JEE Main 2027: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the Information Bulletin for the Joint Entrance Examination (Main) 2027. This exam is for admission to B.E./B.Tech, B.Arch, and B.Planning courses at NITs, IIITs, and other CFTIs, and it also decides eligibility for JEE Advanced. The JEE Main 2027 notification has been released on 24 October 2026. Online registration for Session 1 (January 2027) runs from 24 October 2026 to 22 November 2026 (11:50 PM), or till 26 November 2026 with a late fee of Rs. 500.
The exam is held in two sessions, and if you appear in both, your better NTA score counts for the merit list. Session 1 exams are on 20–24 and 28 January 2027, and Session 2 exams are on 2–7 April 2027. Students who passed Class 12 in 2025 or 2026, or are appearing in 2027, can apply, and there is no age limit.
JEE Main 2027 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Department Name | Ministry of Education, Govt. of India |
| Post Name | JEE (Main) 2027 – Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech), Paper 2A (B.Arch), Paper 2B (B.Planning) |
| Advt. No. | Information Bulletin JEE (Main) 2027 |
| Exam Type | Entrance Exam (N/A) |
| Notification Date | 24 October 2026 |
| Category | JEE Main 2027 |
| Official Website | jeemain.nta.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 24 October 2026 |
| Session 1 – Online Application Start Date | 24 October 2026 |
| Session 1 – Last Date to Apply & Fee Payment | 22 November 2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Session 1 – Apply with Late Fee (Rs. 500/- extra) | 23 November 2026 to 26 November 2026 |
| Session 1 – Correction Window | 27 November 2026 to 29 November 2026 |
| Session 1 – City Intimation Slip | 30 December 2026 |
| Session 1 – Admit Card | 13 January 2027 |
| Session 1 – Exam Dates | 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027 |
| Session 2 – Online Application | 05 January 2027 to 03 February 2027 |
| Session 2 – Apply with Late Fee | 04 February 2027 to 07 February 2027 |
| Session 2 – Correction Window | 08 February 2027 to 10 February 2027 |
| Session 2 – City Intimation Slip | 12 March 2027 |
| Session 2 – Admit Card | 25 March 2027 |
| Session 2 – Exam Dates | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 April 2027 |
Application Fees
| Category | One Paper | Two/ Three Papers |
|---|---|---|
| Gen (Male) | Rs. 1000/- | Rs. 2000/- |
| EWS / OBC-NCL (Male) | Rs. 900/- | Rs. 2000/- |
| Gen / EWS / OBC-NCL (Female) | Rs. 800/- | Rs. 1600/- |
| SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender | Rs. 500/- | Rs. 1000/- |
| Late Fee (All Categories) | Rs. 500/- extra | Rs. 500/- extra |
| Mode of Payment | Online | Online |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: There is No Age Limit for JEE Main 2027. Candidates who passed Class 12 in 2025 or 2026, or are appearing in 2027, are eligible. (Use Age Calculator). Candidates may have to meet the age criteria of the institute they want to join.
| Exam Name | Qualification |
|---|---|
| JEE Main | 10+2 / Equivalent passed in 2025 or 2026, or appearing in 2027 (incl. 3-year Diploma recognized by AICTE/State Board) |
JEE Main 2027 Selection Process
The selection process for JEE Main 2027 includes the following stages:
- Computer Based Test (Paper 1 / Paper 2A / Paper 2B)
- Drawing Test in Pen & Paper Mode (B.Arch only)
- NTA Score (Percentile) and All India Rank
- Counselling through JoSAA / CSAB / States
JEE Main 2027 Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subjects | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) | Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry (20 MCQ + 5 Numerical each) | 75 | 300 | 3 Hours |
| Paper 2A (B.Arch) | Mathematics (25), Aptitude (50), Drawing (2) | 77 | 400 | 3 Hours |
| Paper 2B (B.Planning) | Mathematics (25), Aptitude (50), Planning (25) | 100 | 400 | 3 Hours |
Each correct answer gets +4 marks and each wrong answer gets −1, in both Section A and Section B. B.Arch and B.Planning together take 3 hours 30 minutes. The paper is available in 13 languages, including English, Hindi and Urdu.
How to Apply for JEE Main 2027
Follow these steps to apply for JEE Main 2027:
- Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in and click on the JEE (Main) 2027 Session 1 registration link.
- Register with a valid email ID and mobile number to generate your application number.
- Fill in your personal and academic details, choose your paper, exam language and four exam cities.
- Upload your photo, signature and category/PwD certificate (if applicable).
- Pay the fee online through Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI by 22 November 2026.
- Download and keep the confirmation page. For Session 2, log in with the same application number and pay the fee.
Important Links
| JEE Main 2027 Information Bulletin PDF | Notification |
| JEE Main 2027 Online Form Link | Apply Online |
| NTA JEE Main Official Website | JEE Main |