JEE Advanced 2025: Final Exam Day Instructions For May 18 — Dress Code, Entry Rules & What To Avoid

Over 2.5 lakh students will appear for JEE Advanced 2025 on May 18. From reporting time to prohibited items and dress code, here’s your complete last-minute checklist.

May 17, 2025: As the JEE Advanced 2025 approaches, candidates across India are gearing up for the highly competitive entrance exam to the IITs. The exam is scheduled for Sunday, May 18, and will be conducted by IIT Kanpur this year.

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Exam Schedule

Paper 1: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Paper 2: 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Gate Opening Time: 7:00 AM (strictly advised to reach early)

Mandatory Items To Carry

Admit Card (downloadable from jeeadv.ac.in)
Original Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar card, Passport, School/College ID, Voter ID, Driving License, PAN Card, or notarised certificate with photograph)
Pens and pencils
Transparent water bottle

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Dress Code Guidelines

Wear simple clothing
Avoid jewellery, religious threads, or taweez
Clothes with big buttons should be avoided
Footwear: Slippers or sandals only — No shoes

Prohibited Items

Mobile phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices
Calculators, log tables, written material
Wallets, handbags, cameras, goggles
Pencil boxes, scales, writing pads, etc.

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Important Note

Appearing in both papers is mandatory
The exam includes Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
Some sections include negative marking

For PwD Candidates

May 17 is the last date to request a scribe, if eligible

With the high stakes of JEE Advanced, every small preparation counts. Stay calm, reach your center early, and carry only the essentials. Good luck to all aspirants!