JEE Main 2027 Overview: Exam Dates, Registration, Eligibility, Pattern & Syllabus

JEE Main 2027 is the national engineering entrance exam that the National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts for admission to B.E./B.Tech, B.Arch and B.Planning programmes at NITs, IIITs and other centrally funded technical institutes, and it is also the qualifying test for JEE Advanced. This overview brings the dates, registration process, eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, result process and counselling into one place, so you do not have to jump between pages.

Last updated: 26 October 2026. NTA has released the JEE Main 2027 information bulletin, and the Session 1 application window opened on 24 October 2026. The dates, fee, pattern and eligibility on this page follow that bulletin. Details the bulletin leaves open, such as the answer key and result dates, are marked “expected” and will be corrected once NTA announces them.

JEE Main 2027 at a Glance

Particular	Details
Exam name	Joint Entrance Examination (Main), commonly called JEE Main
Conducting body	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Official website	jeemain.nta.nic.in
Courses covered	B.E./B.Tech (Paper 1), B.Arch (Paper 2A), B.Planning (Paper 2B)
Sessions	Two attempts a year: January (Session 1) and April (Session 2)
Session 1 dates	20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027 (information bulletin)
Session 2 dates	2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 April 2027 (information bulletin)
Mode	Computer-based test (the Paper 2A drawing test is on paper)
Duration	3 hours per paper; 3 hours 30 minutes if you take B.Arch and B.Planning together; 4 hours for eligible PwD candidates
Total marks	300 for Paper 1; 400 for Paper 2A and Paper 2B
Marking scheme	+4 for a correct answer, −1 for a wrong answer, 0 if unattempted
Languages	13: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu
Attempts	Up to six (two a year for three consecutive years)
Age limit	None

What Is JEE Main?

JEE Main is a two-paper exam. Paper 1 is for B.E./B.Tech admission, while Paper 2A (B.Arch) and Paper 2B (B.Planning) are for architecture and planning courses. Your score does two jobs: it decides your rank for NITs, IIITs and other centrally funded institutes (and many state and private colleges), and it decides whether you can sit for JEE Advanced, the gateway to the IITs. Because there are two sessions, you can use the January attempt to learn the exam and the April attempt to improve; the better of your scores counts.

JEE Main 2027 Latest Update: Notification Released

Out now: The official information bulletin and the Session 1 registration link on jeemain.nta.nic.in. Applications opened on 24 October 2026 and close on 22 November 2026 (11:50 PM); a late-fee window runs until 26 November 2026.
Confirmed dates: Session 1 on 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027, and Session 2 on 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 April 2027. These replace the tentative 22–30 January dates from NTA’s September exam calendar.
Still awaited: the provisional answer key dates, result dates and the JoSAA counselling schedule.

Track the official portal, jeemain.nta.nic.in, and the NTA site, nta.ac.in, for the notice.

JEE Main 2027 Exam Date and Important Dates

Session 1 (January 2027)

Event	Date	Status
NTA exam calendar published	16 September 2026	Done
Notification and information bulletin	October 24, 2026	Released
Registration opens	October 24, 2026	Open
Last date to apply and pay the fee	22 November 2026 (till 11:50 PM)	Confirmed
Application with late fee (₹500 extra)	23 to 26 November 2026 (till 11:50 PM)	Confirmed
Application correction window	27 to 29 November 2026 (till 11:50 PM)	Confirmed
City intimation slip	30 December 2026	Confirmed
Admit card	13 January 2027	Confirmed
Exam dates	20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027	Confirmed (information bulletin)
Provisional answer key	Early February 2027	Expected
Result	By mid-February 2027 (the 2026 result came on 12 February)	Expected

Session 2 (April 2027)

Event	Date	Status
Registration	5 January to 3 February 2027 (till 11:50 PM)	Confirmed
Application with late fee (₹500 extra)	4 to 7 February 2027 (till 11:50 PM)	Confirmed
Correction window	8 to 10 February 2027 (till 11:50 PM)	Confirmed
City intimation slip	12 March 2027	Confirmed
Admit card	25 March 2027	Confirmed
Exam	2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 April 2027	Confirmed (information bulletin)
Result	Around the end of April 2027	Expected

For the full schedule with shift timings, read our detailed page on JEE Main 2027 exam dates.

JEE Main 2027 Registration and Application Form

The application is completely online. You register once and can opt for one or both sessions. The six steps below follow the 2027 information bulletin. Our step-by-step guide to the JEE Main 2027 application form covers each screen in detail.

Register: Open the NTA portal and choose “New Registration”. Registration is enabled through MeriPehchaan, the government’s single sign-on service. Enter your name, date of birth, contact details and a password (8 to 13 characters, with an uppercase letter, a lowercase letter, a number and a special character). Save the application number you receive; the same number is used for both sessions.
Fill in the form: Log in and add personal, parent and academic details, your category and the paper(s) you want to take.
Choose exam cities: You can list up to four cities in order of preference, from the state of your permanent or present address. NTA tries to give your first choice but may allot another.
Upload documents: Capture a live photograph during the form, then upload your photograph, signature, Class 10 certificate or marksheet and any other certificates in the size and format NTA specifies.
Pay the fee: Online by card, net banking or UPI. The fee is not refundable, except for failed or duplicate payments, which NTA refunds after reconciliation. For Session 2 you pay the fee again, using the same application number, when that window opens.
Download the confirmation page: Keep a printout; you will need the application number for the admit card, answer key and result.

Keep your credentials safe and see our guide to JEE Main login if you forget your password or application number.

JEE Main 2027 Application Fee

The 2027 fee is now official. The table shows the fee for each session for one paper at exam centres in India. Full details are on our application fee page.

Category (one paper, India centres)	Male	Female
General	₹1,000	₹800
Gen-EWS / OBC-NCL	₹900	₹800
SC / ST / PwD / PwBD / Third gender	₹500	₹500

Applying for two or more papers costs more: ₹2,000 (male) or ₹1,600 (female) for General, Gen-EWS and OBC-NCL candidates, and ₹1,000 for SC/ST/PwD/PwBD and third gender candidates at centres in India. Centres outside India cost ₹2,500 to ₹5,000 for one paper and ₹5,000 to ₹10,000 for two or more papers. If you apply in the late-fee window, a flat ₹500 is added for every category. Service charges and GST are extra.

Documents Required

Keep these ready before you start: a valid email ID and mobile number of your own (one number and one email can be used for one application only), a recent photograph (JPG, 10–200 kB), your signature (JPG, 10–100 kB), your Class 10 certificate or marksheet (PDF, 50–300 kB), Class 12 details, a photo ID, and a category or PwD/UDID certificate (PDF, 50–300 kB) if you claim a benefit. You also have to capture a live photograph while filling in the form. Our documents required checklist lists the size and format of each upload.

Form Correction

NTA has scheduled the Session 1 correction window for 27 to 29 November 2026 and the Session 2 window for 8 to 10 February 2027 (both till 11:50 PM). Only the fields NTA enables can be edited, and the list is published when the window opens. NTA does not accept change requests after the window closes, or corrections sent by post, email, WhatsApp or in person. Read the JEE Main 2027 form correction page before the window opens.

JEE Main 2027 Eligibility Criteria

Qualifying exam: You should have passed Class 12 (or an equivalent exam) in 2025 or 2026, or be appearing in 2027.
Subjects: Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics are the core subjects for Paper 1. Paper 2A and 2B have their own subject requirements in the bulletin.
Age limit: There is no age limit to appear.
Attempts: Three consecutive years, with two sessions each year, so a maximum of six attempts.
The 75% rule: You do not need 75% in Class 12 to appear in JEE Main. The rule applies at the admission stage for NITs, IIITs and other centrally funded institutes: 75% in Class 12 or a place in your board’s top 20 percentile (65% for SC/ST candidates). The information bulletin leaves admission criteria to JoSAA/CSAB and the institutes, so check their 2027 notice for the final wording.
A diploma of at least three years, recognised by AICTE or a state board of technical education, is listed as a qualifying examination, so diploma holders may appear. Admission to NITs and IIITs through JEE Main has its own conditions, so check the JoSAA/CSAB rules before applying.

Seat quotas by category are explained in our guide to JEE Main reservation criteria.

JEE Main 2027 Exam Pattern

The pattern below is as published in the 2027 information bulletin.

Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech)

Subject	Section A (MCQ)	Section B (numerical)	Questions	Marks
Physics	20	5	25	100
Chemistry	20	5	25	100
Mathematics	20	5	25	100
Total	60	15	75	300

Each subject has two sections. Section A has multiple-choice questions; Section B has numerical-value questions where you type the integer answer using the on-screen keypad, rounded off to the nearest integer. Both sections carry negative marking, and all five Section B questions in each subject are part of the 75 questions and 300 marks.

Paper 2A (B.Arch) and Paper 2B (B.Planning)

Paper	Parts	Questions	Marks	Mode
2A (B.Arch)	Mathematics, Aptitude Test, Drawing Test	25 + 50 + 2 = 77	400	CBT + paper
2B (B.Planning)	Mathematics, Aptitude Test, Planning-based questions	25 + 50 + 25 = 100	400	CBT

Mathematics carries 100 marks and the Aptitude Test 200 marks in both papers. The Drawing Test (Paper 2A) is worth 100 marks and is done on paper; the Planning section (Paper 2B) carries 100 marks.

Marking scheme and shifts

Correct answer: +4 marks. Wrong answer: −1 mark, for both MCQs and numerical questions. Unattempted: 0.
Two shifts run each day: 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon and 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Papers of 3 hours 30 minutes run 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM.
The paper is available in 13 languages; the regional-language options depend on the exam city you choose.

JEE Main 2027 Syllabus

The syllabus is based on the Class 11 and Class 12 NCERT curriculum for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. The information bulletin points candidates to the official JEE Main website for the detailed syllabus. Download the PDF from jeemain.nta.nic.in and check it chapter by chapter, because topics are sometimes trimmed. The main areas are:

Physics: units and measurement, kinematics, laws of motion, work-energy-power, rotational motion, gravitation, properties of matter, thermodynamics and kinetic theory, oscillations and waves, electrostatics, current electricity, magnetism and electromagnetic induction, alternating current, electromagnetic waves, ray and wave optics, dual nature of matter, atoms and nuclei, semiconductor electronics.
Chemistry: physical chemistry (mole concept, atomic structure, thermodynamics, equilibrium, solutions, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics), inorganic chemistry (periodic table, chemical bonding, p-, d- and f-block elements, coordination compounds) and organic chemistry (general organic chemistry, hydrocarbons, haloalkanes, alcohols, phenols and ethers, aldehydes, ketones and carboxylic acids, amines, biomolecules).
Mathematics: sets, relations and functions, complex numbers and quadratic equations, matrices and determinants, permutations and combinations, binomial theorem, sequences and series, limits, continuity and differentiability, integral calculus, differential equations, coordinate geometry, three-dimensional geometry, vector algebra, trigonometry, statistics and probability.

JEE Main 2027 City Slip and Admit Card

The city intimation slip tells you which city your centre is in. NTA has scheduled it for 30 December 2026 (Session 1) and 12 March 2027 (Session 2). The admit card follows from 13 January 2027 for Session 1; and 25 March 2027 for Session 2, and carries your roll number, exam date, shift timing and exact centre. You need a printed admit card with the filled-in self-declaration, a valid original photo ID and two additional passport-size photographs to enter the exam hall. Download both only from the official NTA portal.

You can check the list of JEE Main Exam Center for 2027

JEE Main 2027 Result, Score and Rank

NTA releases a provisional answer key and your recorded response sheet first, each for about two to three days. You can challenge answers within the window by paying ₹200 per question, and the final key follows. NTA’s decision on challenges is final.
Results are published as NTA scores (percentiles), not raw marks. If you appear in both sessions, the better total NTA score is used for your rank, and the common rank list is prepared after Session 2.
If candidates tie on NTA score, NTA applies tie-break rules based on subject-wise scores and the number of wrong answers.
Paper 1 ranks decide the NIT, IIIT and CFTI seats; the top 2,50,000 candidates (all categories included) in the B.E./B.Tech paper qualify to register for JEE Advanced, subject to its other eligibility conditions.

Colleges, JoSAA Counselling and Admission

JEE Main scores are accepted by NITs, IIITs and other centrally funded technical institutes through JoSAA, by many state engineering colleges and by private universities. IIT admission goes through JEE Advanced. JoSAA counselling has usually started around June, after the JEE Advanced result, and runs in several rounds of choice filling and seat allotment. Seats left over are filled through CSAB. The exact 2027 schedule will be announced later.

How to Prepare for JEE Main 2027

A simple three-phase plan works for most students:

Weeks 1–5, finish and fix the basics: complete any pending chapters and read NCERT line by line, especially for Chemistry. Make a one-page formula sheet for each subject.
Weeks 6–9, practise by chapter: solve previous years’ questions topic-wise and take a short chapter test every few days. Keep an error log of every mistake and its cause.
Weeks 10–12, simulate the exam: take full-length mocks in the real shift timings, review each one the same day, and spend the last days revising your error log and formula sheets.

Train speed and accuracy together: with −1 for every wrong answer, a guess you cannot reason out is rarely worth it.
Attempt the five numerical questions in each subject carefully; they are compulsory and have no options to fall back on.
Treat Session 1 as a full attempt, not a trial. Your better score counts, so a strong January result lets you approach April with less pressure.

JEE Main 2027 Exam Day Guidelines

Carry a printed admit card with the filled-in self-declaration, a valid original photo ID and two additional passport-size photographs (the same as the one used in your application).
Visit the centre the day before if possible, and reach about two hours before the exam starts, as NTA advises. Gates close 30 minutes before the test, and late entry is not allowed.
Electronic devices, watches, calculators, notes and eatables are not allowed. A transparent water bottle is permitted, and diabetic candidates (as declared in the form) may carry sugar tablets and whole fruit. Follow the dress code on your admit card: light clothing, no jewellery or metal items, and simple footwear such as sandals or slippers.
Follow the invigilators’ instructions, and sign and paste your photograph on the attendance sheet where asked.

Official Websites for JEE Main 2027

Use only jeemain.nta.nic.in and nta.ac.in for applications, admit cards and results. NTA never asks for your password or payment details over phone, SMS or email, so treat any such request as fraud.

JEE Main 2027 FAQs

Q.1 When will the JEE Main 2027 exam take place?

The January attempt (Session 1) is on 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027, and the April attempt (Session 2) is on 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 April 2027, as per the NTA information bulletin.

Q.2 Has JEE Main 2027 registration opened?

Yes. Session 1 registration opened on 24 October 2026 on jeemain.nta.nic.in and closes on 22 November 2026 (11:50 PM). You can still apply with a ₹500 late fee until 26 November 2026, and the correction window runs from 27 to 29 November 2026. The Session 2 window is 5 January to 3 February 2027. Our application form guide has the step-by-step process.

Q.3 Who is eligible to apply for JEE Main 2027?

You can apply if you passed Class 12 or an equivalent exam in 2025 or 2026, or if you are sitting it in 2027. NTA sets no age limit. The full eligibility rules are in the 2027 information bulletin.

Q.4 How many attempts are allowed in JEE Main?

Six in total: two attempts a year (January and April) across three consecutive years, counted from the year you first pass Class 12.

Q.5 Do I need 75% in Class 12 to write JEE Main?

No, the exam itself has no minimum percentage. The 75% condition applies when you seek admission to NITs, IIITs and other centrally funded institutes. You need either 75% or a place in your board’s top 20 percentile, and the SC/ST requirement is 65%. Confirm the 2027 criteria on the JoSAA/CSAB websites.

Q.6 What is the paper pattern for B.Tech (Paper 1)?

Paper 1 has 75 questions for 300 marks, to be solved in 3 hours. Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics each carry 25 questions: 20 multiple-choice and 5 numerical-answer questions.

Q.7 Is there negative marking in JEE Main 2027?

Yes. A correct answer earns 4 marks, a wrong one costs 1 mark, and a skipped question scores nothing. The 2027 bulletin applies the same rule to numerical-answer questions.

Q.8 If I write both sessions, which score is used?

NTA considers the better of your two total NTA scores when it prepares the rank list, so a weak January result can be improved in April. The 2027 bulletin confirms that the best total is used, not the best score in each subject.

Q.9 What is the JEE Main 2027 application fee?

For one paper at an Indian centre, the fee for each session is ₹1,000 for General male and ₹800 for General female candidates, ₹900 for Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL male and ₹800 for female candidates, and ₹500 for SC/ST/PwD/PwBD and third gender candidates. A late fee of ₹500 applies in the late window. See the fee page for the full table.

Q.10 Which documents should I keep ready before applying?

Keep a working email ID and phone number, a recent photograph, your signature, your scanned Class 10 certificate or marksheet, Class 12 details, a photo ID, and a category or PwD certificate if you claim a benefit. Our documents checklist lists the required file sizes.

Q.11 Will the JEE Main 2027 syllabus change?

The information bulletin directs candidates to the official JEE Main website for the detailed syllabus. Download it from jeemain.nta.nic.in and check it chapter by chapter before you plan your revision.

Final Word

The information bulletin is out and the Session 1 window is open until 22 November 2026, so apply early, keep your documents ready and bookmark the pages that matter: exam dates, application form, application fee, documents required, form correction and reservation criteria. We will update this overview as soon as NTA announces the answer key, result and counselling dates.