JEE Main 2027 application fee is expected to be ₹1,000 for General/OBC-NCL male students and ₹500 for SC/ST/PwD/Transgender students per paper, based on JEE Main 2026 trends.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts JEE Main in two sessions each year — Session 1 in January and Session 2 in April. Students applying for JEE Main 2027 must pay the application fee online during the registration window. The fee varies by category, gender, and the number of papers chosen.

  • Expected fee for General/OBC-NCL/EWS (Male): ₹1,000 per paper.
  • Expected fee for General/OBC-NCL/EWS (Female): ₹800 per paper.
  • Expected fee for SC/ST/PwD/Transgender: ₹500 per paper.
  • Students choosing two papers combined pay a higher fee — see the section below.
  • Once paid, the fee is non-refundable under all circumstances.
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JEE Main 2027 Application Fee: Category-Wise Breakdown

The table below lists the expected category-wise JEE Main 2027 application fee for a single paper (Paper 1, Paper 2A, or Paper 2B), based on the 2026 fee structure.

Category Gender Expected Fee (Single Paper)
General Male ₹1,000
General Female ₹800
OBC-NCL Male ₹1,000
OBC-NCL Female ₹800
EWS Male ₹1,000
EWS Female ₹800
SC Male / Female ₹500
ST Male / Female ₹500
PwD Male / Female ₹500
Transgender All ₹500

All figures are expected, based on JEE Main 2026 trends. The official fee will be confirmed once NTA releases the JEE Main 2027 notification on jeemain.nta.nic.in.


JEE Main 2027 Fee for Multiple Papers

Students who wish to appear in more than one paper pay a combined fee. The table below shows the expected fee for appearing in both Paper 1 and Paper 2A or Paper 2B, based on 2026 trends.

Category Gender Expected Fee (Paper 1 + Paper 2A or 2B)
General / OBC-NCL / EWS Male ₹2,000
General / OBC-NCL / EWS Female ₹1,600
SC / ST / PwD / Transgender Male / Female ₹1,000

Students appearing from exam centres outside India (Indian nationals abroad) pay a higher fee. The expected fee for this group is ₹3,000 for General/OBC-NCL male students and ₹1,500 for SC/ST/PwD students per paper, based on previous year figures.


How to Pay JEE Main 2027 Application Fee Online

The fee is paid as the final step of the online application on the NTA portal. Follow the steps below to complete your JEE Main 2027 fee payment without errors:

  1. Visit the official JEE Main portal at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
  2. Click New Registration to create an account, or log in if you already registered.
  3. Fill in all sections of the application form — personal, academic, and contact details.
  4. Upload required documents: photograph, signature, and category certificate if applicable.
  5. Navigate to the fee payment tab and select a payment mode.
  6. Enter your card or UPI details and confirm the transaction.
  7. Download and save the payment confirmation receipt as proof of submission.

JEE Main 2027 is expected to accept the following online payment modes, based on 2026 practice:

Payment Mode Options Accepted
Debit Card Visa, Mastercard, RuPay
Credit Card Visa, Mastercard
Net Banking All major scheduled banks
UPI BHIM UPI, Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm

A successful payment changes your application status to Submitted. If the status still shows Payment Pending after a few hours, check your bank statement. Do not make duplicate payments — a debited amount that did not complete is usually auto-refunded within 7 to 10 working days.


JEE Main 2027 Fee Waiver and Concessions

NTA provides reduced fees for specific student groups. Here is a summary of the JEE Main 2027 application fee concessions:

  • Female students in the General/OBC-NCL/EWS categories pay ₹200 less per paper than male students in the same categories.
  • SC, ST, PwD, and Transgender students pay a flat reduced fee of ₹500 per paper, regardless of gender.
  • There is no full fee waiver for any student group — a minimum of ₹500 applies to everyone.
  • The fee is non-refundable in all cases, including ineligibility or non-appearance on exam day.

Students who fall under multiple concession categories (for example, SC and female) pay the lowest applicable rate — ₹500 per paper in this case.


JEE Main 2027 Application Dates (Expected)

NTA typically releases the JEE Main schedule in October or November of the preceding year. The table below shows expected key dates for JEE Main 2027, based on the 2026 cycle.

Event Expected Timeline
Official notification release October / November 2026
Application form opens November 2026
Last date to submit form and pay fee December 2026
Admit card release (Session 1) December 2026 / January 2027
JEE Main 2027 Session 1 exam January 2027
JEE Main 2027 Session 2 exam April 2027

All dates above are expected, based on JEE Main 2026 trends. Confirmed dates will be published on jeemain.nta.nic.in once NTA releases the official 2027 notification.

JEE Main 2027 Application Fee FAQs

Ques. What is the expected JEE Main 2027 application fee for General category male students?

Ans. The expected JEE Main 2027 application fee for General category male students is ₹1,000 per paper, based on JEE Main 2026 trends. The official amount will be confirmed when NTA releases the 2027 notification.

Ques. Do female students pay less than male students for JEE Main 2027?

Ans. Yes. Female students in the General/OBC-NCL/EWS categories are expected to pay ₹800 per paper — ₹200 less than the ₹1,000 applicable for male students in the same categories. SC/ST/PwD female students pay ₹500, the same as male students in those groups.

Ques. What is the JEE Main 2027 application fee for SC/ST students?

Ans. SC and ST students are expected to pay ₹500 per paper for JEE Main 2027, regardless of gender. Students appearing in both Paper 1 and Paper 2A or 2B together are expected to pay a combined fee of ₹1,000, based on 2026 data.

Ques. Can I pay the JEE Main 2027 fee through UPI?

Ans. Yes. NTA accepts UPI payments through BHIM UPI, Google Pay, PhonePe, and Paytm, in addition to debit card, credit card, and net banking. All modes are available on jeemain.nta.nic.in during the registration window.

Ques. Is the JEE Main 2027 application fee refundable?

Ans. No. The JEE Main 2027 application fee is non-refundable once paid. This applies even if you do not appear for the exam or are found ineligible after document verification.

Ques. What should I do if my JEE Main 2027 fee payment fails?

Ans. If your payment fails, your application is not complete. Check your bank statement — if the amount was debited, it is usually auto-refunded within 7 to 10 working days. You must retry the payment on the NTA portal to finalise your registration.