NewsIMTSNTA has issued a clarification that calculators will not be permitted for JEE Mains 2026 candidates. Despite the Information Bulletin mentioning an onscreen calculator during Computer-Based Test, this feature is not applicable for JEE Mains. The agency apologized for the typographic error and advised students to download the revised bulletin from the official website. Registration for JEE Mains 2026 Session 1 began on 31/10/2025 and will close on 27/11/2025. The exam will be conducted between 21/01/2026 and 30/01/2026 in 13 languages. Exam city details will be released in the first week of January 2026. Students can apply through the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in. To stay updated with the latest information, candidates should regularly check the official NTA JEE website. (Updated 3 Nov 2025, 11:27 IST; source: link)
NTA Corrects Error About Calculator Use in JEE Mains 2026
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has clarified that calculators will not be allowed during the JEE Mains 2026 examination. This announcement comes after the Information Bulletin mistakenly mentioned an onscreen calculator feature for the Computer-Based Test. NTA has apologized for this typographic error and asked students to download the updated bulletin from the official website. This correction is important for students preparing for the engineering entrance exam, as they must now practice solving mathematical problems without calculator assistance. This note explains what it means for students, when the process starts, how to check updates, and what to do next in simple steps.
Registration Timeline and Exam Details for JEE Mains 2026
Registration for JEE Mains 2026 Session 1 started on October 31, 2025, and will continue until November 27, 2025. The examination is scheduled to take place between January 21 and January 30, 2026. Students can apply through the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in. The exam will be available in 13 different languages, making it accessible to students across India. Information about exam cities will be released in the first week of January 2026. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official NTA JEE website for any updates or changes to the examination process.
Key Points
- Registration for JEE Mains 2026 Session 1 began on 31/10/2025 and will close on 27/11/2025.
- The exam will be conducted between 21/01/2026 and 30/01/2026 in 13 languages.
- NTA has issued a clarification that calculators will not be permitted for JEE Mains 2026 candidates.