New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has clarified that the use of calculators will not be permitted in the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE)-Main 2026, stating that the mention of an on-screen calculator in its information bulletin was a typographical error.

“In the information bulletin for JEE-Main 2026, it was mentioned that an onscreen standard calculator will be available during the Computer-Based Test (CBT). However, this feature forms part of the generic test platform and does NOT apply to JEE (Main), as the use of calculators in any form is not permitted,” a senior NTA official said.

The agency said the error has been rectified and the revised bulletin has been uploaded on its website. “NTA regrets the typographic error in the information bulletin and the inconvenience caused to candidates,” the official added.

The first edition of the JEE-Main 2026 exam will be held from January 21 to 30, while the second edition is scheduled from April 1 to 10.