JEE Main 2027: NTA allows NRI candidates without Aadhaar to apply using Indian passport

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued an important update for Non-Resident Indian (NRI) candidates applying for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2027 session 1. NRI candidates who do not hold a valid Aadhaar card but hold a valid Indian passport can complete their application through a separate registration option.

According to the latest NTA notice, this facility is only for NRI candidates who do not possess an Aadhaar card but have a valid Indian passport and can complete JEE Main 2027 registration on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.

NTA has recently opened the Joint Entrance Examination Mains 2027 registration window, and candidates can apply till November 22 upto 11:50 pm. They can register with a late fee between November 23 and 26 upto 11:50 pm.

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JEE Main 2027: How can NRI candidates without Aadhaar apply?

NRI candidates who do not have an Aadhaar card can follow these steps to complete their session 1 application:

• Visit the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.
• Open the JEE Main 2027 Session 1 registration link.
• Go to the registration page and select the ‘Apply through the NRI (Having No Aadhaar)’ option.
• Continue with the application process using a valid Indian passport.
• Enter the required details and complete the remaining application formalities as instructed on the portal.
• Candidates should check the information entered in the application form before submitting it.

For any kind of help related to JEE Main without Aadhaar registration, JEE aspirants can contact the NTA at 011-40759000 or 1800-180-4747. They can also send their queries to jeemain@nta.ac.in. Official updates will be shared on the websites jeemain.nta.nic.in and nta.ac.in.