JEE Main exam day instructions and COVID-19 guidelines have been released by NTA. The National Testing Agency (NTA) will be conducting the JEE Main 2024 session 1 exam from January 24 to February 1. JEE Main 2024 exam date for session 2 is April 6 to 12. The exam will be conducted online as a computer-based test in 290 cities across India and 25 cities abroad. Candidates going to appear for the test must go through JEE Main 2024 exam day instructions and guidelines issued by the NTA carefully to avoid any last-minute mistakes or confusion.
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NTA has released JEE Main 2024 exam day instructions in the information bulletin. Detailed COVID guidelines are also available in JEE Main admit card 2024. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, there are some protocols that the authority has set in place which are to be followed strictly by all candidates. JEE Main exam day instructions & COVID-19 guidelines by NTA is mentioned in the third and fourth pages of the admit card. Read the article below to know JEE Main exam day Instructions & COVID-19 safety guidelines by NTA.
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JEE Main 2024 Exam Timings
Below is the complete exam day schedule for JEE Main 2024 exam.
| Session |
Morning Shift |
Afternoon Shift |
|---|---|---|
| Timing of Examination |
9 AM to 12 PM |
3 PM to 6 PM |
| Duration of Examination |
3 Hours |
3 Hours |
| Reporting exam/Entry in Exam Centre |
8 AM |
2 PM |
| Gate closing time at the centre |
8:30 AM |
2:30 PM |
| Test Commences |
9 AM |
3 PM |
| Test Concludes |
12 PM |
6 PM |
JEE Main 2024 Exam Day Instructions and COVID-19 Safety Guidelines
Check the instructions below
Before entering the exam centre
- Before reaching the centre, candidates must enter required details in the undertaking in legible handwriting and paste the photograph at the given space except for
signature which he/she will be required to do in the presence of the Invigilator. They should ensure that their left-hand impression is clear and not smudged. - Candidates must carry any one of the valid issued by the government
- Candidates must bring a PWD certificate if claiming relaxation under the PwD category, including COVID-19 undertaking as per the required format.
- For the drawing test of BArch students, the candidates must bring all their Geometry sets and all other required items. Watercolours on the drawing sheet are not allowed.
Things not allowed inside the examination hall
- Any electronic gadgets will not be allowed
- Shoe/footwear with thick soles and garments are not allowed
- No candidate should adopt any unfair means, as strict action will be taken against such candidates. The exam centre premises will be under CCTV surveillance.
Things to be provided by NTA inside the examination hall
- Five Blank paper sheets for rough work. Candidates must write their names and roll number at the top of the sheet and must drop in the designated drop box without fail before leaving the examination hall.
- A duly filled admit card should be put deposited in dropbox after the end of the examination. Failure to do so may result in a non-evaluation of answers.
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COVID-19 safety measures
- Candidates have to wash their hands with soaps and with hand sanitiser at the entry
- Hand sanitisers will be available at various locations in the centre
- Candidates will be offered a fresh 3 Ply mask before entry. In order to stop the chances of UFM being used in the examination, the candidate is expected to wear the freshly provided mask at the centre. The candidates will be required to remove the mask brought from home and use the mask provided at the centre only.
- At the time of entry, the filled-in Undertaking on Admit Card and body temperature using thermos guns will be checked at the centre staff will guide you to respective labs after scanning the bar code at the admit card.
JEE Main 2024 Admit card Download Instructions
- The admit card will have four pages – Page 1 contains the Centre details and Self-declaration (Undertaking) form regarding COVID-19, page 2 has “Important instructions for candidates” and pages 3 and 4 have “Advisory for candidates regarding COVID-19”.
- The candidates must download all the four pages
- Candidates must visit the allotted exam centre a day before the exam to see the arrangements so that they do not face any problems on the exam day
- If your religion/customs require you to wear specific attire, please visit the centre early for thorough checking
- No candidate will be allowed to enter the examination hall without JEE Main admit card 2024, valid ID proof and proper frisking
- Frisking through Handheld Metal Detector (HHMD) will be carried out without touching the body
Candidates must carry only the following items to the JEE Main 2024 exam centre:
- Admit card along with Self declaration (Undertaking) form downloaded from JEE Main 2022 website(a clear printout on A4 size paper) duly filled
- A simple transparent ballpoint pen
- The additional photograph to be pasted on the attendance sheet
- Personal hand sanitiser (50 ml)
- Personal transparent water bottle
Entry and Exit rules:
- As a precautionary measure for COVID-19, candidates should reach the centre before the reporting/entry time mentioned in the admit card
- No candidate will be allowed to enter the exam centre after the gate closing time
- No candidate will be allowed to leave the examination hall before the end of the examination
- Candidates will be permitted to move in and out of the hall one person at a time only
- After completion of the test, candidates must not leave their seats without the permission of the invigilator. They must wait for instructions.
Just take note of the above things and give it your best shot! Take full care of your health and follow the safety protocols at the centre. All the best!
Q: What is JEE Main 2025 exam date?
NTA has announced the JEE Main 2025 exam date session 1 and 2. The session 1 exam will be conducted from January 22 to 31, 2025 while the session 2 will be held from April 1 to 8, 2025. NTA has started JEE Main 2025 session 1 registration. JEE Main Application form 2025 session 1 is available on the website jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Q: When will NTA release JEE Main exam city intimation slip 2025?
NTA will release the JEE Mains exam city slip 2025 session 1 in January, around a week before the exam. JEE Main City Intimation Slip 2025 will be available for download on the JEE Main official website jeemain.nta.nic.in. To download the JEE Mains exam city intimation slip, candidates need to login on the website using their application number and date of birth. The exam city slip will have details of city in which the test centre of candidate is located and the date of exam.
Q: Where can I check JEE Main 2025 exam date?
NTA has released the JEE Main 2025 dates on the official website jeemain.nta.ac.in. The session 1 exam will be conducted from January 22 to 31, 2025 while the session 2 exam date is April 1 to 8, 2025. The JEE Main 2025 application form session 1 has been released and the last date to apply is November 22, 2024. Candidates are advised to keep checking this page regularly for all updates related to JEE Main 2025 exam dates and schedule of other events related to the exam.
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Q: When will NTA release JEE Main exam city slip 2025?
JEE Main city intimation slip 2025 will be available on the NTA official website jeemain.nta.ac.in a few days before the exam. JEE Mains City slip have details about the JEE Main exam city in which the candidate is allotted the centre to appear in the exam and the date of exam. It helps candidates to plan their travel to the JEE Main exam centre in advance. JEE Main city intimation slip is different from the admit card.
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