Updated on 3 November 2026: NTA opened JEE Main 2027 session 1 registration on 24 October. The exam will be held on 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027, as per NTA’s public notice and revised calendar, not on the 22–30 January dates in the earlier tentative calendar. The last date to apply is 22 November. Dates, steps and mistakes to avoid below have been updated. NTA now also allows a fresh form to fix errors; read what that means.
New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened JEE Main 2027 registration for session 1 at jeemain.nta.nic.in. The form and fee must be submitted by 11:50 PM on November 22, 2026, or by November 26 with a late fee of Rs 500. Session 1 will be held on January 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28, 2027, in two shifts: 9 AM to 12 noon and 3 PM to 6 PM.
Registration opened on October 24, a week earlier than last year (October 31, 2025). Session 2 will be held in April 2027; NTA’s tentative calendar lists April 2 to 7. Candidates can apply for session 2 later, using the same application number, when NTA opens that window.
JEE Main 2027: Highlights
- Conducting body: National Testing Agency (NTA)
- Registration: open from October 24 to November 22, 2026 (11:50 PM); late fee window November 23 to 26
- Session 1 exam: January 20 to 24 and 28, 2027
- Session 2: April 2027 (April 2 to 7 in NTA’s tentative calendar)
- Official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in
JEE Main 2027 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Session 1 registration | October 24 to November 22, 2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Late submission with Rs 500 late fee | November 23 to 26, 2026 |
| Correction window | November 27 to 29, 2026 |
| Exam city intimation | December 30, 2026 |
| Admit card | January 13, 2027 |
| Session 1 exam | January 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28, 2027 |
| Session 2 exam | April 2027 (April 2 to 7, tentative) |
Dates are from NTA’s public notice of October 24, 2026. Session 2 dates are tentative.
Documents to Keep Ready
Check the 2027 information bulletin for the final requirements and file sizes. NTA has asked candidates to log in with their own DigiLocker, JanParichay or e-Pramaan (MeriPehchaan) account and to complete re-KYC on DigiLocker before filling the form.
- 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)
The 2027 fee is listed in the information bulletin on jeemain.nta.nic.in. 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
- Sitting the exam on more than one application number, which NTA treats as unfair means. NTA now allows a fresh form to fix errors, but only the last form with the fee paid counts, and the earlier fee is not refunded.
- 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.
Sources: NTA public notices dated October 24 (session 1 schedule), October 28 (registration advisory) and October 30, 2026 (fresh application form), and NTA’s revised exam calendar. Fee and eligibility are based on last year’s bulletin for reference; confirm them in the 2027 information bulletin at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
