JEE Main 2027: NTA advises Aadhaar re-KYC on DigiLocker before registration, issues guidelines

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has advised Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2027 session 1 aspirants to complete Aadhaar re-KYC through DigiLocker before applying online by filling the application form. Candidates must use their own DigiLocker, JanParichay or e-Pramaan (MeriPehchaan) login credentials to avoid discrepancies in identity verification and biometric data during subsequent stages of the application process. JEE Main eligibility, cut-off LIVE updates.

According to the 'NTA advisory on the registration process for JEE Main 2027 Session 1' posted on the official website, candidates must ensure that the name and date of birth mentioned in the application form match the details in their Class 10 certificate or marksheet. The online application form for JEE Main 2027 Session 1 is available on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. NTA will conduct the exam in two sessions, with Session 1 scheduled for January 2027 and Session 2 for April 2027.

JEE Main 2027 registration: NTA issues guidelines

To facilitate a smooth registration process, the NTA has issued the following instructions for candidates:

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• Candidates should log in using their own DigiLocker, JanParichay or e-Pramaan (MeriPehchaan) credentials to avoid discrepancies in identity verification and biometric data at later stages of the application process.
• Candidates are advised to complete Aadhaar re-KYC through DigiLocker before filling out the JEE Main 2027 application form so that their latest details can be fetched.
• The candidate’s name and date of birth in the application form must match the details mentioned in their Class 10 certificate or marksheet.
• Candidates should regularly visit the NTA’s official website for further updates, instructions and notices regarding JEE Main 2027.

How to complete Aadhaar re-KYC on DigiLocker

To do the same, candidates must follow these steps:

• Sign in to DigiLocker: Log in to the DigiLocker account and open the ‘Issued Documents’ section.
• Refresh the Aadhaar document: Locate the Aadhaar card in the Issued Documents section, click the three-dot menu beside it and select the ‘Refresh’ option to initiate re-KYC.
• Give consent: Review the consent screen and allow Aadhaar authentication to proceed.
• Verify using UIDAI OTP: Enter the one-time password (OTP) received on the mobile number registered with Aadhaar to complete the e-KYC process.
• Complete Aadhaar re-KYC: Wait for the authentication process to finish successfully.
• Refresh other documents: After Aadhaar re-KYC is successful, refresh other documents in DigiLocker to update their status.

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The process illustration notes that screenshots may vary slightly depending on the version of the DigiLocker application being used.

JEE Main 2027 exam sessions

The NTA will conduct JEE Main 2027 in two sessions. Session 1 will take place in January 2027, while Session 2 is scheduled for April 2027. Candidates can access the Session 1 application form and check further examination-related updates through the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. The agency has advised applicants to monitor the website regularly for additional instructions and notices.