JEE Main 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued a crucial clarification regarding the use of calculators in the upcoming Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026.
In an official public notice released on November 2, 2025, the NTA confirmed that despite an initial mention in the Information Bulletin about an on-screen standard calculator being available during the Computer-Based Test (CBT), this feature will not apply to JEE (Main). The agency clarified that the reference to a calculator was a typographical error, carried over from a generic test conducting platform template. Therefore, the use of any form of calculator, virtual or physical, is strictly prohibited in JEE (Main).
Revised Bulletin Uploaded with Correction
Following this realization, the NTA has promptly uploaded a revised Information Bulletin for JEE (Main) 2026 to its official website. This updated document corrects the typographical error and explicitly reiterates the strict rules concerning exam conduct, particularly the calculator ban.
NTA Expresses Regret for the Error
The agency also conveyed its apologies for the mix-up, stating in its notice:
“NTA regrets the typographic error in the Information Bulletin of JEE (Main) 2026 and for the inconvenience caused to the candidates.”
JEE Main 2026: Application Window Open for Session 1
For those preparing for the exam, the online application process for JEE (Main) 2026 Session 1, scheduled for January 2026, is currently open. The second session of the examination is planned for April 2026.
Students are strongly advised to download the newly revised Information Bulletin and regularly check the official NTA websites for the latest updates and any further clarifications regarding the examination.