Introduction
The JEE Main 2027 registration is awaited by lakhs of engineering aspirants. The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to open the Session 1 application form shortly on its official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates seeking admission to BTech, BArch and BPlanning programmes can apply once the link is active. The Session 1 exam is expected to be held in January 2027.
NTA has not yet announced the exact registration date and time. Students should rely only on the official NTA notice and information bulletin for the final schedule.
JEE Main 2027: Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2027 |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Sessions | Session 1 (January) and Session 2 (April) |
| Courses | BTech, BArch, BPlanning |
| Registration Status | To be announced |
| Expected Session 1 Registration | Late October to November 2026 |
| Expected Session 1 Exam | January 22 to 30, 2027 (as per media reports) |
| Exam Shifts | Two shifts daily |
| Exam Languages | 13 languages |
| Official Website | jeemain.nta.nic.in |
JEE Main 2027 Registration Date
NTA has not yet confirmed the registration date. As per the tentative schedule, the Session 1 registration facility is likely to open in late October 2026 and close in November 2026. The exact date and time will be available only on the official NTA portal. Dates circulating on social media or unofficial sites should not be treated as confirmed.
| Event | Expected Date |
|---|---|
| Session 1 Registration Start | Late October 2026 (expected) |
| Session 1 Registration Last Date | November 2026 (expected) |
| Session 1 Exam | January 22 to 30, 2027 (expected) |
| Session 2 Exam | April 2027 (expected) |
JEE Main 2027 Two-Session System
NTA will conduct JEE Main 2027 in two sessions, giving candidates two chances in the same academic year:
- Session 1 is expected in January 2027.
- Session 2 is expected in April 2027.
- Candidates who are not satisfied with their Session 1 score can appear in Session 2 to improve their performance.
- Registration and correction windows will be opened for both sessions.
JEE Main 2027 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates can apply for JEE Main 2027 if they:
- Passed Class 12 or an equivalent exam in 2025 or 2026, or
- Are appearing for the qualifying exam in 2027.
For BTech admission at NITs and IIITs, candidates need at least 75% marks in Class 12 or a place in the top 20 percentile of their board. For SC and ST candidates, the minimum requirement is 65%. Always verify the final criteria in the official information bulletin.
JEE Main 2027 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (male) | ₹1,000 |
| General-EWS / OBC (male) | ₹900 |
| Unreserved / EWS / OBC (female) | ₹800 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Transgender | ₹500 |
The fee can be paid through net banking, debit card, credit card or UPI.
Documents Required for JEE Main 2027 Registration
Keep the following documents ready before the link goes live:
- Aadhaar card
- Active mobile number and email ID
- Class 10 marksheet or certificate
- Class 12 marksheet or admit card
- Category certificate details (General-EWS, OBC-NCL, SC or ST), where applicable
- Scanned photograph and signature
- Identity proof other than Aadhaar or DigiLocker
- UDID card or disability certificate, if applicable
NTA obtains the candidate's name, date of birth, gender, photograph and address from UIDAI through Aadhaar authentication. Parents' or guardian's names are not recorded in Aadhaar, so they must be filled in manually. Make sure your name and date of birth match across Aadhaar and the Class 10 certificate, and correct any error before submitting the form.
How to Apply for JEE Main 2027 Session 1
- Visit the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- Click the JEE Main January registration link.
- Create a new registration and choose a login and identification mode.
- Register with your name, mobile number and email address. Login credentials will be generated.
- Fill in the personal and educational details.
- Upload scanned images of your photograph, signature and identity proof.
- Pay the application fee.
- Download the confirmation page and keep a printout for reference.
JEE Main 2027 Exam Timings and Languages
| Activity | Details |
|---|---|
| Morning Shift | 9 am to 12 noon |
| Afternoon Shift | 2 pm to 5 pm |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu |
| Admit Card | Mandatory at the exam centre |
What Should Students Do Until the Registration Opens?
- Check jeemain.nta.nic.in regularly for the official notice.
- Scan and organise your photograph, signature and documents in advance.
- Verify that your name and date of birth match across Aadhaar and the Class 10 certificate.
- Practise with previous year papers and mock tests.
- Avoid unofficial sites that claim to share the registration link early or ask for personal details.
Final Thoughts
The JEE Main 2027 registration for Session 1 is expected to begin soon, with the exam likely in January 2027. Until NTA publishes the official notice, all dates should be treated as tentative.
Students should keep checking jeemain.nta.nic.in and avoid waiting for the last day to apply, as heavy traffic on the portal is common near deadlines. Always verify the final details on the official website.
