JEE Main 2027: Session 1 Registration Begins, Exam Date Out, Syllabus & Latest Updates

• Latest Update: JEE Mains Session 1 registration is ongoing at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Last date to apply without late fee is Nov 22. The late fee registration window will open from Nov 23 to 26.
• Next important event to note: Form correction window to open on November 27.

NTA JEE Mains 2027: Latest Updates, Registration & Exam Date

JEE Mains 2027: The National Testing Agency has started JEE Mains 2027 registration for the Session 1 exams. The application process started on October 24. All eligible candidates should visit jeemain.nta.nic.in to complete the registration and application process by November 22. If the deadline is missed, candidates will still be able to apply from November 23 to 26 with an additional late fee of INR 500.

JEE Mains 2027 session 1 exam will be held on January 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 across 310 exam cities in India and abroad in CBT mode.

Students who want to appear for JEE Advanced for IIT admissions have to also appear in JEE Mains. Top 2.5 Lakh JEE Mains students will be eligible to apply for Advanced. Candidates appearing for the JEE Main 2027 exam can check here a complete guide on important dates, registration rules, eligibility, pattern, syllabus, preparation, admit card, city slip and more below.

JEE Mains 2027 Quick Overview and Key Highlights

JEE Main 2027 is the national entrance exam for BE/BTech, BArch and BPlanning admissions. It is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in two sessions.

JEE Main 2027 Key Dates

NTA has announced the schedule for both sessions. Session 1 is in January 2027, and Session 2 is in April 2027. Check the full schedule below:

JEE Main 2027 Dates Session 1

JEE Main 2027 Dates Session 2

JEE Mains 2027 Registration

The JEE Mains 2027 Session 1 registration is currently ongoing at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Registering for Session 1 does not register you for Session 2. Session 2 registration will open separately on 5 January 2027. For Session 2, you apply again using the same application number and pay the fee again.

How to register for JEE Mains 2027 Session 1

1. Go to jeemain.nta.nic.in and click the JEE Main 2027 registration link.

2. Choose a login mode: DigiLocker, JanParichay or e-Pramaan. JEE Mains 2027 registration runs through MeriPehchaan, the Government of India single sign-on platform.

3. Enter your name, mobile number and email address. You receive an application number and password.

4. Fill in personal and academic details, the paper or papers you want, exam language, and four exam city choices.

5. Take the mandatory live photo. Use a device with a working camera.

6. Upload your photograph, signature and Class 10 certificate. Add the UDID certificate if you claim disability. NTA accepts a passport as valid ID proof.

7. Pay the fee online and download the confirmation page. Keep it until admissions end.

Documents Needed for JEE Main Registration 2027 and Their Specifications

Fresh Application Facility in Case of Error in JEE Main 2027 Form

NTA allowed Session 1 candidates to submit a fresh application to correct errors, even after generating an application number and paying the fee. The conditions are:

• Process: You get a new application number and repeat the full registration.

• Which form counts: Only the latest application counts. It must have the fee paid and a confirmation page generated.

• Fee: Fee paid on an earlier application is not refunded or adjusted against the new form. Candidates have to pay the application fee in full again.

• Multiple application numbers: Holding more than one number is not treated as unfair means (UFM). Appearing in the exam using more than one number can be treated as UFM.

• Attempts: A fresh application is not an extra attempt. You may appear only once per session.

JEE Main 2027 Application Fee

Fees are per session for exam centres in India. Centres abroad charge more.

Candidates can pay online by debit card, credit card or net banking. Candidates who apply in the late fee window will have to pay an additional INR 500.

JEE Mains 2027 Eligibility Criteria

If you passed Class 12 in 2025, 2027 is your last eligible year. Appearing in both sessions of a year counts as two attempts. Check details on JEE Mains eligibility below:

Eligibility to appear in JEE Mains 2027 exam

Admission eligibility (JoSAA and CSAB, not for appearing in JEE Mains exam)

To get a seat in an IIT, NIT, IIIT or other centrally funded technical institution, you need one of these:

• 75% aggregate in Class 12 (65% for SC, ST and PwD), or

• A place in the top 20 percentile of your Class 12 board.

Lower marks do not stop you from writing JEE Main. They can stop you from getting a seat.

JEE Main 2027 vs JEE Main 2026: What Changed & What Stayed the Same

Key Changes in JEE Main 2027: There are some important changes this year as compared to last year, check below:

What Stayed the Same: The following aspects of the exam remained constant:

JEE Main 2027 Exam Pattern

Check the details JEE Mains 2027 exam pattern below:

JEE Mains 2027 Paper 1 Pattern

JEE Mains Exam Pattern 2027 for Paper 2A and 2B

The Drawing Test is evaluated by an examiner and has no negative marking.

JEE Mains Exam Pattern 2027 for Paper 2B

JEE Main 2027 Syllabus

• The JEE Mains 2027 syllabus is based on NCERT Class 11 and Class 12.

• No changes to the 2027 syllabus have been made. The last major change was made in 2024, and topics removed then stay removed this year too.

How to Prepare for JEE Main 2027 Exam

Session 1 starts on 20 January 2027, about ten weeks away. Session 2 gives a second chance in April. Candidates should plan for Session 1, and treat it as a full attempt rather than a trial. Check JEE Mains 2027 preparation tips below:

Set the base

1. Download the NTA syllabus PDF and tick off chapters you have finished.

2. Finish any pending Class 11 and Class 12 chapters first. Unfinished chapters cost the most marks.

3. Use NCERT for Chemistry first. Many inorganic and organic questions follow NCERT facts and reactions.

4. Practise JEE Main previous year papers. Use NTA's official question papers. Treat memory-based papers from coaching sites as practice only, not as answer authorities.

5. Plan around boards. If you are in Class 12, block your board exam dates now and reserve revision time before Session 2.

Weekly plan for the next ten weeks

Preparation Rules that work on JEE Mains 2027 exam day

• Accuracy beats attempt count. Each wrong answer costs 1 mark and removes the 4 you could have earned.

• Treat numericals as core. All 5 numerical questions per subject are compulsory, and there is no choice to skip them.

• Attempt your strongest subject first. Mark questions to return to and do not stay stuck on one.

Check important preparation articles:

• JEE Main Chapter Wise Weightage 2027
• JEE Mains sample papers & mock test by NTA
• JEE Mains last 10 years question papers
• JEE Mains past 5 years papers

Benefits of Two JEE Mains Sessions

If Session 1 goes well, you can still appear in Session 2 to improve your score. If it goes badly, use the gap to fix weak chapters. Do not skip Session 1 to prepare for Session 2 unless you have a clear reason. Each session is one of your six attempts.

JEE Main 2027 City Intimation Slip

• Release date: Session 1 on 30 December 2026 and Session 2 on 12 March 2027.

• Where and how to download: jeemain.nta.nic.in under the candidate login. Students have to use the application number and password to doenload the city slip.

• What it shows: Only your allotted exam city. It does not show the centre address, date or shift. Those are on the admit card.

• Why it matters: It lets candidates book travel and stay beforehand. Some candidates may be allotted a city that is not their first choice, and exam city choices cannot be changed in the correction window.

The JEE Main 2027 city intimation slip is not an admit card. You cannot enter the exam hall with it.

JEE Main 2027 Admit Card

• Release date: Session 1 on 13 January 2027 and Session 2 on 25 March 2027.

• Where: jeemain.nta.nic.in, under the candidate login.

• What you need to download: Application number and password, or date of birth.

• What it shows: Your exam centre address, date, shift, reporting time and instructions.

• Importance: Without the printed copy of the admit card, no candidates will be allowed to enter the JEE Mains exam centre and appear in the exam.

On exam day

• Carry a printout of the JEE Mains 2027 admit card, along with a valid photo ID. Check the bulletin for the list of accepted IDs.

• Carry the same ID you used while registering.

• Reach the centre before the reporting time.

• Do not carry phones, watches, calculators or electronic devices.

• If your name, photo, paper or category on the admit card is wrong, contact the NTA helpline at once. Do not wait for exam day.

JEE Mains 2027 Exam Timings and Shifts

NTA will hold the exam in two shifts per day. The JEE Mains exam shift timings are as follows:

• First Shift - 9 AM to 12 Noon

• Second Shift - 3 PM to 6 PM

Candidates will be allotted an exam date and shift via the JEE Mains admit card.

JEE Main 2027 Answer Key

NTA has not announced answer key dates for 2027. In earlier cycles. Usually, NTA releases the provisional JEE Mains answer key within days of the exam.

1. NTA uploads the provisional answer key on jeemain.nta.nic.in.

2. Candidates have to login with their application number and password to view it.

3. If you disagree with an answer, raise a challenge during the window.

4. NTA reviews valid challenges, revises the key if needed and releases a final key.

5. The result is prepared from the final key. NTA does not reply to candidates individually on challenges.

Challenge fee: INR 200 per question, paid online.

JEE Main 2027 Question Paper & Response Sheet

NTA released the JEE Mains question paper along with the provisional answer key. Papers are released shift-wise and day-wise. Memory-based papers by coaching are also released after the exam ends, based on the memory of the students who took the exam. They help you see the trend, but they can have errors in questions and answers.

JEE Main 2027 Response Sheet

• What is it: A record of the options you marked or the numbers you entered for each question.

• When will it be released: NTA releases it with the question papers and answer keys.

• How to download: Login to jeemain.nta.nic.in with your application number and password. The JEE Main response sheet and key appear on screen.

• Why use it: Match your responses with the key, count correct and incorrect answers and decide whether to challenge any question.

JEE Main 2027 Result

NTA releases the JEE Main score as a percentile, calculated within each session. The JEE Main result shows subject-wise percentiles and the total percentile. For the candidates who appear for both session 1 and session 2, NTA uses the better score across the two sessions for the All India Rank. Therefore, the ranks used for admission via JoSAA and CSAB are released with the session 2 result. The session 1 result will only have the subject-wise and overall percentile score.

JEE Mains 2027 Qualifying Cutoff for JEE Advanced 2027

The top 2.5 lakh qualifying candidates in JEE Main (category-wise) can appear for the JEE Advanced exam for IIT admissions. The official JEE Main cutoff for JEE Advanced 2027 will be announced by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in April 2027 along with the Session 2 results.

Expected Category-Wise Qualifying Percentiles (Based on Recent Trends)

• General (UR): 93.2 - 95.0 (Previous year cutoff: 93.412)
• GEN-EWS: 80.0 - 82.5 (Previous year cutoff: 82.416)
• OBC-NCL: 79.0 - 81.0 (Previous year cutoff: 80.923)
• SC: 60.0 - 64.0 (Previous year cutoff: 63.917)
• ST: 47.0 - 52.0 (Previous year cutoff: 52.017)
• UR-PwD / PwD: 0.001 - 1.0 (Previous year cutoff: 0.002)

JEE Main 2027 Counselling

NTA does not conduct the JEE Mains counselling. The counselling is conducted by other authorities after the results. Check below:

Also check: State Wise BTech Admission via JEE Mains