JEE Main 2027 Application Fee: Category-Wise Fee Structure and Payment Modes

The National Testing Agency (NTA) released the JEE Main 2027 Session 1 notification on October 24, 2026. Registration is open until November 22, 2026, at jeemain.nta.nic.in. The application fee is a one-time payment you make at the end of the online form. Your fee depends on your category, gender, and the number of papers you choose. Read below for the full fee table, payment modes, concession rules, late fee details, and refund policy.

JEE Main 2027 Application Fee: Overview

You pay the JEE Main 2027 application fee through the NTA payment gateway at jeemain.nta.nic.in. The fee is due in one payment — you cannot pay in instalments. Once you submit, NTA does not refund the amount regardless of what happens next.

Session 2 (April 2027) has a separate registration window. If you plan to take both sessions, you pay the application fee again when Session 2 registration opens.

JEE Main 2027 Application Fee: Category-Wise

NTA sets four fee tiers based on category and gender. The fee also changes if you apply for two papers instead of one. Check your exact fee from the table below before you begin the form.

JEE Main 2027 Fee for India Exam Centres

JEE Main has three papers: Paper 1 for B.E./B.Tech admission, Paper 2A for B.Arch, and Paper 2B for B.Planning. Most students apply for Paper 1 alone. If you want to apply for B.Arch or B.Planning alongside B.Tech, you pay the two-paper fee. Students applying for all three papers should check the fee directly at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

JEE Main 2027 Fee for Exam Centres Outside India

Students choosing exam centres in countries like UAE, Singapore, or the USA pay a significantly higher fee. The outside India fee for 2027 is subject to the official notification. Based on earlier sessions, the figures below are indicative — verify before you pay.

Always confirm outside India fees from the current year’s notification at jeemain.nta.nic.in before selecting a foreign exam centre.

JEE Main Application Fee Payment Modes

NTA only accepts online payments. You cannot pay in cash at any NTA office or exam centre. The payment is processed on the NTA portal itself — you do not need a separate payment link.

If your payment fails, do not pay again immediately — wait 48 hours for the amount to reflect back in your account before making another attempt. NTA’s payment status page shows whether your transaction went through. Keep your transaction reference number safe in case your bank asks for it.

JEE Main Fee Waiver and Concession Details

NTA applies fee concessions automatically based on the category and gender you select in the form. You do not need to apply separately. The portal shows you the applicable fee before you reach the payment page.

Students who get a fee concession:

• All female students — regardless of category (General, OBC-NCL, EWS, SC, ST). You pay ₹800 for a single paper at India centres.
• SC and ST students (male and female) — you pay ₹500 for a single paper at India centres.
• PwD (Persons with Disability) students — you pay ₹500 regardless of your category or gender.
• Transgender students — you pay ₹500 regardless of your category.

Students who do not get a fee concession:

• OBC-NCL male students — you pay ₹900, not the General fee of ₹1,000, but you do not get the SC/ST rate.
• EWS male students — the EWS certificate gives you a 10% seat reservation. It does not reduce the application fee. You pay ₹900.

SC/ST/PwD students pay ₹500 for JEE Main 2027 — 50% less than the General male fee of ₹1,000. There is no income-based waiver for JEE Main. Your category alone determines your fee tier, not your family income.

If you hold a valid PwD certificate issued by a competent authority, you pay ₹500 even if your caste category is General. Upload your certificate during the application to get the correct fee.

JEE Main Late Fee Details

NTA opened a short late registration window for JEE Main 2027 Session 1 after the regular deadline. If you apply during this window, you pay ₹500 in addition to your regular category fee.

NTA does not guarantee a late window for every session. Do not wait for it. Apply before November 22, 2026 to avoid the extra fee and to have enough time to fix any errors in your form.

JEE Main Application Fee Refund Policy

The JEE Main 2027 application fee is non-refundable in almost all situations. NTA does not return the money if you change your mind, skip the exam, or get disqualified.

The application fee is non-refundable — even if you withdraw your application, do not appear on exam day, or are found ineligible after form submission.

Situations where you will not get a refund:

• You paid the fee but did not complete the form submission
• You submitted the form but never downloaded your admit card
• You did not show up for the exam
• NTA cancelled your application due to document issues
• You made an error in the form that you could not correct

The only exception is a failed or duplicate transaction. If your account was debited but NTA did not receive the payment, NTA processes a refund after verification. This typically takes 7 to 10 working days. If the amount does not return within this period, contact NTA at jeemain@nta.ac.in with your transaction ID and bank statement.

Similarly, if you accidentally paid twice (duplicate payment), NTA refunds the excess amount. NTA usually processes these refunds after the Session 1 results are declared.

How to Pay JEE Main 2027 Application Fee

You pay the fee as the last step of the online form at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Follow these steps to complete payment without errors:

1. Open jeemain.nta.nic.in on a stable internet connection. Use a laptop or desktop for the best experience.
2. Click JEE Main 2027 — Session 1 Registration on the homepage.
3. Register with your mobile number and email ID to create a new account. Save your login credentials safely.
4. Log in and complete the application form — personal details, contact information, educational qualifications, and exam paper preference.
5. Upload a recent passport-size photograph, your signature, and any required category certificate (SC/ST/PwD, as applicable).
6. Select your preferred exam cities and the papers you want to appear for (Paper 1, Paper 2A, Paper 2B, or a combination).
7. Review the fee displayed on the payment page. Confirm it matches the fee for your category from the table in this article.
8. Choose your preferred payment method — debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.
9. Enter your payment details and confirm the transaction. Do not close the browser tab while the payment is processing.
10. Wait for the payment confirmation screen. Take a screenshot or print the confirmation page.
11. Download and save your completed application form. NTA sends a confirmation to your registered email and mobile number.

If your payment fails, do not pay again immediately — wait 48 hours for the amount to reflect back in your account before retrying. Check the payment status on the NTA portal before making a second attempt.

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