JEE Main 2023 Exam Day Instructions, COVID-19 Advisory and Prescribed Dress Code

JEE Main 2023 Exam Schedule

• JEE Main 2023 will be held in two slots as usual- 
  • Forenoon Session- 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Afternoon Session- 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

JEE Main Exam Instructions and COVID-19 Advisory

As per the guidelines provided by the Government of India in the current scenario of COVID-19, NTA will be implementing all the social distancing measures ensuring the health and safety of the candidates appearing for the exam.

Candidates are required to strictly adhere to the guidelines and new processes for social distancing and hygiene to ensure their and fellow candidates’ safety and health. Adequate measures and safety protocols are being adhered to without compromising the high standards, sanitation and fairness in the conduct of the examination. 

All candidates are strongly advised not to bring anything other than permitted items to JEE Main 2023 exam centre. However, in unavoidable cases, there will be arrangements at the exam centres to store bags and belongings at the owner’s own risk.  

Check JEE Main Official Instructions Here

Preparation at JEE Main Exam Centre

• Standard Operating Procedures for safety and maintaining the standard of hygiene are being implemented. 
• Before each shift, the seating area will be thoroughly cleaned. Monitors, keyboards, mouse, webcams, desks, chairs, door handles, staircase railing, lift buttons, etc. will be sanitized. 
• Seats would be placed maintaining the gap as per the Government of India’s guidelines. 
• Hand sanitizers will be available at the entry and exam venue at various places. 
• Bar code readers will be available at the entry point to scan the barcode on the admit card.
• Students will be informed about their lab or room number at the entry.
• Before the start of exam, rough sheets would be kept at all desks by invigilators wearing gloves.
• NTA has ensured that all processes at the exam centre are touch-free to ensure social distancing norms.

Pre-Exam Preparations at JEE Main 2023 Exam Centres

• To avoid any crowding at the center at the time of entry, students are encouraged to reach the center as per the Reporting/ Entry time given in the JEE Main 2023 Admit Card.
• Admit cards must be duly filled as per the instructions.
• In case any candidate is accompanied by a scribe, both the candidate and scribe must have their own masks.
• Items permitted inside the exam venue include:
  • Exam related documents such as admit card, ID card, etc.
  • Transparent Ball Point Pen
  • Additional photograph to be pasted on the attendance sheet
  • Personal hand sanitizer (50 ml)
  • Personal transparent water bottle.

Guidelines at the time of Entry at JEE Main Exam Centre

• A 6 feet distance is to be maintained by every student at all times. Students must follow the instructions provided by the center staff.
• Every student will be offered a 3 Ply face mask before entry. To avoid the use of any unfair means, students are expected to wear these freshly provided masks. Students will be required to wear the mask provided at the center only.
• Students must definitely carry their identification documents to the exam centre
• At the entry, filled in Undertaking on Admit Card and body temperatures will be checked. 
• Students are required to strictly adhere to the instructions provided by the center staff as they will guide candidates to respective labs after scanning the barcode on admit card.
• Unless a candidate violates the COVID-19 directives of the government applicable on the day of exam, no candidate will be denied permission to appear for the examination. 

Guidelines for students During and After the JEE Main Exam

• 5 A4 size sheets would be kept at each desk for rough work. If additional sheets are required they would be made available on demand. 
• Even though the exam venue would be cleaned after every shift, students can further sanitize their seats and chairs with the sanitizers as per their wish.
• Students will be required to paste a passport size photograph and sign on the Attendance sheet.
• On completion of the exam, candidates must wait for the instructions made by the invigilator. They can exit the venue in an orderly manner one at a time. 
• Students must drop their Admit Card and Rough Sheets in the advised drop boxes after displaying to the staff.
• In case a student fails to drop the Admit Card or Rough Sheets in boxes, action can be taken against him/her. This also includes dismissal from the exam. 

No candidate would be allowed to enter the exam venue after the Gate Closing Time or leave before the end of exam. No candidate will be allowed to enter the exam centre without their JEE Main Admit Card, ID proof or proper frisking. 

Candidates are not allowed to carry any personal belongings such as electronic devices, mobile phone or other banned/ prohibited items listed in the Information Bulletin to the Examination Centre. 

Guidelines for Scribes for JEE Main

• The candidates with disabilities should fill in the type and percentages of disability correctly in the online JEE Main Application Form. Any incorrect information can affect their candidature.
• Only the candidates, who have 40% or more disability, will be provided a Scribe/Reader on the request of the candidate.
• The candidates will have choice of opting for their own scribe/reader or may submit the request to the center superintendent.
• After the request of the candidate, the center superintendent will identify the scribe/reader students for the candidate. This is the only task of the centre superintendent to choose a scribe for the candidate.
• However, if a candidate requests to meet the scribe before the exam, they would be allowed to meet the scribe only a day before the examination to verify whether the scribe is suitable or not.
• One other provision is that 1 hour (60 minutes) compensatory time will be allowed to the candidates with 40% or more disability irrespective of the fact they are availing the facility of a scribe/reader.

JEE Main 2023 Exam Day Guidelines - For Diabetic Candidates

• We all know that eatables are not allowed inside the examination center but for Diabetic candidates, authorities have allowed carrying eatables.
• The eatables like sugar tablets/fruits (like banana/apple/ orange) and transparent water bottle is allowed inside the examination center.
• No candidates whether he/ she is diabetic or not are allowed to carry packed foods like chocolate/candy/ sandwich into the examination hall.

JEE Main 2023 Dress Code

There are certain rules that must be followed while going for JEE Main 2023 examination.

NTA has not specified any dress code for JEE Main. So, appearing students can wear whatever they wish and comfortable in. Here, we have suggested some details for JEE Main 2023 dress code:

• Do not wear anything with too many pockets.
• Do not wear jewelry.
• Wear simple, clothes without accessories.
• Preferably wear a t-shirt and jeans, or top/Kurti with leggings.

JEE Main 2023 is a qualifying platform for nearly 2,50,000 students in order to take JEE Advanced. This year, IITs have increased 10,000 seats, hence making it easier for more candidates to qualify for JEE Advanced and aspire for their dream college.

JEE Main Exam Day Guidelines Notification PDF