JEE Main 2027: Apply this week; exams begin January 22

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the application form and registration details for JEE Main 2027 this week, between October 13 and October 20, 2026. The application process will be conducted online through the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. This registration is for admission to undergraduate engineering, architecture, and planning programmes at institutions such as NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs.

The JEE Main 2027 Session 1 examination is scheduled to take place on January 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, and 30, 2027, with January 31, 2027, designated as a buffer day. The official notification, including the registration start date, last date to apply, fee payment deadline, and application correction window, is currently awaited.

JEE Main 2027 Eligibility and Attempts

Candidates who passed their Class 12 examination in 2025 or 2026, or those appearing for the Class 12 examination in 2027, are eligible to appear for JEE Main 2027. There is no prescribed age limit for the NTA JEE Mains exam. Candidates are permitted to appear for JEE Main in three consecutive years, with two sessions conducted annually, allowing for a total of six attempts.

The eligibility criteria for appearing in JEE Main might differ from those required for admission to participating colleges. The table below outlines the qualifying year eligibility for JEE Main 2027:

Required Documents and Application Process

The application process for JEE Main 2027 will be entirely online. Candidates will need to prepare several documents for registration. These include a Class 10 marksheet or certificate, Class 12 academic details, identity proof such as Aadhaar or other accepted IDs, a recent passport-size photograph, and a scanned signature. In addition, candidates requiring reservations must provide a category certificate (if applicable) and a PwD/PwBD certificate (if applicable).

An active mobile number and email address are essential for communication and updates. The NTA is expected to utilise Aadhaar or DigiLocker for the JEE Main 2027 registration process. Candidates are advised to verify their Aadhaar details, including name and date of birth, before the application form is released. Students without Aadhaar may use other accepted IDs like PAN, Voter ID, or Driving Licence, which might necessitate additional identity checks at the exam centre. The final list of mandatory documents, file formats, dimensions, file sizes, and identity-verification requirements will be detailed in the official JEE Main 2027 information bulletin.

Examination Structure and Subject Requirements

The JEE Main examination serves as a qualifier for JEE Advanced. The subject requirements for JEE Main vary depending on the paper chosen by the candidate. For B.E./B.Tech (Paper 1), Physics and Mathematics are compulsory subjects, along with one subject from Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, or a Technical Vocational subject. For B.Arch (Paper 2A), Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics are compulsory. For B.Planning (Paper 2B), Mathematics is the sole compulsory subject.

Application Fee and Payment Methods

The JEE Main 2027 registration fee will be announced in the official information brochure. The fee may vary based on factors such as category, gender, selected papers, and the chosen exam location. Payment methods are expected to include Debit Card, Credit Card, and Net Banking. The availability of UPI as a payment option will be subject to official confirmation.

Key Dates and Next Steps for Aspirants

While the application form release is imminent, specific dates for registration commencement, the last date to apply, and the application correction window are yet to be announced by the NTA. In 2025, the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 application process commenced on October 31. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in, for the latest updates and the official information bulletin.

Upon the release of the application form, candidates should complete the initial registration, log in, fill out the application form accurately, upload all required documents, pay the application fee, review all submitted details, and save the confirmation page for future reference.

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Written by Nishit Kumar

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