The National Testing Agency (NTA) has clarified that calculators will not be allowed in the JEE Mains 2026 examination. The Information Bulletin initially mentioned an onscreen calculator feature during the Computer-Based Test, but NTA confirmed this was a typographic error. The calculator tool is part of the generic testing platform but does not apply to JEE Mains. Candidates cannot use calculators in any form during the exam. NTA has apologized for the confusion and released a revised Information Bulletin on its official website. Meanwhile, registration for JEE Mains 2026 Session 1 started on October 31, 2025, and will continue until November 27, 2025. The examination is scheduled between January 21 and January 30, 2026, and will be conducted in 13 languages including English, Hindi, and several regional languages across various exam cities nationwide.
Calculator Not Permitted in JEE Mains 2026
NTA officially confirmed that calculators will not be available during JEE Mains 2026. Although the original Information Bulletin mentioned an onscreen standard calculator for the Computer-Based Test, this feature does not apply to JEE Mains conducted by NTA. The calculator option is part of the generic test platform used for other examinations but is not permitted for JEE Mains in any form. NTA acknowledged the typographic error in the initial bulletin and released a revised version on its official website. Candidates are advised to download the updated Information Bulletin to avoid confusion. The agency apologized for any inconvenience caused by the mistake and urged students to refer only to the corrected document for accurate exam guidelines.
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