JEE Main 2027 Session 1 Notification Out: Check Dates, Eligibility, Exam Pattern & Apply Online

Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main) – 2027 - Overview

Important Date

• Online Application Start Date: 24th October, 2026

• Online Application Closing Date: 22nd November, 2026 (up to 11:50 P.M.)

• Last Date for Fee Transaction (Normal): 22nd November, 2026 (up to 11:50 P.M.)

• Late Submission Window (With Late Fee of Rs. 500/-): 23rd November to 26th November, 2026 (up to 11:50 P.M.)

• Application Correction Window: 27th November to 29th November, 2026 (up to 11:50 P.M.)

• City of Examination Announcement: 30th December, 2026

• Admit Card Download Date: 13th January, 2027

• Date of Examination (Session 1): 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, and 28th January, 2027

Age Limit

• There is no age limit for candidates appearing in JEE (Main) 2027. However, candidates may be required to meet the age criteria of the institute to which they seek admission.

💰Application Fee

Application fees vary depending on gender, category, and choice of papers (refer to the official Information Bulletin for exact fee categories).

• Late Fee: Rs. 500/- extra for applications submitted during the late registration window (23rd to 26th November 2026).

• Mode of Payment: Online via Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.

🎓Educational Qualification

• Candidates who have passed the Class 12th / Equivalent examination in 2025, 2026, or appearing in 2027 from a recognized board are eligible to apply.

• Qualifying Exams: Must have studied Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry/Biology/Technical Vocational subjects as core elements.

Vacancy & Course Details

• Paper 1 (B.E. / B.Tech): Admission to Undergraduate Engineering Programs.

• Paper 2A (B.Arch): Admission to Bachelor of Architecture courses.

• Paper 2B (B.Planning): Admission to Bachelor of Planning courses.

Selection Process

• Computer Based Test (CBT): Appearance in JEE (Main) 2027 Session 1 and/or Session 2.

• Normalisation Procedure: Applied if the exam is conducted across multiple shifts.

• Counseling & Seat Allocation: Conducted via JoSAA / CSAB based on All India Rank (AIR) for NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs.

• Eligibility for JEE Advanced: Top performers in JEE Main become eligible to appear for JEE (Advanced) for IIT admissions.

Exam Pattern (JEE Main 2027 Session 1)

• Mode of Examination: Computer Based Test (CBT) for all papers, except the Drawing Test (Part-III of Paper 2A) which is conducted in Pen & Paper (offline) mode on an A4 size sheet.

• Languages Available: Conducted in 13 languages (English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu).

• Paper 1 (B.E. / B.Tech) Pattern:

  • Total Questions: 75 questions across Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.

  • Each subject is divided into Section A (Multiple-Choice Questions - 20 questions) and Section B (Numerical Value Questions - 5 questions).

• Marking Scheme: +4 marks for every correct answer; -1 mark (negative marking) for incorrect answers in both Section A and Section B. Unattempted questions carry 0 marks.

• Exam Shifts:

  • First Shift: 09:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon (IST)

  • Second Shift: 03:00 P.M. to 06:00 P.M. (IST)

How to Apply for Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main) – 2027

1. Visit the official NTA JEE Main website: https://jeemain.nta.nic.in.

2. Register using a unique email address and mobile number to generate login credentials.

3. Fill out the online application form with personal, academic, and exam center choices.

4. Upload scanned documents, photographs, and signatures as per specified dimensions.

5. Pay the required application fee online through Credit/Debit card, Net Banking, or UPI.

6. Submit the confirmation page and download/print multiple copies for future reference.

7. Take a printout of the submitted application form and confirmation page for future records.

More Other Details

• Candidates can apply for Session 1 (January 2027) now; a separate window will open later for Session 2 (April 2027) using the same application number.

• Ensure mobile numbers and email IDs provided belong to the candidate or parents, as all NTA communications are dispatched digitally.

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