The IIT JEE Main examination will be held in the month of April this year. Students, who are aiming to appear in the IIT JEE Main this year, they should apply online and keep preparing for writing the exam as per the given schedule. This is the latest schedule of IIT JEE Main examination for the year 2018. The IIT JEE Main exam will be conducted in two different patterns; one is offline and another is online. There would be different schedule for both of these patterns.

What is the schedule for IIT JEE Main exam for year 2018?

The examination schedule for IIT JEE Main examination will be as given. Students should make sure to confirm the same with their respective admit cards.

Time Schedule for IIT JEE Main Exam 2018 - Pen and Paper based examination

Paper-1 (B.E./B.Tech.)

·         Date of examination - 08.04.2018 (Sunday)

·         Entry in the Examination Centre 0700 HRS. (IST)

·         Entry in the Examination Hall 0900 HRS. (IST)

·         Distribution of Test Booklet 0920 HRS. (IST)

·         Seal of the Test Booklet to be broken/opened to take out the Answer Sheet 0925 HRS. (IST)

·         Last entry in the Examination Hall 0930 HRS. (IST)

·         Test commences 0930 HRS. (IST)

·         Test concludes 1230 HRS. (IST)

Paper-2(B.Arch./B. Planning.)

·         Date of examination - 08.04.2018 (Sunday)

·         Entry in the Examination Hall - 1330 HRS. (IST)

·         Distribution of Test Booklet - 1350 HRS. (IST)

·         Seal of the Test Booklet to be broken/opened to take out the Answer Sheet - 1355 HRS. (IST)

·         Last entry in the Examination Hall - 1400 HRS. (IST)

·         Test commences - 1400 HRS. (IST)

·         Test concludes - 1700 HRS. (IST)

The online or Computer Base Examination will be held on a different schedule. Students, who opted for Computer Base Examination pattern, schedule will be accordingly.

Time Schedule for IIT JEE Main Exam 2018 - Computer Based Examination

Date of examination - 15^th & 16^th April 2018

Entry in the Examination Centre 

·         Morning Session - 0700 HRS. (IST)

·         Afternoon session - 1300 HRS. (IST)

Entry in the Examination Hall 

·         Morning Session - 0900 HRS. (IST)

·         Afternoon session - 1330 HRS. (IST)

Last entry in the Examination Hall 

·         Morning Session - 0930 HRS. (IST)

·         Afternoon session - 1400 HRS. (IST)

Test commences 

·         Morning Session - 0930 HRS. (IST)

·         Afternoon session - 1400 HRS. (IST)

Test concludes 

·         Morning Session - 1230 HRS. (IST)

·         Afternoon session - 1700 HRS. (IST)

What should be carried on the day of IIT JEE Main examination at examination centre?

·         Students should make sure to carry the print copy of Admit Card at the examination centre

·         Students are advised to reach the venue at least 2½ hours before the examination for registration formalities

·         For Paper-2 (B. Arch./B. Planning.) aspirant only of JEE (Main), are advised to bring their own clipboard, geometry box set, pencils, erasers and colour pencils or crayons

·         Students under PwD category must carry the copy of the PwD certificate in the prescribed format (Appendix 9) issued by the Competent Authority

·         Students should carry the identity card or Aadhaar card and other acceptable ID card to present at the examination centre for verifying the identity

Students should check their examination centre, date and other details carefully before going to the examination centre. Always make sure to reach before time to avoid any last minute hassle.