Today is the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 B.Arch exam, and candidates appearing in the second shift must ensure they are fully prepared before reaching the exam centre. The JEE Main 2026 Session 2, which began on April 2 and will continue till April 8, 2026, includes this important architecture paper scheduled for today.
Candidates must carry all essential documents, including a printed copy of the admit card, a valid photo ID (Aadhaar card, PAN card, or school ID), and passport-size photographs as per NTA guidelines. Along with this, students should bring basic stationery like pens, pencils, and an eraser, as well as a transparent water bottle. It is important to note that electronic devices, calculators, and other prohibited items are strictly not allowed. Being well-prepared with these essentials will help candidates avoid last-minute issues and stay focused during the exam.
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Below are the things to carry for JEE Main Exam 2026:
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Things to Carry for JEE Main Exam 2026 |
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Allowed Items |
Details |
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JEE Main 2026 Admit Card |
Printed copy downloaded from NTA website |
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Photo ID |
Original and valid: Aadhaar, Passport, Voter ID, PAN, School ID, Driving License |
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Passport-size Photograph |
Same as uploaded in application form |
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Self Declaration Form |
Downloaded from NTA website, filled and signed |
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Transparent Ballpoint Pen |
Simple, black or blue ink |
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Transparent Water Bottle |
Optional |
Also Read: JEE Main Admit Card 2026
Candidates must make sure that they don’t carry the prohibited items in JEE 2026:
Mobile phones, earphones, and smart devices
Calculators, slide rules, Docupen, log tables
Any printed or written material, notes, or textbooks
Handbags, purses, or wallets
Eatables or loose water (except transparent bottle)
Cameras, tape recorders, or electronic watches with calculator functions
Metallic items or other electronic gadgets
Ensure that all documents are original and clearly legible. NTA may verify the photograph and ID during entry.
Printed Exam Hall Ticket of JEE Main 2026
Self-declaration form on A4 paper
Passport-size photograph to affix on attendance sheet
One original photo ID (valid and non-expired)
PwD/PwBD certificate, if applicable
Below are the JEE Main admit card 2026 Essentials candidates must follow:
The JEE Main Admit Card 2026 will be available online on the official portal.
Candidates can download it using their application number and date of birth.
The Admit Card must be printed clearly and carried along with other required documents to the exam centre.
Here are the details related to the photo ID for JEE. Candidates must keep in mind the following details:
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Parameter |
Requirement |
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Type |
Recent passport-sized colour photograph |
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Size |
10 KB to 200 KB |
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Dimensions |
3.5 cm (width) x 4.5 cm (height) |
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Background |
White or light-colored background |
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Face Visibility |
candidate's face should be clear, with no shadows |
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File Format |
JPEG |
Here are the instructions candidates must follow:
Report 2 hours before the exam; sit in the allotted seat according to Roll No.
Admit Card and Photo ID will be verified at the entrance.
Prohibited items must not be carried inside the exam hall.
No changes in test centre or exam shift are allowed.
PwD candidates will get compensatory time as per rules.
On the day of the JEE Main 2026 session 2 exam, candidates must ensure they carry all essential documents and items as per NTA guidelines.
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Timing |
Activity |
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07:00–08:30 AM / 01:00–02:30 PM |
Entry, frisking, biometric registration, document verification |
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08:30–08:50 AM / 02:30–02:50 PM |
Instructions by Invigilators |
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08:50 AM / 02:50 PM |
Candidates log in to read instructions |
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09:00 AM / 03:00 PM |
Exam Commences (3 hours) |
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09:00–12:30 AM / 03:00–06:30 PM |
Paper 2A & 2B duration (if applicable) |
Printed JEE Main 2026 admit card with self-attested passport-size photo pasted.
Original valid photo ID proof: Aadhaar Card (with barcode), PAN Card, Passport, Voter ID, Driving License, or Class 10 School ID with photo.
One extra passport-size photograph identical to the one uploaded during registration.
Duly filled and signed self-declaration form downloaded from jeemain.nta.nic.in.
PwD certificate (if applicable, in original).
Transparent water bottle (empty or with minimal water).
Personal hand sanitizer (maximum 50 ml, transparent bottle).
For diabetic candidates: Fruits like apple/banana, sugar tablets (no wrappers or packaged food).