JEE Main 2027 Exam Dates
The exact dates for the JEE Main 2027 exams has been announced by the NTA on October 24, 2026 in the official Bulletin.
As per the Official Notification, Session 1 will take place on January 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28, 2027. Session 2 will take place on 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 April, 2027.
The JEE Main 2027 registration period for Session 1 is also begin from October 24, 2026 immediately after the official notification is released and last till November 22, 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.
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 JEE Main 2027 Session 1 dates on October 24, 2026, in official Information bulletin. The exams for Session 1 are set to take place on 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January,2027.
| JEE Main 2027 Session 1 Dates | |
| Event | Dates |
| JEE Main 2027 Release of Notification (January Session) | October 24, 2026 |
| JEE Main 2027 Application Form Start (January Session) | October 24, 2026 |
| JEE Main 2027 Last Date to Apply (January Session) | November 22, 2026 |
| JEE Main 2027 Application Fee Payment Deadline (January Session) | November 22, 2026 (till 11:50 PM) |
| Application Fee Payment with late fine | 23 to 26 November 2026 |
| JEE Main 2027 Correction Window (January Session) | 27 Nov to 29 Nov 2026 |
| City intimation slip | December 30, 2026 |
| JEE Main 2027 Admit Card Release (January Session) | January 13, 2027 |
| JEE Main 2027 Exam Dates (January Session) | 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027 |
| JEE Main 2027 Answer Key Release (January Session) | TBD |
| JEE Main 2027 Result Declaration (January Session) | TBD |
JEE Main 2027 Session 2 Dates
The dates for Session 2 also announced by the NTA. The exam for session 2 will take place on 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 April 2027. The JEE Main 2027 Session 2 dates are provided below:
| JEE Main 2027 Session 2 Dates | |
| Event | Dates |
| JEE Main 2027 Release of Notification (April Session) | October 24, 2026 |
| JEE Main 2027 Application Form Start (April Session) | 5 January 2027 |
| JEE Main 2027 Last Date to Apply (April Session) | 3 February 2027 (till 11:50 PM) |
| JEE Main 2027 Application Fee Payment Deadline (April Session) | 3 February 2027 (till 11:50 PM) |
| Application Fee Payment with late fine (Additional Rs.500) | 4 to 7 February 2027 |
| JEE Main 2027 Correction Window (April Session) | 8 Feb to 10 Feb 2027 |
| City intimation slip | March 12, 2027 |
| JEE Main 2027 Admit Card Release (April Session) | March 25, 2027 |
| JEE Main 2027 Exam Dates (April Session) | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 April 2027 |
| JEE Main 2027 Answer Key Release (April Session) | TBD |
| JEE Main 2027 Result Declaration (April Session) | TBD |
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 |
| Duration for Paper 2A and 2B both | 3 hrs 30 min | 3 hrs 30 min |
| Time to Enter the Exam Hall | 7.00 AM to 8.30 AM | 01.00 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 declare the JEE Main 2027 registration dates. The official notification was released on October 24, 2026 and the Registration has began from October 24, 2026 .
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 | October 24, 2026 | Ongoing |
| JEE Main 2027 Registration Last Date | November 22, 2026 | Announced |
| JEE Main 2027 Registration Session 1 Correction Window | 27 Nov to 29 Nov 2026 | Announced |
| JEE Main 2027 Registration Session 2 Start | January 05, 2027 | Announced |
| JEE Main 2027 Registration Last Date | February 03, 2027 | Announced |
| JEE Main 2027 Registration Session 2 Correction Window | 8 Feb to 10 Feb 2027 | Announced |
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 has been 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 session 1 & 2 for the JEE Main 2027 application form has been revealed by the NTA. The JEE Main Session 1 correction window will open from 27 to 29, November 2026. The correction window for Session 2 will open from 8 Feb to 10 Feb 2027. Candidates will be able to edit only the sections allowed in the applicable correction notice for a period of 3 days. They need to submit the modifications during the designated correction period.
JEE Main 2027 City Intimation Slip
NTA has also declare the date for the JEE Main 2027 city intimation slip. The Session 1 exams commence on 20 January 2027, so the Session 1 slip will be issued December 30, 2026. The City Intimation slip date for Session 2 will be determined by the Session 2 schedule, which is March 12, 2027.
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 will be available on January 13, 2027 at jeemain.nta.nic.in. The admit card for Session 2 of the examination will be available on March 25, 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 or more colour printed copy of the NTA JEE Main 2027 Admit Card.
JEE Main 2027 Exam Dates
NTA has declared JEE Main 2027 exam dates for Session 1 in their official bulletin released on October 24, 2026. As per the notification, Session 1 will take place on January 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28, 2027.
JEE Main 2027 exam dates for Session 2 are 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 April 2027, according to the official notification for the JEE Main 2027 released on October 24, 2026.
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 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28, 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 (expected)
Session 2 (April 2027) Expected Dates
- Examination Schedule: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 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 Official Notification, JEE Main 2027 Session 1 will take place on 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027.
Q2. Has the NTA revealed the dates for JEE Main 2027 Session 2?
Yes. The JEE Main 2027 Session 2 dates have been announced by NTA. Its examination schedule are 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 April 2027.
Q3. When can I download the JEE Main 2027 city slips?
The JEE Main 2027 city notification slip will be issued on December 30, 2026 for Session 1 and on March 12, 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 has begin on October 24, 2026 and January 05, 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.
