JEE Main 2027 Total Registration Expected to Cross 13.5 Lakh; NTA Receives Over 6.7 Lakh Applications So Far

Will JEE Mains 2027 registration cross previous year's numbers? Latest official NTA update shows more than 6.7 lakh registrations till now. Know what the trends suggest and what the competition will be this year below.

JEE Main 2027 Total Registration Expected to Cross 13.5 Lakh; NTA Receives Over 6.7 Lakh Applications

JEE Main 2027 Session 1 registrations are expected to reach around 13.5 lakh, in line with previous-year trends. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has received 6,70,182 applications as of November 12, 2026, and the registration count is likely to increase further before the application window closes.

Based on previous registration trends, approximately 13.5 lakh candidates are expected to apply for the January session of the engineering entrance examination. However, this is an estimate and not an officially confirmed figure. NTA is yet to announce the final number of applicants for JEE Main 2027 Session 1.

The current registration figure indicates that a significant number of engineering aspirants have already completed the application process. With more days remaining before the deadline, the total number of applications is expected to rise.

The number of candidates registering for the exam will decide the competition in the Session 1 exam and ultimately affect the percentile ranges. Therefore, students should keep track of the official registration numbers to understand the competition this year.

JEE Main 2027 Registration: Last Date and Late Fee Window

The NTA will close the regular registration window for JEE Main 2027 Session 1 on November 22. Candidates who miss this deadline will get an additional opportunity to apply between November 23 and November 26 by paying a late fee of INR 500.

The important dates are:

• November 22, 2026: Last date to apply without a late fee.
• November 23 to 26, 2026: Registration window with a late fee.
• November 26, 2026: Final deadline to submit applications with a late fee.

The final registration numbers are expected to become clearer after the application process, including the late-fee period, concludes. NTA is yet to officially confirm the final application count for JEE Main 2027 Session 1.

Candidates should note that the projected figure of 13.5 lakh is based on previous registration trends and should not be treated as the confirmed number of applicants. The final count will depend on the number of candidates who complete the registration process before the deadline.