TIP: Keep all JEE Main exam day documents for 2026 in a transparent folder. Double-check your admit card the night before.

JEE Main exam center entry time is strictly enforced. Latecomers are not allowed under any circumstances.

• Reach the center at least 1–1.5 hours early for frisking and biometric verification.

• The JEE Main reporting time of 2026 mentioned on your admit card is final.

• Candidates in religious/customary attire must report one hour earlier than the regular time for additional checks.

The dress code for JEE Main 2026 is designed to facilitate easy frisking and to avoid any unfair practices.

Allowed:

1. Half-sleeve shirts or T-shirts in light colors and simple designs

2. Comfortable trousers or jeans without big pockets or metallic buttons

3. Simple sandals or slippers with thin soles and without shoes having thick soles

Strictly Not Allowed:

1. Full-sleeve shirts or jackets or hoodies

2. Caps, mufflers, scarves, stoles, and all kinds of headgear

3. Jewelry, watches, belts with metal buckles, and goggles

4. Heavy embroidery, buttons, or metallic buttons on dresses

5. Adhere to the dress code for JEE Main 2026 to pass through frisking quickly.
   

No. You cannot carry any bag (backpack, handbag, purse, or luggage) inside the exam hall or even near the frisking area. NTA provides no storage facility. Leave all personal belongings at home or with a guardian outside the center.

Besides the documents above, carry only these essentials:

• Transparent water bottle (plain, no labels) – allowed for all, especially useful for long shifts.

Special Rules for Diabetic Candidates (JEE Main diabetic candidate rules)

NTA makes special provisions for diabetic students. You may carry:

• Fruits (apple, orange, banana)

• Sugar tablets/glucose

• Transparent water bottle

Inform the centre staff during frisking and keep items in a transparent pouch. These are the only exceptions to the “no eatables” rule.

1. Biometric verification and frisking at entry.

2. Seats are allotted as per the admit card.

3. Read the instructions displayed on screen (15–20 minutes before the exam starts).

4. Use only the provided rough sheet for calculations.

5. No talking, no leaving your seat without permission.

6. Submit the answer sheet and rough work before exiting.

7. Maintain silence and follow the invigilator's commands strictly.

• Download and print your admit card 2–3 days in advance.

• Reach the exam center early and carry only the things listed above for the JEE Main exam listed above.

• Keep a photocopy of all documents at home for backup.

• For JEE Main PwD certificate exam candidates: Verify your certificate is valid and carry the original.

• Stay calm—you've prepared for months; now just follow NTA JEE Main guideline and give your best.

Follow this Things to Carry for JEE Main Exam 2026 checklist, and you’ll walk into the centre confidently. All the best for JEE Main 2026—your dream engineering college awaits!