JEE Main 2026 April 8 Exam Live: Shift Timing, Guidelines, Answer Key Date
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• Updated on 8 Apr, 2026, 11:39 AM, by Ishita Tanwar
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 ends today, 8 April, with a single afternoon shift. The exam will run from 3 PM to 6 PM, and NTA is expected to release the answer key by 10 April.
JEE Main 2026 April 8 exam is being held today as the final day of Session 2. The test will take place in a single shift for BE/BTech candidates. Key details such as timing, guidelines, and answer key schedule are now available.
JEE Main 2026 April 8 Shift Timing & Reporting Schedule
The exam today will be conducted in one shift only. Candidates must follow the official timing strictly to avoid disqualification.
Late entry will not be allowed after the gate closing time.
JEE Main 2026 Exam Day Guidelines: What to Carry
Candidates must carry only the required documents to the exam centre.
- Printed Admit Card (A4 size) with self-declaration
- Valid Photo ID (original)
- Passport-size photographs (same as application form)
- Transparent ballpoint pen
- Transparent water bottle
- PwD certificate (if applicable)
Failure to produce required documents may lead to denial of entry.
Items Not Allowed Inside JEE Main Exam Centre
Certain items are strictly prohibited inside the exam hall.
- Electronic gadgets such as mobile phones, smartwatches
- Study material or written notes
- Jewellery and metal accessories
- Clothing with large buttons
- Thick-soled shoes
Strict frisking and biometric verification will be conducted before entry.
JEE Main 2026 Answer Key Date & Response Sheet Details
After the exam concludes at 6 PM, memory-based questions and initial analysis will start appearing. The JEE Main 2026 answer key is expected by 10 April 2026. Along with the answer key, the response sheet will also be released. Candidates will be able to download both from the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in The response sheet will include answers marked during the exam, helping candidates estimate their scores.
JEE Main 2026 Result Date & Next Updates
Based on previous trends, the JEE Main 2026 result is likely to be declared by 20 April 2026. The final result will include:
- Percentile score
- All India Rank (AIR)
- Qualification status for JEE Advanced
Further updates on cutoff, rank analysis, and counselling will follow after the result declaration.
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