JEE Main Registration 2027: NTA clarifies category selection for Indian nationals, foreign citizens and NRIs

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has clarified which category candidates must select while filling the application form for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2027. The agency has asked applicants to choose the category that correctly reflects their citizenship and Aadhaar status to avoid errors during JEE Main registration.
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In a post on its official X account, NTA explained that Indian nationals, including non-resident Indians (NRIs) who hold an Aadhaar card, should select the Indian Nationals category. Foreign citizens and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders must choose the Foreign Nationals category.

The NTA said NRIs who hold an Indian passport but do not have an Aadhaar card should select the separate NRIs Having No Aadhaar category.

The clarification is intended to help candidates identify the correct option while submitting their JEE Main 2027 application. Applicants should check their citizenship and Aadhaar status carefully before selecting a category.

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JEE Main 2027 registration underway

The JEE Main 2027 registration process for Session 1 began on October 24. Candidates can submit their applications through the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in, until November 22, 2026. The JEE Main 2027 application window with a late fee will remain open from November 23 to 26.

NTA has introduced the MeriPehchaan National Single Sign-On facility for the 2027 registration process. Candidates can access the application portal using their DigiLocker, JanParichay or e-Pramaan accounts . The platform is intended to provide a common login facility for accessing government services.

The agency has also clarified that candidates can use a passport as identity proof during the JEE Main 2027 application process . This is particularly relevant for NRI applicants who do not have an Aadhaar card, PAN card or driving licence.

NTA will conduct JEE Main 2027 Session 1 on January 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28. The examination is the national-level entrance test for admission to undergraduate engineering programmes at institutions including the National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) and other participating colleges. JEE Main is also the qualifying examination for JEE Advanced, which is used for admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).