NewsIMTSThe National Testing Agency (NTA) has clarified that students cannot use on-screen standard calculators during JEE Main 2026 exams. Registration for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 began on 31 October, with the last date being 27 November 2025 (9 PM). The exam will be conducted between 21-30 January 2026. NTA issued a public notice to clear confusion created by the earlier information bulletin that mentioned on-screen calculator availability. Students are strictly prohibited from bringing physical calculators to the exam hall, and no virtual calculator will be available on computer screens during the test. Students can check complete details on the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in. To prepare for JEE Main 2026, candidates should practice calculations manually as no calculator assistance will be available during the exam. (Updated 4 Nov 2025, 13:23 IST; source: link)
NTA Reverses Calculator Policy for JEE Main 2026
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued a clarification that candidates appearing for JEE Main 2026 will not be allowed to use on-screen calculators during the exam. This announcement corrects information in the earlier bulletin that suggested virtual calculators would be available. The clarification aims to remove confusion among students preparing for the engineering entrance test. NTA has emphasized that physical calculators are strictly prohibited in exam halls, and no virtual calculator feature will be provided on computer screens during the test. Students must now prepare to perform all calculations manually, which marks an important change in exam strategy for aspirants.
Registration Timeline and Exam Schedule Announced
Registration for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 has begun on October 31 and will continue until November 27, 2025, with 9 PM as the deadline on the final day. The examination is scheduled to take place between January 21 and 30, 2026. Candidates can access complete information about the exam pattern, syllabus, and registration process on the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in. With the calculator prohibition now clarified, students are advised to focus on strengthening their mental calculation abilities and practice solving problems without calculation aids. This development is particularly significant for students currently in Classes 11 and 12 who are preparing for JEE Main 2026.
Key Points
- Registration for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 began on 31 October, with the last date being 27 November 2025 (9 PM).
- The exam will be conducted between 21- 30 January 2026.
- The National Testing Agency (NTA) has clarified that students cannot use on-screen standard calculators during JEE Main 2026 exams.
