the NTA has established strict standards regarding security and discipline. A new advisory and a rigorous dress code have been issued for the JEE Main examination, which is being conducted across hundreds of cities nationwide. Before crossing the threshold of the examination center, it is imperative for candidates to fully understand the regulations, ranging from reporting times to the required documents. Even a minor oversight could not only lead to mental stress but also jeopardize years of arduous effort.

JEE Main Examination 2026 Schedule

The second session of JEE Main 2026 begins today, April 2, and will continue until April 8. Previously, it was scheduled to run until April 9. The examination for B.E./B.Tech (Paper 1) is being conducted on April 2, 4, 5, 6, and 8, while April 7 has been designated for B.Arch and B.Planning (Paper 2). All updates regarding JEE Main 2026 can be checked on the NTA's official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in.

JEE Main Shift Timings and Reporting

The JEE Main examination will be conducted in two shifts daily. The first shift will run from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and the second shift will take place from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The NTA has explicitly clarified that candidates must arrive strictly at the reporting time specified on their JEE Main admit cards. The gates will be closed half an hour before the commencement of the examination (at 8:30 AM and 2:30 PM), after which no one will be granted entry.

**What to Carry to the JEE Main Examination Center?**

Candidates appearing for the JEE Main examination are required to carry the following documents:
**Admit Card:** A clear printout on A4-sized paper.
**Photo ID:** A government-issued identity card (original copy), such as an Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, or Voter ID.
**Passport-sized Photographs:** At least two copies of the photograph used in the application form (for the attendance sheet).
**PwD Certificate:** Relevant documents, if applicable.

**JEE Main Dress Code and Prohibited Items**
The NTA has implemented strict dress code regulations for candidates appearing in the JEE Main April session. Candidates are advised to wear light clothing and sandals or slippers, rather than heavy attire, clothes with large buttons, or shoes. Carrying jewelry, metal objects, mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, or any form of electronic device into the examination hall is strictly prohibited.

**Biometric and Security Checks at the JEE Main Examination Center**
All candidates at the JEE Main examination center will undergo mandatory biometric verification and frisking. If a candidate re-enters the hall after a break, they will be subjected to a security check once again. Furthermore, upon the conclusion of the examination, do not forget to deposit your Admit Card and rough sheets into the designated drop box; failure to do so may result in the withholding of your JEE Main 2026 results.

**Special Exemptions for Diabetic Candidates**
Candidates suffering from diabetes are permitted to carry medicines, fruits (such as bananas or apples), and a transparent water bottle. However, they are not permitted to carry packaged food items such as chocolates, candies, or sandwiches. Additionally, candidates belonging to the Persons with Disabilities (PwD) category will be provided with the facility of a scribe, as well as extra time to complete the examination.

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