JEE Main 2026: NTA Confirms – No Calculator Allowed in the Exam
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Date: November 3, 2025
Source: Official Public Notice by the National Testing Agency (NTA)
Key Update
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued an important clarification on November 2, 2025, regarding the use of virtual calculators in the JEE (Main) 2026 examination.
Despite a mention of an onscreen standard calculator in Appendix VIII of the Information Bulletin, NTA has officially stated that calculators—physical or virtual—are not permitted in JEE (Main).
What Happened
In the JEE Main 2026 Information Bulletin, under the section “Computer-Based Test (CBT)”, a line suggested that an onscreen calculator would be available during the test.
However, NTA clarified that:
“This feature forms part of the generic test conducting platform and does NOT apply to JEE (Main) conducted by the NTA, as the use of calculators in any form is not permitted in this examination.”
In simpler terms, the calculator option is a standard feature in the CBT software platform—but it will be disabled for JEE (Main).
Official Statement
The NTA has also acknowledged a typographical error in the original bulletin and uploaded a revised Information Bulletin for JEE (Main) 2026 on its official website.
Students are advised to re-download the corrected version from:
What This Means for JEE Aspirants
- No Calculator Access: You must perform all calculations manually during the exam.
- Focus on Speed & Accuracy: Strengthen your arithmetic, algebraic manipulation, and mental calculation skills.
- Practice Without Calculator: While taking mock tests, avoid using any calculator—this mirrors the actual test conditions.
- Conceptual Clarity Matters: Questions are designed to test understanding, not computation complexity.
Kalrashukla’s Tip for JEE 2026 Students
- Revise Mental Math: Regularly practice quick approximations and simplifications.
- Time Management: Spend no more than 60 seconds per calculation-heavy question.
- Mock Practice: Use Kalrashukla’s CBT-based mock tests that simulate the real JEE Main interface—without calculator aid.
- Formula Recall: Maintain a personal formula sheet and revise it daily.
Final Word
NTA’s clarification removes any confusion: No calculator—virtual or physical—will be allowed in JEE (Main) 2026.
Aspirants should align their preparation accordingly and rely on consistent manual problem-solving practice.
For more updates on JEE Main 2026 pattern, exam-day instructions, and expert preparation tips, stay tuned to Kalrashukla.digital — your trusted JEE & NEET learning companion.