The JEE Main 2027 exam date for Session 1 has been officially set for January 20 to 28, 2027, as per the NTA Exam Calendar released on September 16, 2026. The Session 1 notification was published on October 24, 2026 at the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in, with the application window open until November 22, 2026.
- JEE Main 2027 Session 1 will be conducted from January 20 to 28, 2027 in two shifts per day at exam centres across India and abroad.
- The Session 1 application window is currently open; the last date to apply is November 22, 2026 at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
- NTA has maintained the same January window for three consecutive years — Session 1 in 2026 ran January 21 to 28 and in 2025 from January 22 to 30.
- After Session 1 concludes, the city allotment slip, admit card, answer key, and result will follow in sequence before Session 2 registration opens in February 2027.
JEE Main 2027 Session 1 and Session 2 Exam Dates
| Event | Session 1 | Session 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Exam Dates | January 20–28, 2027 | April 2–7, 2027 (Expected) |
| Application Form | October 24 – November 22, 2026 | Expected February–March 2027 |
| City Allotment Slip | Expected January 7–9, 2027 | Expected March 20–22, 2027 |
| Admit Card | Expected January 17–19, 2027 | Expected March 29–31, 2027 |
| Answer Key | Expected February 2027 | Expected April 2027 |
| Result | Expected February 2027 | Expected April–May 2027 |
JEE Main 2027 Session 1 Exam Date
JEE Main 2027 Session 1 runs from January 20 to 28, 2027, with January 28 as a buffer date. The exam is conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode in two shifts each day. Based on NTA’s 2026 schedule, Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) will run across multiple dates in Shift 1 and Shift 2, while Paper 2A (B.Arch) and Paper 2B (B.Planning) are scheduled on the final or buffer date. The detailed date-wise schedule will be published with the official information bulletin at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
| Date | Paper | Shifts |
|---|---|---|
| January 20, 2027 | Paper 1 – B.E./B.Tech | Shift 1 and Shift 2 |
| January 21, 2027 | Paper 1 – B.E./B.Tech | Shift 1 and Shift 2 |
| January 22, 2027 | Paper 1 – B.E./B.Tech | Shift 1 and Shift 2 |
| January 23, 2027 | Paper 1 – B.E./B.Tech | Shift 1 and Shift 2 |
| January 24, 2027 | Paper 1 – B.E./B.Tech | Shift 1 and Shift 2 |
| January 28, 2027 (Buffer) | Paper 2A (B.Arch) and Paper 2B (B.Planning) | As per NTA schedule |
The above schedule is based on NTA’s 2026 pattern. NTA will publish the official date-wise and shift-wise breakdown in the information bulletin.
JEE Main 2027 Session 2 Exam Date
JEE Main 2027 Session 2 is expected from April 2 to 7, 2027, based on NTA’s three-year pattern of scheduling the second session in the first week of April. In 2026, Session 2 ran from April 2 to 9. In 2025, it ran from April 1 to 8. The official notification for Session 2 is expected in February 2027, after Session 1 concludes. Candidates who appeared in Session 1 may also register for Session 2, and NTA will consider the best of the two NTA Scores for the final JEE Main 2027 ranking. The JEE Main 2027 Session 2 application form will be available at jeemain.nta.nic.in once the notification is released.
JEE Main 2027 City Allotment Slip and Admit Card Timeline
NTA releases the JEE Main 2027 city allotment slip approximately 12 to 14 days before the exam start date. The city slip shows the allotted exam city and date but does not reveal the exact centre address or shift timing. The JEE Main 2027 admit card, which carries the exam centre address and reporting time, is released 3 to 4 days before the exam. Both documents are available for download at jeemain.nta.nic.in using the application number and date of birth.
| Event | Session 1 (Expected) | Session 2 (Expected) | 2026 Actual (Reference) |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Allotment Slip | January 7–9, 2027 | March 20–22, 2027 | Jan 8, 2026 (S1); Mar 21, 2026 (S2) |
| Admit Card | January 17–19, 2027 | March 29–31, 2027 | 3–4 days before exam (both sessions) |
| Exam Start Date | January 20, 2027 | April 2, 2027 | Jan 21, 2026 (S1); Apr 2, 2026 (S2) |
The city slip and the admit card are separate documents and must be downloaded individually. Entry to the examination hall requires the printed admit card along with a valid photo ID. The city slip alone is not accepted at the exam centre gate.
JEE Main 2027 Exam Day Shift Timings
| Shift | Paper | Exam Timing | Reporting Time | Gate Closes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 | Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM | 7:30 AM | 8:30 AM |
| Shift 2 | Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM | 1:30 PM | 2:30 PM |
| As announced by NTA | Paper 2A (B.Arch) and Paper 2B (B.Planning) | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
Candidates must reach the exam centre by the reporting time printed on the admit card. No candidate will be allowed inside after the gate closes. Biometric verification takes place before entry to the examination hall.
JEE Main Exam Date Pattern: 2024 to 2027
| Year | Session 1 Dates | Session 2 Dates | Notification Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | January 24 – February 1, 2024 | April 4–12, 2024 | November 2023 |
| 2025 | January 22–30, 2025 | April 1–8, 2025 | October 28, 2024 |
| 2026 | January 21–28, 2026 | April 2–9, 2026 | October 2025 |
| 2027 | January 20–28, 2027 | April 2–7, 2027 (Expected) | October 24, 2026 |
The data confirms NTA’s consistent practice of conducting JEE Main Session 1 in the third or fourth week of January and Session 2 in the first week of April. The Session 1 notification is released each October, giving candidates approximately three months to prepare and submit their application before the January exam window opens.
JEE Main 2027 Important Dates
| Event | Session 1 | Session 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Notification Release | October 24, 2026 (Out) | Expected February 2027 |
| Application Form Opens | October 24, 2026 (Out) | Expected February 2027 |
| Application Last Date | November 22, 2026 | Expected March 2027 |
| Application Correction Window | Expected December 2026 | Expected March 2027 |
| City Allotment Slip | Expected January 7–9, 2027 | Expected March 20–22, 2027 |
| Admit Card | Expected January 17–19, 2027 | Expected March 29–31, 2027 |
| Exam Dates | January 20–28, 2027 | April 2–7, 2027 (Expected) |
| Provisional Answer Key | Expected February 2027 | Expected April 2027 |
| Final Answer Key | Expected February 2027 | Expected April 2027 |
| Result and Scorecard | Expected February 2027 | Expected April–May 2027 |
Dates listed as Expected are projected based on NTA’s historical schedule and are subject to change. All official announcements will be published at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates can also follow the JEE Main 2027 exam dates page for the latest confirmed schedule.
JEE Main 2027 Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme
| Paper | Subjects | Questions Attempted | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech) | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics | 75 (25 per subject) | 300 | 3 hours |
| Paper 2A (B.Arch) | Mathematics, Aptitude Test, Drawing | 77 + 2 Drawing questions | 400 | 3 hours |
| Paper 2B (B.Planning) | Mathematics, Aptitude Test, Planning | 100 | 400 | 3 hours |
For MCQ questions, each correct answer earns +4 marks and each wrong answer results in a deduction of 1 mark. For numerical value questions, a correct answer earns +4 marks with no negative marking for an incorrect attempt. Unattempted questions carry 0 marks. Candidates can review the JEE Main 2027 syllabus to identify high-weightage topics across all three subjects before the NTA JEE Main 2027 exam dates arrive.
JEE Main 2027 Exam Date FAQs
When is the JEE Main 2027 Session 1 exam date?
The JEE Main 2027 Session 1 exam date is January 20 to 28, 2027, as confirmed in the NTA Exam Calendar released on September 16, 2026. The exam runs in two shifts per day in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode. Source: jeemain.nta.nic.in
When is the JEE Main 2027 Session 2 exam date?
JEE Main 2027 Session 2 is expected from April 2 to 7, 2027, based on NTA’s pattern from 2025 (April 1–8) and 2026 (April 2–9). The official Session 2 notification is expected in February 2027 on jeemain.nta.nic.in.
When will the JEE Main 2027 admit card be released?
The JEE Main 2027 admit card for Session 1 is expected around January 17–19, 2027, which is 3 to 4 days before Session 1 begins. For Session 2, the admit card is expected around March 29–31, 2027. Download is available at jeemain.nta.nic.in using the application number and date of birth.
When will the JEE Main 2027 city allotment slip be released?
The JEE Main 2027 city allotment slip for Session 1 is expected around January 7–9, 2027, approximately 12 to 14 days before the exam. For Session 2, it is expected around March 20–22, 2027. In 2026, NTA released the Session 1 city slip on January 8 and the Session 2 city slip on March 21. The city slip shows only the allotted city and does not include the exact exam centre address.
What is the official website for JEE Main 2027?
The official website for JEE Main 2027 is jeemain.nta.nic.in. The National Testing Agency (NTA) publishes all notifications, information bulletins, application forms, city allotment slips, admit cards, answer keys, and results for both sessions on this portal.
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