JEE MAIN 2026 Important documents / items to carry on the day of examination

Important documents / items to carry on the day of examination:
O Admit Card downloaded from the NTA Website (a clear, preferably colour
printout on A4 size paper).
O Candidate must carry at least two passport photographs. One Passport size
photograph (same as uploaded with the Online Application Form) is to be pasted on
the Attendance Sheet at the Centre.
Ο A valid Photo ID Proof as uploaded in online application form in ORIGINAL. Photocopies or images stored on mobile phones etc. will NOT be accepted.
(Note: No Candidate will be allowed to enter the Examination Centre, without
identity verification).
O Candidates whose live photographs did not match with the photographs available in
their Aadhaar during the filling of the application form or those who registered using any
other identity proof must carry the requisite certificate in original duly signed/attested by
the Principal /Head Master or any Class-I Gazetted Officer, such as Tehsildar, Revenue
Officer, SDM, DM/Class-I Gazetted Officer ofthe Indian Embassy (for NRI candidates),
as per format shared in their registered email ID and notified vide NTA Public Notice
dated 02 January 2026

Important documents / items to carry on the day of examination:
O Admit Card downloaded from the NTA Website (a clear, preferably colour
printout on A4 size paper).
O Candidate must carry at least two passport photographs. One Passport size
photograph (same as uploaded with the Online Application Form) is to be pasted on
the Attendance Sheet at the Centre.
Ο A valid Photo ID Proof as uploaded in online application form in ORIGINAL. Photocopies or images stored on mobile phones etc. will NOT be accepted.
(Note: No Candidate will be allowed to enter the Examination Centre, without
identity verification).
O Candidates whose live photographs did not match with the photographs available in
their Aadhaar during the filling of the application form or those who registered using any
other identity proof must carry the requisite certificate in original duly signed/attested by
the Principal /Head Master or any Class-I Gazetted Officer, such as Tehsildar, Revenue
Officer, SDM, DM/Class-I Gazetted Officer ofthe Indian Embassy (for NRI candidates),
as per format shared in their registered email ID and notified vide NTA Public Notice
dated 02 January 2026

wD/PwBD certificate (If applicable):
PwD/PwBD certificate/UDID card issued by the Competent Authority, if claiming
the relaxation under the PwD/PwBD category. Candidates with Physical
Disability are requested to report early for facilitation during entry.
The facility of the Scribe will be provided, if the candidate has a physical
limitation and a scribe is essential to write the examination on his/her behalf, being
so certified in the prescribed format by a CMO/Civil Surgeon/ Medical
Superintendent of a government healthcare institution. In case of persons with
benchmark disabilities, in the category of blindness, locomotor disability (both arm
affected-BA) and cerebral palsy, the facility of scribe/reader/lab assistant shall be
given, if so desired by the person
The facility of Scribe will be provided to the PwD/PwBD candidates only if the
candidate has opted for the same in the online Application Form of JEE (Main) –
2026.
A PwD candidate (having a physical limitation to write) who is eligible to avail
the facility of Scribe will be allowed compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour of
the examination