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JEE Main 2027 Application Form Started – Apply Online

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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the official notification for Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2027 Session 1. The public notice, dated 24 October 2026, invites online applications for admission to undergraduate engineering, architecture and planning programmes for the academic session 2027–28. According to the notification, the JEE Main 2027 Session 1 application process started on 24 October 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in (https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/). The JEE Main 2027 examination will be conducted in two sessions: Session 1 in January 2027 and Session 2 in April 2027. The Session 1 examination is scheduled for 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027. Candidates should read the official information bulletin carefully before applying and regularly check this page for updates regarding the application form, exam city intimation, admit card, answer key, result, cutoff and counselling.

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1. JEE Main 2027 Application Form Started – Apply Online – Overview

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the official notification for Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2027 Session 1. The public notice, dated 24 October 2026, invites online applications for admission to undergraduate engineering, architecture and planning programmes for the academic session 2027–28. According to the notification, the JEE Main 2027 Session 1 application process started on 24 October 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in (https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/). The JEE Main 2027 examination will be conducted in two sessions: Session 1 in January 2027 and Session 2 in April 2027. The Session 1 examination is scheduled for 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027. Candidates should read the official information bulletin carefully before applying and regularly check this page for updates regarding the application form, exam city intimation, admit card, answer key, result, cutoff and counselling.

2. JEE Main 2027: Overview

JEE Main 2027: Overview
ParticularsDetails
Examination NameJoint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2027
Conducting AuthorityNational Testing Agency (NTA)
Academic Session2027–28
Examination SessionsSession 1 and Session 2
Session 1January 2027
Session 2April 2027
Application ModeOnline
Session 1 Application Start Date24 October 2026
Last Date to Apply Without Late Fee22 November 2026
Late Application Window23–26 November 2026
Application Correction Window27–29 November 2026
Exam City Announcement30 December 2026
Admit Card Release13 January 2027
Session 1 Exam Dates20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027
Official Websitehttps://jeemain.nta.nic.in/

3. JEE Main 2027 Important Dates

Candidates should keep track of the following dates for Session 1.
JEE Main 2027 Important Dates
EventDate
Official Notification24 October 2026
Online Application Starts24 October 2026
Last Date to Apply22 November 2026, up to 11:50 PM
Last Date for Fee Payment22 November 2026, up to 11:50 PM
Late Application Window23–26 November 2026
Last Date for Late Fee Payment26 November 2026, up to 11:50 PM
Application Correction Window27–29 November 2026, up to 11:50 PM
Examination City Announcement30 December 2026
Admit Card Download13 January 2027
Session 1 Examination20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027
Answer KeyAwaited
ResultAwaited
Session 2 ExaminationApril 2027; detailed schedule awaited
Dates for the answer key, result and other stages should be updated when NTA publishes the relevant official announcements.

4. JEE Main 2027 Application Form

NTA has invited online applications for JEE Main 2027 Session 1 through its official examination portal.
Candidates should complete the application process carefully and ensure that all information is correct before submitting the form.

5. How to Apply Online for JEE Main 2027

  1. Visit the official website: https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/
  2. Open the JEE Main 2027 Session 1 registration link.
  3. Complete the registration process and note your application number.
  4. Log in using your registration credentials.
  5. Fill in the application form with the required personal, academic and examination details.
  6. Upload the required photograph, signature and other documents according to the information bulletin.
  7. Pay the applicable examination fee through an available online payment method.
  8. Review the details and submit the application form.
  9. Download or print the confirmation page for future reference.
Candidates should use their own or their parents’ or guardians’ email address and mobile number, as instructed by NTA, so that important communications can be received.
Important: NTA has stated that candidates must submit only one application form. Multiple applications may lead to strict action, including disqualification.

6. JEE Main 2027 Late Application

The notification provides a late application window for candidates who submit their forms after the regular deadline.
JEE Main 2027 Late Application
ParticularsDate
Late Application Starts23 November 2026
Late Application Ends26 November 2026
Late Fee₹500
Last Date for Late Fee Payment26 November 2026, up to 11:50 PM
The late fee is in addition to the applicable examination fee. Candidates should confirm the final payable amount through the official application portal.

7. JEE Main 2027 Application Correction

NTA has scheduled the application correction window from 27 November to 29 November 2026, up to 11:50 PM.
Candidates should check their application details carefully and use the correction facility only for the fields permitted by NTA.
The correction facility is subject to the official rules and instructions. Candidates should not assume that every field can be edited.

8. JEE Main 2027 Eligibility Criteria

JEE Main 2027 eligibility conditions, qualifying examinations, subject requirements and other admission rules should be checked in the official Information Bulletin.
Candidates planning to apply for B.E./B.Tech, B.Arch or B.Planning courses should review the requirements applicable to their chosen paper and intended institution.
The detailed eligibility criteria should not be confused with the admission requirements of NITs, IIITs, CFTIs, IITs or other participating institutions, which may have additional conditions.
Official reference: JEE Main 2027 Information Bulletin (https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/)

9. JEE Main 2027 Examination Papers

JEE Main consists of two main examination papers.
JEE Main 2027 Examination Papers
PaperCoursePurpose
Paper 1B.E./B.TechUndergraduate engineering admissions and eligibility for JEE Advanced
Paper 2AB.ArchArchitecture admissions
Paper 2BB.PlanningPlanning course admissions
Paper 1 is relevant for candidates pursuing undergraduate engineering programmes at participating institutions. It is also the qualifying examination route for JEE Advanced, subject to the applicable eligibility requirements.
Paper 2A is for architecture courses, while Paper 2B is for planning courses.

10. JEE Main 2027 Exam Pattern

According to the NTA public notice, the examination pattern for Session 1 is as follows.

11. Paper 1: B.E./B.Tech

Paper 1: B.E./B.Tech
SubjectSection A QuestionsSection B Questions
Mathematics205
Physics205
Chemistry205
Total6015
Paper 1 contains 75 questions in total. It is conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.

12. Paper 2A: B.Arch

Paper 2A: B.Arch
SubjectQuestions
Mathematics, Part I20 MCQs + 5 numerical-value questions
Aptitude Test, Part II50
Drawing Test, Part III2
Total77
The examination is conducted in CBT mode except for the Drawing Test, which is conducted offline on an A4-size drawing sheet.

13. Paper 2B: B.Planning

Paper 2B: B.Planning
SubjectQuestions
Mathematics, Part I20 MCQs + 5 numerical-value questions
Aptitude Test, Part II50
Planning, Part III25
Total100
Paper 2B is conducted in Computer-Based Test mode.

14. Negative Marking

The NTA notification states that negative marking applies to incorrect answers in both Section A and Section B for Paper 1 and Part I of Paper 2. Candidates should consult the Information Bulletin for the complete marking scheme.

15. JEE Main 2027 Exam Duration and Shift Timings

JEE Main 2027 Exam Duration and Shift Timings
ExaminationDuration
Paper 1: B.E./B.Tech3 hours
Paper 2A: B.Arch3 hours
Paper 2B: B.Planning3 hours
B.Arch and B.Planning together3 hours 30 minutes
The notification provides the following examination timings:

16. JEE Main 2027 Exam Duration and Shift Timings

JEE Main 2027 Exam Duration and Shift Timings
Shift3-Hour Paper3-Hour 30-Minute Paper
First Shift9:00 AM–12:00 Noon9:00 AM–12:30 PM
Second Shift3:00 PM–6:00 PM3:00 PM–6:30 PM
All timings are in Indian Standard Time (IST). Candidates should follow the shift and reporting instructions printed on their admit cards.

17. JEE Main 2027 Exam City Intimation Slip

NTA has scheduled the announcement of the examination city for 30 December 2026 for Session 1.
The city intimation facility helps candidates identify the city in which their examination centre is expected to be located.

18. How to Check JEE Main 2027 Exam City

  1. Visit https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/.
  2. Find the JEE Main 2027 Session 1 exam city intimation link.
  3. Open the link after it becomes available.
  4. Enter the required login details.
  5. View the examination city information.
  6. Save or print the details for travel planning.
The city intimation slip is not the admit card. Candidates must download their admit cards separately and follow the instructions provided by NTA.

19. JEE Main 2027 Admit Card

According to the public notice dated 24 October 2026, the Session 1 admit card is scheduled to be available from 13 January 2027.
Candidates should download the admit card from the official website and verify their examination date, shift, reporting time and centre details.

20. How to Download the Admit Card

  1. Open the official JEE Main website.
  2. Select the JEE Main 2027 Session 1 admit card link.
  3. Enter the requested application and login details.
  4. Submit the information to access the admit card.
  5. Check the details carefully.
  6. Download and print the admit card.
Candidates should carry the documents and identification specified in the official examination instructions.

21. JEE Main 2027 Answer Key

Current status: Awaited.
NTA has not announced an answer key date in the public notice covered by this article.
After the examination, candidates should check the official website for the provisional answer key, recorded responses and objection procedure, if announced.
Once the answer key is released, candidates should:
  • Download the official answer key and response sheet, where available.
  • Compare their responses with the official answers.
  • Review NTA's instructions for raising objections.
  • Submit any permitted challenge within the official deadline.
  • Pay the applicable challenge fee, if required by the official procedure.
The final answer key and result should be checked against official NTA announcements. An estimated score based on a provisional answer key is not the same as the official result.

22. JEE Main 2027 Result and Scorecard

Current status: Awaited.
The result date has not been specified in the 24 October 2026 public notice.
Candidates should visit the official website when NTA announces the result and use the prescribed credentials to access their scorecards.
The result section of this article should be updated with the official result date, download link and instructions once they are published.
Candidates should retain their scorecards for admission-related procedures and follow the requirements of their chosen institutions.

23. JEE Main 2027 Cutoff

Current status: Awaited.
The cutoff information for JEE Main 2027 should be added after the relevant official results or announcements are released.
Candidates should distinguish between the qualifying cutoff for JEE Advanced eligibility and the admission cutoff for a particular institute, course or category. These are not necessarily the same.
For admission-related opening and closing ranks, candidates should consult the official counselling authority and participating institution notices.

24. JEE Main 2027 Session 2: April Examination

NTA has confirmed that JEE Main 2027 will be conducted in two sessions: January 2027 and April 2027.
Candidates can apply for Session 1 first. A separate opportunity will be provided to apply for Session 2, with a later notification from NTA. Candidates who apply for Session 1 can use the same application number for Session 2, as specified in the notice.
Candidates who want to apply only for Session 2 may register when the application form for that session becomes available.
The Session 2 application dates, examination schedule, admit card, answer key and result should be updated here when NTA publishes the corresponding official information.

27. Frequently Asked Questions

The application process started on 24 October 2026.

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