JEE Main 2027 Registration LIVE: 4.9 lakh pay fees, over 6.7 lakh forms await payment; here's how to apply

IIT Delhi will conduct the JEE (Advanced) 2027 on May 23, 2027 (Sunday).

The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has announced the JEE Advanced exam dates and eligibility criteria. 

The NTA is scheduled to open the JEE Main 2027 Session 1 application correction facility from November 27 to 29. Candidates should review their submitted information carefully and make permitted changes within the specified period. 

Candidates who have made minor errors in their existing application need not submit a fresh form for every correction. They can just use the JEE Main 2027 correction window, which will be available from November 27 to 29, 2026. 

Recently, NTA has also made Meri Pehchaan login mandatory for the JEE Main 2027 registration process. Candidates can log in on the JEE Main official website to start registration.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has allowed candidates to submit a fresh application form for the JEE Main 2027 Session 1 exam, even if they have already registered or paid the examination fee, but has also issued a warning against multiple IDs being generated while form submission.

Candidates can follow the steps below:

• 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, applicants 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.

NRI applicants without an Aadhaar Card but holding a valid Indian passport can use a separate registration option to apply for JEE Main NRI registration session 1.

According to student feedback and subject expert reviews, most JEE Main 2026 January Session 1 papers were moderate to tough. Mathematics was considered most time-consuming section, with lengthy calculations and tricky numerical questions. Chemistry included conceptual and statement-based questions, while Physics was comparatively easier in several shifts.

JEE Main BE and BTech paper comprises three subjects: Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. Each subject carries 100 marks, taking the total to 300 marks. The paper has 75 questions, with 25 questions from each subject. Each subject includes 20 multiple-choice questions and five numerical-value questions. Candidates receive four marks for every correct answer and lose one mark for an incorrect response. Unattempted questions carry no marks. 

NTA will conduct JEE Main 2027 in two sessions. Session 1 is scheduled for January 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28, while Session 2 will take place from April 2 to 7. The January session will be held in multiple shifts. Candidates should check their admit cards for the exact examination date, shift and centre details. Based on past trends, admit cards will be released around January 15.

Those who passed their Class 12 or equivalent examination in 2025 or 2026, or are appearing for the examination in 2027, can apply for JEE Main 2027. There is no upper age limit for appearing in the entrance examination. For BE and BTech programmes, candidates must have studied Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, along with one of Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology or a technical vocational subject.

For assistance, candidates can contact the National Testing Agency at 011-40759000 or 1800-180-4747, or email jeemain@nta.ac.in.

NTA has introduced a separate registration option for Non-Resident Indian (NRI) candidates who do not possess an Aadhaar card but hold a valid Indian passport. Such candidates must visit jeemain.nta.nic.in, open the Session 1 registration link and select the ‘Apply through the NRI (Having No Aadhaar)’ option. They can then complete the application process using their valid Indian passport and other required details. 

NTA has made Meri Pehchaan login mandatory for JEE Main 2027 registration. Candidates can access application portal using DigiLocker, e-Pramaan or JanParichay. They must select one of the available authentication options and complete the verification process before proceeding with the application. 

JEE Main correction facility will subsequently be available from November 27 to 29. Candidates should complete the registration process well before the deadline and download the confirmation page after successful fee payment.

NTA will close JEE Main 2027 Session 1 application window on November 22. Candidates must complete the application form and pay the examination fee by 11:50 pm to avoid the late charge. The agency will accept applications with a late fee from November 23 to 26.