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NTA JEE Main 2027 Session 1 registration dates are awaited. Candidates can check eligibility, required documents and steps to apply online for BE/BTech, and BArch and BPlanning programmes.
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JEE Mains: National Testing Agency (NTA) will open the application window for Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2027 session 1 soon at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Engineering aspirants preparing for the January session can check the latest updates on registration window, eligibility criteria, documents required, application fee and steps to apply online here. JEE Main 2027 registration live updates
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NTA JEE Main 2027 Session 1 examination will be conducted on January 22, 23, 24, 28, 29 and 30, 2027. Registration dates are yet to be announced.
Once the application link is made active, candidates can follow these steps to register online:
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Candidates should keep these documents ready in PDF format before applying online
Other than these, it is mandatory to have an active mobile number and email address that must remain the same till result.
The required document formats, file sizes and other specifications must be checked in the official notification before uploading. Check eligibility criteria, past trends, marks vs percentile, and engineering colleges other than IITs and NITs here.
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JEE Main 2027: Candidates must keep their academic documents, photograph, signature and other required certificates ready for registration.
October 19, 2026 | 08:00 AM IST
NTA will conduct the JEE Main examination on January 22, 23, 24, 28, 29 and 30, in two shifts across the exam centres.
October 19, 2026 | 06:55 AM IST
The JEE Main 2027 marking scheme for MCQs and drawing tests is as follows.
October 19, 2026 | 05:45 AM IST
NTA will issue the JEE Main 2027 information bulletin soon on its official website at jeemain.nta.nic.
October 19, 2026 | 04:31 AM IST
The documents required to fill out the JEE Main 2027 registration form are as follows.
October 19, 2026 | 02:45 AM IST
The JEE Main application fee 2027, category-wise, is shown in the table below.
| Category | Fee details |
| Unreserved male candidates | Rs 1000 |
| Male candidates of Gen-EWS/OBC category | Rs 900 |
| Candidates of the Unreserved/Gen-EWS/OBC category | Rs 800 |
| SC/ST/PwD/Transgender category candidates | Rs 500 |
October 19, 2026 | 01:28 AM IST
NTA will conduct JEE Main 2027 in 13 languages including English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
October 19, 2026 | 12:26 AM IST
The JEE Main 2027 session 1 and 2 exams will be held in two shifts. The morning shift from 9 am to 12 noon, while the afternoon session will be from 2 pm to 5 pm across the exam cities.
October 18, 2026 | 10:25 PM IST
The JEE Mains 2027 application form for session 1 will be made o jeemain.nta.nic.in.
October 18, 2026 | 09:05 PM IST
The category-wise JEE Main 2027 application fee is shown in the table below.
Candidate category | Gender | Application fee |
General | Male | Rs 1,000 |
General | Female | Rs 800 |
Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL | Male | Rs 900 |
Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL | Female | Rs 800 |
SC/ST/PwD/PwBD | Male | Rs 500 |
SC/ST/PwD/PwBD | Female | Rs 500 |
Third gender | — | Rs 500 |
October 18, 2026 | 08:00 PM IST
NTA JEE Main 2027 session 1 exam soon on January 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, and 30,
October 18, 2026 | 07:00 PM IST
The list of required documents to fill out JEE Main 2027 registration form are as follows.
October 18, 2026 | 06:00 PM IST
The total mark for JEE Mains 2027 BArch Paper 2A and BPlanning Paper 2B is 400. The NTA usually conducts paper 2 on the last date of the session.
Subject | Number of questions in Section A | Marks |
Part I: Mathematics | 20 (Section A) and 05 (Section B) | 100 |
Part II: Aptitude test | 50 | 200 |
Part III: Drawing Test | 02 | 100 |
Total | 77 | 400 |
October 18, 2026 | 05:30 PM IST
JEE Main is conducted in computer-based test (CBT) mode and has two separate papers. Paper 1 for BE/ BTech has 90 multiple-choice and numerical questions in subjects like Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Students must answer 75 of these questions within three hours.
October 18, 2026 | 05:00 PM IST
A score of 200 marks in JEE Main usually gives a very high percentile, around 99.0 to 99.7 or more, depending on how difficult the exam shift was.
October 18, 2026 | 04:30 PM IST
Those who have passed the Class 12 or an equivalent examination in the last three years, or students currently appearing for the Class 12 examination, are eligible to apply for the JEE Main exam 2026. There is no age limit, but applicants must meet the Class 12 subject and marks requirements stipulated for admission to NITs, IIITs, and other participating institutions.
October 18, 2026 | 04:00 PM IST
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct JEE Main 2026 session 2 in thirteen languages - English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. The JEE Mains question paper will be prepared in multiple languages, with an aim to make the exam more accessible to students across diverse linguistic backgrounds.
October 18, 2026 | 03:30 PM IST
JEE Main cut-off for BTech Mechanical Engineering at NITs for home state open category candidates.
Institute | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal | 7778 | 12126 |
National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli | 9004 | 14978 |
National Institute of Technology, Warangal | 11409 | 17643 |
Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur | 11118 | 19756 |
Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad | 15115 | 21070 |
National Institute of Technology Calicut | 13760 | 21336 |
National Institute of Technology, Rourkela | 16389 | 21488 |
Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur | 14803 | 21761 |
National Institute of Technology Delhi | 15878 | 28430 |
National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra | 24206 | 30173 |
National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur | 23470 | 33156 |
National Institute of Technology Durgapur | 21285 | 33709 |
Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology Bhopal | 22945 | 34275 |
Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat | 19507 | 34584 |
Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur | 22893 | 36581 |
National Institute of Technology Patna | 32859 | 38896 |
National Institute of Technology, Andhra Pradesh | 30620 | 44846 |
National Institute of Technology Goa | 44999 | 44999 |
Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar | 27135 | 46722 |
National Institute of Technology, Uttarakhand | 40050 | 52147 |
National Institute of Technology Raipur | 45916 | 59807 |
National Institute of Technology, Silchar | 33832 | 68356 |
National Institute of Technology Hamirpur | 52785 | 73871 |
National Institute of Technology Meghalaya | 136427 | 136427 |
National Institute of Technology Puducherry | 31635 | 167788 |
National Institute of Technology Arunachal Pradesh | 152525 | 201715 |
National Institute of Technology Agartala | 132304 | 204344 |
National Institute of Technology, Manipur | 262448 | 529893 |
National Institute of Technology Sikkim | 295129 | 626461 |
National Institute of Technology, Mizoram | 840727 | 1314967 |
October 18, 2026 | 03:00 PM IST
The NTA will conduct the first shift from 9 am to 12 noon and second shift from 3pm to 6 pm for JEE Main BE, BTech paper 1. The entry and closing time for morning and evening shifts will be 7 am to 8.30 am and 1-2.30 pm respectively.
October 18, 2026 | 02:22 PM IST
The NTA will use a normalisation method to convert raw scores in percentile. This method is used to prevent any student from gaining any advantage due to the varying difficulty level across multiple shifts. Candidates can check the expected JEE Main marks vs percentile 2026 based on past trends.
JEE Main Marks | JEE Main Percentile |
109-100 | 94.96737888 - 93.8020333 |
99-90 | 93.67910655 - 92.21882783 |
89-80 | 92.05811248 - 90.27631202 |
79-70 | 90.0448455 - 87.51810893 |
69-60 | 87.33654157 - 83.89085926 |
59-50 | 83.5119717 - 78.35114254 |
49-40 | 77.81927947 - 69.5797271 |
39-30 | 68.80219265 - 56.09102043 |
29-20 | 54.01037138 - 36.58463962 |
19-10 | 35.2885364 - 18.16647924 |
9-0 | 17.14582299 -5.71472799 |
October 18, 2026 | 02:00 PM IST
The JEE Main 2027 syllabus will be aligned with NCERT Class 11 and Class 12 textbooks. Candidates should prepare core topics like Coordinate Geometry, Mechanics, Organic Chemistry, and Electrostatics since more weightage in the exam is given to the above mentioned topics.
October 18, 2026 | 01:30 PM IST
Candidates can check the subject-wise marks distribution here.
Subject | MCQs | Numerical-value questions | Total questions | Total marks |
Mathematics | 20 | 5 | 25 | 100 |
Physics | 20 | 5 | 25 | 100 |
Chemistry | 20 | 5 | 25 | 100 |
Total | 60 | 15 | 75 | 300 |
October 18, 2026 | 01:00 PM IST
Ahead of releasing the notification or information bulletin for JEE Main 2027, National Testing Agency has announced the exam dates. Session 1 exams will be conducted on January 22, 23, 24, 28, 29 and 30, 2027. The agency has kept January 31 as buffer date.
October 18, 2026 | 12:30 PM IST
Candidates who are applying for JEE Main 2027 must upload their photograph, signature and required certificates according to the file size specifications shared by the NTA. The photograph should be between 10 KB and 200 KB, with dimensions of 3.5 x 4.5 cm. The signature should be between 10 KB and 100 KB, measuring 3.5 x 1.5 cm. The Class 10 and PwD certificate (if applicable) should be between 50 KB and 300 KB.
October 18, 2026 | 12:00 PM IST
The following documents are required to fill out the JEE Main 2027 registration form.
Candidates are required to keep the documents ready before starting the application process.
October 18, 2026 | 11:30 AM IST
As per last year's brochure, the JEE Main 2027 application fee varies by candidate category, gender, paper combination and examination centre location. For candidates choosing one paper, the fees for examination centres in India are given below.
Candidate category | Gender | Application fee |
General | Male | Rs 1,000 |
General | Female | Rs 800 |
Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL | Male | Rs 900 |
Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL | Female | Rs 800 |
SC/ST/PwD/PwBD | Male | Rs 500 |
SC/ST/PwD/PwBD | Female | Rs 500 |
Third gender | — | Rs 500 |
October 18, 2026 | 10:52 AM IST
The steps to apply for the JEE Main 2027 exam are as follows.
October 18, 2026 | 09:26 AM IST
During the JEE Main 2027 application form filling process, students can select four preferred test cities. The National Testing Agency (NTA) allocates centers depending on the availability and operational capacity. To get the city of their choice, candidates must submit the application form early to avoid any last-minute delays.
October 18, 2026 | 08:40 AM IST
Candidates who have passed their Class 12 or equivalent examination are eligible to appear, irrespective of age. However, candidates must meet the admission eligibility requirements of the institution they wish to join.
October 18, 2026 | 07:45 AM IST
Candidates must capture a live photograph after completing the preceding sections of the JEE Main 2027 application form. This is a mandatory step, and they can use their computer’s built-in camera or even an external device like a mobile phone to take a photo for registration.
October 18, 2026 | 06:28 AM IST
The JEE Main 2027 syllabus will be aligned with NCERT Class 11 and Class 12 textbooks. Candidates should prepare core topics like Coordinate Geometry, Mechanics, Organic Chemistry, and Electrostatics since more weightage in the exam is given to the above mentioned topics.
October 18, 2026 | 05:27 AM IST
Candidates must upload scanned copies of their identity proof if they are not using Aadhaar or DigiLocker, along with a UDID card or disability certificate, if required. The application process includes JEE Main 2027 registration, form filling, document upload and fee payment.
October 18, 2026 | 04:23 AM IST
Candidates can check the JEE Main 2027 exam schedule and registration announcements through the following official websites:
October 18, 2026 | 03:19 AM IST
The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts JEE Main in various Indian languages to make the examination accessible. The JEE Main 2027 exam mediums include English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, and other regional languages. Candidates should see the official information bulletin to check the complete list of languages.
October 18, 2026 | 02:12 AM IST
JEE Main is conducted in computer-based test (CBT) mode and has two separate papers. Paper 1 for BE/ BTech has 90 multiple-choice and numerical questions in subjects like Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Students must answer 75 of these questions within three hours.
October 18, 2026 | 01:08 AM IST
While filling out the application form for JEE Main 2027, candidates have to submit many details. Before they make the final submission by the last date, they should cross-verify their name, parents' names and details, and academic scores.
October 18, 2026 | 12:03 AM IST
The National Testing Agency is expected to start the JEE Main 2027 registration process soon. Once the application link is activated, candidates can begin their application online through the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
October 17, 2026 | 11:00 PM IST
The following documents are required:
Candidates should complete the application process within the deadline.
October 17, 2026 | 10:19 PM IST
Candidates can check the paper 1 subject-wise distribution details below:
Subject | MCQs | Numerical-value questions | Total questions | Total marks |
Mathematics | 20 | 5 | 25 | 100 |
Physics | 20 | 5 | 25 | 100 |
Chemistry | 20 | 5 | 25 | 100 |
Total | 60 | 15 | 75 | 300 |
October 17, 2026 | 09:33 PM IST
Candidates can check out the exam pattern below for the JEE Main 2027 exam:
Paper | Course | Number of questions | Total marks |
Paper 1 | BE/BTech | 75 | 300 |
Paper 2A | BArch | 77 | 400 |
Paper 2B | BPlanning | 100 | 400 |
October 17, 2026 | 08:20 PM IST
There is no age limit for candidates who are appearing for JEE Main 2027. Candidates who have passed their Class 12 or any other equivalent examination are eligible to sit for the exam irrespective of their age. However, candidates must meet the admission eligibility requirements of the institution they wish to join.
October 17, 2026 | 08:03 PM IST
JEE Main 2027 application fee varies by candidate category, gender, paper combination and examination centre location. For candidates selecting one paper, the fees for examination centres in India are given below.
Candidate category | Gender | Application fee |
General | Male | Rs 1,000 |
General | Female | Rs 800 |
Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL | Male | Rs 900 |
Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL | Female | Rs 800 |
SC/ST/PwD/PwBD | Male | Rs 500 |
SC/ST/PwD/PwBD | Female | Rs 500 |
Third gender | — | Rs 500 |
October 17, 2026 | 07:20 PM IST
The NTA has announced the tentative examination schedule for JEE Main 2027 Session 1. The examination will be held on January 22, 23, 24, 28, 29 and 30, 2027. Candidates should check the official examination calendar for changes to the tentative schedule.
October 17, 2026 | 06:29 PM IST
The following documents are required:
October 17, 2026 | 05:45 PM IST
During the JEE Main 2027 application form filling process, students can select four preferred test cities. The National Testing Agency (NTA) allocates centers depending on the availability and operational capacity. To get the city of their choice, candidates must submit the application form early to avoid any last-minute delays.
October 17, 2026 | 05:03 PM IST
While appearing for the JEE Main 2027 registration, Persons with Disabilities (PwD) students can also ask for Scribe access. The National Testing Agency has a separate provision for PwD candidates. They can get an extra twenty minutes every hour. Eligible candidates just have to upload their valid medical certificates to avail the provision.
October 17, 2026 | 04:20 PM IST
Students can pay the JEE Main application registration 2027 fees via online banking, UPI, or card payment to book a slot for the JEE Main 2027 examination.
October 17, 2026 | 03:34 PM IST
JEE Main 2027 information bulletin will be released on its official website soon. JEE Main brochure will have details such as application fees, admit card, exam dates, pattern, marking scheme, and other important information related to the JEE Main 2027 exam.
October 17, 2026 | 02:57 PM IST
Candidates can follow the steps below:
October 17, 2026 | 02:06 PM IST
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will open JEE Main 2027 Session 1 registration portal soon on the official website. Last year, NTA had opened JEE Main Session 1 registration on October 31, 2025. Considering that, the JEE Main registration 2027 is expected to commence in October.
October 17, 2026 | 01:20 PM IST
NTA will open JEE Main 2027 session 1 registration soon on official website. Last year, NTA opened JEE Main Session 1 registration on October 31. Therefore, IIM is expected to open the registration around the same time this year as well.
October 17, 2026 | 12:40 PM IST
Candidates can check the subject-wise marks distribution here.
Subject | MCQs | Numerical-value questions | Total questions | Total marks |
Mathematics | 20 | 5 | 25 | 100 |
Physics | 20 | 5 | 25 | 100 |
Chemistry | 20 | 5 | 25 | 100 |
Total | 60 | 15 | 75 | 300 |
October 17, 2026 | 12:01 PM IST
Before registration, interested candidates must go through the information bulletin to check if they are eligible.
October 17, 2026 | 11:21 AM IST
Once NTA releases the official notification for JEE Mains 2027 session 1, interested candidates must check the guidelines for Aadhaar-based identity verification. They must ensure that their name and date of birth match the details on their Aadhaar card and Class 10 certificate. IN case of mismatch, candidates must correct the details before submitting the form.
October 17, 2026 | 10:41 AM IST
Here's the list of required documents to fill out JEE Main 2027 registration form.
It is advised to keep these documents ready before applying online.
October 17, 2026 | 09:58 AM IST
Here's marks distribution for both BArch, Bplanning
Paper | Course | Number of questions | Total marks |
Paper 1 | BE/BTech | 75 | 300 |
Paper 2A | BArch | 77 | 400 |
Paper 2B | BPlanning | 100 | 400 |
October 17, 2026 | 09:14 AM IST
Candidate category | Gender | Application fee |
General | Male | Rs 1,000 |
General | Female | Rs 800 |
Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL | Male | Rs 900 |
Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL | Female | Rs 800 |
SC/ST/PwD/PwBD | Male | Rs 500 |
SC/ST/PwD/PwBD | Female | Rs 500 |
Third gender | — | Rs 500 |
October 17, 2026 | 08:13 AM IST
NTA will also release the JEE Main 2027 information bulletin soon on its official website at jeemain.nta.nic.
October 17, 2026 | 07:08 AM IST
JEE Main will be held in 13 languages, including Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
October 17, 2026 | 06:11 AM IST
NTA conducts JEE Main 2027 entrance exams in two sessions: session 1 in January and session 2 in April for admission to undergraduate engineering, architecture, and planning programmes.
October 17, 2026 | 05:15 AM IST
NTA will make the JEE Main 2027 application form available on its official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
October 17, 2026 | 04:08 AM IST
NTA will make the JEE Main 2027 application form available on its official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
October 17, 2026 | 03:25 AM IST
In the last academic year, 26 candidates scored 100 percentiles in JEE Main January and April session exams.
October 17, 2026 | 02:05 AM IST
The list of required documents for JEE Mains 2027 registration is given below,
October 17, 2026 | 12:05 AM IST
The JEE Main application fee for all candidates is given below,
October 16, 2026 | 11:02 PM IST
The steps to apply for the JEE Main 2027 exam are as follows.
October 16, 2026 | 09:59 PM IST
NTA JEE Main January 2027 session exams will be conducted on January 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, and 30.
October 16, 2026 | 08:11 PM IST
JEE Main 2027 Session 1 application process will open soon on jeemain.nta.nic.in.
October 16, 2026 | 06:55 PM IST
Score out of 300 | Rank |
286- 292 | 19-12 |
280-284 | 42-23 |
268- 279 | 106-64 |
250- 267 | 524-108 |
231-249 | 1385-546 |
215-230 | 2798-1421 |
200-214 | 4667-2863 |
189-199 | 6664- 4830 |
175-188 | 10746-7152 |
160-174 | 16163-11018 |
149-159 | 21145-16495 |
132-148 | 32826-22238 |
120-131 | 43174-33636 |
110-119 | 54293-44115 |
102-109 | 65758-55269 |
95-101 | 76260-66999 |
89-94 | 87219-78111 |
79-88 | 109329-90144 |
62-87 | 169542-92303 |
41-61 | 326517-173239 |
1-40 | 1025009-334080 |
October 16, 2026 | 05:59 PM IST
As soon as NTA announces JEE exam-related information, candidates should only visit the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. They should not click on any other fraudulent websites that claim to give authentic JEE Main 2027 registration details.
October 16, 2026 | 05:20 PM IST
Candidates should check the NTA guidelines for Aadhaar-based identity verification related to JEE Main 2027 registration. They should make sure that their name and date of birth match the details on their Aadhaar card and Class 10 certificate. If there are any errors, candidates must correct them before they submit the application form.
October 16, 2026 | 04:38 PM IST
Candidates will get four marks for each correct answer and lose one mark for each incorrect answer. The unanswered questions will carry no marks. Since incorrect answers have negative marking, candidates have to be careful while answering questions. They should check the official JEE Main 2027 information bulletin for the marking scheme updates.
October 16, 2026 | 04:00 PM IST
Candidates who have cleared Class 12 or an equivalent examination in 2025 or 2026, or are appearing in 2027, can apply for JEE Main 2027 based on the official eligibility criteria. The NTA has not prescribed an upper age limit for attempting JEE Main 2027. Applicants must check the official JEE Main 2027 information bulletin for more details.
October 16, 2026 | 03:10 PM IST
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to start the JEE Main 2027 registration process soon. Once the application link is activated, candidates can start their application online through the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
October 16, 2026 | 02:37 PM IST
Candidates who are applying for JEE Main 2027 must upload their photograph, signature and required certificates according to the file size specifications shared by the NTA. The photograph should be between 10 KB and 200 KB, with dimensions of 3.5 x 4.5 cm. The signature should be between 10 KB and 100 KB, measuring 3.5 x 1.5 cm. The Class 10 and PwD certificate (if applicable) should be between 50 KB and 300 KB.
October 16, 2026 | 02:00 PM IST
The following documents are required to fill out the JEE Main 2027 registration form.
Candidates are required to keep the documents ready before starting the application process.
October 16, 2026 | 01:18 PM IST
Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to apply:
October 16, 2026 | 12:40 PM IST
Subject | MCQs | Numerical-value questions | Total questions | Total marks |
Mathematics | 20 | 5 | 25 | 100 |
Physics | 20 | 5 | 25 | 100 |
Chemistry | 20 | 5 | 25 | 100 |
Total | 60 | 15 | 75 | 300 |
October 16, 2026 | 12:10 PM IST
Paper | Course | Number of questions | Total marks |
Paper 1 | BE/BTech | 75 | 300 |
Paper 2A | BArch | 77 | 400 |
Paper 2B | BPlanning | 100 | 400 |
October 16, 2026 | 11:37 AM IST
There is no age limit for candidates appearing for JEE Main 2027. Candidates who have passed their Class 12 or equivalent examination are eligible to appear, irrespective of age. However, candidates must meet the admission eligibility requirements of the institution they wish to join.
October 16, 2026 | 11:05 AM IST
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will open JEE Main 2027 Session 1 registration soon on the official website. Last year, NTA opened JEE Main Session 1 registration on October 31, 2025. Considering that, the JEE Main registration 2027 is expected to commence by October.
October 16, 2026 | 10:45 AM IST
As per last year's brochure, the JEE Main 2027 application fee varies by candidate category, gender, paper combination and examination centre location. For candidates choosing one paper, the fees for examination centres in India are given below.
Candidate category | Gender | Application fee |
General | Male | Rs 1,000 |
General | Female | Rs 800 |
Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL | Male | Rs 900 |
Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL | Female | Rs 800 |
SC/ST/PwD/PwBD | Male | Rs 500 |
SC/ST/PwD/PwBD | Female | Rs 500 |
Third gender | — | Rs 500 |
October 16, 2026 | 10:32 AM IST
Ahead of releasing the notification or information bulletin for JEE Main 2027, National Testing Agency has announced the exam dates. Session 1 exams will be conducted on January 22, 23, 24, 28, 29 and 30, 2027. The agency has kept January 31 as buffer date.
October 16, 2026 | 10:26 AM IST
Candidates who have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination in 2025 or 2026, or are appearing for the qualifying examination in 2027 can apply. However, candidates must check the JEE Main 2027 information bulletin to verify the same.
October 16, 2026 | 10:21 AM IST
JEE Main conducted by NTA has two papers. Paper 1 is for admission to undergraduate engineering programmes such as BE and BTech at NITs, IIITs and other participating institutions. Paper 2 is conducted for admission to undergraduate architecture and planning programmes.
October 16, 2026 | 10:20 AM IST
National Testing Agency, NTA will release the notification for Joint Entrance Examination, JEE Main 2027 session 1 soon. Following past trends, the application is expected to begin in October.