JEE Advanced 2026 paper 1, 2 today; timings, things to carry, dress code

IIT JEE Advanced 2026: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee will conduct the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced exam today in two shifts. Paper 1 will be held from 9 am to noon, and Paper 2 from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm. The items allowed to be carried to the JEE Advanced 2026 exam centre include a transparent water bottle, ID proof, JEE Adv admit card, and own stationery items such as a pen, pencil, or eraser. JEE Advanced 2026 Live Updates

Before entering the JEE Advanced 2026 exam hall, all candidates will be subjected to extensive and compulsory frisking (physical and using highly sensitive metal detectors). Candidates are required to adhere to the instructions provided by the test centre staff strictly.

Candidates appearing for the JEE Advanced 2026 exam are not allowed to carry electronic devices, wear ornaments, carry any metallic items, any printed or hand-written material, wallets, handbags, smart watches, brooches, belts, caps, etc.

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JEE Advanced 2026 dress code

The dress code guidelines for JEE Advanced 2026 are listed below.

• Candidates are allowed to wear articles or objects of faith; however, candidates will have to report at the centre well in advance to complete the frisking.
• If, upon screening, it is discovered that any candidate is actually carrying a suspected device within such an item of faith, they may be asked not to take it into the exam hall.
• Candidates must prefer wearing light clothing.
• Candidates are allowed to wear full sleeves or woollens if they feel the need for it, subject to reporting to the centre well in advance to enable frisking.
• Test-takers are advised to wear open footwear like chappals and sandals.

JEE Advanced 2026: Scribble pad

A scribble pad will be placed on each candidate’s desk at the start of every paper for rough work. No extra scribble pads will be issued. Candidates must write their name and JEE (Advanced) 2026 Roll Number in the designated space and sign the scribble pad.

Candidates are also required to mark their attendance for each paper by signing against their name in the space provided on the roll list.

JEE Advanced 2026: What after exam?

After completing the JEE Advanced 2026 paper, candidates must hand over their scribble pad to the invigilator. They will then be allowed to leave the examination hall in an orderly manner, one candidate at a time. Candidates are advised to remain seated and wait for instructions from the invigilator before getting up.