JEE Main 2020 [April/September] is all set to be conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) from September 1 to 6, 2020 in computer-based mode. Candidates those who have applied for the JEE Mains test must pay attention to the JEE Main 2020 exam day instructions and guidelines issued by NTA to avoid any last-minute mistakes or confusion.
NTA has released JEE Main 2020 exam day instructions and guidelines along with JEE Main admit card 2020. Owing to the COVID-19 outbreak, the authorities have released protocols 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 learn all the JEE Main exam day Instructions & JEE Main COVID 19 safety guidelines announced by NTA.

JEE Main 2020 Exam Timings

JEE Main 2020 Exam Day Instructions & COVID-19 Safety Guidelines
Items Allowed for the JEE Main 2020 Exam

• 1. Print Out of Admit card & Undertaking Form (filled & unsigned): The candidates have to also bring to the exam center, the undertaking given on the admit card at Page-1 (duly filled in, except his or her signature which he or she will be required to do in the presence of Invigilator. They should ensure that their left-hand impression is clear and not smudged.


• 2. Photo ID Proof, Additional Photograph: Candidates must carry any one of the valid identity card issued by the government and also an additional photograph (passport sized).


• 3. PwD Certificate (if applicable): Candidates must bring PWD certificate if claiming relaxation under PwD category, including COVID-19 undertaking as per required format.


• 4. Drawing Sets, geometry box, pencils, erasers, color pencils or crayons, for BArch candidates: For drawing test of BArch students, the candidates must bring all their Geometry set and all other required items. Water colours on the drawing sheet are not allowed.


• 5. A simple & transparent ballpoint pen.


• 6. Hand Sanitizer (50 ml), & transparent water bottle.

Items Not Allowed for the JEE Main 2020 Exam

Electronic Gadgets & Mobile Phones will not be allowed

Shoes/footwear with thick soles and Garments with large buttons are not allowed

Handbags, Jewellery and other Personal Belongings are not allowed.

No candidate should adopt any unfair means, as strict action will be taken against such candidates. The exam center premises will be under CCTV surveillance.

Items 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.


• Duly filled admit card should be deposited in the Dropbox after the end of the examination. Failure to do so may result in non-evaluation of answers.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

• Candidates have to wash their hands with soaps and with hand sanitizer at the entry


• Hand sanitizers will be available at various locations in the centre


• Candidates will be offered a fresh 3 Ply mask before entry. In order to stop 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 by 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 bar code at the admit card.

JEE Main 2020 Admit card Download Instructions
The admit card has four pages – Page 1 contains the Centre details and Self-declaration (Undertaking) form regarding COVID-19, page 2 has “Important instructions for candidates” and page 3 and 4 have “Advisory for candidates regarding COVID-19”.

• The candidates must download all the four pages


• Candidates must visit the allotted exam center a day before the exam to see the arrangements so that they do not face any problem on the exam day


• If your religion/customs require you to wear specific attire, please visit the center early for thorough checking


• No candidate will be allowed to enter the examination hall without JEE Main admit card 2020, 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 2020 exam center:

• Admit card along with Self declaration (Undertaking) form downloaded from JEE Main 2020 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 sanitizer (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.