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JEE Main 2027 registration is open. Check Session 1 and 2 exam dates, eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, fees and application steps. Apply by 22 November.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened registration for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2027 Session 1. The examination is conducted for admission to undergraduate engineering, architecture and planning programmes at NITs, IIITs, other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs) and participating institutions.
JEE Main 2027 will be held in two sessions. Session 1 is scheduled for January 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28, 2027. Session 2 is scheduled for April 2 to 7, 2027. As of 13 November 2026, Session 1 applications are open and the regular application deadline is 22 November 2026 at 11:50 PM.
| Exam authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Examination | Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2027 |
| Purpose | Admission to B.E./B.Tech, B.Arch and B.Planning programmes |
| Sessions | January 2027 and April 2027 |
| Session 1 registration | 24 October to 22 November 2026 |
| Late application window | 23 to 26 November 2026 |
| Session 1 examination | 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027 |
| Session 2 registration | 5 January to 3 February 2027 |
| Session 2 examination | 2 to 7 April 2027 |
| Application mode | Online |
| Official website | jeemain.nta.nic.in |
| Session 1 notification and registration start | 24 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply without late fee | 22 November 2026, up to 11:50 PM |
| Late application window | 23 to 26 November 2026, up to 11:50 PM |
| Application correction window | 27 to 29 November 2026 |
| Exam city intimation | 30 December 2026 |
| Session 1 admit card | 13 January 2027 |
| Session 1 examination | 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027 |
| Session 2 registration | 5 January to 3 February 2027 |
| Session 2 late application window | 4 to 7 February 2027 |
| Session 2 correction window | 8 to 10 February 2027 |
| Session 2 exam city intimation | 12 March 2027 |
| Session 2 admit card | 25 March 2027 |
| Session 2 examination | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 April 2027 |
Dates are based on the published JEE Main 2027 schedule. Candidates should check the NTA website for any revised notice or correction.
Candidates who passed Class 12 or an equivalent qualifying examination in 2025 or 2026, or who are appearing in the Class 12 or equivalent examination in 2027, are eligible to appear for JEE Main 2027, subject to the detailed NTA conditions.
NTA has not prescribed an age limit for appearing in JEE Main 2027. However, candidates must satisfy the age and other admission conditions of the institute or course to which they seek admission.
Subject combinations differ by programme:
Passing JEE Main does not by itself guarantee admission. Candidates must also meet the programme-specific subject, marks and other admission requirements of the institution, including the applicable NIT+ system eligibility rules.
| Paper | Course | Mode |
| Paper 1 | B.E. / B.Tech | Computer Based Test |
| Paper 2A | B.Arch | Computer Based Test, with offline drawing test |
| Paper 2B | B.Planning | Computer Based Test |
Paper 1 covers Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Each subject contains 20 multiple-choice questions and 5 numerical-value questions, for a total of 75 questions and 300 marks.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
| Physics | 25 | 100 |
| Chemistry | 25 | 100 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 100 |
| Total | 75 | 300 |
For Paper 1, each correct answer carries 4 marks and each incorrect answer attracts a deduction of 1 mark. The examination duration is 3 hours. Refer to the information bulletin for the detailed pattern and rules for each paper.
The syllabus covers topics from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics at the senior secondary level for Paper 1. Separate syllabi apply to B.Arch and B.Planning papers. Candidates should download the current syllabus from the official JEE Main website rather than relying on previous-year syllabi.
The examination fee depends on the candidate's gender, category, paper choice and whether the candidate is applying from India or outside India. The fee is payable online through the methods made available in the NTA application portal. An additional late fee of ₹500 applies to applications submitted during the late registration period, over and above the applicable examination fee. Check the fee table in the official information bulletin and the live application portal before payment.
Follow the latest bulletin for document specifications and identity-verification instructions. Do not upload documents in formats or sizes that differ from the portal requirements.
The regular Session 1 application deadline is 22 November 2026 at 11:50 PM. NTA has also provided a late application window from 23 to 26 November 2026 with an additional late fee of ₹500. Candidates are advised not to wait until the final day.
According to the published schedule, the Session 2 application window is from 5 January to 3 February 2027. The examination is scheduled from 2 to 7 April 2027. Candidates who wish to appear in both sessions should follow the separate Session 2 instructions and payment process published by NTA.
Session 1 is scheduled for 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027.
The regular application deadline is 22 November 2026 at 11:50 PM. NTA has announced a late application window from 23 to 26 November 2026 with an additional ₹500 late fee.
Yes. Students appearing in the qualifying Class 12 or equivalent examination in 2027 can apply, subject to NTA eligibility requirements.
NTA has not prescribed an age limit for appearing in the examination. Admission conditions of individual institutes may include other requirements.
JEE Main 2027 will be held in two sessions: January and April.
Session 2 registration is scheduled to begin on 5 January 2027 and close on 3 February 2027.
Applications are submitted through the official NTA JEE Main website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Disclaimer: This article is an informational guide to JEE Main 2027. Eligibility, fee, exam dates, syllabus and admission rules are governed by the latest NTA information bulletin and official notices. Candidates should verify all details on the official website before applying.