Candidates preparing for the JEE Mains are consistently monitoring the number of "days left until the JEE Mains 2027 exam." Whether you plan to take Session 1 or Session 2, it is crucial to keep track of the remaining days to manage your syllabus completion and revision effectively. This page provides a complete countdown for the days remaining until the JEE Mains 2027 for both Session 1 and Session 2 exams.
Days Left for JEE Mains 2027: As of September 29, 114 days are left for the JEE Mains 2027 Session 1 exam. NTA will start the January attempt exams on January 22. The exam will be held over 6 days: January 22, 23, 24, 28, 29 and 30. With one extra day (January 31), kept as a buffer day. The candidates who will be allotted the JEE Main 2027 exam date on January 22 have exactly 114 days to gear up for the exam.
With last few days left for the exam, students should focus on mocks, PYQs and revisions. The registration for the session 1 exam will begin soon at jeemain.nta.nic.in. On this page, track the days until JEE Mains 2027 exam and plan your preparation journey effectively.
LIVE Update: JEE Main 2027 registration
- How Many Days Left for JEE Mains 2027
- When Will JEE Main 2027 Registration Start?
- JEE Main 2027 Exam Pattern Overview
- What to Study for JEE Mains 2027 - Syllabus & Important Topics
- About JEE Main Exam
- Percentile Scoring in JEE Mains
How Many Days Left for JEE Mains 2027
In the table below, students can track the number of days left for NTA JEE Mains session 1 (January) as well as session 2 (April):
| JEE Mains Session | Days Left | Exam Starts |
|---|---|---|
| JEE Main 2027 January Attempt - Session 1 | 114 | January 22 |
| JEE Main 2027 April Attempt - Session 2 | Approx. 188 | Early April 2027 |
When Will JEE Main 2027 Registration Start?
The Official JEE Main Portal will host the JEE Main 2027 application form, with Session 1 registration expected to begin in the fourth week of October 2026, based on previous years' trends. Similarly, the Session 2 registration might start in the first week of February 2027.
Session 1 (January 2027) Timeline
Over the last 5 years, NTA has opened the Session 1 registrations in the last week of October. A similar trend is expected for this session too.
- Application Form Release: Fourth week of October 2026 (tentative)
- Registration Last Date: Fourth week of November 2026 (tentative)
- Exam Dates: January 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, and 30, 2027 (January 31 as a buffer date) - officially announced
Session 2 (April 2027) Timeline
The JEE Main Session 2 registration window has consistently opened around early-to-mid February over the past 5 years. A similar trend is expected to be followed this year.
- Application Form Release: First week of February 2027 (tentative)
- Registration Last Date: Fourth week of February 2027 (tentative)
- Exam Dates: First week of April 2027
Track registration dates here -> JEE Mains 2027 registration date
JEE Main 2027 Exam Pattern Overview
Depending on what you want to study, there are three distinct papers that JEE Main offers:
- Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech): Covers Physics, Chemistry, and Math across 75 questions, totalling 300 marks.
- Paper 2A (B.Arch): Targetted for architecture, including a hands-on drawing section done on physical paper.
- Paper 2B (B.Planning): Focused on planning aptitude rather than drawing.
Marking scheme:
- Every correct answer earns +4 marks, while a wrong pick costs you -1 mark.
- This negative marking applies to both multiple-choice options and numerical-value questions, so blind guessing will quickly drag your score down.
Get more details on the exam pattern -> JEE Mains exam pattern 2027
What to Study for JEE Mains 2027 - Syllabus & Important Topics
NTA releases the JEE Mains syllabus and it includes 3 subjects: Physics, Chemistry and Maths. The syllabus follows NCERT-based topics from Class 11 and 12. Students should cover all topics mentioned in the NTA JEE Mains 2027 syllabus to prepare for the exam.
Get more details on the syllabus -> JEE Mains syllabus 2027
High Weightage Chapters to Study in the Last 100 Days before JEE Mains 2027
Analysis of previous year JEE Main papers can help students identify frequently asked topics. We have compiled the high weightage chapters for JEE Mains exam below:
| Subject | High weightage topics |
|---|---|
| Physics | Modern Physics, Current Electricity, Electrostatics and Capacitance, Ray Optics, Thermodynamics, Moving Charges and Magnetism, Semiconductor Electronics |
| Chemistry | General Organic Chemistry, Coordination Compounds, Chemical Bonding, Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics, Chemical Thermodynamics, d and f Block Elements |
| Maths | Vector Algebra and 3D Geometry, Matrices and Determinants, Definite Integration, Sequences and Series, Limits, Continuity and Differentiability, Complex Numbers, Probability, Coordinate Geometry |
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Commonly asked questions
NTA will conduct the JEE Main 2027 session 2 exam in April 2027.
Candidates can check the JEE Main exam date on their city slip and also on their JEE Main admit card.
NTA has released JEE Main 2027 Session 1 exam date. Session 2 exam dates are expected soon:
- Session 1: January 22, 23, 24, 28, 29 and 30 2027. January 31 will be buffer day.
- Session 2: First week of April 2027
In 2026, NTA conducted JEE Mains in 315 cities in India and 15 cities abroad.
About JEE Main Exam
If you want to study engineering at a top college in India, JEE Main is usually where the journey starts. The exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). This single exam acts as the gateway to premier institutes like the NITs, IIITs and GFTIs. It also acts as a qualifying exam for JEE Advanced for IIT admissions.
The exam takes place twice a year, typically in January and April. You can take either or both, and NTA simply uses your best result. Because of that, most aspirants treat the first attempt just as seriously as the second rather than treating it like a practice run.
Percentile Scoring in JEE Mains
Because hundreds of thousands of students test across different days and shifts, raw scores alone in JEE Mains are not a fair evaluation. To level the playing field, the testing agency converts raw marks into percentiles based on shift difficulty. Keep in mind, a percentile is not the percentage of marks you scored. A 99 percentile just means you outperformed 99% of the people who wrote that specific paper.
Get more details on marks vs percentile -> JEE Mains marks vs percentile
Commonly asked questions
JEE Main is conducted twice a year: in January and April.
No. NTA has not allowed calculators of kind - virtual or physical inside the JEE Main exam hall. Candidates must not carry calculators or any other electronic device in the JEE Main examination centre.
Candidates can check the allotted JEE Mains 2027 exam date on their JEE admit card and also on the city intimation slip.
JEE Main exam is in two shifts each day. First shift is from 9 am to 12 noon and second shift is from 3 pm to 5 pm. Exam is conducted over a period of 5-6 days. In total JEE Main has 10-12 shifts per session. Each session has different question paper set. The exam is for 3 hours.
Commonly asked questions
No. NTA has clearly mentioned that ot will not change the dates of JEE Main exam of there is a clash of dates with any other examinations.
National Testing Agency conducts JEE Main exam in a total of 13 languages. The languages in which paper is conducted are Assamese, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu in addition to Hindi English and Gujarati. Students can select the language of their choice from the available options while filling the application form. The language of JEE Main question paper during the exam will be available in 3 languages- English Hindi and the language selected by the candidates. The language of paper can be switched among these 3 languages during the exam.
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Student Forum
Answered 23 hours ago
According to the tentative schedule, JEE Main 2027 counselling registration is likely to commence in June 2027 after the conclusion of both exam sessions.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 23 hours ago
The cutoff rank in Round 7 for BTech Computer Science & Engineering under General All India category is 53,013. It is the most competitive branch in the institute.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 23 hours ago
Yes, JEE Main is compulsory for admission in B.Tech course at SGSITS.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 23 hours ago
After qualifying JEE Main, students need to register themselves for MP BE Counselling, choose colleges/branches, attend rounds and verify documents to secure admission.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered Yesterday
Getting into B.Tech CSE is straightforward. You need to have passed 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics, along with Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, or a Technical Vocational subject. Marks from boards like CBSE, ISC, and PSEB are accepted. JEE Main scores are also recognised under the RBUEdge Schol
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered Yesterday
Yes, JEE Main scores are recognised under the RBUEdge Scholarship Program, so your entrance exam effort can also help reduce your fees. A higher score falls in a higher scholarship slab, with the top slab offering a 60% waiver on the course fee. This is a nice reward for the hard work that goes into
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 days ago
The JEE Main Round 7 cutoff 2026 for SGSITS Indore ranged from 53,013 to 90,468 for General All India candidates across BTech branches.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 4 days ago
If a student has appeared for JEE Main, they can apply for B.Tech admission at Galgotias University through the university's admission process. JEE Main scores are considered for preference in the merit list, along with the eligibility requirements of the chosen B.Tech programme. After applying, the
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a week ago
For B.Tech admissions, Galgotias University primarily considers eligibility based on Class 12 qualifications and its admission process. JEE Main scores may also be considered for admission, depending on the programme and admission criteria for that year. CUET acceptance can vary by course and admiss
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 2 weeks ago
According to the MSU Baroda CSE Cutoff 2026 for the General AI category, the maximum rank accepted was 900019 in the last round (Round 3).
As seen from the table below, admission for the General and ST category was the toughest and the easiest for the CSE course. For more information, check the table
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Contributor-Level 10
When will the JEE Main 2027 counselling registration commence for SGSITS?