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Here is an important update for candidates appearing for the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 examination. The JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exams are scheduled to commence tomorrow, April 2nd. The examination will be conducted from April 2 to April 9, 2026. The exam will be held in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. It will be conducted in two shifts: the first shift from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and the second shift from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. In light of this, the National Testing Agency has issued detailed instructions regarding the day of the examination. But do you know exactly what candidates are permitted—and not permitted—to carry into the exam hall? If you are unsure, do not worry; through this article today, we will provide you with all the necessary information.

What Can and Cannot Be Carried into the Exam Hall?

Candidates are strictly prohibited from carrying the following items into the examination hall/room: instrument/geometry/pencil boxes, handbags, purses, any form of paper/stationery/books (whether printed or handwritten), food and beverages (loose or packaged), mobile phones/earphones/microphones/pagers, calculators, DocuPens, slide rules, log tables, cameras, and tape recorders. Furthermore, candidates are not permitted to wear or carry any type of watch—including electronic watches with calculator capabilities—or any metallic objects or electronic gadgets/devices. Please note that there may be no arrangements available at the examination center for the safekeeping of valuable items.

Diabetic candidates will be permitted to carry sugar tablets, fruits (such as bananas, apples, or oranges), and transparent water bottles into the examination hall/room. However, they will not be permitted to carry packaged food items such as chocolates, candies, sandwiches, etc.

Important Guidelines

Candidates must arrive at their examination center well in advance. To avoid facing any difficulties, candidates should reach the examination center between half an hour to one hour before the commencement of the exam. Entry will not be permitted after the gate closing time specified on the admit card.

Candidates must, under no circumstances, forget to bring their admit card to the examination center. Entry into the examination center will be denied without a valid admit card.

In addition to the admit card, candidates are required to carry the original ID proof that was uploaded during the online application process. Photocopies or images saved on mobile phones/devices will not be accepted.

Candidates must carry at least two passport-sized photographs with them to the examination center.

For candidates applying for the B.Arch and B.Planning programs, Paper 2 will be conducted in a single shift—from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM—on the final day of the examination schedule.