| Exam Name | JEE (Main) 2027 |
| Organization | National Testing Agency |
| Exam Date | 20–24 and 28 January 2027 |
| Courses | B.E./B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Planning |
| Qualification | Class 12 |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Start Date | 24 October 2026 |
| Last Date | 22 November 2026 |
JEE Main 2027
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has invited online applications for the Joint Entrance Examination (Main) 2027 (Session 1). Candidates who have passed Class 12 or are appearing for it can apply online from 24 October 2026 to 22 November 2026 through the official JEE Main website. The exam will be held on 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027.
Paper 1 is for admission to B.E./B.Tech programmes at NITs, IIITs, other CFTIs and state-funded institutions, and also serves as the eligibility test for JEE (Advanced) for IIT admission. Paper 2 is for B.Arch and B.Planning courses. Session 2 will be held in April 2027, and its application window opens on 5 January 2027.
Candidates can appear in one or both sessions. For those who appear in both, the better of the two Total NTA Scores will be used for the merit list and ranking.
JEE Main 2027 Details
Exam Name: Joint Entrance Examination (Main) 2027
Organization: National Testing Agency (NTA)
Papers: Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech), Paper 2A (B.Arch) and Paper 2B (B.Planning)
Exam Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT). Only the Drawing Test (Part III) of Paper 2A is in pen and paper mode on an A4 drawing sheet.
Year of Passing Class 12: 2025, 2026, or appearing in 2027. Candidates who passed Class 12 in 2024 or earlier are not eligible.
Age Limit: No age limit. Candidates may still have to meet the age criteria of the institute where they seek admission.
Medium of Exam: 13 languages: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu. The English and Assamese options are available at exam centres in Assam.
Exam Centres in Assam: Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar and Tezpur. Candidates can choose up to four cities from the state of their permanent or present address.
Duration: 3 hours for Paper 1, Paper 2A or Paper 2B; 3 hours 30 minutes for B.Arch and B.Planning together. PwBD candidates eligible for a scribe get 20 minutes of compensatory time per hour.
Exam Timing: First shift from 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon and second shift from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM (up to 12:30 PM and 6:30 PM for the 3 hours 30 minutes paper). Gates close 30 minutes before the exam starts.
JEE Advanced Eligibility: Candidates must be among the top 2,50,000 successful candidates (all categories) in the B.E./B.Tech paper of JEE Main 2027.
Helpline: 011-40759000 / 011-69227700, email [email protected]
Application Fee
The fee is the same for each session and is paid online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. Processing charges and GST are extra.
| Category | One Paper | Two or More Papers |
|---|---|---|
| General (Male) | ₹1,000 | ₹2,000 |
| General (Female) | ₹800 | ₹1,600 |
| Gen-EWS/OBC (NCL) (Male) | ₹900 | ₹2,000 |
| Gen-EWS/OBC (NCL) (Female) | ₹800 | ₹1,600 |
| SC/ST/PwD/PwBD | ₹500 | ₹1,000 |
| Third Gender | ₹500 | ₹1,000 |
Centres Outside India: The fee is five times the amount shown above (for example, ₹5,000 for a General male candidate applying for one paper).
Late Fee: ₹500 extra for all categories for applications submitted from 23 November 2026 to 26 November 2026.
JEE Main 2027 Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subjects (Questions) | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) | Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry (20 + 5 each) | 75 | 300 |
| Paper 2A (B.Arch) | Mathematics (20 + 5), Aptitude Test (50), Drawing Test (2) | 77 | 400 |
| Paper 2B (B.Planning) | Mathematics (20 + 5), Aptitude Test (50), Planning (25) | 100 | 400 |
Question Type: In Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, Section A has 20 MCQs and Section B has 5 questions with a numerical answer, entered as an integer using the on-screen keypad and rounded off to the nearest integer.
Marking Scheme: +4 for a correct answer, −1 for an incorrect answer and 0 for an unanswered question. Negative marking applies to both Section A and Section B. The two Drawing Test questions are evaluated out of 100 marks.
Normalization: Raw marks of each shift are converted into NTA Scores (percentiles up to 7 decimal places), and the merit list is prepared by merging the NTA Scores of all shifts of both sessions.
How to Apply for JEE Main 2027?
The application form is accepted only online. Registration for Indian candidates is done through MeriPehchaan (National Single Sign-On), and a live photograph has to be captured using a webcam or a mobile phone through the QR code. Keep your Class 10 marksheet, photograph and signature ready, and fill in your name exactly as printed on the Class 10 certificate. Follow the steps given below.
| Scroll down to the Important Links section and click on the Apply Online link. |
| Choose Indian National or Foreign National, verify your identity through MeriPehchaan/DigiLocker and complete the registration with your email ID and mobile number. |
| Create a password and note down the system-generated Application Number. The same number is used for Session 2. |
| Log in and fill in personal details, the paper you are applying for, question paper medium, four exam cities and qualification details. |
| Capture your live photograph and upload the photograph, signature and Class 10 certificate as per the specifications given below. |
| Pay the application fee online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI. |
| Download and print the Confirmation Page for future reference. |
Password Rule: 8 to 13 characters with at least one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number and one special character (! @ # $ % ^ & * -).
Correction Window: Selected fields can be edited from 27 November 2026 to 29 November 2026. PwD/PwBD claims will not be accepted after the correction window closes.
Note: Only one application is allowed per candidate, and one mobile number and email ID can be used for only one form. Appearing in the exam under more than one Application Number is treated as unfair means. If the Confirmation Page is not generated after payment, check the status with the bank first and pay again only if the bank confirms the payment failed.
Documents Required
Scanned files must be within the following limits. If a file is too large, reduce it with our Image Compressor.
| Document | Format | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Photograph (colour, white background) | JPG/JPEG | 10 KB to 200 KB |
| Signature | JPG/JPEG | 10 KB to 100 KB |
| Class 10 Certificate/Marksheet | 50 KB to 300 KB | |
| Disability/UDID Certificate (if applicable) | 50 KB to 300 KB | |
| Certificate of Physical Limitation to Write (if applicable) | 50 KB to 300 KB | |
| Non-Indian Passport (Foreign Nationals/OCI) | 50 KB to 300 KB |
Category Certificate: SC, ST and OBC candidates have to enter the certificate number, issue date and issuing authority in the form. General and Gen-EWS candidates do not need to fill these fields.
Important Dates of JEE Main 2027
Session 1 (January 2027)
| Notification Date | 24 October 2026 |
| Apply Start Date | 24 October 2026 |
| Apply End Date | 22 November 2026 |
| Fee Payment | 22 November 2026 |
| Late Application | 23 to 26 November 2026 |
| Correction Window | 27 to 29 November 2026 |
| City Intimation Slip | 30 December 2026 |
| Admit Card | 13 January 2027 |
| Exam Date | 20–24 and 28 January 2027 |
| Answer Key | To be notified |
| Result Date | To be notified |
Session 2 (April 2027)
| Apply Start Date | 5 January 2027 |
| Apply End Date | 3 February 2027 |
| Late Application | 4 to 7 February 2027 |
| Correction Window | 8 to 10 February 2027 |
| City Intimation Slip | 12 March 2027 |
| Admit Card | 25 March 2027 |
| Exam Date | 2–6 and 7 April 2027 |
Important Links for JEE Main 2027
| Application Form | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Information Bulletin | Click Here |
| WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Install Android App | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs of JEE Main 2027
What is the last date to apply for JEE Main 2027?
The last date to submit the online application and pay the fee is 22 November 2026 (11:50 PM).
When will the JEE Main 2027 (Session 1) exam be held?
Session 1 will be held on 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 28 January 2027.
Who can apply for JEE Main 2027?
Candidates who passed Class 12 or equivalent in 2025 or 2026, or are appearing in 2027, can apply. There is no age limit.
Which exam centres are available in Assam for JEE Main 2027?
The exam cities in Assam are Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar and Tezpur. The question paper is available in English and Assamese at centres in Assam.
