NTA JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Advisory: Complete List of Documents and Items to Carry on Exam Day

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released an important advisory for all JEE Main 2026 candidates ahead of the upcoming examination. The advisory clearly spells out the documents and items that every candidate must carry to the exam centre — and warns that no exceptions will be made at the gate. Candidates who fail to produce valid identity proof or a proper admit card printout will be denied entry, regardless of circumstances.

With JEE Main 2026 being one of India's most competitive engineering entrance exams, and lakhs of students appearing across hundreds of centres nationwide, this checklist is not merely a formality — it can determine whether you sit your exam or walk away from the gate empty-handed. Read every point carefully.

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JEE Main 2026 Exam Day: What to Carry — Full Official List

FAQ: What is the first thing I need to carry for JEE Main 2026? Your printed admit card is the single most important document. Without it, you will not be permitted inside the exam hall under any circumstances.

1. JEE Main 2026 Admit Card (Printed from NTA Website)

Candidates must carry a clear, preferably colour printout of the admit card on A4 size paper, downloaded directly from the official NTA website (jeemain.nta.nic.in). Screenshots saved on mobile phones, soft copies on laptops or tablets, or blurry black-and-white printouts are not advisable. NTA recommends a colour printout for clarity of photograph and barcode. Keep two copies if possible — one for submission and one for your own record.

FAQ: Can I show my JEE Main admit card on my mobile phone at the exam centre? No. NTA requires a physical printed copy of the admit card on A4 size paper downloaded from the official NTA website. Digital or soft copies on mobile phones will not be accepted.

2. Valid Original Photo ID Proof — Mandatory for Identity Verification

This is the most critical document after the admit card. NTA has been unambiguous: no candidate will be allowed to enter the examination centre without identity verification. The photo ID must be the same as the one uploaded at the time of filling the online application form, and it must be produced in original.

Acceptable photo ID documents include Aadhaar card, PAN card, passport, voter ID (EPIC card), driving licence, or any other government-issued photo identification that was submitted during registration.

Photocopies are not accepted. Images stored on mobile phones are not accepted. Scanned copies are not accepted. Only the original physical document will be considered valid.

FAQ: Which photo ID is accepted at the JEE Main 2026 exam centre? You must carry the same photo ID that you uploaded while filling the JEE Main 2026 application form, in original. This could be Aadhaar card, PAN card, passport, voter ID, or driving licence. Photocopies and mobile phone images are strictly not permitted.

3. PwD / PwBD Certificate (If Applicable)

Candidates who registered under the Persons with Disability (PwD) or Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) category must carry their valid disability certificate in original to the exam centre. This document is required to avail compensatory time, scribe facility, or any other accommodation that was applied for during registration.

4. Geometry Box, Pencils, Erasers and Colour Pencils or Crayons — For B.Arch Candidates Only

Candidates who are appearing for the B.Arch paper, specifically the Drawing Test (Part III), must bring their own geometry box set, pencils, erasers, and colour pencils or crayons. These materials will not be provided at the examination centre.

Important restriction: Candidates are not allowed to use watercolours on the drawing sheet. Only colour pencils or crayons are permitted. Any candidate found using watercolours may have their drawing test response rejected.

FAQ: What drawing materials should B.Arch candidates carry for JEE Main 2026? B.Arch candidates must bring their own geometry box set, pencils, erasers, and colour pencils or crayons for the Drawing Test (Part III). Watercolours are strictly not allowed. These items will not be provided at the exam centre.

5. Diabetic Candidates — Special Allowance for Food and Water

NTA has made a specific provision for diabetic students appearing in JEE Main 2026. Such candidates are permitted to carry eatables like sugar tablets or fresh fruits such as bananas, apples, and oranges, along with a transparent water bottle, into the examination hall.

However, packed and processed food items are not allowed. Chocolates, candy, sandwiches, energy bars, or any packaged food cannot be brought into the exam room, even by diabetic candidates. The allowance is specifically for natural food items and sugar tablets only.

FAQ: Can diabetic students carry food inside the JEE Main 2026 exam hall? Yes. Diabetic candidates are permitted to carry sugar tablets, fresh fruits like bananas, apples, and oranges, and a transparent water bottle inside the exam hall. However, packed foods such as chocolates, candy, or sandwiches are not permitted for anyone.

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What NOT to Carry to JEE Main 2026 Exam Centre

While NTA's official advisory focuses on what to carry, candidates must also be aware that electronic devices including mobile phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth earphones, and calculators are generally not allowed inside the exam hall. Candidates should leave all such items at home or in their vehicle, as exam centres do not have secure storage facilities and NTA takes no responsibility for lost items.