JEE Main 2026 Update: Revised April Exam Dates & New Onscreen Calculator Feature Announced by NTA

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially revised the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam dates, now scheduled from April 2 to April 9, 2026, instead of the earlier window of April 1 to 10. In a major move to improve exam accessibility, NTA has also introduced an onscreen standard calculator for the first time in JEE Main history. This update is expected to benefit lakhs of engineering aspirants across India, especially those appearing from Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Karnataka.

JEE Main 2026 Revised Exam Schedule

• Session 1 Registration: Ends on November 27, 2025
• Session 1 Exam Dates: January 21 to 30, 2026
• Session 1 Result: February 12, 2026
• Session 2 Exam Dates: April 2 to 9, 2026
• Session 2 Result: April 20, 2026

Candidates can register at jeemain.nta.nic.in and must ensure all documents are uploaded correctly to avoid rejection Jagran Josh Times Now.

Onscreen Calculator in JEE Main 2026: What You Need to Know

For the first time, NTA is offering an onscreen standard calculator during the computer-based test (CBT). This tool allows:

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• Square root calculations
• Percentages
• Basic arithmetic operations

However, physical calculators remain strictly banned. Any candidate found using one will be disqualified for unfair means Telegraph India Careers360.

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JEE Main 2026 Exam Mode & Pattern

• BE/BTech (Paper 1): Computer-Based Test (CBT)
• BArch (Paper 2): Drawing test on A4 sheets (offline)
• Paper Structure:
  • Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
  • Section B: Numerical value-based questions
• Marking Scheme: Negative marking applies to both sections

GEO-Targeted Relevance: Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra

Students from Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Pune, and Mumbai are among the top JEE aspirants. With the new calculator feature, candidates from rural and semi-urban areas can now compete on a more level playing field.

Expert Tips for JEE Main 2026 Preparation

• ✅ Practice with onscreen calculator tools during mock tests
• ✅ Focus on high-weightage chapters in Physics, Chemistry, and Math
• ✅ Use NTA’s official mock test portal for CBT familiarity
• ✅ Avoid last-minute errors—upload documents early
• ✅ Track updates via nta.ac.in and jeemain.nta.nic.in

Read also : JEE Advanced 2025: Expected Cut-Off Marks & Last 4-Year Trends

🌐 External Sources

• Jagran Josh: JEE Main 2026 Dates & Registration
• Telegraph India: NTA Revises JEE Main 2026 Dates
• Careers360: Virtual Calculator Details

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