JEE Main 2027 Registration for Session 1 is now open on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the Information Bulletin for the Joint Entrance Examination (Main) 2027. Candidates can apply online from 24 October 2026 to 22 November 2026 (up to 11:50 PM). Session 1 exams will be held on 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027. This guide covers the verified dates, fee, eligibility, exam pattern and the steps to apply.
JEE Main 2027 Registration: Overview
| Exam | Joint Entrance Examination (Main) 2027 |
| Conducting body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Papers | Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech), Paper 2A (B.Arch), Paper 2B (B.Planning) |
| Sessions | Session 1 (January 2027) and Session 2 (April 2027) |
| Session 1 apply online | 24 October 2026 to 22 November 2026 |
| Age limit | No age limit for appearing in JEE (Main) 2027 |
| Question paper languages | 13 languages |
| Official website | jeemain.nta.nic.in |
JEE Main 2027 Important Dates
The NTA has announced the full schedule for both sessions in the Information Bulletin. So, mark these dates now.
| Event | Session 1 (January 2027) | Session 2 (April 2027) |
|---|---|---|
| Online application | 24 Oct 2026 to 22 Nov 2026 (11:50 PM) | 05 Jan 2027 to 03 Feb 2027 (11:50 PM) |
| Last date for fee payment | 22 Nov 2026 (11:50 PM) | 03 Feb 2027 (11:50 PM) |
| Late fee window (Rs 500 extra) | 23 Nov 2026 to 26 Nov 2026 | 04 Feb 2027 to 07 Feb 2027 |
| Correction window | 27 Nov 2026 to 29 Nov 2026 | 08 Feb 2027 to 10 Feb 2027 |
| City intimation slip | 30 Dec 2026 | 12 Mar 2027 |
| Admit card download | 13 Jan 2027 | 25 Mar 2027 |
| Exam dates | 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 Jan 2027 | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 Apr 2027 |
Exams run in two shifts. Three-hour papers are held from 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon and from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Candidates taking both Paper 2A and 2B get 3 hours 30 minutes.
JEE Main 2027 Application Fee
The fee below is per session for exam centres in India. Processing charges and GST are extra, as per the bulletin.
| Category | Paper 1 only (Male) | Paper 1 only (Female) | Two papers (Male) | Two papers (Female) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | Rs 1,000 | Rs 800 | Rs 2,000 | Rs 1,600 |
| Gen-EWS / OBC (NCL) | Rs 900 | Rs 800 | Rs 2,000 | Rs 1,600 |
| SC / ST / PwD / PwBD | Rs 500 | Rs 500 | Rs 1,000 | Rs 1,000 |
| Third Gender | Rs 500 | Rs 1,000 | ||
For centres outside India, the Paper 1 fee is Rs 5,000 (General male), Rs 4,000 (General female), Rs 4,500 (Gen-EWS/OBC male) and Rs 2,500 (SC/ST/PwD/PwBD). In addition, a late fee of Rs 500 applies to all categories during the late-fee window. You can pay online by debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.
JEE Main 2027 Eligibility
Age Limit
There is no age limit for JEE (Main) 2027. However, admitting institutes may apply their own age rules.
Year of Passing Class 12
- Candidates who passed Class 12 (or equivalent) in 2025 or 2026 can apply.
- Students appearing in the Class 12 exam in 2027 can also apply.
- Candidates who passed Class 12 in 2024 or earlier are not eligible.
Candidates may appear in one or both sessions. The NTA uses the better of the two NTA Scores for the merit list. Moreover, the top 2,50,000 successful candidates in the B.E./B.Tech paper (all categories) become eligible for JEE (Advanced) 2027.
JEE Main 2027 Exam Pattern
Paper 1 is a computer-based test (CBT). Paper 2A has a pen-and-paper Drawing Test, while Paper 2B is fully computer based.
| Paper | Subjects and questions | Total marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) | Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry: 20 MCQs (Section A) + 5 numerical questions (Section B) each, 75 questions in total | 300 |
| Paper 2A (B.Arch) | Mathematics 20 + 5, Aptitude 50, Drawing 2 | 400 |
| Paper 2B (B.Planning) | Mathematics 20 + 5, Aptitude 50, Planning-based 25 | 400 |
Marking scheme: each correct answer gets +4 marks and each wrong answer gets −1 mark. Unanswered questions get zero. There is no negative marking in the Drawing Test. The question paper is available in English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.
Documents and Photo Specifications
- Recent colour passport-size photo with white background (JPG/JPEG, 10 kB to 200 kB), plus a live photograph.
- Signature (JPG/JPEG, 10 kB to 100 kB).
- Class 10 certificate or marksheet (PDF, 50 kB to 300 kB).
- PwD/UDID certificate, if applicable (PDF, 50 kB to 300 kB).
The NTA also advises candidates to update their Aadhaar with a recent photo, correct name, date of birth and address before applying.
How to Apply for JEE Main 2027 Registration
The form is online only. Follow these steps carefully:
- Visit the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- Open the link for the JEE (Main) 2027 Session 1 online application.
- Register with your basic details, mobile number and email ID.
- Log in and fill in the application form (personal, academic and exam-city choices). You can choose up to four exam cities.
- Upload your photo, signature and Class 10 document in the sizes given above.
- Pay the fee online through card, net banking or UPI.
- Finally, download and keep the confirmation page for future use.
After that, use the correction window (27 to 29 November 2026) if you need to fix any detail. Also, keep checking the website for the city intimation slip on 30 December 2026.
Important Links
| JEE (Main) 2027 Information Bulletin (PDF) | Download |
| Apply online / candidate login | jeemain.nta.nic.in |
| National Testing Agency | nta.ac.in |
Also preparing for other NTA exams? Read our UGC NET December 2026 guide and the CSIR NET December 2026 update.
FAQs on JEE Main 2027 Registration
What is the last date for JEE Main 2027 registration?
The last date to apply for Session 1 is 22 November 2026 (11:50 PM). A late fee window with Rs 500 extra runs from 23 to 26 November 2026.
When is the JEE Main 2027 Session 1 exam?
Session 1 will be held on 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027. Admit cards are scheduled for 13 January 2027.
Is there any age limit for JEE Main 2027?
No. NTA has set no age limit. But you must have passed Class 12 in 2025 or 2026, or be appearing in 2027.
What is the JEE Main 2027 application fee?
For Paper 1 in India, it is Rs 1,000 for General male, Rs 800 for General female and Rs 500 for SC/ST/PwD/PwBD candidates, plus processing charges and GST.
Is there negative marking in JEE Main 2027?
Yes. Each wrong answer costs 1 mark, while each correct answer earns 4 marks.
Sources
- National Testing Agency, Information Bulletin, JEE (Main) 2027: schedule, fee, eligibility, exam pattern, marking, languages and documents.
- NTA JEE (Main) official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in: online application and helpline (011-40759000).
Always confirm details on the official website before applying.