JEE Main 2027: 11 expected exam cities in Bihar, Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur on list

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to conduct the JEE Main 2027 examination across India and internationally, with registration for Session 1 anticipated to open in October 2026. Aspiring candidates for the engineering entrance examination will likely have until November 2026 to apply for the first session.

The JEE Main exam is scheduled to be held in two sessions: Session 1 in January 2027 and Session 2 in April 2027. Candidates will have the option to select up to four preferred exam cities during the application process.

Expected JEE Main 2027 Exam Cities in BIHAR

Based on previous year patterns and available data, Bihar is expected to host approximately 11 exam cities for JEE Main 2027. Cities such as Patna, Gaya, and Muzaffarpur are anticipated to be on this list, continuing their role as examination centres.

For JEE Main 2026, the state-wise distribution included Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea, and Arrah. The January exam for JEE Main in Bihar for a previous year also listed a broader range of cities, including Araria, Arrah, Arwal, Aurangabad (Bihar), Banka, Begusarai, Bettiah, Bhabua, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Gopalganj, Hajipur, Jamui, Katihar, Khagaria, Madhepura, Madhubani, Motihari, Munger, Muzaffarpur, Nalanda, Patna, Purnea, Samastipur, Sasaram, Sitamarhi, Siwan, Supaul, and Vaishali.

The JEE Main exam is conducted by the NTA in computer-based test (CBT) mode. Paper 1 covers Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, while Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Planning) has fewer centres but is available in all states.

Changes in Exam CITY Numbers over Years

The number of JEE Main exam cities has seen revisions in recent years. For JEE Main 2024, the total number of exam cities was reduced to 300 from 394. This reduction significantly impacted Bihar, where 20 exam cities were removed, bringing the total down to 10 cities from 30 in 2023. Madhya Pradesh also saw a reduction, with 15 exam cities removed in 2024.

In contrast, the JEE Main 2026 exam was expected to be held in over 300 cities within India and approximately 12 international locations. Specifically, for JEE Main 2026, there were 322 exam cities in India and 12 outside India. The total number of exam centres for Paper 1 was 567, for Paper 2 (B. Arch) was 345, and for Paper 2 (B. Plan) was 325.

JEE Advanced 2027 Examination Details

The JEE Advanced Exam Centres 2027 list is expected to be released by IIT Delhi, which is managing the examination this cycle. The JEE Advanced 2027 exam is scheduled for May 17, 2027, and will be conducted across 221 cities in India, along with two international centres located in Abu Dhabi and Kathmandu.

Candidates applying for JEE Advanced 2027 are required to select up to ten preferred cities. The registration fee for examination centres in India is INR 1600 for female and reserved category candidates, and INR 3200 for general category male candidates. For international centres, candidates residing in SAARC countries must pay USD 150, while students from non-SAARC countries must pay USD 250.

The JEE Advanced exam centres are divided among seven zones, each typically managed by one of the major IITs, including IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Kanpur, IIT Guwahati, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Hyderabad, and IIT Roorkee.

Further reading

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• JEE Main 2027: Register now; exams begin last week of January
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Written by Nishit Kumar

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