JEE Main 2027 Exam Date: NTA JEE Session 1 Schedule & Notification

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The National Testing Agency is yet to announce the JEE Mains exam date 2027. However, it is expected that NTA will declare the date of the exam along with the JEE Main 2027 notification by the first or second week of October 2026. The notification will have the Session 1 & Session 2 JEE Main 2027 exam dates and the registration start date.

While the NTA has yet to release the official information brochure or exact timeline for JEE Main 2027, the exam and registration dates are anticipated to remain the same as past trends. You can review the expected JEE Main 2027 schedule and exam dates below.

JEE Mains 2027 Exam Date

JEE Main 2027 Exam Date

JEE Main 2027 Exam Date: The National Testing Agency is yet to announce the JEE Mains exam date 2027. However, it is expected that NTA will declare the date of the exam along with the JEE Main 2027 notification by the first or second week of October 2026. The notification will have the Session 1 & Session 2 JEE Main 2027 exam dates and the registration start date.

Based on the schedule followed in previous years, JEE Main 2027 Session 1 is expected to be held in January 2027, while Session 2 is likely to be conducted in April 2027. These dates are tentative and will become official only after NTA releases the 2027 notification.

Table of contents
  • What is JEE Main 2027 Exam Date?
  • Where to Check JEE Main 2027 Exam Date Update
  • JEE Main 2027 Exam Date - Session 1 Schedule
  • JEE Main 2027 Exam Date - Session 2 Schedule
  • JEE Main 2027 Session 1 Exam Date
  • JEE Mains 2027 Session 2 Exam Date
  • How to Check JEE Main 2027 Exam Date?
  • When Will JEE Main 2027 Notification Be Released?
  • When Will JEE Main 2027 Registration Start?
  • What Should Students Do While Waiting for the JEE Main 2027 Date?
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What is JEE Main 2027 Exam Date?

NTA JEE Main exam is held twice a year. The schedule generally remains the same - Session1 is held in January and Session 2 in April. Based on trends:

  • JEE Main 2027 Session 1 is expected to be held in the last week of January 2027.
  • Session 2 of the JEE Main 2027 exam will be held in the first week of April 2027.

Where to Check JEE Main 2027 Exam Date Update

Candidates can track the updates on JEE Main 2027 exam dates on the official JEE Mains and NTA websites. The official websites to track are:

  1. nta.ac.in
  2. jeemain.nta.nic.in

Also Check: JEE Mains 2027 Chapter Wise Weightage

JEE Main 2027 Exam Date - Session 1 Schedule

Candidates can check the expected timeline for JEE Main January session 2027 below:

JEE Main 2027

Session 1 Dates

JEE Main 2027 Notification

October 2026

Registration

October-November 2026

City Intimation Slip

January 2027

Admit Card

3 to 4 days before the exam

JEE Main 2027 Exam

Last week of January 2027

Result

February 2027

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JEE Main 2027 Exam Date - Session 2 Schedule

Candidates can check the expected timeline for JEE Main 2027 April session below:

JEE Main 2027

Session 2 Dates

JEE Main 2027 Session 2 Notification

February 2027

Registration

February 2027

City Intimation Slip

March 2027

Admit Card

3 to 4 days before the exam

JEE Main 2027 Exam

First week of April 2027

Result

April 2027

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Are calculators allowed inside exam centre in JEE Main exam?
A: 

No. Any kind of calculator - virtual or physical - is not allowed at the JEE Main exam centres.

Q:   In how many shifts JEE Main exam is conducted?
A: 

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.

Q:   In how many languages JEE Main exam is conducted?
A: 

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.

Q:   Where can I find important study materials for JEE Mains preparation?
A: 
Students can check details about JEE Main important chapter and topics from this page. While it is necessary that students pay special attention to chapters with high weightage, it is highly advised that they cover the full JEE Mains syllabus. The question paper of JEE Main is prepared by considering the entire JEE syllabus which consists of topics from Physics Chemistry and Mathematics from class 11 and 12. Important study material for JEE Main like books or short notes can be checked online. Students who are taking coaching can get the study materials from the coaching institutes.

JEE Main 2027 Session 1 Exam Date

JEE Main 2027 Session 1 is expected to be conducted in January 2027. Based on the recent examination calendar, the exam is likely to take place during the last week of January 2027.

Students who are not satisfied with their Session 1 performance can use the second session to improve their percentile.

The exact date, shift and paper-wise schedule will be announced by NTA. Candidates should also remember that JEE Main is conducted over multiple days and shifts. Therefore, the date on which one candidate appears may be different from that of another.

Date Paper Shift
January 2027 (multiple days and shifts) Paper 1

First Shift - 9 AM to 12 Noon

Second Shift - 3 PM to 6 PM

January 2027 (usually one shift) Paper 2A and 2B

First Shift - 9 AM to 12 Noon

Second Shift - 3 PM to 6 PM

JEE Mains 2027 Session 2 Exam Date

JEE Main 2027 Session 2 is expected to be held in April 2027, most likely during the first week of April. The second session is important for candidates who want another opportunity to improve their performance. Students can use the period between the January and April sessions for revision, JEE Mains mock tests, analysing mistakes and strengthening weak topics.

Date Paper Shift
April 2027 (multiple days and shifts) Paper 1 - BE/BTech

First Shift - 9 AM to 12 Noon

Second Shift - 3 PM to 6 PM

April 2027 (usually one shift) Paper 2 - BArch/BPlan

First Shift - 9 AM to 12 Noon

Second Shift - 3 PM to 6 PM

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How is JEE Main conducted, online or offline?
A: 

JEE Main exam is conducted in online mode as a computer based test. This is conducted in 3 different courses. The exam for B.Tech and B. Plan is completely online while the exam for B.Arch is partially online and drawing part is conducted offline.

Q:   How to check JEE Main exam date?
A: 

Candidates can check the JEE Main exam date for session 2 on their city slip and also on their JEE Main admit card.

Q:   How to crack JEE Mains in first attempt?
A: 

To crack JEE Mains on the first attempt, candidates need to start preparation as soon as possible. Get hold of conceptual clarity, consistent speed, and smart time management.

Q:   Which mock tests are best for JEE Mains?
A: 

Best free mock tests for JEE Mains are previous year question papers. You can also practice NTA mock tests online at nta.ac.in. All mock tests are designed as per JEE Main syllabus and exam pattern.

How to Check JEE Main 2027 Exam Date?

NTA allot the exam date to the candidates via the JEE Main admit card. The admit card is issued 3 to 4 days before the allotted exam date.

Once the admit card is issued, candidates are notified via the official website. Students can then login and download the hall ticket to check the allotted exam date.

Steps to check NTA JEE Mains Exam Date 2027

  • Go to the JEE Main website and click on the direct link for JEE Main 2027 admit card download when released.
  • Enter the application number and password on the login screen.
  • Download your JEE Main admit card PDF.
  • Check the exam date.
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When Will JEE Main 2027 Notification Be Released?

NTA is expected to release the JEE Main 2027 notification and Information Bulletin in October 2026. This notification will include important details like application dates, JEE Main exam date, eligibility criteria, exam format, syllabus, fees, correction options, and other instructions.

Looking at the previous JEE Main cycle can help.

  • An advisory was issued in September 2025 regarding "Instructions on Updation of Aadhaar Card/ UDID Card/ Category Certificate (EWS/SC/ST/OBC-NCL) before Filling of Online Application Form for Joint Entrance Examination (Main)."
  • Next, NTA issued an advisory in October 2025 and announced that the exam would be held in two sessions: January and April.
  • Another notification was issued in the last week of October for the release of JEE Main application form.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Which topics are most important in JEE Main Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics?
A: 

The most important topics for JEE Mains Maths, Physics and Chemistry are:

Maths3d and vectors, ellipses, circles, AP, GP, Matrix, differential equations, limit, quadratic equation, conic sections, sets & relations, and integration.
PhysicsRay optics, electrostatics, semiconductors, SHM, current electricity, rotation, moment of inertia, fluid mechanics, Potentiometer, vernier calliper, and thermodynamics.
ChemistryGeneral Organic Chemistry (GOC), Biomolecules, Amines, Hydrocarbons, Coordination Compounds, Chemical Bonding, P-Block and D & F-Block Elements, Qualitative Analysis, Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics, Thermodynamics, Ionic Equilibrium, Structure of Atom, Solutions.
Q:   What is the syllabus of JEE Mains?
A: 

JEE Main is conducted for multiple courses and the syllabus is different for each course. The syllabus of JEE Main Paper 1 (BE/B.Tech) includes class 11 and 12 Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics topics. For JEE Main paper 2A B.Arch the syllabus consists of Mathematics, General Aptitude and Drawing. Similarly, for JEE Main Paper 2B B. Plan the syllabus is Mathematics, General Aptitude and Planning. Candidates can check and download the detailed topics-wise JEE Main syllabus on the Shiksha page as well as on the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Q:   In how much time can I complete the entire JEE Main syllabus?
A: 

Time required to cover JEE Main syllabus changes from one student to another student. In general, to complete the entire JEE Main syllabus, students would require around 1 year. The ideal time to start preparing for JEE Main is class 11 as the syllabus for JEE and class 11-12 is similar. Students who are studying in class 11 can point out the topics that are common in both and pay special emphasis to those topics.

When Will JEE Main 2027 Registration Start?

Session 1: JEE Main 2027 registration for Session 1 is expected to begin in October 2026. Candidates will have to complete the application process online through the official JEE Main website - jeemain.nta.nic.in. The registration window usually remains open for 27 to 28 days. Students should not wait until the last day to fill out the form. The application process involves entering personal and academic details, uploading documents and photographs, selecting examination cities and paying the application fee.

Session 2: NTA will open a separate application window for Session 2 in February 2027. Candidates should carefully check all details before submitting the JEE Main application form, particularly their name, date of birth, category, contact information and academic details. Candidates who applied for Session 1 can also appear for Session 2 by filling out the form.

What Should Students Do While Waiting for the JEE Main 2027 Date?

Candidates have only a limited amount of time to complete the syllabus, revise important concepts and practise previous-year questions for JEE Main 2027 exam. Thus, while waiting for the official dates to be released, students should utilise the time for preparation.

A good preparation strategy should include:

  • Completing the JEE Main syllabus systematically
  • Solving previous years' JEE Mains question papers
  • Taking regular full-length mock tests
  • Revising important formulas and concepts
  • Analysing mistakes after every mock test
  • Focusing on accuracy and time management
  • Keeping sufficient time for revision before the exam

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