NTA Clarifies Calculator Usage for JEE Main Exam 2026
JEE Main Exam Updates
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has recently released a notice addressing the use of calculators during the JEE Main exam. It has been confirmed that calculators are not allowed in this 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, including an expansion of exam centers.
Calculator Policy for JEE Main
Calculator Usage Prohibited
Earlier communications suggested that an "onscreen standard calculator" would be accessible during the computer-based test (CBT). However, the NTA has clarified that this information is incorrect, and calculators, whether physical or virtual, are strictly prohibited in the JEE Main exam.
Details from the 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 part of the general examination platform and does not apply to the JEE (Main) conducted by the NTA, as the use of calculators in any form is not permitted in this exam."
Important Information for Candidates
Download the JEE Main Notice
The NTA has issued a notice detailing changes for the JEE Main 2026 exam, and candidates are encouraged to download it. The agency acknowledged that typographical errors in the JEE (Main) 2026 Information Bulletin may have caused confusion and expressed regret for any inconvenience.
Candidates should visit the NTA's official website for further updates: www.nta.ac.in and https://jeemain.
Exam Schedule
Two Sessions Planned
The JEE Main exam will be conducted in two sessions: Session I is set for January 2026, while Session II will take place in April 2026. The application process is currently open, and candidates can apply by visiting the NTA's official site at jeemain.nta.nic.in.