The engineering aspirants from today are appearing at one of the most coveted entrance exams-- Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main. This is the first time that the entrance exam will be conducted in an online mode and also the first time that the newly-built National Testing Agency (NTA) will hold the examination for lakhs of engineering aspirants. Since, from this year, JEE Main 2019 will be conducted twice, the enrollment for January's exam is comparatively less.  The admit cards are already published online at nta.ac.in, jeemain.nic.in. The foremost thing for all the candidates is to keep a print out of the hall tickets ready as it is an important document required to participate in NTA JEE Main 2019. Since, the newly-built NTA will conduct the entrance exam; candidates have a lot of queries in their mind including the infamous dress code. Engineering Entrance Exams 2019: Schedule, Dates of Important Exams Including JEE & GATE for UG & PG Admissions. 

Even the minute details of the exam are important for you to know before you appear in the JEE Mains. Although, NTA has not specified any dress code for both the attempts, it is advisable not to wear dresses that can arouse suspicion of hiding chits or mobile phones or any communication device. So, here are a few pointers one should keep in mind while picking out what to wear on the day of the exam. JEE Main 2019 Admit Card Released! Books to Refer for the Entrance Exam Online. 

Dress Code for JEE Main 2019

  • It is winter time, so suggesting only half sleeve dresses is impractical. Just avoid too many drapes, pockets or folds in your dress. Too many buttons or brooches are also not allowed.

  • No fancy scarfs, stoles, caps, goggles are allowed inside the exam centres.

  • Wearing watches are not allowed in the JEE Main 2019 exam centres.

  • Any accessory or jewellery like rings, earrings, bangles, bracelets, anklets, etc. is not recommended on the exam day.

  • Just like many other entrance exams such as CAT, in JEE too, shoes and socks are not allowed.

The students must note that dress is not a bar in JEE Main 2019 but wearing clothes with too many buttons or full sleeves, etc. candidates will have to go through an extensive checking before entering the exam hall. This process will take your time and might also create last-minute stress which is not advisable under any circumstance. JEE Main January 2019 Exam Today! Check Important NTA Examination Day Instructions Online. 

Important Guidelines for JEE Main 2019

  • Electronic devices like mobile phone, pager, calculator, log tables, books, notebooks, bits of paper are not allowed to carry inside the examination hall.

  • Pen or pencil are not allowed to carry inside the exam hall. For Paper 2 written exam, you will be provided with the same by the authorities.

  • No Bags Are Allowed Inside the JEE Main Exam Hall

JEE Main 2019 is for candidates who seek to take admission at the National Institutes of Technology (NIT), Indian Institutes of Information Technology and some other colleges. NTA released the entrance exam notification in October, 2018. Paper 1 will be conducted from January 6 to January 20, while Paper 2 will be held on January 8 only in one shift.

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