1. NTA Clarifies JEE Main 2026 Rules
· The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially clarified that calculators will not be allowed in the upcoming JEE Main 2026 examination.
· The announcement clears confusion that arose after a typographical error in the earlier information bulletin.
2. No Calculators, No On-Screen Tools
· The NTA confirmed that neither physical nor virtual calculators will be permitted during the exam.
· students must rely solely on their mathematical skills and manual calculations to solve numerical problems.
3. What Sparked the Confusion
· Earlier, the JEE Main 2026 information bulletin mistakenly mentioned the availability of a “virtual calculator.”
· This led to widespread speculation on social media and among students, prompting the NTA to issue an official clarification.
4. JEE Main 2026 Exam Dates
· The JEE Main 2026 will be conducted in two sessions:
o Session 1: january 2026
o Session 2: april 2026
· Registration dates and detailed schedules are expected to be released soon on the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in.
5. Exam Format Remains Unchanged
· The exam pattern, syllabus, and marking scheme remain the same as last year.
· The test will continue to be held in computer-based mode, covering Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
6. What students Should Do
· Aspirants are advised to practice manual calculations and strengthen their speed and accuracy.
· Following official updates from NTA’s website is recommended to avoid misinformation.
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