JEE Main Guidelines 2024: Know the Exam Day Instructions

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the JEE Main 2024 Session 2 exam from April 4 to 15, 2024. Candidates were allowed to register for Session 2 until March 2, 2024. The exam authority has earlier released the JEE Main exam day guidelines for 2024 in the information bulletin on its official website. We advise candidates taking the NTA JEE exam to check the JEE Main guidelines and adhere to them while appearing for the exam.

At the exam centre, candidates must bring their JEE Main admit card, a current photo ID, and a self-declaration form. Understanding the different JEE Main exam standards is crucial since it enables candidates to prevent unintentional mistakes. Continue reading to get more clarity regarding the JEE Main 2024 exam day instructions, dos and don’ts, information about the question paper, and reporting time.

Latest News!
— The last date to submit the JEE Main 2024 Session 2 application form is March 2, 2024.
— JEE Main Session 1 result was released on February 12, 2024.
— NTA released the JEE Main Session 1 Final Answer Key of B.E./B. Tech on February 12, 2024.
— JEE Main 2024 Session 1 was conducted from Jan 24 to Feb 1, 2024. We have updated the shift-wise analysis and question paper PDFs on the JEE Main analysis. Be sure to check out the exam difficulty level.
— JEE 2024 All India Test Series (AITS) is out. Aspirants should not miss out on this test series to ace the test. This JEE Main test series covers the entire syllabus of Grade 11 and the initial 40% of Grade 12.

JEE Main 2024 Guidelines

Aspirants must be aware of the JEE Main exam overview besides the JEE Main rules, especially when they are taking JEE Main for the first time. Before discussing the details of the JEE Main guidelines, let us carefully check the overview of the JEE Main exam.

JEE Mains Rules and Regulations 2024

Candidates can take a look at the important JEE Mains rules and regulations 2024 in the following para:

• Candidates can enter and exit the JEE Main 2024 exam centre as per the schedule.
• Candidates dressed owing to religious reasons must reach the examination centre beforehand for checking and mandatory frisking facilities.
• Before and after each JEE Main exam shift, the seating space, monitor, keyboard, mouse, camera, desk, and chair will be meticulously sanitised.
• Additionally, every door handle, stair railing, lift button, etc., will be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected.
• The exam centre security staff will check each candidate’s body temperature using thermal imaging cameras at the admission point.
• Hand sanitisers will be available at the exam site’s entrance. Each candidate must wash their hands with hand sanitiser before taking the test.

JEE Main 2024 Exam Day Guidelines by NTA

Here are the important instructions for JEE Mains 2024 related to the ID card, admit card, and other documents required at the JEE Main exam centre:

• Candidates must carry the JEE Main 2024 Admit Card and a valid photo ID proof to the JEE Mains exam hall. Failing to do this, you will not be allowed to take the test.
• Visit the exam centre one day before the exam and report to the exam hall 60 minutes before the commencement of the exam. This will help you avoid last-minute problems.
• A seat indicating Roll Number will be allocated to each candidate. You should find yours and occupy the allocated seat only. If you are found to have changed your seat, your candidature will be cancelled.
• Students need to carry their geometry boxes and stationeries (applicable for JEE Main Paper 2).
• Carry a copy of the documents required at the JEE Main exam centre and submit the same to the invigilator at the examination centre.
• Write your Roll No. on the copy of the documents required at the JEE Main exam centre.
• Carry an original copy of a valid photo identity proof issued by the government (PAN Card, Driving Licence, Voter ID, Passport, Aadhaar Card with Photograph, E-Aadhar, Ration Card, Aadhaar Enrollment Number with Photo) to the examination hall.
• Carry a PwD Certificate issued by a competent authority (if applicable).

JEE Mains Guidelines: Admit Card Instructions 2024

Here are a few important guidelines regarding the JEE Main admit card:

• Check details like Name, Paper, Date of Birth, Gender, Test Centre, City, State Code of Eligibility, and Category on your JEE Main Admit Card.
• In case any discrepancy is found, get in touch with the JEE Main officials for the correction.
• It’s mandatory to carry your admit card along with one ID proof to the exam centre.

Practice JEE Main 2024 Mock Test Series for

Candidates willing to crack JEE Main 2024 in one go must take the practice mock test series offered by Embibe. The steps to follow the same is given here along with the mock test links:

• 1st Step: Visit Embibe’s official website, i.e., embibe.com.
• 2nd Step: Login through your mobile number/email.
• 3rd Step: Click on the menu bar “Getting into my dream undergraduate college” 
• 4th Step: Select your Goal as ‘Engineering’ from the Dropdown and click on “Next”.
• 5th Step: Search and Select “JEE Main” on the search bar and click on “Next”.
• 6th Step: Select the preferred language (English or Hindi) and click on “Done”.
• 7th Step: Once done, Click “Test” from the Header Section.
• 8th Step: Scroll down to the “Subjects” section.
• 9th Step: Click on any JEE Main subjects.
• 10th Step: Once done, you can take mock tests and attempt the All India Test Series from the lists of available tests.

JEE Main 2024 Guidelines for Prohibited Items

According to the updated guidelines and JEE Mains rules by NTA JEE Main 2024, candidates are not permitted to enter the JEE Mains exam hall carrying electronic devices. Suppose the candidate has mobile phones, calculators, a log table, slide rules, a pager, or any other instrument at the examination time.

In that case, their candidature will fall under unfair means, and their examination will be revoked. They will be debarred from appearing for future examinations. So, read all the JEE Mains 2024 instructions and guidelines before appearing for the examination.

JEE Main 2024 Guidelines: Exam Timings

Below is the exam day schedule and time for JEE Mains. We have extracted the information and provided you in simple words in the table below.

JEE Mains Guidelines 2024 in View of COVID-19

NTA is the exam authority that will conduct the JEE Main 2024 in computer-based mode. This year JEE Main will be conducted twice. JEE Main 2024 is being held for 2 papers—Paper 1 is for B. E./ B.Tech admissions, while Paper 2 is for B.Arch and B.Planning admissions.

Previously, due to the Coronavirus pandemic, NTA issued a special advisory to candidates. Per the advisory, aspirants needed to sign a self-declaration form, which was released along with the JEE Main admit card.

The form was intended to collect details of the travel history of the candidate in the last 14 days as well as symptoms of COVID-19 (if any) that had to be mentioned. Aspirants were advised to follow the JEE Mains 2024 guidelines and advisory regarding COVID-19 to ensure the safe and smooth conduction of the exam.

Do’s and Don’ts for JEE Main 2024

Tabulated below are the do’s and don’ts for JEE Mains 2024 as per the JEE Mains rules and regulations 2024, which the candidates must make a note of:

FAQs on JEE Main Guidelines 2024

Some of the most commonly asked questions on JEE Main 2024 exam day guidelines are:

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Now that you know the JEE Main exam guidelines focus on your revision and take your JEE (Main) preparation seriously. Solve important JEE Main questions from the important chapters for the exam. Also, take JEE Main mock tests on Embibe, which will help you practise for the actual exam.

Use Embibe’s Advanced Feedback Analysis to identify the gaps in your preparation. This will help you identify your weak areas, and therefore, you can work on them to improve.

Stay tuned to Embibe for more updates on JEE Main guidelines 2024!