NTA allows NRI candidates to use passport for JEE Main 2027 registration without Aadhaar and PAN

Important information regarding the future and careers of millions of youth in the country has come to light. The National Testing Agency (NTA), which conducts major entrance exams like NEET, JEE Main, CUET, and UGC-NET, has started reorganizing its entire system. Having often struggled with allegations of paper leaks and malpractice, the NTA has now created a robust plan that will almost eliminate the possibility of question papers leaking.

Under this new strategy, the NTA has assembled a vast panel of top academicians, scientists, researchers, translators, and subject matter experts from across the country. According to sources, over 5,000 experts have been listed for content creation, question paper vetting, translation (including review of AI translation), and answer key verification. Notably, no fixed deadline has been set for inclusion in this panel, and the NTA will continuously add qualified experts throughout the year to expand the scope of the question bank.

The primary goal of the NTA is to create such an extensive 'question bank' that the experts creating or translating the questions do not know in which exam or when their question will be asked. According to a report by 'The Indian Express', a senior government official stated that the NTA is working in this direction so that the final paper can be prepared by randomly selecting questions from the 'question bank' just minutes before the exam begins. The agency is working on an 'exam-agnostic' model that will prevent the entire examination system from depending on any single vendor, technology, or platform.

Gaining a place on the experts' panel is not easy, as a four-tier rigorous verification process is being adopted for their inclusion. This includes an in-depth check of the applicant's academic background, research record, and experience. Additionally, a special committee evaluates the applicant's academic capability. Most importantly, it is ensured that no one on the panel is affiliated with any coaching institute nor has they prepared any study material or question bank for students. Selected experts must sign a very strict Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) at the time of joining the panel and at the start of every task.

Whether the exams are conducted in online mode (CBT) like JEE, CUET, and NET, or in pen-paper mode like NEET, this new panel of 5,000 experts and the 'last-minute question paper creation' system by the NTA is considered a big and decisive step towards restoring the confidence of crores of examinees in the country.

The locations for the National High School Exam (Enem) of 2026 have been released, and participants can now access them. The information is available both on the registration confirmation card and on the candidate's specific page.

The confirmation card serves as a document where the student can verify the exam location. Furthermore, this document includes the selected language for the foreign language test (either English or Spanish), the exam dates, and any requests for specialized assistance, such as those for people with disabilities or nursing mothers, or for social name treatment.

More about the confirmation card

After checking the confirmation card, candidates are advised to perform some important checks. It is advisable to research the exact address of the test location, assess the distance and time required for travel, and, if feasible, simulate the route on a Sunday, since traffic and public transport flow on those days differs.

The assessment dates are scheduled for two different days. On November 8th, 45 questions from languages (40 from Portuguese and 5 from English or Spanish), 45 questions from human sciences, and the essay will be administered. On November 15th, students will take 45 questions from mathematics and 45 questions from natural sciences.

What to bring on exam day

For the exam day, the candidate must carry an official photo ID, such as an RG, although digital documents are also accepted. It is mandatory to bring a transparent black ink ballpoint pen, and at least two units should be brought in case one fails. The registration confirmation card must also be presented.

Regarding food, it is permitted to bring energy snacks, such as cereal bars, nuts, or chocolates, as well as water in a transparent bottle whose packaging must not contain labels. Room supervisors have the right to inspect the snack. Considering that the exam lasts five and a half hours, it is suggested that the candidate wear comfortable clothes and shoes that do not restrict movement.

Other accepted items include the e-Title, the Digital Driver's License (CNH Digital), and the Digital RG. The candidate must show the official application to the supervisor, as screenshots will not be considered valid. After entering the classroom, the use of mobile phones remains prohibited.

Exam times (Brasília time zone)

The established times for administering the tests are as follows: the gates will open at 12:00 PM and close at 1:00 PM, with the exam starting at 1:30 PM. The administration of the tests on the first day will end at 7:00 PM, while on the second day it will conclude at 6:30 PM. The candidate can only leave the testing location with the Question Booklet in the last 30 minutes before the end of the exam.