JEE Main 2027 official notification has been released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on October 24, 2026 on its official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. Session 1 registration is currently open and closes on November 22, 2026; Session 1 exams are scheduled from January 22 to 30, 2027, and Session 2 is expected in April 2027.
| JEE Main 2027 Official Website — jeemain.nta.nic.in |
| Session 1 Registration: Open (Last Date: November 22, 2026) |
| Session 1 Exam Dates: January 22–30, 2027 |
- JEE Main 2027 Session 1 registration opened on October 24, 2026 and closes on November 22, 2026 (with a late-fee window from November 23–26, 2026).
- Session 1 exams are scheduled for January 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, and 30, 2027, with January 31 as a buffer date, as per the NTA exam calendar released on September 16, 2026.
- In 2026, JEE Main Session 1 was held from January 21–30, 2026, and Session 2 from April 2–9, 2026 — the 2027 schedule follows the same pattern.
- After the Session 2 result, JoSAA counselling 2027 is expected to begin in June 2027 on josaa.nic.in.
This article covers all JEE Main 2027 important dates for both sessions, including registration open and close dates, application correction window, city intimation slip, admit card release, exam schedule, answer key, result, and JoSAA counselling 2027 schedule.
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JEE Main 2027 Important Dates: Complete Schedule at a Glance
The table below consolidates all JEE Main 2027 important dates for Session 1 and Session 2 in one place. Dates marked as Expected are based on historical patterns and have not yet been officially confirmed by NTA.
| Event | Session 1 Dates | Session 2 Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Official Notification Release | October 24, 2026 | January 2027 (Expected) |
| Registration / Application Form Opens | October 24, 2026 | January 5, 2027 (Expected) |
| Application Form Last Date | November 22, 2026 | February 3, 2027 (Expected) |
| Late Fee Registration Window | November 23–26, 2026 | February 4–7, 2027 (Expected) |
| Application Correction Window | December 2026 (Expected) | February 2027 (Expected) |
| City Intimation Slip | January 2027 (Expected) | March 2027 (Expected) |
| Admit Card Release | First week of January 2027 (Expected) | March 2027 (Expected) |
| JEE Main 2027 Exam Dates | January 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30, 2027 | April 2–10, 2027 (Expected) |
| Provisional Answer Key | February 2027 (Expected) | April/May 2027 (Expected) |
| Answer Key Objection Window | February 2027 (Expected) | May 2027 (Expected) |
| Final Answer Key | February 2027 (Expected) | May 2027 (Expected) |
| Result Declaration | February 2027 (Expected) | May 2027 (Expected) |
JEE Main 2027 Session 1 Important Dates
JEE Main 2027 Session 1 notification is officially out as of October 24, 2026. Registration is currently open on jeemain.nta.nic.in. The table below lists all confirmed and expected Session 1 dates.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Notification Release | October 24, 2026 | Released |
| Registration Opens | October 24, 2026 | Open Now |
| Registration Last Date (without late fee) | November 22, 2026 | Confirmed |
| Registration Last Date (with late fee) | November 26, 2026 | Confirmed |
| Application Correction Window | December 2026 | Expected |
| City Intimation Slip | January 2027 | Expected |
| Admit Card Download Begins | First week of January 2027 | Expected |
| JEE Main 2027 Session 1 Exam | January 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30, 2027 | Confirmed (NTA Calendar) |
| Buffer / Reserve Date | January 31, 2027 | Confirmed (NTA Calendar) |
| OMR / Response Sheet Release | February 2027 | Expected |
| Provisional Answer Key | February 2027 | Expected |
| Objection Window | February 2027 | Expected |
| Final Answer Key | February 2027 | Expected |
| Session 1 Result | February 2027 | Expected |
Note: Session 1 exam dates (January 22–30, 2027) are as per the NTA Exam Calendar released on September 16, 2026. All other Session 1 dates are expected based on the 2026 pattern and will be confirmed through official NTA notices on jeemain.nta.nic.in.
JEE Main 2027 Session 2 Important Dates
The JEE Main 2027 Session 2 notification and exam dates have not been officially released by NTA as of October 2026. Based on the 2026 cycle (Session 2: April 2–9, 2026), Session 2 in 2027 is expected in early April. The dates below are projected and will be updated once confirmed on jeemain.nta.nic.in.
| Event | Expected Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Session 2 Notification Release | January 2027 | Expected |
| Session 2 Registration Opens | January 5, 2027 | Expected |
| Session 2 Registration Last Date | February 3, 2027 | Expected |
| Application Correction Window | February 2027 | Expected |
| City Intimation Slip | March 2027 | Expected |
| Admit Card Download Begins | March 2027 | Expected |
| JEE Main 2027 Session 2 Exam Dates | April 2–10, 2027 | Expected |
| Provisional Answer Key | April/May 2027 | Expected |
| Objection Window | May 2027 | Expected |
| Final Answer Key | May 2027 | Expected |
| Session 2 Result | May 2027 | Expected |
JoSAA Counselling 2027 Schedule
JoSAA counselling 2027 is expected to begin in June 2027 on josaa.nic.in, after the JEE Advanced 2027 result is declared. No official schedule has been released by JoSAA as of October 2026. Based on the 2026 cycle (JoSAA 2026: June 2 – July 16, 2026), the projected timeline for JoSAA 2027 is as follows.
| Event | Expected Dates (2027) | 2026 Reference |
|---|---|---|
| JEE Advanced 2027 Result | June 2027 | June 1, 2026 |
| JoSAA Registration Opens | Early June 2027 | June 2, 2026 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment | Mid-June 2027 | Mid-June 2026 |
| Round 2 Seat Allotment | Late June 2027 | Late June 2026 |
| Round 3 Seat Allotment | Late June / Early July 2027 | Late June 2026 |
| Round 4 Seat Allotment | Early July 2027 | Early July 2026 |
| Round 5 Seat Allotment | Mid-July 2027 | Mid-July 2026 |
| JoSAA Process Concludes | Mid-July 2027 | July 16, 2026 |
JoSAA 2026 ran for 5 rounds (June 2 – July 16, 2026). JoSAA 2027 is expected to follow a similar structure. The official schedule will be published on josaa.nic.in after the JEE Advanced 2027 result.
JEE Main 2027 Registration Dates: How to Apply
JEE Main 2027 Session 1 registration is currently open at jeemain.nta.nic.in. The last date to register without a late fee is November 22, 2026. Follow the steps below to complete your application before the deadline.
| Step | Process | Tips |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visit jeemain.nta.nic.in and click on the JEE Main 2027 registration link | Use Chrome or Firefox; avoid mobile browsers for form submission |
| 2 | Complete new registration: enter name, date of birth, mobile number, and email ID | Enter details exactly as in Class 10 certificate to avoid correction issues |
| 3 | Log in with your Application Number and password; fill personal, academic, and contact details | Keep Aadhaar card, Class 10/12 marksheet, and category certificate (if applicable) ready |
| 4 | Upload photograph (10–200 KB, JPG/JPEG) and signature (4–30 KB, JPG/JPEG) | Use a white background for photo; dimensions must be 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm |
| 5 | Choose exam cities (up to 4 choices) and paper type (Paper 1 / Paper 2A / Paper 2B) | Prefer a city close to home as first preference |
| 6 | Pay application fee online (net banking, UPI, debit/credit card) | Save the payment confirmation receipt; fee is non-refundable |
| 7 | Download and save the confirmation page | No physical copy needs to be sent to NTA |
JEE Main 2027 Application Fee
| Category | Paper 1 or 2 (One) | Both Papers (Paper 1 + 2A or 2B) |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC-NCL (Male) | ₹1,000 | ₹1,900 |
| General / OBC-NCL (Female) | ₹800 | ₹1,600 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Transgender | ₹500 | ₹1,000 |
| Candidates outside India (SAARC countries) | ₹5,000 | ₹9,000 |
| Candidates outside India (Non-SAARC countries) | ₹10,000 | ₹18,000 |
Fee figures are based on JEE Main 2026 and subject to revision for 2027. Confirm final fee in the official Information Bulletin on jeemain.nta.nic.in.
JEE Main 2027 Admit Card Dates
The JEE Main 2027 Session 1 admit card is expected to be released in the first week of January 2027, approximately 10–15 days before the exam, on jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates will need their Application Number and Date of Birth to download it. In 2026, the Session 1 admit card was released on January 13, 2026 (roughly 8 days before the January 21 exam).
| Event | Session 1 | Session 2 |
|---|---|---|
| City Intimation Slip Release | January 2027 (Expected) | March 2027 (Expected) |
| Admit Card Release | First week of January 2027 (Expected) | March 2027 (Expected) |
| Admit Card Download Portal | jeemain.nta.nic.in | |
| Login Credentials Required | Application Number + Date of Birth | |
JEE Main 2027 Exam Dates: Session 1 and Session 2 Schedule
The JEE Main 2027 Session 1 exam dates are confirmed as per the NTA Exam Calendar published on September 16, 2026. Exams run across two shifts each day: Shift 1 (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM) and Shift 2 (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM).
| Session | Exam Dates | Shifts | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | January 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30, 2027 | Shift 1: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Shift 2: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Confirmed (NTA Calendar) |
| Session 1 Buffer Date | January 31, 2027 | As required | Confirmed (NTA Calendar) |
| Session 2 | April 2–10, 2027 | Shift 1: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Shift 2: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Expected (Not officially confirmed) |
JEE Main 2027 Result Dates
The JEE Main 2027 Session 1 result is expected in February 2027, approximately 2–3 weeks after the last exam date. In 2026, the Session 1 result was declared on February 12, 2026. Candidates can check the result on jeemain.nta.nic.in using their Application Number and Date of Birth.
| Event | Expected Date | Where to Check |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 Result | February 2027 | jeemain.nta.nic.in |
| Session 2 Result | May 2027 | jeemain.nta.nic.in |
| Best of 2 Sessions Score (Final NTA Score) | May 2027 (after Session 2 result) | jeemain.nta.nic.in |
| JEE Advanced 2027 Notification | May 2027 (Expected) | jeeadv.ac.in |
| JoSAA Counselling 2027 Begins | June 2027 (Expected) | josaa.nic.in |
JEE Main 2027 vs 2026: Key Dates Comparison
The table below compares confirmed and expected JEE Main 2027 important dates with actual JEE Main 2026 dates to help candidates plan their preparation.
| Event | JEE Main 2026 | JEE Main 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 Notification | October 2025 | October 24, 2026 ✓ |
| Session 1 Registration Opens | October 28, 2025 | October 24, 2026 ✓ |
| Session 1 Registration Closes | November 22, 2025 | November 22, 2026 ✓ |
| Session 1 Exam | January 21–30, 2026 | January 22–30, 2027 ✓ |
| Session 1 Result | February 12, 2026 | February 2027 (Expected) |
| Session 2 Exam | April 2–9, 2026 | April 2–10, 2027 (Expected) |
| Session 2 Result | April 2026 | May 2027 (Expected) |
| JoSAA Counselling Begins | June 2, 2026 | June 2027 (Expected) |
| JoSAA Counselling Ends | July 16, 2026 | July 2027 (Expected) |
Frequently Asked Questions: JEE Main 2027 Important Dates
When does JEE Main 2027 Session 1 registration close?
The JEE Main 2027 Session 1 registration last date is November 22, 2026 (without late fee). Candidates can register with a late fee from November 23–26, 2026. The application portal is jeemain.nta.nic.in.
What are the JEE Main 2027 Session 1 exam dates?
JEE Main 2027 Session 1 will be held on January 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, and 30, 2027, as per the NTA Exam Calendar released on September 16, 2026. January 31, 2027 is kept as a buffer date.
When will the JEE Main 2027 Session 1 admit card be released?
The JEE Main 2027 Session 1 admit card is expected in the first week of January 2027. In 2026, it was released on January 13 — about 8 days before the exam. NTA will announce the exact date on jeemain.nta.nic.in.
When will JEE Main 2027 Session 2 dates be announced?
NTA is expected to release the JEE Main 2027 Session 2 notification and exam schedule in January 2027. Based on past cycles, Session 2 registration is expected from January 5 to February 3, 2027, with the exam in the first two weeks of April 2027.
When will JoSAA counselling 2027 begin?
JoSAA counselling 2027 is expected to begin in early June 2027 after the JEE Advanced 2027 result. JoSAA 2026 began on June 2 and concluded on July 16, 2026. The official schedule will be published on josaa.nic.in.
Can I appear in both Session 1 and Session 2 of JEE Main 2027?
Yes. Candidates can appear in both sessions of JEE Main 2027. NTA will consider the best NTA score among all attempts for ranking. Separate applications must be submitted for Session 1 and Session 2 on jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Where can I find the official JEE Main 2027 exam calendar?
The NTA Exam Calendar 2027 was released on September 16, 2026, and is available on nta.ac.in. The Session 1 information bulletin and registration link are available on jeemain.nta.nic.in.
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