NTA JEE Main 2027 Notification Out – Session 1 & 2 Exam Dates, Eligibility

National Testing Agency (NTA)

Joint Entrance Examination (Main) – JEE Main 2027

Session 1 & Session 2 Information Bulletin Released

Short Details of Notification

JEE Main Session 1 – January 2027

• Online Application Start Date : 24 October 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online : 22 November 2026 up to 11:50 PM
• Last Date for Fee Payment : 22 November 2026 up to 11:50 PM
• Application with Late Fee : 23 November to 26 November 2026
• Late Fee : ₹500 + Applicable Examination Fee
• Correction Window : 27 November to 29 November 2026
• City Intimation Slip : 30 December 2026
• Admit Card : 13 January 2027
• Session 1 Exam Dates : 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027
• Question Paper & Answer Key : Will be displayed on NTA website

The above dates are as specified in the Information Bulletin.

JEE Main Session 2 – April 2027

• Online Application : 05 January to 03 February 2027
• Last Date for Fee Payment : 03 February 2027
• Application with Late Fee : 04 February to 07 February 2027
• Correction Window : 08 February to 10 February 2027
• City Intimation Slip : 12 March 2027
• Admit Card : 25 March 2027
• Session 2 Exam Dates : 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 and 07 April 2027

Application Fee

The examination fee is payable for each session through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking or UPI.

Fee for Centres in India

Paper: Paper 1 B.E./B.Tech OR Paper 2A B.Arch OR Paper 2B B.Planning

Fee for Centres Outside India

Age Limit

• There is no age limit for appearing in JEE (Main) 2027.
• Candidates who have passed Class XII/equivalent in 2025 or 2026, or are appearing in Class XII/equivalent in 2027, can appear irrespective of their age.
• However, candidates may have to fulfil the age requirements of the particular institute where they seek admission.

Eligibility & Educational Qualification

Candidates must satisfy the qualifying-examination requirements prescribed in the Information Bulletin.

The qualifying examinations include:

• Final examination of the 10+2 system conducted by a recognized Central or State Board.
• Intermediate or two-year Pre-University examination conducted by a recognized Board/University.
• Final examination of the two-year course of the Joint Services Wing of the National Defence Academy.
• Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by NIOS with a minimum of five subjects.
• Public School/Board/University examination in India or a foreign country recognized as equivalent to the 10+2 system by AIU.
• Higher Secondary Certificate Vocational Examination.
• Diploma recognized by AICTE or a State Board of Technical Education of at least three years duration.
• GCE examination at Advanced (A) level.
• High School Certificate Examination of Cambridge University or International Baccalaureate Diploma.
• BOSSE, Sikkim qualification.
• Other Class XII-equivalent qualifications subject to the AIU equivalence requirement mentioned in the bulletin.

Important Year of Passing Rule

The bulletin also specifies how the passing year is determined where a candidate has taken improvement or additional subjects.

State of Eligibility

The State Code of Eligibility is based on the state from where the candidate has passed the Class XII/equivalent qualifying examination.

It does not depend on the candidate’s native place or current residential address.

For example, if a candidate is a resident of Noida but passes Class XII from an institution in New Delhi, the State Code of Eligibility will be Delhi, not Uttar Pradesh.

Reservation

As mentioned in the Information Bulletin, reservation is provided as follows:

OBC candidates must belong to the current Central List of OBCs to claim OBC-NCL reservation. Candidates belonging to the OBC creamy layer are treated as General/Unreserved for reservation purposes.

The category/sub-category entered in the JEE (Main) database is also relevant for JEE (Advanced), so candidates are advised to fill these details carefully.

JEE Main 2027 Exam Pattern

JEE (Main) 2027 has three examination papers: Paper 1 – B.E./B.Tech | Paper 2A – B.Arch | Paper 2B – B.Planning

Paper 1 – B.E./B.Tech

Paper 1 consists of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry and is conducted entirely in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.

There are 75 questions carrying 300 marks.

Section A contains MCQs, while Section B contains numerical-value questions. Negative marking applies to both sections.

Paper 2A – B.Arch

Mathematics and Aptitude Test are conducted in CBT mode, while the Drawing Test is conducted offline on an A4-size drawing sheet.

Paper 2B – B.Planning

Paper 2B is conducted in CBT mode.

Marking Scheme

For numerical questions, the answer has to be entered as an integer and rounded to the nearest integer as prescribed in the bulletin.

Exam Duration

Compensatory time of not less than 20 minutes per hour is to be allowed for persons eligible for a scribe.

Examination Mode

• Paper 1 B.E./B.Tech: Computer Based Test.
• Paper 2A B.Arch: Mathematics and Aptitude Test in CBT; Drawing Test offline.
• Paper 2B B.Planning: CBT.

JEE Main 2027 Exam Languages

The examination is conducted in 13 languages:

The availability of particular language combinations depends on the examination centre as specified in the bulletin.

The language option must be selected carefully during application. It cannot be changed after closure of the correction window. In case of any difference, the English version will prevail.

JEE Main 2027 Syllabus

The Information Bulletin states that the detailed JEE (Main) syllabus is available on the official JEE Main website. The bulletin itself does not reproduce the complete chapter-wise syllabus. Therefore, a chapter-wise syllabus beyond this statement is Not Mentioned in the Information Bulletin.

The examination scheme identifies the following areas:

Study Time Table / Preparation Strategy

The Information Bulletin does not prescribe any preparation timetable. Therefore, the following is a general preparation plan, not a syllabus detail claimed to be from the PDF.

Daily Study Plan

Weekly Strategy

• Monday to Friday: Focus on concept preparation and question practice.
• Saturday: Attempt a subject-wise test and analyse mistakes.
• Sunday: Attempt a full-length mock test according to the selected paper and revise weak areas.

For B.Arch candidates, additional time should be allocated for Drawing Test practice. For B.Planning candidates, preparation should include the Planning-Based Questions component.

Best Books / Suggested Study Resources

The Information Bulletin does not prescribe or recommend specific books or publishers.

Therefore:

Officially prescribed books in the Information Bulletin: Not Mentioned.

Candidates should primarily follow the detailed syllabus and examination scheme available through the official JEE (Main) website rather than treating any unofficial book list as an NTA recommendation.

How to Apply for NTA JEE Main 2027

Candidates can apply for JEE (Main) 2027 through online mode only.

1. Step 1 – Registration: Register for the online application form and note the system-generated Application Number. The Application Number will be used for completing the application and for future correspondence. The same Application Number is used for both sessions.
2. Step 2 – Complete Application Form: Login using the Application Number and password and provide: Personal details, Paper selection, Examination city choices, Educational qualification details, Required images and documents.
3. Step 3 – Upload Photograph and Documents: Upload the live photograph and prescribed scanned documents in the required formats and sizes.
4. Step 4 – Pay Examination Fee: Pay the applicable examination fee online through: Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI.
5. Step 5 – Confirmation Page: The Confirmation Page is generated after successful payment of the fee. Candidates should preserve the Confirmation Page for future reference.

Important Instructions

Candidates should carefully follow the instructions in the Information Bulletin. Important points include:

• Apply only through online mode.
• Fill only one application form.
• Use an accessible mobile number and email address.
• Check all application details carefully.
• Preserve the Confirmation Page, Admit Card and Scorecard.
• Corrections sent through post, fax, WhatsApp, email or by hand will not be entertained.
• Candidates should regularly check their registered email address.
• Admit Card will not be sent by post.
• Candidates must report according to the date, shift and centre allotted on the Admit Card.
• Candidates arriving after the prescribed gate-closing time will not be permitted to appear for the examination.

Items Not Allowed in Examination Centre

The bulletin lists several prohibited items, including:

For the B.Arch Drawing Test, candidates must bring their own Geometry Box Set, Pencils, Erasers and Colour Pencils or Crayons. Water colours are not allowed on the drawing sheet.

NTA Score and Merit

JEE (Main) 2027 is conducted in two sessions. A candidate does not have to appear in both sessions.

If a candidate appears in more than one session, the best JEE (Main) 2027 NTA Score will be considered for preparation of the Merit List/Ranking.

For Paper 1, the overall merit is prepared by merging NTA Scores from all shifts of both sessions. The bulletin specifies Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry NTA Scores and the prescribed tie-breaking procedure for candidates obtaining the same total NTA Score.

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