Can I carry a calculator?

No. Calculators are listed among the prohibited items.

Can I carry my own water bottle?

Yes. Candidates can carry a transparent water bottle.

Will a scribble pad be provided?

Yes. A scribble pad will be kept at each candidate's desk at the beginning of each paper.

Can I take the scribble pad home?

No. It must be handed over to the Invigilator after the paper.

Can I wear full-sleeve clothes?

Yes. Full sleeves or woollens are allowed, but candidates may be subject to frisking.

No. Smart, digital, programmable and analogue watches/timepieces are prohibited.

What footwear is recommended?

Candidates are advised to wear open footwear such as chappals or sandals.

JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Guidelines: Prohibited Items, Dress Code & Exam Centre Instructions

1. JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Guidelines: Prohibited Items, Dress Code & Exam Centre Instructions – Overview

The JEE (Advanced) 2026 official guidelines provide important instructions for candidates appearing in the Computer Based Examination. The notice covers prohibited items, dress code, entry requirements, frisking, items candidates may carry, scribble-pad rules and instructions to follow after completing the examination.

2. Quick Details

Quick Details
Field	Details
Examination	JEE (Advanced) 2026
Examination Mode	Computer Based Examination
Document Name	General Guidelines for Candidates
Authority	JEE (Advanced) 2026
Document Type	Exam Guidelines / Candidate Instructions
Official Document	General Guidelines for Candidates PDF

3. Prohibited Items

Candidates are not allowed to carry the following inside the examination centre:

Smart, digital, programmable or analogue watches
Mobile phones
Bluetooth devices and earphones
Microphones and pagers
Health bands and smart glasses
Other electronic gadgets
Printed, blank or handwritten papers
Log tables and writing pads
Scales and geometry/pencil boxes
Pouches
Calculators
Pen drives and electronic pens
Wallets and handbags
Goggles
Belts and caps
Ornaments and metallic items such as rings, bracelets, earrings, nose pins, chains, pendants, badges, brooches, hair pins and hair bands
Clothes with big buttons

4. Dress Code

Dress Code
Field	Details
Footwear	Candidates are advised to wear open footwear such as chappals or sandals.
Clothing	Light clothing is preferred. Full sleeves or woollens are allowed if required, subject to additional frisking.
Articles of Faith	Candidates may carry articles or objects of faith, but they should report sufficiently early for frisking. If screening detects a suspected device inside such an item, the candidate may be asked not to take it into the examination hall.
Pen/Pencil/Eraser	Candidates must bring their own.
Water Bottle	Candidates may bring their own transparent water bottle.
Room/Lab Information	Lab, hall or room numbers will not be displayed outside the test centre. Staff will guide candidates to their respective labs after scanning the barcode on the Admit Card.
Frisking	Extensive and compulsory frisking will be conducted using physical checks and highly sensitive metal detectors (HHMD).
Admit Card	Candidates should follow the instructions provided by examination-centre staff

What Candidates Can Carry

At the Examination Centre

5. During the Examination

During the Examination
Field	Details
Scribble Pad	One scribble pad will be provided at the candidate's desk at the beginning of each paper for rough work.
Additional Scribble Pad	No additional scribble pad will be provided.
Scribble Pad Details	Candidates must enter their name and JEE (Advanced) 2026 Roll Number and sign the scribble pad.
Attendance	Candidates must mark attendance for each paper by signing beside their name on the Roll List.
Scribble Pad	The scribble pad must be handed over to the Invigilator after completion of the paper.
Leaving the Hall	Candidates will be allowed to leave the examination hall in an orderly manner, one candidate at a time.
Important	Candidates should remain seated and wait for instructions from the Invigilator before leaving.

After the Examination

6. Important Links

Official NotificationOpen
Official WebsiteOpen

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7. Frequently Asked Questions

No. Mobile phones and other electronic gadgets are prohibited inside the examination centre.