New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to open JEE Main 2027 registration for session 1 soon, possibly by the end of this month. As per NTA’s tentative exam calendar, session 1 is proposed on January 22, 23, 24, 28, 29 and 30, 2027, with January 31 kept as a buffer date. The information bulletin and application form have not been released yet. Candidates should get their documents ready now so they can apply as soon as the form opens at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Last year, NTA opened session 1 registration on October 31, 2025, and closed it on November 27, 2025. If NTA follows a similar timeline, the form for 2027 is expected in late October or early November 2026. NTA has said that the calendar dates are tentative and the calendar is not a notification for any exam.
JEE Main 2027: Highlights
- Conducting body: National Testing Agency (NTA)
- Registration: expected soon; not yet open as of October 18, 2026
- Session 1 exam (tentative): January 22 to 24 and 28 to 30, 2027
- Buffer date: January 31, 2027
- Session 2: expected in April 2027; dates not announced
- Official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in
JEE Main 2027 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NTA tentative exam calendar released | September 2026 |
| Session 1 registration begins | Expected late October 2026 (last year: October 31) |
| Session 1 last date to apply | To be announced (last year: November 27) |
| Session 1 exam | January 22, 23, 24, 28, 29 and 30, 2027 (tentative) |
| Buffer date | January 31, 2027 |
| Session 2 exam | Expected April 2027 |
Dates marked expected are based on last year’s schedule. The final dates will be in the JEE Main 2027 information bulletin.
Documents to Keep Ready
The list below is based on last year’s application process. Check the 2027 bulletin for the final requirements and file sizes.
- Aadhaar card. Your name, date of birth, gender and father’s name should match your Class 10 certificate. If they do not, get Aadhaar updated before you apply.
- Class 10 certificate or marksheet. It is used as proof of date of birth.
- Class 12 details. Marksheet if you have passed, or roll number and school details if you are appearing in 2027.
- Recent passport-size photograph with a clear face and plain background, scanned in JPG format.
- Signature on white paper, scanned in JPG format.
- Category certificate for Gen-EWS, OBC-NCL, SC or ST, if applicable. OBC-NCL and EWS certificates should be current.
- PwD or UDID certificate, if applicable.
- Active mobile number and email ID, and a debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI for fee payment.
JEE Main Application Fee (Last Year)
NTA has not announced the 2027 fee. For reference, last year’s Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) fee for exam centres in India was:
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General, male | Rs 1,000 |
| General, female | Rs 800 |
| Gen-EWS / OBC-NCL, male | Rs 900 |
| Gen-EWS / OBC-NCL, female | Rs 800 |
| SC / ST / PwD / third gender | Rs 500 |
Eligibility and Exam Pattern Basics
There is no age limit for JEE Main. Last year, candidates who passed Class 12 in 2024 or 2025, or were appearing in 2026, could apply. On the same rule, those who passed Class 12 in 2025 or 2026, or are appearing in 2027, are expected to be eligible. Confirm this in the 2027 bulletin.
Last year, Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) was a computer-based test with 75 questions for 300 marks: 25 questions each in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Each subject had 20 MCQs and 5 numerical value questions, and all were compulsory. There was no choice among the numerical questions. Each correct answer carried 4 marks, and 1 mark was deducted for a wrong MCQ answer.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying more than once. Fill only one application form.
- Entering a name or date of birth that does not match Aadhaar and the Class 10 certificate.
- Using a parent’s or coaching centre’s phone number or email. NTA sends all updates to the registered contact details.
- Uploading a blurred, old or selfie-style photograph.
- Choosing the wrong category, or using an expired EWS or OBC-NCL certificate.
- Waiting until the last day. The site can slow down near the deadline.
- Forgetting to download the confirmation page after paying the fee.
JEE Main 2027 FAQs
When will JEE Main 2027 registration start?
NTA has not announced the date yet. Last year, session 1 registration opened on October 31, 2025, so registration is expected around the end of October 2026. Watch jeemain.nta.nic.in for the notice.
What are the JEE Main 2027 session 1 exam dates?
As per NTA’s tentative calendar, session 1 is proposed on January 22, 23, 24, 28, 29 and 30, 2027, with January 31 as a buffer date. The dates may change.
What is the JEE Main application fee?
The 2027 fee has not been announced. Last year, the Paper 1 fee for candidates in India was Rs 1,000 for general male candidates, Rs 900 for Gen-EWS and OBC-NCL male candidates, Rs 800 for female candidates in these groups, and Rs 500 for SC, ST, PwD and third gender candidates.
Is there an age limit for JEE Main 2027?
No. JEE Main has no age limit. Eligibility depends on the year you passed or will appear in Class 12. Going by last year’s rule, those who passed Class 12 in 2025 or 2026, or are appearing in 2027, are expected to be eligible.
Which documents are needed for the JEE Main 2027 form?
Keep your Aadhaar card, Class 10 certificate, Class 12 details, a recent photograph, your signature, an active mobile number and email ID, and category, EWS or PwD certificates if applicable. The exact list will be in the information bulletin.
Session 1 dates are as per NTA’s tentative exam calendar. Registration timing, fee and eligibility are based on last year’s bulletin and may change. Candidates should confirm all details on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
