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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the public notice and the Information Bulletin for JEE Main 2027 Session 1 on October 24, 2026. The JEE Main 2027 application form is now open and the last date to apply is November 22, 2026 (up to 11:50 PM). The Session 1 exam will be held on January 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28, 2027 in two shifts, and the admit card will be out on January 13, 2027.

JEE Main is the entrance exam for B.E./B.Tech admission to NITs, IIITs and other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs), and also the eligibility test for JEE Advanced (IITs). Paper 2A and 2B are for B.Arch and B.Planning. For 2027, the exam is again held in two sessions: Session 1 in January and Session 2 in April 2027. This article covers the JEE Main 2027 exam dates, application fee, eligibility, exam pattern, exam cities (including West Bengal), admit card and how to apply, all taken from the official Information Bulletin.

Quick summary:

Session 1 application: October 24 to November 22, 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)

With late fee (Rs. 500): November 23 to November 26, 2026

Correction window: November 27 to November 29, 2026

Session 1 exam dates: January 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28, 2027

City intimation slip: December 30, 2026

Admit card: January 13, 2027

Eligibility: Class 12 passed in 2025 or 2026, or appearing in 2027. No age limit

Fee (Paper 1, India): Rs. 1,000 (General male) | Rs. 800 (General female) | Rs. 900 (EWS/OBC-NCL male) | Rs. 500 (SC/ST/PwD)

Paper 1 pattern: 75 questions, 300 marks, 3 hours, +4 for correct and -1 for wrong

Session 2: Apply January 5 to February 3, 2027 | Exam April 2 to 7, 2027

Table of Contents

  1. JEE Main 2027 Important Dates
  2. JEE Main 2027 Overview
  3. JEE Main 2027 Application Fee
  4. JEE Main 2027 Eligibility Criteria
  5. Reservation of Seats
  6. JEE Main 2027 Exam Pattern
  7. Marking Scheme, Merit and Tie-Break Rules
  8. JEE Main 2027 Syllabus
  9. JEE Main 2027 Exam Cities
  10. How to Apply for JEE Main 2027
  11. Documents and Image Specifications
  12. JEE Main 2027 Admit Card
  13. Exam Day Instructions
  14. Answer Key, Result and NTA Score
  15. Preparation Tips
  16. FAQs
  17. Important Links

JEE Main 2027 Important Dates

JEE Main 2027 has two sessions, and you can apply for either one or both. The first table below gives the Session 1 schedule, which is open now, and the second table gives the Session 2 schedule, as printed in the Information Bulletin. The bulletin says a separate public notice will be issued when the Session 2 form goes live. The dates of the answer key, recorded responses and result are not announced yet.

Session 1 (January 2027) EventDate
Public notice and Information Bulletin releasedOctober 24, 2026
Online application formOctober 24 to November 22, 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)
Last date for fee paymentNovember 22, 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)
Late submission with Rs. 500 late feeNovember 23 to November 26, 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)
Correction in application formNovember 27 to November 29, 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)
Announcement of exam city (city intimation slip)December 30, 2026
Admit card downloadJanuary 13, 2027
Exam datesJanuary 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28, 2027
Provisional answer key and question paper attemptedTo be displayed on the NTA website
Session 2 (April 2027) EventDate
Online application formJanuary 5 to February 3, 2027 (up to 11:50 PM)
Last date for fee paymentFebruary 3, 2027 (up to 11:50 PM)
Late submission with Rs. 500 late feeFebruary 4 to February 7, 2027 (up to 11:50 PM)
Correction in application formFebruary 8 to February 10, 2027 (up to 11:50 PM)
City intimation slipMarch 12, 2027
Admit card downloadMarch 25, 2027
Exam datesApril 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, 2027

JEE Main 2027 Overview

The Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education has given the job of conducting JEE Main to NTA since 2019. The table below gives the main details of JEE Main 2027.

Exam nameJoint Entrance Examination (Main) 2027
Conducting bodyNational Testing Agency (NTA)
SessionsSession 1 (January 2027) and Session 2 (April 2027)
PapersPaper 1 (B.E./B.Tech), Paper 2A (B.Arch), Paper 2B (B.Planning)
Admission throughNITs, IIITs, other CFTIs, and institutions/universities funded or recognised by participating State Governments. Paper 1 is also the eligibility test for JEE Advanced (IITs)
ModeComputer Based Test (CBT). Drawing Test of Paper 2A is on pen and paper
Languages13: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu
Age limitNone
Official websitejeemain.nta.nic.in
Helpline011-40759000 / 011-69227700, jeemain@nta.ac.in

The Paper 1 result is also used for other programmes, such as Integrated M.Sc., Integrated M.Tech, Integrated B.Tech, MBA, B.Sc, B.Pharm and B.Des, as per the bulletin. If you appear in both sessions, your best NTA score of JEE Main 2027 is used to make the merit list and ranking. You can also skip one session if you want.

JEE Main 2027 Application Fee

The fee is paid online only, through Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card or UPI, and it is payable separately for each session. Processing charges and GST are extra and are paid by the candidate. The first table shows the fee for one paper, and the second table shows the fee for two or more papers. The fee for centres in India is on the left and for centres outside India is on the right.

One paper (Paper 1 OR Paper 2A OR Paper 2B)CandidateCentres in IndiaCentres outside India
GeneralMaleRs. 1,000Rs. 5,000
FemaleRs. 800Rs. 4,000
Gen-EWS / OBC (NCL)MaleRs. 900Rs. 4,500
FemaleRs. 800Rs. 4,000
SC / ST / PwD / PwBDMaleRs. 500Rs. 2,500
FemaleRs. 500Rs. 2,500
Third Gender-Rs. 500Rs. 2,500
Two or more papers (Paper 1 + 2A, Paper 1 + 2B, Paper 1 + 2A + 2B, or Paper 2A + 2B)CandidateCentres in IndiaCentres outside India
General / Gen-EWS / OBC (NCL)MaleRs. 2,000Rs. 10,000
FemaleRs. 1,600Rs. 8,000
SC / ST / PwD / PwBDMaleRs. 1,000Rs. 5,000
FemaleRs. 1,000Rs. 5,000
Third Gender-Rs. 1,000Rs. 5,000
  • Late fee: If you apply between November 23 and November 26, 2026, you pay an additional Rs. 500 on top of the category fee. The late fee is the same for all categories.
  • The application is confirmed only after the fee is received, and the Confirmation Page is generated only after successful payment.
  • No refund of fee is given once it is successfully paid. Failed or duplicate payments are handled under the refund procedure of NTA after reconciliation.
  • If the Confirmation Page is not generated after payment, check the payment status with the bank or payment gateway first, and then contact the NTA helpline.

JEE Main 2027 Eligibility Criteria

There is no age limit for JEE Main 2027. However, the institutes where you want to take admission may have their own age and eligibility rules, so check them on their websites. The table below gives the year of passing rule.

Class 12 / equivalent passing yearEligible for JEE Main 2027?
Passed in 2025Yes
Passed in 2026Yes
Appearing in 2027Yes
Passed in 2024 or earlierNo

The passing year is the year in which your result was first declared as pass. An improvement attempt does not count as your first attempt. For example, if you passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology in 2025 and then passed Mathematics in 2026, then 2025 is your passing year. Candidates appearing in Class 12 in 2027 can fill the roll number or registration number in the application form.

Qualifying examinations accepted:

  • Final exam of the 10+2 system from any recognised Central or State Board (such as CBSE, CISCE and the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education)
  • Intermediate or two-year Pre-University examination from a recognised Board or University
  • Final exam of the two-year course of the Joint Services Wing of the National Defence Academy
  • NIOS Senior Secondary examination with a minimum of five subjects, and the BOSSE (Sikkim) examination
  • Any Public School, Board or University exam in India or abroad recognised as equivalent to 10+2 by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU)
  • Higher Secondary Certificate Vocational Examination
  • A diploma recognised by AICTE or a State board of technical education of at least 3 years
  • GCE A level (London/Cambridge/Sri Lanka), the Cambridge High School Certificate or the International Baccalaureate Diploma
  • Candidates with Class 12 from outside India or from a Board not listed above need an AIU equivalence certificate

State of eligibility: This is the State from where you passed Class 12 (or equivalent). It does not depend on your native place or where you live. If you passed from one State and took an improvement exam from another, the State where you first passed is your State of eligibility. NIOS and BOSSE candidates select the State where their study centre is located.

JEE Main 2027 Reservation of Seats

Seats are reserved for Indian nationals in the categories listed in the table below, in every programme, as per Government of India rules. The category and sub-category you enter in the JEE Main form are also used for JEE Advanced, so fill them in carefully.

CategoryReservation
General-EWS10% of seats in every programme
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)27% of seats in every programme
Scheduled Caste (SC)15% of seats in every programme
Scheduled Tribe (ST)7.5% of seats in every programme
Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD)5% seats in each of the General, Gen-EWS, OBC-NCL, SC and ST categories

OBC candidates must be in the current central list of OBCs, and candidates in the creamy layer are treated as General. OBC communities that are only in a State list are not eligible for the benefit. For PwBD candidates, UDID card details are verified from the UDID portal, and those without a UDID card must upload the disability certificate in the right format.

JEE Main 2027 Exam Pattern

All papers are objective. Each subject in Paper 1 and Part I (Mathematics) of Paper 2 has two sections: Section A with multiple choice questions (MCQs) and Section B with questions whose answer is a numerical value. For Section B, you type the integer answer with the on-screen keypad and round it off to the nearest integer. The first table gives the Paper 1 pattern, and the next two tables give Paper 2A and Paper 2B.

Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech)Section A (MCQ)Section B (Numerical)Marks
Mathematics205100
Physics205100
Chemistry205100
Total (75 questions)6015300
Paper 2A (B.Arch)QuestionsMarksMode
Part I: Mathematics (20 MCQ + 5 numerical)25100CBT
Part II: Aptitude Test (MCQ)50200CBT
Part III: Drawing Test2100Pen and paper on an A4 drawing sheet
Total77400
Paper 2B (B.Planning)QuestionsMarksMode
Part I: Mathematics (20 MCQ + 5 numerical)25100CBT
Part II: Aptitude Test (MCQ)50200CBT
Part III: Planning-Based Questions (MCQ)25100CBT
Total100400

The exam is held in two shifts every day. The duration and the timing of each shift are in the table below. PwD/PwBD candidates who are eligible for a scribe get compensatory time of at least 20 minutes per hour, which makes it 4 hours for the 3-hour papers and 4 hours 40 minutes for the 3 hours 30 minutes paper.

Paper(s)DurationFirst shiftSecond shift
Paper 1, or Paper 2A, or Paper 2B3 hours9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Paper 2A and Paper 2B both3 hours 30 minutes9:00 AM to 12:30 PM3:00 PM to 6:30 PM

JEE Main 2027 Marking Scheme, Merit and Tie-Break Rules

The marking scheme is the same for MCQs and numerical value questions. Note that there is negative marking in Section B (numerical) as well, so do not guess without thinking in either section. The table below gives the marks for each type of answer.

Type of answerMarks
Correct answer (MCQ or numerical)+4
Incorrect answer (MCQ or numerical)-1
Unanswered or marked for review without selecting an option0
  • If a question has more than one correct option, +4 goes to everyone who marked any of the correct options. If all options are correct, +4 goes to all who attempted the question.
  • If a question is dropped or found incorrect, +4 is given to all candidates who appeared in that shift.
  • The Drawing Test of Paper 2A has 2 questions evaluated out of 100 marks, and there is no negative marking in it.
  • Merit: The raw marks of each shift are converted into NTA scores (percentile based normalisation), and the overall merit is made by merging the NTA scores of all shifts of both sessions.
  • Tie-break in Paper 1: NTA score in Mathematics first, then Physics, then Chemistry, then the candidate with the lower ratio of incorrect to correct answers in all subjects, and then in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry in turn. If the tie still remains, the same rank is given.

JEE Main 2027 Syllabus

The Information Bulletin does not list the topics. It says the detailed syllabus of JEE Main is available on the NTA website, so download it from there. The subjects of each paper are given in the table below.

PaperSubjects / Parts
Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech)Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, with equal weightage
Paper 2A (B.Arch)Mathematics, Aptitude Test and Drawing Test
Paper 2B (B.Planning)Mathematics, Aptitude Test and Planning-Based Questions

For syllabus and exam pattern guides of other exams, see our Syllabus section.

JEE Main 2027 Exam Cities (West Bengal)

You can choose up to four exam cities in order of priority, from the State of your permanent address or the State of your present address only. NTA tries to give you a city in your order of choice, but it can allot a different city for administrative reasons, and it can merge cities that have very few candidates. The city cannot be changed on request. The table below lists the JEE Main 2027 exam cities in West Bengal.

CityCodeCityCode
BankuraWB16KolkataWB10
Burdwan (Bardhaman)WB02MaldaWB20
DurgapurWB04MurshidabadWB21
HooghlyWB06Purba MedinipurWB14
HowrahWB07SiliguriWB11
KalyaniWB08SuriWB22
KharagpurWB13

Bengali medium: The question paper in English and Bengali is available at exam centres in West Bengal, Tripura, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The question paper is always in English and your chosen language, and the English version prevails if there is any difference. You must choose the language in the application form, and it cannot be changed after the correction window closes. If too few candidates choose a regional language in a city, NTA can allot a centre in another city.

How to Apply for JEE Main 2027 Session 1

The application is online only, and registration is done through MeriPehchaan, the government's National Single Sign-On platform. You can fill in the three steps together or at different times. The Application Number you get will be used for both Session 1 and Session 2. Follow the steps below.

  1. Step 1: Registration. Register through the MeriPehchaan sign-in on the application portal, create a password, and note down the system-generated Application Number.
  2. Step 2: Application form. Log in with your Application Number and password. Fill in your personal details, choose your paper(s), exam cities and medium, enter your educational qualification, and upload the images and documents. Capture a live photograph with your webcam, or by scanning the QR code with a phone.
  3. Step 3: Fee payment. Pay the fee by Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card or UPI, and keep the proof of payment.
  4. Step 4: Confirmation Page. Download, save and print the Confirmation Page, which is generated only after successful payment. Your candidature is confirmed only after the fee is received.

Important points:

  • Fill in only one application form. Multiple forms can lead to cancellation of the result, and appearing under more than one Application Number is treated as unfair means.
  • Use your own (or your parent's or guardian's) email ID and mobile number. All information is sent only by email and SMS, and one mobile number and email can be used for one form only.
  • Password rule: 8 to 13 characters, with at least one upper case letter, one lower case letter, one number and one special character.
  • Details like name, date of birth, category, PwD status, exam cities and medium are treated as final after submission. You get a one-time correction window (November 27 to 29), and only the fields that NTA enables can be edited.
  • Do not send any document or printout to NTA by post, fax, WhatsApp, email or by hand.
  • For help with the form, call 011-40759000 or 011-69227700, or email jeemain@nta.ac.in.

Also read: After Class 12, you can also look at other national entrance and eligibility exams, such as the UGC NET December 2026 notification, and school-level talent exams like the JBNSTS 2026 Talent Search Test. For more such updates, visit our Education section and Scholarship News.

JEE Main 2027 Documents and Image Specifications

Keep the scanned files ready before you start the form. The table below gives the format and file size of each upload. Upload only your own photo, signature and certificates, because using someone else's is treated as unfair means.

DocumentFormatFile sizeNotes
Live photographCaptured on the form-Webcam or QR code on a phone. White background, good light, 80% face visible including ears, no mask
Scanned passport size photographJPG/JPEG10 KB to 200 KBRecent colour photo, 80% face (including ears, no mask), white background
SignatureJPG/JPEG10 KB to 100 KBClear and legible
Class 10 or equivalent certificate / marksheetPDF50 KB to 300 KBClear and legible
Disability / UDID certificate (if applicable)PDF50 KB to 300 KBUDID details are verified on the UDID portal
Certificate of physical limitation to write (if applicable)PDF50 KB to 300 KBNeeded for scribe and compensatory time
Non-Indian passport (foreign nationals including OCI)PDF50 KB to 300 KBClear and legible

JEE Main 2027 Admit Card

The Session 1 e-Admit Card will be available on the NTA website from January 13, 2027, and the exam city slip will come earlier, on December 30, 2026. The admit card is not sent by post, and no duplicate admit card is issued at the exam centre. Follow the steps below to download it when it is out.

  1. Go to the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in, and open the Session 1 admit card link.
  2. Log in with your Application Number and password (or date of birth if asked).
  3. Check the details and download the e-Admit Card along with the Self Declaration (Undertaking).
  4. Print at least four copies on A4 size paper and keep them safe.

If you cannot download it, or you find a mistake in your details, photo or signature, call 011-40759000 / 69227700 between 10 AM and 5 PM or write to jeemain@nta.ac.in before the exam. The issue of an admit card does not mean your eligibility is accepted, as it can be checked again at the admission stage.

JEE Main 2027 Exam Day Instructions

Read the points below carefully, because candidates who do not carry the right documents are not allowed to sit for the exam. The table gives the reporting schedule for each shift.

ActivityFirst shiftSecond shift
Entry, frisking, biometric and document verification7:00 AM to 8:30 AM1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Instructions by the invigilator8:30 AM to 8:50 AM2:30 PM to 2:50 PM
Candidates log in to read instructions8:50 AM2:50 PM
Test starts9:00 AM3:00 PM

Documents to carry:

  • Printed admit card with the Self Declaration (Undertaking), filled in, on A4 size paper
  • Two additional passport size photographs, the same as the one uploaded, to paste on the admit card and the attendance sheet
  • One original, valid, non-expired photo ID: school ID card, PAN card, driving licence, voter ID, passport, Aadhaar or e-Aadhaar with photograph, Class 12 board admit card with photograph, ration card with photograph, or bank passbook with photograph
  • PwD candidates need the UDID or disability certificate, and scribe certificates as applicable

Other rules:

  • Report 2 hours before the exam. Gates close 30 minutes before the exam, and late candidates are not allowed.
  • Not allowed: mobile phone, earphone, calculator, smart watch or ordinary watch, handbag, purse, geometry or pencil box, printed or written material, eatables (except for diabetic candidates who declared it, who may carry sugar tablets or whole fruits), camera, goggles and any metal or electronic item.
  • A transparent water bottle is allowed. A ballpoint pen and rough sheets are given at the centre, and you must write your name and roll number on each rough sheet and return them at the end.
  • You get a dedicated computer, which is allotted randomly. Do not change your seat.
  • For the B.Arch Drawing Test, bring your own geometry box, pencils, erasers and colour pencils or crayons. Water colours are not allowed.
  • No re-test is held for candidates who miss the exam for any reason.
  • Keep soft and hard copies of your Confirmation Page, admit card and scorecard, because they will not be available after July 31, 2027.

JEE Main 2027 Answer Key, Result and NTA Score

NTA will put the provisional answer key and your recorded responses on its website for about two to three days. The table below shows the key challenge rules. The result is prepared from the final answer key, and no grievance on the answer key is entertained after the result is declared.

ItemDetails
Provisional answer keyDisplayed on the NTA website with a public notice, for about 2 to 3 days
Challenge feeRs. 200 per question, non-refundable, paid online
Recorded responses and question paper attemptedDisplayed before the result, for about 2 to 3 days. Download your response sheet, as it will not be given later
ResultNTA scores of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry and the total, for each session
Final merit list / rankMade by merging the NTA scores of all shifts of both sessions

Only paid challenges made in the given time through the key challenge link are considered, and challenges without justification or evidence are rejected. The decision of NTA on challenges is final.

JEE Main 2027 Preparation Tips

  • Apply early: The form is open for about a month, but do not wait for the last day, because websites are slow when many candidates apply. Late filing costs an extra Rs. 500.
  • Do not guess in Section B: Numerical questions also carry -1 for a wrong answer in 2027.
  • Balance all three subjects: Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry carry 100 marks each, and Mathematics is the first tie-break subject.
  • Use the two sessions well: Session 1 is a good first attempt, and your best NTA score counts if you also take Session 2 in April.
  • Practise in CBT mode: Take full-length mock tests of 3 hours and get used to typing numerical answers with the on-screen keypad.
  • Check your documents: Keep your Class 10 certificate, category certificate and UDID card (if applicable) scanned, and match your name and date of birth with the certificate.
  • Keep a plan B: After Class 12, you can also check other openings for 12th pass candidates, such as the Indian Coast Guard CGEPT recruitment.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. When does the JEE Main 2027 Session 1 application start?

The online application started on October 24, 2026, and the last date is November 22, 2026 (up to 11:50 PM).

Q2. What are the JEE Main 2027 Session 1 exam dates?

January 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28, 2027, in two shifts: 9 AM to 12 noon and 3 PM to 6 PM.

Q3. When is the JEE Main 2027 Session 2 exam?

April 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, 2027. The application for Session 2 is from January 5 to February 3, 2027.

Q4. What is the JEE Main 2027 application fee?

For one paper at a centre in India, Rs. 1,000 for General male, Rs. 800 for General female, Rs. 900 for Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL male, Rs. 800 for Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL female and Rs. 500 for SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender candidates. Processing charges and GST are extra.

Q5. What is the late fee for JEE Main 2027?

An extra Rs. 500 for all categories, if you apply between November 23 and November 26, 2026.

Q6. Who can apply for JEE Main 2027?

Candidates who passed Class 12 (or equivalent) in 2025 or 2026, or are appearing in 2027. There is no age limit. Candidates who passed in 2024 or before are not eligible.

Q7. What is the JEE Main 2027 exam pattern for Paper 1?

75 questions for 300 marks in 3 hours: Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, each with 20 MCQs and 5 numerical value questions.

Q8. Is there negative marking in JEE Main 2027?

Yes. Each wrong answer carries -1, in both Section A (MCQ) and Section B (numerical). A correct answer gets +4.

Q9. When will the JEE Main 2027 admit card be released?

The Session 1 admit card is out on January 13, 2027, and the city intimation slip on December 30, 2026.

Q10. Can I appear in both sessions?

Yes. If you appear in both, your best NTA score of JEE Main 2027 is used for the merit list and ranking. You can also appear in only one session.

Q11. In which languages is JEE Main 2027 held?

13 languages: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu. Bengali is available at centres in West Bengal, Tripura and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

Q12. What is the fee for challenging the answer key?

Rs. 200 per question, non-refundable.

All the important links for JEE Main 2027 Session 1 are given in the table below. Apply only through the official NTA website.

Important Links

JEE Main 2027 Apply Online (Session 1)Click Here
JEE Main 2027 Information Bulletin PDFClick Here
JEE Main 2027 Public Notice PDF (24.10.2026)Click Here
JEE Main Official Websitejeemain.nta.nic.in
NTA Official Websitenta.ac.in
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