JEE Main 2026: NTA Clarifies Calculator Usage Policy

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has clarified that calculators will not be permitted in the JEE Main 2026 exam, contradicting earlier information. As preparations for the exam continue, candidates are advised to register and stay updated on changes, including an increase in exam centers. The exam will be conducted in two sessions, with the first in January and the second in April. For more details, candidates should refer to the NTA's official website.

By Sourabh Singh Nov 3, 2025, 14:19 IST

JEE Main Exam Update

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released a notice regarding the use of calculators in the upcoming JEE Main exam. It has been confirmed that calculators are not allowed during the examination.

Preparations for the JEE Main 2026 are in full swing, with the registration process currently open. The exam is scheduled for January, and several modifications are being implemented this year, including an increase in the number of exam centers.

Calculator Policy for JEE Main

Calculator Usage Prohibited

Earlier, the information bulletin suggested that an "onscreen standard calculator" would be available for candidates during the computer-based test. However, the NTA has clarified that this information was incorrect, and calculators, whether physical or virtual, are strictly prohibited in the JEE Main exam.

Details from NTA Notice

What the NTA Notice States

According to the NTA notice, "In Appendix VIII of the Information Bulletin on ‘Computer-Based Test (CBT)’ for JEE Main 2026, it was mentioned that an onscreen standard calculator would be available. However, this feature is not applicable to the JEE (Main) conducted by the NTA, as calculators in any form are not allowed in this exam."

Important Information for Candidates

Download the NTA Notice

Candidates are encouraged to download the updated notice regarding the JEE Main 2026 exam. The NTA has acknowledged that typographical errors in the Information Bulletin may have caused confusion and has expressed regret for any inconvenience caused. For further updates, candidates should visit the NTA's official website at www.nta.ac.in and https://jeemain.

Exam Schedule

The JEE Main exam will take place in two sessions: Session I in January 2026 and Session II in April 2026. The application process is currently ongoing, and candidates can apply through the NTA's official website jeemain.nta.nic.in.