JEE Main 2026 April 8 Exam Exam Starts from 3 PM– Guidelines, Timings & Answer Key Expectation
JEE Main 2026 April 8 exam for BE/BTech candidates starts at 3 PM. Reporting begins at 1 PM, gates close at 2:30 PM. Key guidelines include carrying admit card, ID, photos, and transparent pen/water bottle. NTA answer key expected by the third week of April.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the final day of JEE Main 2026 Session 2 on April 8, 2026, for BE/BTech aspirants. The exam was held in one afternoon shift, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Students are advised to follow the exam day guidelines carefully and check expected answer key release timelines.
JEE Main 2026 April 8 Exam Shift Details
- Exam Date: April 8, 2026
- Shift: Afternoon (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM)
- Reporting Time: 1:00 PM
- Gate Closing: 2:30 PM
- Exam Duration: 3 hours
- Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
- Mode: Computer-based test (CBT)
Students were instructed to arrive well before the gate closing time and carry all required documents to avoid delays.
Exam Day Guidelines: What to Carry
Candidates must bring the following items to the exam centre:
- Printed JEE Main 2026 Admit Card on A4 paper
- Duly filled Self-Declaration Form with left-hand thumb impression and photo
- Valid government-issued Photo ID (same as uploaded during registration)
- Passport-size photographs (at least two, same as uploaded)
- Transparent ballpoint pen (blue/black ink)
- Transparent water bottle (no labels)
- PwD certificate, if applicable
Items Not Allowed at the Exam Centre
Candidates should avoid carrying:
- Electronic gadgets (phones, smartwatches)
- Stationery or study material
- Jewellery or metal accessories
- Clothing with large buttons
- Thick-soled footwear
JEE Main April 8 Exam Day Timings
| Activity | Time |
|---|---|
| Reporting at exam hall | 1:00 PM |
| Entry, frisking, biometric & document verification | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM |
| Gate closing | 2:30 PM |
| Invigilator instructions | 2:30 PM – 2:50 PM |
| Candidate login & instructions | 2:50 PM |
| Exam start | 3:00 PM |
| Exam end | 6:00 PM |
Expected Answer Key & Response Sheets Release
Based on previous trends, the official JEE Main 2026 Session 2 answer key and candidate response sheets are expected to be released in the third week of April 2026. Students can access the answer key and response sheets under their login at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
The official results for Session 2 are anticipated by April 20, 2026.
After the Exam: What Students Can Expect
- Memory-based questions and solutions will be available shortly after the exam.
- Detailed exam analysis will cover:
- Difficulty level of questions
- Expected marks vs ranks
- Expected cutoff
- Topics asked and weightage
Candidates are advised to review these analyses for performance estimation while waiting for the official answer key.
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