JEE Main 2027 registration is entirely online at jeemain.nta.nic.in. NTA conducts JEE Main in two sessions every year. NITs, IIITs, CFTIs, and state engineering colleges use JEE Main scores for B.E./B.Tech admission.

Admission Update:
  • JEE Main 2027 Session 1: Application open since October 24, 2026. Last date to apply: November 22, 2026 (11:50 PM). Exam dates: January 20 to 24 and 28, 2027.
  • JEE Main 2027 Session 2: Registration opens January 5, 2027 (Tentative). Exam: April 2 to 7, 2027.
  • Applications from November 23 to 26, 2026 require an extra late fee of INR 500.
  • New registration requires a DigiLocker, JanParichay, or e-Pramaan account.
  • There is no age limit and no minimum Class 12 percentage to appear.
  • Candidates can apply for both sessions. The best NTA Score is used for merit.
  • JEE Main NTA Score also qualifies candidates for JEE Advanced 2027 (IIT admissions).

JEE Main 2027 Official Portal: jeemain.nta.nic.in

JEE Main 2027 Registration Dates

JEE Main 2027 Session 1 registration opened on October 24, 2026. The deadline without a late fee is November 22, 2026 at 11:50 PM.

Event Session 1 (January 2027) Session 2 (April 2027)
Application Form Release October 24, 2026 January 5, 2027 (Tentative)
Last Date to Apply (Without Late Fee) November 22, 2026 February 3, 2027 (Tentative)
Last Date with Late Fee of INR 500 November 26, 2026 Not announced
Application Form Correction Window November 27 to 29, 2026 February 8 to 10, 2027 (Tentative)
Exam City Intimation Slip December 30, 2026 (Tentative) March 2027 (Tentative)
Admit Card Download January 13, 2027 March 2027 (Tentative)
Exam Dates January 20 to 24 and 28, 2027 April 2 to 7, 2027
Result Declaration February 2027 (Tentative) May 2027 (Tentative)

Key Insight: The NTA portal gets overloaded on November 22, 2026. Apply at least five days before the deadline. A missed Session 1 deadline means waiting for Session 2 registration in January 2027.

JEE Main 2027 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have passed Class 12 or equivalent in 2025 or 2026. Students appearing in the 2027 board exams are also eligible.

Criteria Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) Paper 2 (B.Arch / B.Planning)
Qualifying Exam Class 12 or equivalent Class 12 or equivalent
Compulsory Subjects Physics and Mathematics B.Arch: Physics, Chemistry, Maths. B.Planning: Mathematics only
Additional Subject Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, or Technical Vocational Not applicable
Minimum Marks to Appear No minimum percentage B.Arch: 50% in qualifying exam. B.Planning: None
Eligible Passing Year 2025, 2026, or appearing 2027 2025, 2026, or appearing 2027
Age Limit None None
Maximum Attempts 3 consecutive years, 2 sessions per year 3 consecutive years, 2 sessions per year
  • JEE Main 2027 has no minimum marks bar in Class 12 for appearing in the exam.
  • NITs and IIITs require 75% in Class 12 for seat allotment. SC/ST candidates need 65%.
  • This 75% criterion is an admission rule, not a JEE Main registration requirement.
  • Candidates who passed Class 12 before 2025 are not eligible for JEE Main 2027.

How to Apply for JEE Main 2027 Online

JEE Main 2027 registration is fully online at jeemain.nta.nic.in. The process has five steps.

Step 1: New Registration at jeemain.nta.nic.in

  • Open jeemain.nta.nic.in on a laptop or desktop. Avoid mobile browsers.
  • Click the "JEE Main 2027 Session 1 Application" link on the homepage.
  • Select "New Registration."
  • Choose a sign-up method: DigiLocker, JanParichay, or e-Pramaan.
  • Enter your name, date of birth, mobile number, and email ID.
  • Save the Application Number and Password generated after this step.

Step 2: Fill the JEE Main 2027 Application Form

  • Log in with your Application Number and Password.
  • Fill personal details: name, date of birth, gender, category, and nationality.
  • Enter Class 10 and Class 12 details exactly as on your certificates.
  • Choose up to four exam city preferences. NTA assigns the final centre.
  • Select your paper: Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech), Paper 2A (B.Arch), or Paper 2B (B.Planning).
  • Choose your preferred exam language (medium) from the options listed.

Step 3: Live Photo Capture and Document Upload

  • Complete the mandatory live photo capture using the portal’s camera tool.
  • Upload your scanned photograph (JPG, white background, 3.5 x 4.5 cm, 10 KB to 200 KB).
  • Upload your scanned signature (JPG, black ink, 3.5 x 1.5 cm, 10 KB to 100 KB).
  • Upload your Class 10 certificate or marksheet (PDF, 50 KB to 300 KB).
  • PwD candidates must upload a UDID or disability certificate (PDF, 50 KB to 300 KB).

Key Insight: JEE Main 2027 includes a mandatory live photo capture step before document upload. Keep a plain, well-lit background ready. Unclear or dark photos cause verification errors.

Step 4: Pay the JEE Main 2027 Application Fee

  • Review all form details carefully before proceeding to payment.
  • Pay online using a credit card, debit card, or net banking.
  • Save the payment transaction ID after a successful transaction.

Step 5: Submit and Download the Confirmation Page

  • Click "Final Submit" to complete the JEE Main 2027 application.
  • Download and print the Confirmation Page.
  • Keep this page safe. It is required during admit card and counselling stages.

JEE Main 2027 Application Fee

JEE Main 2027 fee depends on category, gender, and number of papers. All payments are online only.

Category Male (per paper) Female (per paper)
General INR 1,000 INR 800
General-EWS / OBC-NCL INR 900 INR 800
SC / ST / PwD / Transgender INR 500 INR 500
  • General male candidates applying for both papers pay INR 2,000. General female candidates pay INR 1,600.
  • Exam centres outside India attract higher fees. General male candidates pay INR 5,000 per paper at overseas centres.
  • Applications from November 23 to 26, 2026 attract an extra late fee of INR 500.
  • Bank processing charges are added at checkout. These are separate from the above fee.
  • Session 2 requires a separate fee payment during the Session 2 registration window.

Documents Required for JEE Main 2027 Application

Keep all documents ready before starting the JEE Main 2027 form. Blurry or incorrectly sized uploads cause errors at the portal.

Document Format and Specifications File Size
Passport-size Photograph JPG, white or light background, 3.5 x 4.5 cm, recent 10 KB to 200 KB
Scanned Signature JPG, black ink on white paper, 3.5 x 1.5 cm 10 KB to 100 KB
Class 10 Certificate or Marksheet PDF, clearly scanned 50 KB to 300 KB
UDID or Disability Certificate (PwD only) PDF, minimum 40% disability required 50 KB to 300 KB
  • A valid Aadhaar card is needed for identity verification during registration.
  • A DigiLocker, JanParichay, or e-Pramaan account is mandatory to create the JEE Main 2027 login.
  • OBC-NCL and EWS candidates enter category details online. No certificate upload is required for these categories.
  • A working mobile number and email ID are required for all OTPs and portal notifications.
  • Class 12 marksheet is not uploaded during registration. It is verified at the counselling stage.

JEE Main 2027 Application Form Correction

NTA opens a correction window after the Session 1 registration closes. The Session 1 correction window is November 27 to 29, 2026.

  • Changes allowed: Name, date of birth, academic details, paper type, exam language, and category.
  • Changes not allowed: Exam city preference cannot be changed during the correction window.
  • A category correction may need an additional fee payment if the new category has a higher fee.
  • The correction window opens only once. No further changes are possible after November 29, 2026.
  • Session 2 correction window is expected in February 2027 (Tentative).

Key Insight: Verify your name spelling before November 29, 2026. The JEE Main 2027 admit card name must match your Class 10 certificate exactly. Mismatches create problems during JEE Advanced registration and NIT counselling.

JEE Main 2027 Application FAQs

Ques. What is the last date to apply for JEE Main 2027 Session 1?

Ans. The last date without a late fee is November 22, 2026 at 11:50 PM. With a late fee of INR 500, applications are accepted until November 26, 2026.

Ques. What documents are needed for JEE Main 2027 registration?

Ans. You need a passport-size photograph (JPG, 10 KB to 200 KB), scanned signature (JPG, 10 KB to 100 KB), Class 10 certificate (PDF, 50 KB to 300 KB), and a valid Aadhaar card. PwD candidates must also upload a UDID or disability certificate. Class 12 marksheet is not required at this stage.

Ques. What is the JEE Main 2027 application fee for General and OBC-NCL candidates?

Ans. General male candidates pay INR 1,000 per paper. General-EWS and OBC-NCL male candidates pay INR 900 per paper. General and OBC-NCL female candidates pay INR 800 per paper. SC/ST/PwD candidates pay INR 500 regardless of gender.

Ques. Can students currently in Class 12 apply for JEE Main 2027?

Ans. Yes. Students appearing in the 2027 Class 12 board exams are fully eligible. They can apply for both Session 1 and Session 2 of JEE Main 2027.

Ques. Is there a minimum Class 12 percentage to appear for JEE Main 2027?

Ans. No. There is no minimum percentage in Class 12 to appear for JEE Main 2027. However, NITs and IIITs require 75% in Class 12 for seat allotment (65% for SC/ST). This is an admission rule, not a JEE Main appearance criterion.

Ques. How many times can a candidate attempt JEE Main?

Ans. A candidate gets a maximum of 3 consecutive years to attempt JEE Main. Each year has 2 sessions, giving a total of 6 maximum attempts. The 3-year window starts from the year of passing Class 12.

Ques. Is a DigiLocker account required for JEE Main 2027 registration?

Ans. Yes. New registration at jeemain.nta.nic.in requires a DigiLocker, JanParichay, or e-Pramaan account. This is mandatory for identity verification. Create this account before starting the JEE Main 2027 application.

Ques. Can a candidate apply for both Session 1 and Session 2 of JEE Main 2027?

Ans. Yes. Candidates can apply for both sessions. Session 2 requires a separate application and fee payment. The best NTA Score from either session is used for merit and counselling.

Ques. What changes can be made in the JEE Main 2027 application form correction window?

Ans. The correction window from November 27 to 29, 2026 allows changes to name, date of birth, academic details, paper type, language, and category. Exam city preference cannot be changed. The window opens only once.

Ques. What happens if the JEE Main 2027 Session 1 deadline is missed?

Ans. Applications with a late fee of INR 500 are accepted until November 26, 2026. After that, no new Session 1 applications are possible. The next option is Session 2 registration, which opens in January 2027.