JEE Main Exam 2027: Dates, Syllabus & Eligibility Details
JEE (Joint Entrance Examination) Main exam is one of the most important engineering entrances in India. It is a national level entrance conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
JEE Main is a national-level entrance examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Paper 1 is used for admission to undergraduate B.E./B.Tech. programmes at NITs, IIITs, CFTIs and other participating institutions. JEE Main is also an eligibility examination for JEE Advanced, which is used for admission to IITs.
JEE Main 2027 Session 1 registration is open
As of 27 October 2026NTA's public notice of 24 October 2026 opens the JEE Main 2027 Session 1 application form from 24 October to 22 November 2026. The Session 1 exam will be held on 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027. Session 2 will be held on 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 April 2027, with registration from 5 January 2027. The 2026 dates given below are historical reference only.
View the NTA public notice (PDF)JEE Main Exam Dates 2027
What are the JEE Main 2027 Session 1 exam dates?
JEE Main 2027 Session 1 will be held on 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027. NTA gave these dates in its and in the . They replace the tentative dates of 22, 23, 24, 28, 29 and 30 January 2027 shown in NTA's earlier examination calendar.
NTA's notice says JEE Main 2027 will be held in two sessions, Session 1 in January 2027 and Session 2 in April 2027. Session 2 will be held on 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 April 2027. NTA has not announced the result dates yet.
Here are the JEE Main 2027 dates as given by NTA, as of 27 October 2026:
| Event | JEE Main 2027 | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 registration | 24 October to 22 November 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) | Open |
| Last date of fee payment | 22 November 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) | Announced |
| Late registration with late fee | 23 to 26 November 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) | Announced |
| Application correction | 27 to 29 November 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) | Announced |
| Exam city announcement | 30 December 2026 | Announced |
| Admit card download | 13 January 2027 | Announced |
| Session 1 exam | 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027 | Announced |
| Session 2 registration | 5 January to 3 February 2027 (up to 11:50 PM) | Announced |
| Session 2 late registration | 4 to 7 February 2027 (up to 11:50 PM) | Announced |
| Session 2 application correction | 8 to 10 February 2027 (up to 11:50 PM) | Announced |
| Session 2 exam city announcement | 12 March 2027 | Announced |
| Session 2 admit card download | 25 March 2027 | Announced |
| Session 2 exam | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 April 2027 | Announced |
| Results | To be announced | Awaited |
Check the official JEE Main website for any change in these dates.
Here is the JEE Main 2027 schedule in order:
24 Oct – 22 Nov 2026
Session 1 registration
Application form and fee payment, up to 11:50 PM on 22 November 2026.
23 – 26 Nov 2026
Late registration
Late fee applies. Last date of fee payment is 26 November 2026, up to 11:50 PM.
27 – 29 Nov 2026
Application correction
Correction on the website only, up to 11:50 PM on 29 November 2026.
30 Dec 2026
Exam city announcement
13 Jan 2027
Admit card download
20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 28 Jan 2027
Session 1 exam
5 Jan – 3 Feb 2027
Session 2 registration
Late submission 4 – 7 Feb 2027. Correction 8 – 10 Feb 2027.
12 Mar 2027
Session 2 exam city announcement
25 Mar 2027
Session 2 admit card download
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Apr 2027
Session 2 exam
Each exam day has two shifts. The first shift is 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon and the second is 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Paper 2A and 2B candidates who take both papers get 3 hours 30 minutes, so their shifts end at 12:30 PM and 6:30 PM. You can apply for Session 1, Session 2 or both. If you appear in both sessions, NTA uses your best NTA Score.
For historical reference, here is how the JEE Main 2026 cycle actually ran:
31 Oct – 27 Nov 2025
Session 1 registration
JEE Main 2026 (historical reference).
21, 22, 23, 24, 28 Jan 2026
Session 1 Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.) exam
Session 1 Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Planning) was held on 29 Jan 2026.
16 Feb 2026
Session 1 result declared
1 – 25 Feb 2026
Session 2 registration
2, 4, 5, 6, 8 Apr 2026
Session 2 Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.) exam
20 Apr 2026
Session 2 result declared
Final result / All India Rank compiled after Session 2, using the better of a candidate's two NTA Scores where they appeared in both sessions.
Note: The timeline and accordions above show 2026 dates as historical reference. The 2027 Session 1 dates are in the table and timeline in the previous section.
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 — stage-by-stage reference
- Application form: 31 October – 27 November 2025
- Application correction: opened separately after the registration window closed, per NTA's correction notice
- City intimation slip: issued in mid-to-late January 2026, ahead of the exam
- Admit card: issued a few days before each candidate's allotted exam date
- Exam: Paper 1 on 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2026; Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Planning) on 29 January 2026
- Provisional answer key and challenge window: opened after the exam, before the result
- Result: 16 February 2026
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 — stage-by-stage reference
- Application form: 1 – 25 February 2026
- Application correction: opened separately after the registration window closed, per NTA's correction notice
- City intimation slip: issued ahead of the exam
- Admit card: issued a few days before each candidate's allotted exam date
- Exam: Paper 1 on 2, 4, 5, 6 and 8 April 2026
- Provisional answer key and challenge window: opened after the exam, before the result
- Result: 20 April 2026
NTA has not announced the result dates for either session. They will be confirmed only through NTA's notices. Treat the 2026 sequence above as how the process works, not as a 2027 result forecast.
Candidates could appear in both JEE Main 2026 sessions. For candidates who appeared in both sessions, NTA considered the better total NTA Score for the final result. For 2027, the Information Bulletin says the best of your JEE Main 2027 NTA Scores is used for the merit list and ranking if you appear in more than one session.
Upcoming Exam Events
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Events |
|---|---|
| 24 Oct – 22 Nov 2026 | JEE Main 2027 Session 1 RegistrationOngoing |
| 27 – 29 Nov 2026 | JEE Main 2027 Session 1 Correction Window |
| 30 Dec 2026 | JEE Main 2027 Session 1 City Slip |
| 5 Jan – 3 Feb 2027 | JEE Main 2027 Session 2 Registration |
| 13 Jan 2027 | JEE Main 2027 Session 1 Admit Card |
| 20 – 28 Jan 2027 | JEE Main 2027 Session 1 Exam |
| Feb 2027 | JEE Main 2027 Session 1 Answer KeyTentative |
| 8 – 10 Feb 2027 | JEE Main 2027 Session 2 Correction Window |
Past Exam Events
| Dates | Past Exam Events |
|---|---|
| 10 Jun – 25 Jul 2026 | JEE Main 2026 JoSAA Seat Allotment |
| 20 Apr 2026 | JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Result & AIR |
| 12 – 14 Apr 2026 | JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Answer Key |
JEE Main Application Form Date 2027
When does the JEE Main 2027 application form start and end?
The JEE Main 2027 Session 1 application form opened on 24 October 2026. You can submit it up to 22 November 2026, 11:50 PM. The last date to pay the fee online is also 22 November 2026, up to 11:50 PM. You can pay by credit card, debit card, net banking or UPI.
Do not wait for the last day
The normal window is 24 October to 22 November 2026. After that, NTA allows late submission from 23 to 26 November 2026 with a late fee of ₹500. Apply within the normal window to avoid the extra fee.
Fill the form only on the official NTA website, and before the deadline. This form is for Session 1 only. You can apply for Session 2 from 5 January to 3 February 2027, with the same Application Number if you applied for Session 1.
The 2026 application process required a recent photograph, a live photograph and a signature, along with other documents where applicable. OBC-NCL/EWS/SC/ST candidates had to include details of their certificate authority and date, while PwD/PwBD candidates had to upload their category certificates. The exact 2027 document and upload requirements will be specified by NTA in the 2027 application notice and Information Bulletin.
What is the JEE Main 2027 application correction window?
Yes. NTA's notice gives the JEE Main 2027 Session 1 correction window as 27 to 29 November 2026, up to 11:50 PM. Corrections can be made on the website only.
You can change only the fields that NTA allows in its correction instructions. Submit your changes within these dates.
When will the JEE Main 2027 city intimation slip be out?
NTA will announce the city of examination for Session 1 on 30 December 2026. The Session 2 city slip will be out on 12 March 2027.
The city intimation slip provides advance information about the city where the examination centre will be located. It is not the admit card. The admit card contains the candidate's examination date, shift, centre and other examination details.
Those who successfully apply for the JEE Main 2027 exam can download the Session 1 admit card on 13 January 2027. They must bring it to the exam centre. They must also carry a valid photo ID (like a voter ID, PAN card, or driving license), a passport-size photo (the same as in the application), and one colour printout of the NTA JEE Main Admit Card.
JEE Main 2027 Application Process
The JEE Main 2027 Session 1 application form is open from 24 October to 22 November 2026. You must fill it online through the official JEE Main website. NTA's gives the detailed instructions, fee and eligibility rules.
Based on the recent JEE Main application process, you can follow these steps.
Step 1: Visit the official website
Go to the official JEE Main website and open the JEE Main 2027 Session 1 application link. Avoid filling the form through unofficial websites.
Step 2: Register yourself
Click on the JEE Main 2027 registration link. Create your candidate account using the details asked by NTA. You will need to provide basic information and create the required login credentials.
Step 3: Fill in the application form
Log in and enter your personal details, academic details, category details, examination related information, choice of paper, examination city preferences and contact details. Check everything before moving ahead.
Step 4: Upload the required documents
Upload your photograph, signature and other documents in the format and size specified by NTA.
Step 5: Pay the application fee
Pay the JEE Main application fee through one of the payment methods provided by NTA. Make sure the payment is completed successfully. Keep your payment confirmation details safely.
Step 6: Submit the application form
Review the entire form before submitting it. Check your name, date of birth, category, academic details and other important information carefully. Once you are satisfied, submit the application form.
Step 7: Download the confirmation page
After successful submission, download the confirmation page. Keep a copy of it for future reference. You may need your application number and other details later for downloading your admit card, result and other JEE Main documents.
JEE Main 2027 Exam Pattern: 2026 Pattern for Reference
What is the JEE Main 2027 exam pattern?
The JEE Main 2027 exam pattern has not yet been officially announced. For reference, Paper 1 in 2026 had 75 questions and 300 marks, with 20 MCQs and 5 numerical-value questions in each subject.
Paper 1 is conducted for admission to B.E./B.Tech. programs and covers three subjects:
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
The examination is computer-based.
The paper combines objective multiple-choice questions with numerical-value questions. You need to be comfortable with both conceptual MCQs and calculation-based questions.
75
Total questions
2026 Paper 1 reference
300
Maximum marks
2026 Paper 1 reference
3 hours
Duration
2026 Paper 1 reference
| Subject | Question Type | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | MCQ + Numerical Value | 100 |
| Physics | MCQ + Numerical Value | 100 |
| Chemistry | MCQ + Numerical Value | 100 |
| Total | MCQ + Numerical Value | 300 |
The Paper 1 examination is designed to test conceptual understanding, application of formulas, numerical ability and decision-making under time pressure.
Negative marking applies according to the question type and examination rules specified by NTA.
The exact scheme should always be checked in the current Information Bulletin before the examination because the examination authority can modify the pattern. The official JEE Main portal publishes the applicable bulletin and syllabus.
Commonly asked questions
Answers to what readers ask most often.
Q: When does JEE Main 2027 registration start and end?
JEE Main 2027 Session 1 registration started on 24 October 2026. The last date to apply and pay the fee is 22 November 2026, up to 11:50 PM. Late submission with a late fee is allowed from 23 to 26 November 2026. The application correction window is 27 to 29 November 2026.
Q: When is the JEE Main 2027 Session 1 exam?
JEE Main 2027 Session 1 will be held on 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027, as per NTA's public notice of 24 October 2026. The admit card will be available from 13 January 2027. Check the official JEE Main website for any change.
Q: When is the JEE Main 2027 Session 2 exam?
JEE Main 2027 Session 2 will be held on 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 April 2027. Session 2 registration runs from 5 January to 3 February 2027, with late submission from 4 to 7 February 2027. The admit card will be available from 25 March 2027. If you applied for Session 1, you can log in with the same Application Number to apply for Session 2.
Q: How can I download JEE Mains exam city intimation slip?
You can download the city intimation slip online once NTA releases it. Visit the official JEE Main website, open the link for the city intimation slip, log in using your application number and required credentials, and download the slip. The city intimation slip tells you the city where your exam centre is likely to be located. It is not the same as the admit card.
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