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 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.
- 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?
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.
Appearing for JEE Main 2027?
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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:
- nta.ac.in
- 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 |
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 |
Commonly asked questions
No. Any kind of calculator - virtual or physical - is not allowed at the JEE Main exam centres.
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.
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.
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 |
Commonly asked questions
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.
Candidates can check the JEE Main exam date for session 2 on their city slip and also on their JEE Main admit card.
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.
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.
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.
Commonly asked questions
The most important topics for JEE Mains Maths, Physics and Chemistry are:
| Maths | 3d and vectors, ellipses, circles, AP, GP, Matrix, differential equations, limit, quadratic equation, conic sections, sets & relations, and integration. |
| Physics | Ray optics, electrostatics, semiconductors, SHM, current electricity, rotation, moment of inertia, fluid mechanics, Potentiometer, vernier calliper, and thermodynamics. |
| Chemistry | General 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. |
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.
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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Student Forum
Answered 21 hours ago
Yes, candidates can get scholarship based on performance in JEE (Main) for BTech at NIMS University, Jaipur. Details are given below:
| Scholarship Percentage | JEE Rank |
|---|---|
| 60% Waiver in First Year Tuition Fee | AIR upto 1 Lacs in JEE Mains |
| 50% Waiver in First Year Tuition Fee | AIR between 1 Lacs and 2.25 Lacs in JEE Mains |
| 75% Waiver in First-Year Tuition Fee | Qualified JEE Advance |
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Answered 21 hours ago
No, your rank does not change your fees. Merit ranks generated via the JEE Main entrance exam are exclusively used to determine branch selection and seat eligibility during allocation. Once admitted, your tuition fee relies entirely on government social category waivers and annual family income slab
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With a JEE Main rank of 30,000 (General category, Other State quota), you can secure Mechanical Engineering, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, or Civil Engineering at NIT Silchar. Depending on round variations and seat trends, you may also have borderline chances for Electrical Engineerin
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Students can download the JEE Main syllabus 2027 from the official website of JEE Mains 2027 once released.
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Answered 3 days ago
Usually the Cutoffs differ across B.Tech programmes and counselling rounds. However, The Guru Nanak Dev University JEE Main Cutoff 2025 the closing rank of 145410 for round 1 remained the same across the listed B.Tech programmes under the General Home State category, with no variation in closing ran
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For Guru Nanak Dev University JEE Main Cutoff 2025, the listed B.Tech programmes for round 1 had the same closing rank of 145410 under the General Home State category.
The cutoff data displayed above has been sourced from third-party channels. While we strive to ensure accuracy, cutoffs are subject t
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The JEE Main 2025 cutoff closing rank for round 1 at GEU Dehradun for all the listed B.Tech branches was 145410.
The cutoff data displayed above has been sourced from third-party channels. While we strive to ensure accuracy, cutoffs are subject to change and may vary based on category, round, and adm
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GEU Dehradun 2025 cutoff for Round 1 has been released for General Home State category with a closing rank for B.Tech Cse at 145410.
Candidates seeking admission to the B.Tech Cse programme must secure a rank of 145410 or better to be considered for admission.
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Sorry, but the college does not accept JEE Mains score for admission to BE ECE program at Loyola-ICAM College of Engineering and Technology.
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Answered 6 days ago
YES. Galgotias University accepts JEE Main and CUET scores for B.Tech admissions and gives preference to candidates with these scores in the merit list. Students also need to meet the required Class 12 eligibility criteria for their chosen B.Tech program.
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