NewsIMTSATTENTION JEE ASPIRANTS! NTA has issued a revised information bulletin for JEE Main 2026 Session 1, clarifying that calculators in any form are NOT permitted during the exam. The earlier bulletin incorrectly mentioned that an on-screen calculator would be available during CBT mode exams. This feature is part of the generic test platform but does not apply to JEE Main 2026. Registration for Session 1 began on 31/10/2025 and will close on 27/11/2025. Candidates must complete their applications at jeemain.nta.nic.in before the deadline. The registration process involves visiting the official website, clicking on Session 1 Registration, creating a new registration, entering required details, filling the application form, uploading documents, paying the fee, and submitting the form. The exams will be conducted in January 2026. (Updated 3 Nov 2025, 14:34 IST; source: link)
NTA Clarifies No Calculator Policy for JEE Main 2026
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued an important correction regarding JEE Main 2026 Session 1. According to the revised information bulletin, calculators will not be permitted during the examination in any form. This clarification comes after the earlier bulletin incorrectly stated that an on-screen calculator would be available during computer-based tests. NTA explained that while the feature exists in their generic testing platform, it will not be activated for JEE Main 2026. This correction is crucial for students preparing for the engineering entrance exam, as they must now practice solving problems without calculator assistance.
Registration Timeline and Process for JEE Main 2026
Registration for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 began on October 31, 2025, and will remain open until November 27, 2025. Candidates must complete their applications on the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in before the deadline closes. The registration process involves several steps: visiting the official website, clicking on Session 1 Registration, creating a new registration, entering personal details, filling the application form, uploading required documents, paying the application fee, and finally submitting the completed form. The examinations are scheduled to take place in January 2026, though specific dates have not been mentioned in the bulletin.
Key Points
- Registration for Session 1 began on 31/10/2025 and will close on 27/11/2025.
- NTA has issued a revised information bulletin for JEE Main 2026 Session 1, clarifying that calculators in any form are NOT permitted during the exam.
- This feature is part of the generic test platform but does not apply to JEE Main 2026.
