The exact dates for the JEE Main 2027 exams will soon be announced by the NTA, probably in late October 2026. However, the NTA released an exam calendar on September 16, disclosing the tentative dates for the Session 1 exams.
As per the calendar, Session 1 is likely to take place on January 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, and 30, 2027. NTA also reserved January 31 as an extra day in case of any technical or scheduling issues.
The JEE Main 2027 registration period is also expected to begin immediately after the official notification is released, most probably on October 31, 2026, as per last year’s trend.
The Session 2 exam, which will take place in April 2027, will have the tentative dates released in the official notification in late October 2026.
The JEE Main exam for the 2027 cycle is the most popular entrance exam for B.Tech admission at top-tier universities. The National Testing Agency (NTA) organizes it for enrolment in BE, B.Tech, B.Arch, and B.Planning programs provided by IITs, NITs, CFTIs, and other participating institutions. JEE Main serves as an eligibility test for JEE Advanced, which facilitates admission to IITs.
Applicants for JEE Main 2027 should know the key exam dates to stay informed about the admission timeline for participating institutes.
This page contains all the JEE Main 2027 important dates for each event. These dates encompass significant events like the release of the JEE Main 2027 application form, downloading of admit cards, exam schedules, and announcement of results. Applicants should remain informed about these dates to prevent overlooking any important deadlines.
Caution: The details presented here are based on last year’s JEE Main information brochure. Should there be modifications to the given information in 2027, the page content will be revised appropriately.
JEE Main 2027 Exam Schedule for Session 1 and 2
What are the JEE Main 2027 important dates for Sessions 1 and 2?
NTA released the preliminary JEE Main 2027 Session 1 dates on September 16, 2026, in a separate exam calendar. The exams for Session 1 are set to take place on January 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, and 30, 2027, with January 31, 2027, as a reserve date for any unforeseen discrepancies or technical issues.
NTA has labelled each date in the calendar as provisional. The dates may vary due to administrative, academic, legal, or logistical factors.
The dates for Session 2 have not been revealed yet. The calendar includes exams only until February 2027; hence, it lacks a Session 2 entry. JEE Main takes place in January and April of 2026, but the NTA has not confirmed April for 2027. The notification and Information Bulletin for JEE Main 2027 have not been issued yet, so the registration dates remain pending.
Here is what is understood and what is anticipated as of 15 October 2026:
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JEE Main 2027 Session 1 Dates |
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Event |
Dates (Tentative) |
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JEE Main 2027 Release of Notification (January Session) |
Fourth week of October 2026 |
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JEE Main 2027 Application Form Start (January Session) |
Fourth week of October 2026 |
| JEE Main 2027 Last Date to Apply (January Session) |
Fourth week of November 2026 |
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JEE Main 2027 Application Fee Payment Deadline (January Session) |
Fourth week of November 2026 |
| JEE Main 2027 Correction Window (January Session) |
First week of December 2026 |
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JEE Main 2027 Admit Card Release (January Session) |
Third week of January 2027 |
| JEE Main 2027 Exam Dates (January Session) |
January 22, 23, 24, 28, 29 and 30, 2027 (TENTATIVE) January 31, 2027 (BUFFER) |
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JEE Main 2027 Answer Key Release (January Session) |
First week of February 2027 |
| JEE Main 2027 Result Declaration (January Session) |
Second week of February 2027 |
JEE Main 2027 Session 2 Dates
The provisional JEE Main 2027 Session 2 dates are provided below:
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JEE Main 2027 Session 2 Dates |
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Event |
Dates (Tentative) |
| JEE Main 2027 Application Form Start (April Session) |
First week of February 2027 |
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JEE Main 2027 Application Correction Window (April Session) |
Third week of February 2027 |
| JEE Main 2027 Last Date to Apply (April Session) |
Fourth week of February 2027 |
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JEE Main 2027 Application Fee Payment Deadline (April Session) |
Fourth week of February 2027 |
| JEE Main 2027 Admit Card Release (April Session) |
Fourth week of March 2027 |
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JEE Main 2027 Exam Dates (April Session) |
First and second weeks of April 2027 |
| JEE Main 2027 Answer Key Release (April Session) |
Third week of April 2027 |
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JEE Main 2027 Result Declaration (April Session) |
Fourth week of April 2027 |
Note: The timeline and dates presented above display a tentative schedule.
Except for the examination dates for Session 1, the official announcements regarding registration for 2027, city details, admit card, and result dates for each session will be made exclusively through the JEE Main 2027 Information Bulletin.
Consider the sequence above as a representation of how the process operates, instead of viewing it as a prediction for the year 2027.
Candidates may participate in both sessions of JEE Main 2027. For candidates who participate in both sessions, the NTA uses the higher total NTA Score for the final result. The relevant guidelines for 2027 will be verified in the 2027 Information Bulletin.
JEE Main 2027 Exam Day Schedule
View the exam timetables for the JEE Main 2027 examination below. Students are required to follow the schedule detailed below to guarantee that all candidates arrive at the exam centres punctually and gain entry to their exam rooms before the start of the test. The tests will take place in two sessions lasting 3 hours each.
| Session | Morning Shift | Afternoon Shift |
| Exam Time Schedule | 9 AM to 12 PM | 3 PM to 6 PM |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours | 3 Hours |
| Time to Enter the Exam Hall | 7.30 AM to 8.30 AM | 02.00 PM to 2.30 PM |
| The examiner’s guidelines | 8.30 AM to 8.50 AM | 2.30 PM to 2.50 PM |
| Candidates log in to read instructions | 8.50 AM | 2.50 PM |
| Test commences | 9.00 AM | 3.00 PM |
JEE Main 2027 Application Form Timeline
When is the release date for the JEE Main 2027 application form?
NTA has yet to declare the JEE Main 2027 registration dates. Following the trend of recent years, the notification and application form generally appear a few weeks apart, during October–November. This is a trend analysis, not a verified date for 2027.
Ensure that you complete the form solely on the official NTA website and before the JEE Main 2027 Registration last date.
| Event | JEE Main 2027 | Status |
| JEE Main 2027 Registration Session 1 Start | To be announced | Notification awaited |
| JEE Main 2027 Registration Last Date | To be announced | Notification awaited |
| JEE Main 2027 Registration Session 1 Correction Window | To be announced | Notification awaited |
| JEE Main 2027 Registration Session 2 Start | To be announced | Notification awaited |
| JEE Main 2027 Registration Last Date | To be announced | Notification awaited |
| JEE Main 2027 Registration Session 2 Correction Window | To be announced | Notification awaited |
Please Note:
- The application process for 2027 requires a current photo, a live image, a signature, and other relevant documents as needed.
- OBC-NCL/EWS/SC/ST candidates were required to provide information about their certificate authority and date, whereas PwD/PwBD candidates needed to upload their respective category certificates.
- The precise 2027 document and upload criteria will be outlined by NTA in the JEE Main 2027 application announcement and Information Bulletin.
Has the NTA declared the JEE Main 2027 correction period?
The correction window for the JEE Main 2027 application form has not been revealed yet. It is expected to be released a few days after the registrations are closed. NTA offers a correction option post-application, detailing editable sections and relevant fees separately in official announcements.
If NTA offers a correction option for 2027, candidates will be able to edit only the sections allowed in the applicable correction notice for a period of 1-2 days. They need to submit the modifications during the designated correction period.
JEE Main 2027 City Intimation Slip
When is the release date for the JEE Main 2027 city intimation slip?
NTA has yet to declare the date for the JEE Main 2027 city intimation slip. The Session 1 exams commence on 22 January 2027, so the Session 1 slip will be issued in the first week of January 2027, as per last year’s trend. The slip date for Session 2 will be determined by the Session 2 schedule, which has not been revealed yet.
The city intimation slip offers prior details regarding the city in which the examination centre will be situated. This is not the admit card. The JEE Main 2027 admit card includes the candidate’s exam date, shift, centre, and additional examination information.
JEE Main 2027 Admit Card Schedule
The JEE Main 2027 Admit Card Session 1 is expected to be available in the third week of January 2027 at jeemain.nta.nic.in. The admit card for Session 2 of the examination is expected to be available in the fourth week of March 2027.
Applicants need to bring the admit card to the examination centre. Without it, they will be prohibited from taking the exam.
Individuals who successfully register for the JEE Main 2027 exam will obtain an admit card that they need to download and present at the exam venue. They should also possess a valid photo identification (such as a voter ID, PAN card, or driver’s license), a passport-sized photograph (identical to the one in the application), and one colour printed copy of the NTA JEE Main 2027 Admit Card.
JEE Main 2027 Exam Dates
NTA has declared tentative JEE Main 2027 exam dates for Session 1 in their exam calendar released on September 16, 2026. As per the calendar, Session 1 is expected to take place on January 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, and 30, 2027, while keeping January 31, 2027, as a buffer date.
JEE Main 2027 exam dates for Session 2 are yet to be released since the official notification for the JEE Main 2027 is expected to be released in late October 2027.
JEE Main 2027 Answer Key
The preliminary JEE Main 2027 answer key for Sessions 1 and 2 is anticipated to be published in February 2027 for Session 1 and in April 2027 for Session 2 on the official NTA JEE Main Portal.
Session 1 (January 2027) Expected Dates
- Examination Dates: January 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, and 30, 2027 (Contingency date: January 31, 2027)
- Preliminary Answer Key Publication: Early February 2027 (within 3 to 5 days post-exam completion)
- Key Challenge Response Period: February 2027 (a short time frame to raise objections)
- Release of Final Answer Key & Results: Mid-to-late February 2027
Session 2 (April 2027) Expected Dates
- Examination Schedule: April 2027
- Release of Provisional Answer Key: Late April to mid-April 2027
- Key Challenge Response Period: April 2027
- Release of Final Answer Key & Results: End of April 2027
JEE Main 2027 Result Dates
Candidates are admitted to institutes participating in JEE Main based on their exam results. The JEE Main 2027 result will be presented in the form of a scorecard. Candidates must go to the official JEE Main website—jeemain.nta.nic.in, click on the result link, input their application number and password, and then submit that information to download the JEE Main 2027 scorecard.
JEE Main 2027 Counselling Dates
JoSAA counselling for JEE Main 2027 is likely to begin in June 2027, after the conclusion of JEE Main Session 1 (January 2027) and Session 2 (April 2027) exams and the announcement of final results.
JoSAA Counselling 2027 Dates
| S. No. | Events | JEE Main 2027 Counselling date |
| 1 | JEE Main Counselling Registration Start Date and Choice Filling | June 2027 Tentative |
| 2 | Mock JEE Main Counselling Seat Allotment 1 | June/August 2027 Tentative |
| 3 | Mock JEE Main Counselling Seat Allotment 2 | June/August 2027 Tentative |
| 4 | JEE Main Counselling Seat Allotment Round 1 | June/August 2027 Tentative |
| 5 | JEE Main Counselling Seat Allotment Round 2 | June/August 2027 Tentative |
| 6 | JEE Main Counselling Seat Allotment Round 3 | June/August 2027 Tentative |
| 7 | JEE Main Counselling Seat Allotment Round 4 | June/August 2027 Tentative |
| 8 | JEE Main Counselling Seat Allotment Round 5 | June/August 2027 Tentative |
FAQs
Q1. What is the date for the JEE Main 2027 Session 1 exam?
According to the NTA’s examination calendar, JEE Main 2027 Session 1 will tentatively take place on January 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, and 30, with January 31, 2027, designated as a buffer date.
Q2. Has the NTA revealed the dates for JEE Main 2027 Session 2?
Negative. The JEE Main 2027 Session 2 dates have not been announced by NTA yet. Its examination schedule extends only until March 2027 and lacks a Session 2 entry.
Q3. When can I download the JEE Main 2027 city slips?
The JEE Main 2027 city notification slip is anticipated to be issued in the third week of January 2027 for Session 1 and in the fourth week of March 2027 for Session 2. The slip will be published at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Q4. When will the JEE Main 2027 registration period begin?
The JEE Main 2027 registration for sessions 1 and 2 is likely to begin by the end of October 2026 and in the first week of February 2027, respectively.
Q5. How many times can I take the JEE Main exam?
Students can take the JEE Main exam for 3 consecutive years – twice a year.
