Big Breaking: No Calculator Allowed in JEE Main 2026 - Confirms NTA

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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued an important clarification notice regarding the JEE Main 2026 exam for undergraduate admissions in engineering and architecture courses.

👉 Official Notice

NTA has made it clear that students won't be allowed to use any type of calculator during the exam, including on-screen virtual calculators.

What Was the Confusion?

NTA had earlier mentioned in the JEE Main 2026 information bulletin that candidates would get an on-screen standard calculator during the computer-based test (CBT). This information created confusion among students. The bulletin also stated that this calculator could be used for basic operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, square root, and percentage calculations.

NTA Clears the Air

NTA issued a notice on Sunday night clarifying that the mention of an on-screen calculator in the bulletin was due to a "typing error." The agency explained that while their general exam platform has a calculator feature, it's strictly prohibited for use in the JEE Main exam.

In its official notice, NTA stated, "The Information Bulletin for JEE (Main) – 2026 mentioned that an on-screen standard calculator would be available during the CBT. However, this feature is part of the general test conducting platform and doesn't apply to JEE (Main), as the use of calculators in any form isn't permitted in this exam."

NTA has apologized for the inconvenience caused by this typing error and advised students to download the revised information bulletin from the official website jeemain.nta.ac.in.

Key Exam Details

Here are the important details about JEE Main 2026:

Registration Dates: The online application process started on October 31 and will remain open till November 27, 2025.

Exam Date: Session 1 will be held from January 21 to 30, 2026.

Paper Pattern: Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) will be a completely computer-based test with 75 questions for a total of 300 marks.

Marking Scheme: Each correct answer will get 4 marks, and 1 mark will be deducted for each incorrect multiple-choice question (MCQ).

Important Note for Candidates

This clarification is crucial for lakhs of students preparing for this exam. Candidates are advised to focus on their calculation speed and accuracy, as no electronic assistance will be available during the exam.

Students should practice mental calculations and develop their problem-solving skills without depending on calculators. This will help them perform better in the actual exam where no calculator support will be provided.

Make sure to check the official NTA website regularly for any further updates and download the revised information bulletin to avoid any confusion.

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