JEE Main 2027 session 1 registration open: apply by 22 November

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released an advisory and detailed instructions for candidates registering for the Joint Entrance Examination (Main) 2027 Session 1. The registration window for the examination opened on 24 October 2026, with the official portal for applications available at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

The JEE Main examination serves as a gateway for admission to Undergraduate Engineering Programs (B.E./B.Tech.) at NITs, IIITs, other CFTIs, and various institutions and universities funded or recognized by participating State Governments. It also functions as an eligibility test for JEE (Advanced). Annually, over 10 lakh students appear for the JEE Main exam, with approximately 2.5 lakh qualifying for JEE Advanced.

JEE Main 2027 Session 1: Key Dates and Application Process

The online submission of application forms for JEE Main 2027 Session 1 began on 24 October 2026 and will conclude on 22 November 2026, by 11:50 PM. Candidates must also complete the successful transaction of the application fee by the same deadline. A late submission window for online applications will be available from 23 November 2026 to 26 November 2026, with the last date for successful transaction with a late fee also being 26 November 2026.

Following the application period, a correction window for particulars in the application form will be open from 27 November 2026 to 29 November 2026. The NTA is scheduled to announce the City of Examination for Session 1 on 30 December 2026, and admit cards will be available for download from 13 January 2027. The JEE Main 2027 Session 1 examination dates are set for 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 28 January 2027, with the exam conducted in two shifts each day.

Eligibility Criteria and Application Fees

Candidates who passed their Class 12 or an equivalent examination in 2025 or 2026 are eligible to apply for JEE Main 2027. Also, students who will appear for their Class 12 or equivalent examination in 2027 are also eligible. There is no specified age limit for appearing in the JEE Main examination. The State Code of Eligibility for JEE Main is determined by the state where a candidate completed their Class 12 or equivalent examination.

The application fee for JEE Main 2027 varies based on category and gender. For candidates within India, the fee for Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech), Paper 2A (B.Arch), or Paper 2B (B.Planning) is ₹1,000 for General Male candidates and ₹800 for General Female candidates. Gen-EWS / OBC-NCL Male candidates pay ₹900, while Gen-EWS / OBC-NCL Female candidates pay ₹800. For SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender candidates, the fee is ₹500.

For candidates applying from outside India, the application fee for Paper 1, Paper 2A, or Paper 2B is ₹5,000 for General Male candidates and ₹4,000 for General Female candidates. Gen-EWS / OBC-NCL Male candidates pay ₹4,500, while Gen-EWS / OBC-NCL Female candidates pay ₹4,000. SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender candidates from outside India are required to pay ₹2,500.

JEE Main 2027 Session 2 and Syllabus Details

The JEE Main 2027 examination is generally conducted twice a year, in January and April. The application process for Session 2 will run from 05 January 2027 to 03 February 2027, with the last date for fee payment also on 03 February 2027. A late application submission period for Session 2 will be from 04 February 2027 to 07 February 2027. The application correction window for Session 2 will be open from 08 February 2027 to 10 February 2027.

The City Intimation Slip for Session 2 is scheduled for release on 12 March 2027, and admit cards will be available for download from 25 March 2027. The JEE Main 2027 Session 2 examination dates are 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, and 07 April 2027. Candidates who appeared for Session 1 can register for Session 2 using their January attempt application number and password, only needing to pay the fee and select paper medium and exam city.

The JEE Main syllabus 2027 covers chapters and topics from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as outlined in NCERT Class 11 and Class 12 textbooks. For candidates who appear in both sessions, the best of the two NTA Scores (Total) will be considered for further processing. The All-India Rank will be compiled and declared after the completion of Session 2 of the JEE (Main) examination.

How to Register for JEE Main 2027

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has activated the official registration link for JEE Main 2027 Session 1 on its website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. The online application process commenced on October 24, 2026, and will conclude on November 22, 2026, at 11:50 PM. Candidates are required to create an account, provide personal, academic, and exam city preferences, verify their identity, and upload necessary documents and signatures. The application fee must also be successfully transacted by the November 22 deadline.

For those who miss the initial deadline, a late submission window for online applications will be available from November 23, 2026, to November 26, 2026, with the late fee transaction also due by November 26, 2026, at 11:50 PM. Following the application period, a correction window for particulars in the application form will be open from November 27, 2026, to November 29, 2026, until 11:50 PM. Candidates who appeared for Session 1 can register for Session 2, which opens on January 5, 2027, using their January attempt application number and password.

1. Visit the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in to begin the JEE Main 2027 registration process.
2. Complete the new JEE Main registration using a valid email ID and mobile number.
3. Log in to the portal with the registration details generated during the initial registration.
4. Fill in all personal, educational, and communication details accurately in the application form.
5. Upload the required documents, including a photograph, signature, and Class 10 or category certificate.
6. Pay the application fee through the available online payment modes.
7. Verify every detail entered in the application form before clicking on the final submit button.
8. Submit the JEE Main application form and download the confirmation page before the specified last date to apply.

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